West Wind Marina, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

General - West Wind Marina is the harbour's southernmost marina is a bit on the edge of downtown Newport, but still convenient to everything. Open - April to November. Position - 41° 28.8' N 71° 19' W Tides; Reference port - Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ± Heights in metres - MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS . Charts; NOAA - 13223 Approach & Entrance; Make first for Narragansett Bay and then to Newport Harbor. Berths & Moorings - 60 slips with 50 reserved for transients. Reservations are preferred. Maximum length - 200' Formalities - Not known Contact ; Tel - (401) 849-4300 Fax - (401) 847-0862 Email - westwindri@aol.com VHF Ch - 9 Call sign - Water - On the pontoons. Electric - On the pontoons. 3 Phase. Fuel - Slip Side Fueling, On Call Delivery. Weather forecast - Not known. Security - Not known. Internet Access - At the Seamen's Institute. Other Facilities & Services - Toilets. Showers. Laundry. Pump Out. Docking Assistance. Concierge. Trash Pick-Up. Dock Carts. Megayacht Facilities. Mail & Package Hold. Phone Messages. Fax in/out. Ice. Compound. Wash & Wax. Interior Cleaning. Engine Mechanic. 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 - 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. We would like your comments - If you would like to add to this report or submit your own report on a marina, harbour or anchorage not covered in this guide so far please visit our home page for our contact details. Digital photos are also very welcome. Other reports on harbours, marinas and anchorages can be viewed in our marina guide