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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop
Water hazards: Currents, Ships
Infos: Choppy but a large area great for just cruising. No waves. Heavy boat traffic in this area can make this a risky launch. Strong currents.
Beach type & size: Grass - Small
Infos: No beach, you can launch off the grass with a buddy at the local Fort on a peninsula.
Weather specificities: Cold, don't come here without a wetsuit. Season is about May to September.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: Mostly good 15-20 but picks up a lot more sometimes. Pretty often a good 5 days a week you can ride. Works in many directions. One of the shiftiest winds in RI. The launch is very sketchy unless a true SW breeze is on.
Access description: by Car - Just go to Newport Rhode Island, it's a popular small town and ask about the Fort.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Heavy boat traffic in this area can make this a risky launch.
One of the shiftiest winds in RI, also strong currents.
Accommodations: Shop, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food
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