Tides & Weather in Block Island Sound, RI, Rhode Island
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2022 Safe Harbor Race Weekend
Newport, RI August 12 - August 14
Embark on Safe Harbor’s newest sailing event amidst the bustling cobblestone streets and seaside charm of downtown Newport. We invite all sailors with monohull and multihull vessels (30 feet or greater in length overall) to join us for our sailing regatta. Enjoy three unforgettable days of shoreside events, revelries, and… SEE MORE
Annual Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta
Bristol, RI August 26 - August 28
The annual Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta draws participants from around the world! Each year, a mix of gorgeous big boats and one-designs gathers for a weekend of exciting racing on scenic courses on the bay and terrific social events. Eligible boats must register on or before August 19th. SEE MORE
Latest News for Block Island Sound, RI, Rhode Island Filter
Decoding International Signal Flags
By Boat Safe. Although you may never see them displayed except at fleet parades, around naval installations, and areas with heavy international shipping traffic, International code flags are used to signal between two ships or between ship and shore. Also called signaling flags, they are a set of ship flags… SEE MORE
Tonight Catch the Full Sturgeon Super Moon
By Almanac.com. August’s full Sturgeon Moon reaches its peak on Thursday, August 11, 2022. It will be the last supermoon of the year! Learn when to look for it and why August’s Full Moon got such a peculiar name. When to See the Full Moon in August 2022 August’s full Moon will appear… SEE MORE
What To Do If Pulled Over by the Coast Guard
By Joseph Carro. Our mission at the U.S. Coast Guard is to save lives, so the sight of flashing blue lights and a U.S. Coast Guard patrol vessel pulling alongside is no reason for boat owners to panic. The Coast Guard conducts approximately 70,000 boardings a year in its multiple… SEE MORE
August Skywatching Is Quite A Show
By NASA/JPL-Caltech. What's Up for August? Grab your binoculars for planet viewing, the outlook for the Perseids, and flying with Cygnus the swan. The morning planet parade we've been enjoying the past few months comes to an end in August, with Venus and Saturn making their exits on opposite sides… SEE MORE
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July 2022 - News from Our Coasts
COASTAL NEWS FOR JULY Updates from US Harbors In August we honor the dedication and courage of the United States Coast Guard. The Coast Guard traces its founding to an act of Congress on August 4, 1790, which is why on this day we celebrate the courageous work of these service… Learn More
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Decoding International Signal Flags
By Boat Safe. Although you may never see them displayed except at fleet parades, around… More
Tonight Catch the Full Sturgeon Super Moon
By Almanac.com. August’s full Sturgeon Moon reaches its peak on Thursday, August 11, 2022. It will… More
What To Do If Pulled Over by the Coast Guard
By Joseph Carro. Our mission at the U.S. Coast Guard is to save lives, so… More
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August Skywatching Is Quite A Show
By NASA/JPL-Caltech. What's Up for August? Grab your binoculars for planet viewing, the outlook for… More
Fishing 101: Best Way to Gut a Fish
By takemefishing. Cleaning a fish is easy. In this article, we'll give you basic information… More
Maritime Administration Issues Small Shipyard Grants
By Ashto.org. The Maritime Administration, known as MARAD, recently issued $19.6 million in grants to… More
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Navigating Locks Safely on Your Boat
Joseph Carro, USCG Boating Safety Locks are more common in some areas than others, so… More
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Rare 13th Century Shipwreck Discovered
By Meilan Solly Carrying a cargo of locally sourced limestone, the so-called Mortar Wreck likely… More
Fishing 101: How To Throw Back A Fish
By Paul Greenberg. Catch and release can be kill and waste if you are not… More
