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Oldport Marine Services, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

General - Oldport Marine Services owns and manages the majority of the transient moorings in the central mooring field. They maintain a land side facility just N of the Newport Yachting Center on Sayers Wharf. Their launches service all mooring fields and anchorages throughout Newport Harbor.

Open - All year round

Position - 41° 29.1' N 71° 19.3' W

Tides;
Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -
MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS
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Charts;
NOAA - 13223

Approach & Entrance; Make first for Narragansett Bay and then to Newport Harbor. Head E at Fort Adams to the central mooring field.

Berths & Moorings - 115 moorings with 17 available to visiting yachts. The moorings are served by a launch. Reservations cannot be made.

Maximum length - Not known

Formalities - Not known

Contact ;
Tel - (401) 847-9109
Fax - (401) 846-5599
Email - oldportmar@aol.com
VHF Ch - 68
Call sign -

Water - Not known.

Electric - None.

Fuel - None.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet Access - At the Seamen's Institute.

Other Facilities & Services - Pump out on call. Engine Mechanic. Electrical Repairs. Hull Repairs. Compound. Wash & Wax. Sail Loft. Bottom Cleaning. Brightwork. Divers. Interior Cleaning.

Shopping and Provisions - All provisions can be obtained in the town of Newport.

Eating Out - There are numerous restaurants in Newport.

Transport;
Bikes - Ten Speed Spokes(847-5609). Newport Wheels (849-4400).
Bus Service - Trolley run a local service. Greyhound, Bonanza and P & B run intercity services.
Taxis - Cozy Cab (846-2500).
Car Rental - Enterprise (849-3939). Cartemps USA (846-4458). Thrifty (846-3200).
Train Service
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Water Taxi - Serves the mooring field
Ferry Service - To Fort Adams. Providence Island, Jamestown. Goat Island.
Airport(s) - TF Green - 20 miles.

Local Area -
Sporting Facilities - Swimming Pool. Fitness Centre. Tennis Courts. Golf Course. Horseback Riding. Bowling. Roller Blade & Bike Paths. Volleyball.
Sightseeing - Amazing Grace runs tours around the harbour. Fort Adams is the site of the famous music, folk and jazz festivals.
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Brick Market Museum Of Newport History. Yachting Museum. Naval War College. The Mansions. Newport Repertory Theater.
Special Events -
Children's Stuff -Playground.
Other - Fishing Charter. Movie Theatre. Fort Adams State Park. Dive Shop. 1st & 2nd Beaches. Picnic Area with Grills. Group Fishing Boat. Boat Rentals.

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