Kayaking isn't something I'm familiar with. Anyone who knows me knows I have two left feet, and…read moreswimming isn't my strong suit. The AWESOME team at Osprey Sea & Surf made me feel so comfortable, and had me kayaking a 2.5 hour trip up the Westport River with some pretty basic, but useful instructions. This was a lot of fun, and $65 is a fair price point considering it is hassle-free, and everything you need is included. You can't really compare to the beautiful views either.

We had such a great sunset tour! It was a beautiful sunset and the tour was so peaceful! Dave and…read moreMatthew were great tour guides! Can't wait to go again! Highly recommend!

Reasonable kayak rentals out of a slightly-dusty marine shop…read more This place isn't on the water --- kayak rentals involve a guy with a pickup driving your kayak to the shore, with you following. At the end of your adventure (about 10 minutes before you're done), call the shop from your cell phone and the guy will bring the pickup back to collect the kayak. This whole system worked better than I expected. I got a single kayak --- a quite reasonable Perception Swifty 9.5 sit-inside in good repair. The basic aluminum-and-plastic paddle was nothing special, but in reasonable repair. They also do tandem kayaks, small motorboats, and very small sailboats (Sunfish). The marine shop is a little dusty, and looks to do lots of outboard motor repairs.

Great value for boat rental. We rented a 19 foot boat for a full day on the weekend for $350. Boat…read morewas about 15 years old so nothing fancy (no AC outlet or radio), but boat itself was in good shape, functioned well and we had a fantastic day in the harbor. Note to boat renters: the shop does not use credit cards except for boat rentals, and required a $2000 authorization that it appears they ran through an old computer in the back office, so we initially had issues with finding a credit card that their system would not decline. Just be aware that this can take a significant amount of time even if your credit cards have never had issues previously, and they don't take AmEx. As mentioned in the previous post, the rental shop itself was not on the water, but was an easy 5 minute drive with the shop bringing the boat on a trailer and then picking it up at the end of the day with a stop by the gas station on the way back to the shop to top if off that the customer pays (very economical, only went through 12 gallons of gas). The shop requires that someone in party is an experienced boater and they take you out on 5 minute test drive before letting you go. Even though we were never in shallow water and convinced we didn't run into or over anything, there were some dings in the propellor noted at the end of our trip. Steve verified that that they could have been there prior to our trip, and was honest in not charging us for them. If you are fine with a more social (we got to know Steve quite well) while not the most streamlined renting experience, then good bargain!

I participated in the adult level one sailing school. I was very impressed with the knowledge and…read moreexperience of the instructors, tutors and the welcoming sailing community. We sailed on Rhodes 19 sailboats, which are the perfect sailboat for beginners and advanced sailors alike. I'm signing up for level 2!

I'm a huge fan of Edgewood Sailing School. The school is located at the Edgewood Yacht Club in the…read moreBrown University facilities right on the water. They offer great classes for adults (and probably for kids, but I'm not familiar them). Their level 1 curriculum includes - Sailing under just the main - Tacking and jibing - Mooring (J-turns) - Points of sail - Rigging and de-rigging - Etc. The level 2 curriculum is about the same - Sailing under main and jib - Methods of stopping under sail (like heave-to) - Harbor radio basics - Emergency situations There isn't much difference between I and II class except a jib. That being said, the goal -- from what I can deduce -- is to just get you comfortable with the boat. Instructors for the school are really top notch! Miles, Catherine, Stewart, and Jonathan all know their stuff, have years of experience, and genuinely enjoy teaching. Their method is to give a brief intro to a technique in the classroom and then get out on the water and do them. Level I students typically have a tutor in the boat while Level II just have another student. Instructors are in power boats on the water giving (or shouting guidance) while under sail. There are about 10 students in a class but only two sailing in a boat at a time, sometimes with a tutor. This does give you a good amount of time as crew or at the tiller. You almost always sail with a different student so that you get experience knowing how different people react. They also offer open sailing on the weekends, racing on Wednesday nights, and weekend day sails to a picnic for REALLY cheap. It's a great way to get more experience and test out your skills. This is probably one of the best things about the school is the after-hours access they provide at a very reasonable price ($25 for 3 hours recreational, $25 to race for a couple hours, $50 for all day picnic sail). I've also experienced their private lessons. Which I can only praise. I learned more in 8 hours of private lessons than I did in the classes. There is no classroom setting, it's all one-on-one and in the water. Well worth the money. I'm considering taking more lessons to learn more because I missed a Level III class about adverse conditions. I have only one complaint that could not be rationalized away. During the chalk talk students are allowed to ask questions... and I put those questions in two categories 1) Questions that could be answered by just DOING what we were being taught and 2) Questions that are completely irrelevant to our sailing level. I complain about these because these questions took time away from being on the water. I believe its inconsiderate to the other students -- most of our funds are limited and we can't keep taking classes. It's frustrating too because most of those questions were from Level I students (Level I and II are grouped together in classroom). If instructors could recommend questions be held until we're on boats or tell students not to worry about advanced questions that would really give more time on water and not boil the blood of the Level II students (all in my class felt the same). Overall though I give it four stars. If I gave them five it would be saying they're perfect -- and they're not. But they are pretty darn close... and I like that! I will continue to throw money at the Edgewood Sailing School. I'm not staff, just a very enthusiastic student!

