With over 400 miles of coastline, and hundreds of freshwater lakes and ponds covering over 20,000 acres, Rhode Island is a haven for boating, fishing, and water sport enthusiasts of all kinds. We’ve done the digging for you so whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newcomer eager to dive in, you’ll find everything from boat dealers to the state’s oldest prop shop, and even a service that delivers beverages directly to your boat. Discover all this and more in this useful guide.
Black Rock Sailing School,
Warwick
Community Boating Center,
Providence
Edgewood Sailing School,
Cranston
Greenwich Bay Sailing
Association, East Greenwich
Herreshoff Marine Museum,
Bristol
In-Command Seamanship
Training, Wickford
Narragansett Sailing
and Boating School,
Barrington
New England Sailing Center,
Jamestown
Sail Newport: Families or groups can schedule a Try Sailing experience with certified instructors and up to four adult guests to learn the ins and outs of sailing, or sign up for a weekly group adult learn-to-sail program where you’ll dive deeper into sailing instruction aboard a J/22. SailNewport.org
Swain Sailing School, Jamestown
URI Sailing Center, Wakefield
WEAR IT: New boating safety regulations require all operators and passengers of canoes, kayaks, sailboards, kiteboards, paddleboards, and any other paddle craft to always wear a USCG-approved personal flotation device while on the water. Learn more at DEM.RI.gov.
Bayview Marine, Warwick:
This Oakland Beach mainstay has been around since 1961. Still family-owned, it boasts being RI’s oldest propeller shop. Sales, repairs, and custom work are available.
Brewer Yacht Sales,
Warwick & Wickford
CL Marine, Warwick
Conanicut Marina, Jamestown
Dutch Harbor Boat Yard, Jamestown
East Passage Boatwrights, Bristol
Fairwinds Marina, Warwick
Inland Marine, Inc., Chepachet
MarineMax, Wakefield
Megrew’s Boats, Inc., Charlestown
Mill Creek Marine,
North Kingstown
Ocean House Marina, Charlestown
Petzold’s Yacht Sales, Wakefield
Prestige Yacht Sales, East Greenwich
Safe Harbor Silver Spring, Wakefield
Salk’s Ace Hardware & Marine,
North Kingstown, Pawtucket,
Wakefield, Warwick & Seekonk, MA
Scott’s Boat Service,
West Warwick
Stur-Dee Boat Co., Tiverton
Twin City Marine, Inc.,
Central Falls
YACHT RESTORATION: At its core, the International Yacht Restoration School of Technology & Trades in Newport is a trade school, albeit a very unique one focused on maritime trades, design, and modern manufacturing, but it’s also one of the only places you can see shipwrights in training. Take your time exploring the school’s three harborfront acres and don’t miss the elevated catwalk inside the century-old Restoration Hall for a bird’s eye view of yacht restorations in progress. IYRS.edu
Avie’s Ski / Sport, Westerly
Central Fall Landing,
Central Falls
Inland Marine, Chepachet:
In the heart of Northern Rhode Island, find pontoon boats, center console boats, rafts, jet ski lifts, and more at this dealer located on Route 44, just 20 minutes from Providence.
The Kayak Centre, North Kingstown
Narrow River Kayaks, Narragansett
Queen’s River Kayak Company, South County
Rhode Island Water Sports, Oakland
URE Outfitters, Hope Valley
Watch Hill Outfitters, Westerly
West Marine, Warwick
Breachway Bait & Tackle, Charlestown
Hope Valley Bait & Tackle, Richmond
Lucky Bait & Tackle, Warren
Pete’s Bait Shop, Woonsocket
Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle, North Kingstown
Quonnie Bait & Tackle, Charlestown: Find freshwater and saltwater fishing gear and licenses, fresh and frozen bait, and even clamming rakes, nets, crab traps, and more.
Tackle Box, Warwick
Find a complete list of licensed agents near you at DEM.RI.gov.
RAINY DAY FUN: With high-tech exhibits like the immersive film dome and an opportunity to test your strength by grinding the winches, learn the ins and outs of the sport like never before at the Sailing Museum in Newport. You’re sure to leave with a little hometown pride when you see just how much Little Rhody has played a critical role in the sport’s success. TheSailingMuseum.org
The Frances Fleet, Narragansett
Captain Sheriff’s Fishing Charters, Narragansett
L’il Toot Charter, Narragansett
Ocean Zen Sailing, Westerly
Mako II, Narragansett
Sail Trim Again, Watch Hill
Sea Hawk Charters, Warwick
Seven B’s V, Narragansett
Wickford Boat Rentals, Wickford
SHOP SMALL HERO: “Work Hard, Play Hard” is Jay Lasky’s motto, whether sailing Narragansett Bay or operating Big Weather Gear, the popular Thames Street retail outlet he established in 1985. The store carries popular lifestyle clothing and gear from brands including Helly Hansen, prAna, and Kuhl, and outfits crews facing the most challenging weather conditions in prestigious events such as the America’s Cup, the Volvo Ocean Race, and the Newport to Bermuda Race. Newport, BigWeatherGear.com
Eclectic Energy, South Kingstown
Nauti Girl Boat Decor and More, Narragansett
Cafe Water Street, Warren
East Ferry Deli, Jamestown
Shayna’s Place, Wickford
Sunset Cove, Portsmouth
Sweet Berry Farm, Middletown: Anchored at an Aquidneck Island marina? With three days notice, the folks at Sweet Berry Farm will deliver bagged lunches, platters, cookies, cupcakes, and more to you from their To Go Boat Menu.
Ten Sandwiches, Watch Hill
Belle’s Newport
Blu on the Water, East Greenwich
Boat House, Tiverton
Evelyn’s Drive-In, Tiverton
The Lobster Pot, Bristol
The Mooring, Newport
Scuttlebut Snack Bar, Jamestown
Bridge Liquors, Newport:
An official sponsor of the Newport Charter Yacht Show, Bridge Liquors has boatloads of experience in provisioning and will deliver beer, wine, liquor, and beverages to Newport yachts, docks, and shipyards.
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