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Better Bay Alliance

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The Better Bay Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the boating experience on Rhode Island waters by identifying, communicating, and promoting safety, accessibility, and cooperation while sharing our wonderful natural resources. Through collaboration with government, commercial and private stakeholders, the BBA strives to be the boating safety catalyst.

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Events and Seminars

Local Sailing Safety Events

Wickford Yacht Club Fall Mini-Cruise

Started on September 28, 2024 to September 29, 2024
Description Fall cruise from Wickford Cove to Bristol Maritime and Marina September 28-29th, 2024. Approximately 10 boats (sail and motor) 28′-38′ will travel to Bristol Saturday and return to Wickford…
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18TH Annual Borden Light Marina Charity Poker Run

Started on August 3, 2024 to August 3, 2024
Power boat race from Borden Light Marina in Fall River to East Providence Yacht Club, to Greenwich Cove Marina, to West Wind Marina in Newport, to Thames Street Public Dock…
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Shields Fleet 9 One Design Series (WED nights)

Started on September 25, 2024 to September 25, 2024
30′ Shields racing WED nights.  Racing is south of the Newport bridge in May and September, and north of the bridge June-August.
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Sep, 2024

Wickford Yacht Club Fall Mini-Cruise

September 28, 2024 8:00 am-September 29, 2024 5:00 pm
Description Fall cruise from Wickford Cove to Bristol Maritime and Marina September 28-29th, 2024. Approximately 10 boats (sail and motor) 28′-38′ will travel to Bristol Saturday and return to Wickford…
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