Wickford Harbor 2025

To launching easily-carried boats head for the marshy beach about 150 feet or so to the left (west) of the boat ramp, by the grassy area near the parking lot. For kayaks, there is parking in a lot and field behind the primary lot.
Wickford Harbor is a convoluted cove with many coves and islands to explore in a kayak or other small boat making it a great place for kayaking. The waters are sheltered but boat traffic should be expected. Outside the breakwaters, Wickford Harbor opens up to the broad waters of Narragansett Bay, with Quonset Point to the north; and Rome Point, Bissel Cove, Fox Island and the Jamestown Bridge to the south. On most days the southwest wind fills in strongly in this area in the morning and blows briskly throughout the afternoon, producing strong waves once you are outside of the harbor, so be prepared for this when planning your trip.

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Requirements to attend this paddle
· arrive 1/2 hour prior to posted launch time
· Event start time is in your boat, in the water, and ready to paddle! You will need to transport your boat a few hundred feet, from the parking lot to the beach to launch.
· 12 foot kayak or longer recommended (**inflatable kayaks are not allowed)
· light
· whistle
· Coast Guard approved PFD (inflatable PFDs are not allowed)
· bilge pump
· spray skirt (Depending on conditions we may paddle beyond the breakwater out of the harbor)
· appropriate clothing for the water temperature

Suggested
We strongly recommend that you bring along the following:

• drinking water
• food -plan to bring snacks or a lunch, appropriate for paddle duration, we normally break for lunch prior to the return for a day long paddle
• sunscreen
• a change of dry clothes in a dry bag
• familiarize yourself with the area prior to paddling
• check weather conditions for wind speed direction and tides

Any paddle sport is an assumed risk sport. Some aspects of canoeing and kayaking involve the risk of serious injury or death. Southern New England Paddlers (SNEP) although safety conscious, cannot guarantee your personal safety in our Meetup activities.