Home Depot employee was very helpful!!! His name was Ron!!! At Michaels the girl Shelby was…read moreawesome!!! At Walmart I couldn't be happier with the service!!!

There is a PRIME parcel for sale very close to Falls Pond SW corner only 80K. 3 lots together 6000…read moresft raw wooded land for your green build or recreational camping use. contact Mott & Chase. early bird catches the worm on this valuable piece of property!

The Weaver Cove boat ramp in the Melville Marina District is simply the best for launching kayaks,…read moreboats, and other watercraft to explore the most scenic section of Narragansett Bay. Ample parking. Trash facilities. Great map/info on Rhode Island's "Blue Ways" with suggested padding routes. Striking distance to small islands like Dyer and Prudence. Lovely view of Newport's Pell Bridge to the left and the Mt. Hope bridge to the right. Also a fantastic starting point for more experienced paddlers and boaters to go across the bay for a delightful lunch in Wickford, etc. We didn't end up kayaking very far - once we reached Dyer island we hung out on the rocky shore for the afternoon just watching the endless parade of sailboats coming through. A perfect summer afternoon. Gripes? Not that easy to find - signage isn't great. No bathroom facilities.

I cannot rave enough about Antique Yacht Collection. The staff is professional & nothing short of…read moreamazing. After a terrible experience with a competitor they quite literally saved the day. Cat is the best! She went above and beyond to help me save my best friend's bachelorette weekend! The staff is very communicative & answers any questions you may have leading up to your charter. Booking is seamless. Not only is the staff knowledgeable and passionate about what they do...they are SO FUN! They engaged with us and made our charter an absolute blast!! This was just the best experience & it was definitely the highlight of our weekend. If you're thinking about booking a charter for any event DO NOT hesitate to book with Antique Yacht Collection. They will cater to your events needs & address any and all concerns you may have. Despite the craziness I delt with from their competitor I am glad things happened the way they did because I wouldn't have found Antique. Thanks again for an amazing experience!!!

I booked a private ride for my husband and six pound chihuahua / guard dog. It was supposed to be a…read moresunset cruise but the weather didn't cooperate. They were great in offering another option and the crew was SO great. They were friendly and SO good with our little terror. It really felt like a boat ride with friends. We even got to go swimming! They even took so many good pictures of us on the boat and swimming! Highly recommend this cruise! Thank you guys so much! We loved it and Roscoe LOVED it and you!

Private beach club that hosts a short stretch of beach in front of an immense rock that…read moreresembles...you guessed it, an elephant. Like some other beach clubs that I have visited, the general public is not allowed entry through the front gate unless someone sponsors you as a guest. I actually think that it keeps the atmosphere peaceful and relaxed with that type of guest control. Up until last summer, my father's family owned a house on the beach here, had a family membership that we all could enjoy and we strolled our guests beachside into the exclusive private club beach area. However, there is a small parking lot about a quarter mile up that has about five parking spots. Follow Acoaxet Road as if you were going to drive into the ocean. If you snag a spot, you can clamber over some rocks, walk to the right a few yards down to the beach club area and be treated to some truly unspoiled beach-going. The sand is unreal, sea glass amazing and the waters are crystal clear. The body surfing (or body boarding) here rocks!! If you go to the left of the parking lot, you can find the ruins of some of the mansions that were swept away in the 1938 hurricane. Only the staircases remain. Very cool. The beach club has the only restroom facilities. You can totally saunter up to use the lav (women to the left and men to the right) if you make it look like you know what you're doing. Phone service (all carriers) and GPS is spotty, at best, down here. One of the few times you might actually want to print a map. Great roads for road biking. It is truly pristine here.

Love this place! Great beach. Never crowded. Public isnt allowed on until after 6pm. Lifeguard…read morestaff is second to none. Super clean! Became an unleashed dog park once the public was allowed which fortified my love of the "private" aspect of it during the prime hours.

This was an unexpected delight. My wife and I sailed last Wednesday. It was fantastic! The crew was…read moreamazing in so many ways. The lobster roll was perfect. The only thing I would have liked to see is better signage of where the boat is located. Other than that, we'll be back.

Crew was very efficient! Super sunny Sunday afternoon 90 minute sail. Adult beverages available for…read morepurchase. Informative info told about points of interest during cruise