The Narragansett Bay Float-in is being hosted by Sue
and Dick Graefe at their home at 40 SeaView Avenue,
North Kingstown, RI on Saturday, July 17th,
and Sunday, July 18th. The event will be informal
but will include a barbecue dinner Saturday afternoon into the
evening. We have a large deck and lawn for lounging and visiting
[See Figures #1 and 2 below].
The view of the bay is excellent with the Jamestown Bridge to
the south and Fox Island opposite us. There is a nice beach
for swimming and sunning and a wildlife refuge for hiking. Children
are welcome. Wickford Village with its quaint shops is also
nearby.
Town of North Kingstown -- http://www.northkingstown.org/
North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce -- http://www.northkingstown.com/
Wickford.com -- http://www.wickford.com/index.html
Wickford Village Association -- http://www.wickfordvillage.org/
The anchorage [See Figure #3 below] is located
in the small cove approximately .4 nm west of Fox Island between
Rome Point and Wild Goose Point on the western shore of the
West Passage of Narragansett Bay. “SeaScape,”
the Graefe’s Typhoon, will be a marker for the best anchorage.
[Figure #3]
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If you can’t get there by boat, hop in the car (see the
Driving Directions at the
end of this document).
“Sail
Rhode Island” has been cancelled but "Tall
Ships Rhode Island" has stepped up to the plate and
there will be a fleet of tall ships gathering at Goat
Island in Newport, July 16-19. We
won't be able to provide transportation to that event but those
coming to the float-in at North Kingstown via boat, may want
to sail up East Passage on the way to/from the float-in to get
a gander at the tall ships.
[NOTE: The fee to cover the cost of food and supplies
for the barbecue is $12.00 per person for CDSOA members; $15.00
per person for non-members.]
Please monitor VHF Ch. 16 and 68
for fleet communications.
If you need to contact Sue, her home number is 401-295-5635.
Sue and Dick's email is rfgraefe@cox.net.
We would like to know ahead of time who is coming so we can
make individual arrangements for food, special needs, etc.,
so please print, complete
and mail in the registration form by July
10th.
Should shelter become necessary, you're in need of repairs,
or if a slip or mooring would be preferred, Brewer
Wickford Cove Marina is in nearby Wickford.
See you at the float-in,
Dick and Sue
From I-95 travelling NORTH:
Take exit 5A onto RI-102 S/VICTORY HWY in Exeter. Bear right
at end of exit ramp. Go about ½ mile, turn right on Rt.
3 south, and take first left onto RI-102.
Continue on RI-102 into North Kingstown, RI.
RI-102 will become Rte 1A, BOSTON NECK RD, in Wickford Village,
North Kingstown.
Follow Boston Neck Road south until you get to WALDRON RD.
Turn LEFT onto WALDRON RD. and continue for approximately 0.5
miles.
Turn RIGHT onto WINSOR AVE. and turn left into the first driveway.
(Property spans two streets.) It’s OK to park on the lawn
next to the driveway. The house is at 40 SEAVIEW AVE.
From I-95 travelling SOUTH:
Bear left onto RI-4 S via exit number 9 at EAST GREENWICH.
Continue SOUTH on RI-4, then take exit number 5A (Rte 102 South)
and turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto RI-102 SOUTH.
Continue on RI-102 into North Kingstown, RI.
RI-102 will become Rte 1A, BOSTON NECK ROAD, in Wickford Village,
North Kingstown.
Follow Boston Neck Road south until you get to WALDRON RD.
Turn LEFT onto WALDRON RD. and continue for approximately 0.5
miles.
Turn RIGHT onto WINSOR AVENUE and turn left into the first driveway.
(Property spans two streets.) It’s OK to park on the lawn
next to the driveway. The house is at 40 SEAVIEW AVE.
[Figure #4]
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See you at the float-in,
Dick and Sue
PS: If you’ve got a barbecue grill or a
large cooler that you’re willing to take with you to the
Graefe’s to help us feed the masses, we’d really
appreciate it. Give Sue a call at 401-295-5635 if you can help
out. Thanks!
