Block Island Boat Basin, Block Island, Rhode Island, USA

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General - Block Island Boat Basin lies on Block Island in Block Island Sound on the NE coast of the USA. The facility provides slips.

Open - Memorial Day to Labour Day.

Position - 41° 10.9' N 071° 34.7' W

Charts, Pilots & Cruising Guides - See the following link for Rhode Island Charts

Tides -
Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -

	MHWS	MHWN	MLWN	MLWS
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Depths at MLW - Entrance - 14'. Slips - 10'.

Protection/Shelter - OK

Approach and Entrance - From the Atlantic Ocean make for Block Island in Block Island Sound. Block Island Boat Basin is the second marina to starboard in Great Salt Pond on the western side of the island

Berths & Moorings - 100 slips with 85 reserved for transients. Reservations can be made and are preferred in July and August.

Maximum length - 110'

Formalities - Not known.

Contact ;
Tel -
Fax -
Email
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VHF Ch - 9
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric - On the pontoons. 30 amp & 50 amp.

Fuel - No.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet Access - Not known.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance. Trash Pick Up. Dock Carts. Mail & Package Hold. Phone Messages. Toilets. Showers. Pump Out.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - No yard but the following are available; Engine Mechanic. Electrical Repairs. Rigger. Sail Loft. Bottom Cleaning. Refrigeration

Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained on Block Island

Bank or ATM - On site.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - On site.
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Marine Electronics - The Top Deals are on the Web!

Fishing Tackle - Great Deals Online

Propane - Nearby.

Ice - Block & Cube are available on site.

Eating Out - There are several restaurants near to Block Island Boat Basin.

Transport -
Bikes - Old Harbor Bikes (466-2029). Island Bike & Moped (466-2700). Block Island Bike & Car Rental (466-2297). Aldo's (466-5871).
Local Bus Service -
lntercity Bus Service - Adventure East to New York meets the ferry on the mainland. Greyhound Terminal in New London is next to the Block Island ferry dock.
Car Rental - Great Deals Here!!!
Limousine Service - Book your Limo Here
Train Service - Amtrak Station in New London is next to the Block Island ferry dock.
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service - To Port Judith, New London, Providence and Newport. Viking to Montauk (631-668-5700).
Airport(s) - Block Island.
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Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Fishing Charter. Dive Shop. Boat Rentals. Jogging Paths. Roller Blade & Bike Paths. Horseback Riding at Rustic Rides. Tennis Courts. Fitness Center.
Sightseeing - Animal Farm. 200' Monhegan Bluffs which stand guard over the Atlantic.
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Block Island Historical Society. North Light Maritime Museum.
Conservation - Rodman's Hollow Wildlife Preserve.
Special Events - Block Island Seafood Festival & Chowder Cook Off is the third weekend in June. House & Garden Tour every August. Block Island Race Week.
Children's Stuff - Playground.
Other - Ballard's, Charlestown and Fred Benson Beaches. Mosquito Beach on the Pond. Crescent Beach on Rhode Island Sound. Movie Theater.

We would like your comments - If you would like to add to this report or submit your own report on a marina, harbour or anchorage not covered in this guide so far please visit our home page for our contact details. Digital photos are also very welcome.

Other reports on harbours, marinas and anchorages can be viewed in our marina guide