Itinerary for a Quick
Get-Away in Southern New England
Courtesy of Tom Rowe, Newport, R.I.
Day 1: Depart Newport
for Martha's Vineyard. Sailing out the scenic East Passage
of Narragansett Bay and turning east, along Ocean Drive,
we pass numerous grandiose "Summer Cottage"
which proliferate along the waterfront. The pristine
beach and protected anchorage at Quick's Hole on Nashawena
Island is a favorite stop for lunch. After a quick swim,
we continue on past Nobska Point and West Chop to Edgartown,
arriving in the late afternoon. The protected anchorage
and classic New England atmosphere make this a popular
favorite for all charter guests. This would be a good
night to dine ashore as the variety of restaurants is
extensive. Distance: 55 miles
Day 2:
After a relaxing breakfast aboard, we set sail for Trapaulin
Cove on the South shore of Naushon Island, another of
the classic picnic stops in the Elizabeth Islands. A
brisk afternoon sail across Buzzards Bay brings us to
Padanaram Harbor, home of the New Bedford Yacht Club
and Concordia Yacht Yard. Dinner will be enjoyed aboard,
where you will delight in the opportunity to view the
sunset in unsurpassed tranquility. Distance: 35 miles.
Day 3:
Another leisurely start to the day has us setting sail
for Woods Hole and Hadley's Harbor. This is an easy
sail and allows us to enjoy the prettiest harbor within
100 miles. After lunch the Sou'wester usually perks
up and afford the opportunity to have a spanking sail
down the bay to Cuttyhunk, a quaint village at the western
end of the chain separating Buzzards Bay from Vineyard
Sound. Going ashore, you will be struck by the feeling
that you have retreated in time to the turn of the century
or before. Cuttyhund has several inns where the dining
is family style and concentrates on the wholesome, simple
specialties of New England cooking. Distance: 35 miles.
Day 4:
Departing Cuttyhunk, we head westwards again, back to
Narragansett Bay and Newport. Depending on the time
available, we will make a luncheon stop at Third Beach
in Middletown, a few miles up the Sakonnet River. Distance:
25 miles
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