Gull Rock, off Cliff Walk, Newport, R.I. Feb 2001

Gull rock, approaching from the south. This is the usual side for surf to hit.

Tea House, Cliff Walk, Newport, R.I. Feb 2001

The Cliff Walk passes under this structure via a tunnel.

Ocean Drive near Green Bridge, Newport R.I. 2/01

A large stone mansion, just outside of the calm and protected Green Bridge area of Ocean Drive.

40 Steps, Cliff Walk, Newport R.I. February 2001

Notice the small cave, left center on the photo. There is a small waterfall inside this cave, unfortunately not visible in this photo.

40 Steps, Cliff Walk, Newport R.I. February 2001

This is a popular place for some daredevils to jump into the water. Due to rocks, the safe area to land is quite small.

Cliff Walk (The Breakers), Newport R.I. Feb2001

The Breakers, a large Newport Mansion, can be seen in this shot.

Cliff Walk, Newport R.I. February 2001

Exposed coast along the famous Cliff Walk.

Gull Rock, off the Cliff Walk, Newport R.I. Feb2001

More surf hitting gull rock. A good spot for striped bass in the summer and fall.

Gull Rock, off the Cliff Walk, Newport R.I. Feb2001

South side of Gull Rock.

Hog Island Shoal Lighthouse, Rhode Island Feb01

A shoal extends from the southern part of Hog Island to this lighthouse.

Mount Hope Bridge, looking toward Portsmouth, R.I. Feb01

A bridge joining Aquidneck Island wih Bristol, R.I.

Lighthouse, Bristol side of Mount Hope Bridge, R.I. Feb01

Seems like a strange location for a lighthouse.

Hog Island Shoal Lighthouse, Rhode Island Feb01

Any chop will be steepened by the shoal, especially at low tide.

Hog Island, Rhode Island February 2001

I believe that this building is part of the ferry landing on Hog Island...the Prudence Island ferry stops also at Hog Island.

Wickford, R.I. February 2001

The Brandaris, originally a Dutch ship, has a very shallow draft, designed to navigate the canals of Holland. Tours are available on this vessel.

Ferry, off of Gaspee Point, R.I. February 2001

This is the fast ferry from Providence to Newport. It veered to port and slowed down greatly when the captain saw my kayak. After passing me, it took off like a jackrabbit.

Navigational Aid, off Gaspee Point, R.I. Feb 2001

A few minutes after taking this photo, a harbor seal surfaced briefly, then dove under again.

West Bank, Sakonnet River, R.I. March 2001

A fairly long passage between two reefs.

Lighthouse, East bank of Sakonnet River Mar.2001

This lighthouse, no longer in use, is on High Hill Point.

West Bank, Sakonnet River, R.I. march 2001

Interesting kayaking when waves are reflected off of these cliffs. Although the area is called the Sakonnet River, it is actually better described as "somewhat protected coast."

Pawtuxet River, Cranston, R.I. March 2001

A nice little waterfall in historic Pawtuxet Village.

Edgewood Yatch Club, Cranston, R.I. March 2001

A very distinctive red roof.

Field's Point, Providence R.I. March 2001

A jungle of pilings from an old wharf. The pilings were so close that passage by kayak between them was impossible.

West Bank, Sakonnet River R.I. March 2001

I tried to get close to that rock without scaring the seagulls on it, but the chickens took off!

Toward 3d Beach, Midletown, R.I. March 2001

Beyond Third Beach lies Sachuest Point, and open ocean.

Colt State Park, Bristol, R.I. March 2001

At low tide passage into the salt pond is difficult.

Brayton Point Power Plant, Somerset, MA, March2001

An hour after this photo was taken, the glass-smooth waters became a steep 2-foot chop.

Near Poppasquash Pt., Bristol, R.I. March2001

An odd rock formation.

Lighthouse south of Braga Bridge, Fall River, MA March 2001

Look out for tidal currents from the Taunton River in this area.

Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA March 2001

The bow of the battleship Massachusetts dominates this photo.

Battleship Massachusetts, Fall River MA Marc 201

The battleship Massachusetts, the destroyer Joseph Kennedy, and the submarine Lionfish, along with some smaller vessels, can all be seen at Battleship Cove.

replica of the H.M.S. Bounty, Fall River MA 3/2001

Located just north of battleship cove.

The submarine Lionfish, Fall River, MA March 2001

You can tour this submarine from the engine room to the torpedo area...claustrophoebics, beware!

Battleship Massachusetts, Fall River, MA March 2001

A cafeteria is on-board for visitors.

Wickford (Poplar Point) Light, R.I. March 2001

To the southwest of this lighthouse lies North Kingston Town Beach...landings are allowed to the right of the swimming area, and a food concession is present.

west of Barrington Town Beach, R.I. March 2001

There are some spectacular homes in this area.

Nyatt Point, Barrington, R.I. March 2001

To the southwest of Nyatt Point lies Conimicut Point, and the Conimicut Lighthouse.

north portion of Bullock Cove, E. Prov. R.I. 03/01

Unless the tide is very low, you can pass under the road through one of these 2 tunnels to a small tidal marsh.

north of Bullock Cove, East Providece R.I. 3/01

The light at the end of the tunnel...this is a fairly wide tunnel, and my paddle didn't even hit the sides.

Nyatt Point Light, Barrington, R.I. March 2001

Though high up in the Bay, a beautiful area.

Dutch Island Light, Dutch Is., R.I. April 2001

Easily paddled to from U.R.I. bay campus (in Narragansett) or Fort Getty State Park (in Jamestown).

Dutch Island, R.I. April 2001

This stone pier is on the northeast portion of the island. Camping is allowed on Dutch Island.

Jamestown Bridges, R.I. April 2001

The old bridge (left) has not yet been dismantled due to the expense.

north shore of Jamestown, R.I. April 2001

These structures, which includes Jamestown's North Light, are located at the northernmost point on Jamestown.

North Light, Jamestown R.I. April 2001

One of the many "not in use" lighthouses in Rhode Island.

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