Day Paddling Narragansett Bay Details

Covers over 100 miles of relaxing, low-risk, scenic excursions suitable for family outings in the Narragansett Bay system for kayakers & canoeists; described in detail, illustrated with maps & photos. Also describes 12 along-shore routes featuring multiple launch sites and paddling routes that link them. Covers every region of the system, including: East & West Passage; Sakonnet River; Mount Hope Bay; Providence River; Bristol, Newport, & Dutch Island Harbors, and more. Trips are tailored to avoid channels, surf, strong currents, open water crossings, and boat traffic, and to provide resting and launching sites (about 40 in all) that can be used as alternative destinations or emergency refuges. Includes photographs.