Southern View Yachting Center, Wakefield, Rhode Island, USA

General - Southern View Yachting Center lies on Block Island Sound on the NE coast of the USA. The facility combines slips and boat yard. Open - All year round Position - 41° 23.2' N 071° 31' W Charts; NOAA - 13219 Tides - Reference port - Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ± Heights in metres - MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS . Depths at MLW - Entrance - 10'. Slips - 13'. Protection/Shelter - Good throughout Point Judith Pond. Approach and Entrance - From the Atlantic Ocean make for eastern Block Island Sound or the western end of Rhode Island Sound. And then to the entrance of Point Judith Pond (41° 22' N 71° 31' W). Pass through the breach. Southern View Yachting Center lies on the western shore, 0.5 mile north of the entrance, past the Snug Harbor facility at buoy #G7. Look for the two story modern main office and the pavilion out on the dock. Berths & Moorings - 74 slips with 6 reserved for transients. Reservations are preferred. Maximum length - 110' Formalities - Not known. Contact ; Tel - (401) 782-8899 Fax - (401) 788-0136 Email - info@southernviewmarina.com VHF Ch - 9 Call sign - Water - On the pontoons. Electric - On the pontoons. 30 amp, 50 amp & 100 amp. Fuel - Gasoline & Diesel. Weather forecast - Not known. Security - Not known. Internet Access - At the marina office. Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance. Concierge. Trash Pick Up. Dock Carts. Mail & Package Hold. Phone Messages. Fax. Heated Pool. Spa. Picnic Area. Grills. Courtesy Car/Van. Bikes. Cable TV. Dockside Phone. Toilets. Showers. Laundry. Pump Out. Boatyard Facilities & Services - Travelift (55T). Forklift. Engine Mechanic. Electrical Repairs. Hull Repairs. Bottom Cleaning. Divers. Compound. Wash & Wax. Brightwork. Air Conditioning. Refrigeration. Interior Cleaning. Propeller Repairs. Woodworking. Inflatable Repairs. Life Raft Service. Upholstery. Yacht Interiors. Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Wakefield 5 miles away. Bank or ATM - Not known. Chandlers or Ships' Store - Nearby. Propane - 6 miles away. Ice - Block & Cube are available on site. Eating Out - There are a couple of restaurants within a mile of Southern View Yachting Center. Transport - Bikes - Stedman (789-8664). Local Bus Service - lntercity Bus Service - Taxis - Wakefield Cab (788-0007). Car Rental - Enterprise (792-0185). Train Service - Amtrak at Kingston - 10 miles away. Water Taxi - Ferry Service - To Block Island - 10 miles away at Galilee or Point Judith. Airport(s) - TF Green - 25 miles away Local Area - Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Fishing Charter. Tennis Courts. Rose Hill Golf Club. Fitness Center at River Bend Athletic Club. Bowling. Boat Rentals. Group Fishing Boat. Dive Shop. Horseback Riding at Smithbridge Stable. Sightseeing - Night Heron Nature Cruise. Point Judith Lighthouse. Point Judith Pond is the largest saltwater pond in Rhode Island and home to eleven different islands. A good way to see them is by dinghy. Consider a visit south to the commercial port of Galilee. Museums and Cultural Attractions - Museum Of Primitive Culture. South County Museum. Theater by the Sea has been providing Broadway's best in a "National Register" historic theater for more than sixty years. Marine Conservation - Special Events - Four Tournament Series, held on weekends in June, July, August and October. Children's Stuff - Playground. Other - East Matunuck Beach. 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