RELOCATE
Pine Island Channel Lighted Bell Buoy 2
from 41-18-38.118N 072-03-39.492W
To 41-18-36.878N 072-03-38.961W
Rapid Rock Buoy R
from 41-17-16.087N 072-06-06.035W
to 41-17-15.618N 072-06-05.567W
Point Judith Harbor Of Refuge East Entrance Lighted Buoy 2
from 41-21-28.900N 071-29-37.530W
to 41-21-28.520N 071-29-37.470W
RI-NARRAGANSETT BAY
Naval Undersea Warfare Center will be conducting continued testing using surface and subsurface devices north and east of Gould Island in the vicinity of the torpedo test range restricted area marked on NOAA Chart 13223 and the Newport Bridge Monday – Friday from September 2021 through 2022. Mariners are requested to cooperate with participating vessels for the safety of all. Any concerned traffic can contact Navy support craft on VHF channels 13 and 16.
RHODE ISLAND SHOALING
RI-NARRAGANSETT BAT (CHART 13221)-MOUNT HOPE BAY-KICKAMUIT RIVER
Shoaling has been reported in the Kickamuit River in the vicinity of Kickamuit River Buoy 2. Mariners are advised to proceed with caution while transiting the area.
Chart 13221 LNM 12/21
ONE TIME EVENTS
RI – RHODE ISLAND SOUND – BLOCK CANCER BLOCK ISLAND SWIM – Swim
Mariners are advised that the Block Cancer Block Island Swim is scheduled to be held in Rhode Island Sound, RI, on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1 swimmer will be escorted by two kayaks and two power vessels. Swimmer will begin from the beach at the Ocean Mist Restaurant, Wakefield, RI, across Rhode Island Sound and finish at Grove Point, Block Island, RI. The event will cross the Rhode Island Sound navigation channel. A 500 yard safety zone will be in place around the swimmer while crossing the navigation channel. Entry of both commercial and recreational vessel traffic is prohibited unless authorized by the on-scene commander. Interested mariners may contact the safety vessel on VHF Ch. 16.
Chart 13223
RECURRING EVENTS
RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – WEDNESDAY R19 FLEET RACING – RACE/REGATTA
Mariners are advised that the Coasters Harbor Navy Yacht Club R19 Fleet Racing series is scheduled to be held in Narragansett Bay from Gould Island to Castle Hill Light, RI. The event will take place every Wednesday night between May 5 and September 29, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each event. Expect up to 15 sailing vessels, 19ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit to the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (808) 681-9102.
Chart 13223
RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – NARRAGANSETT TERRACE YACHT CLUB RACE SERIES – RACE/REGATTA
Mariners are advised that the Narragansett Terrace Yacht Club Race series is scheduled to be held between Ohio Ledge and Sabin Point in upper Narragansett Bay, RI. The event will take place every Thursday from May 13 through September 23, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. each evening. Expect up to 20 sailing vessels, 19-36ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit to the area with caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (401) 225-3766.
Chart 13221
RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – RHODE ISLAND YACHT CLUB TUESDAY NIGHT SERIES – RACE/REGATTA
Mariners are advised that the Rhode Island Yacht Club Tuesday Night Race series is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of Providence River to Conimicut Light in Narragansett Bay, RI. The event will take place every Tuesday from May 18 through September 21, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each evening. Expect up to 20 sailing vessels, 19-50ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit to the area with caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (401) 465-8989.
Chart 13221
RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – ILYC SHIELDS FLEET 19 WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERIES – RACE/REGATTA
Mariners are advised that the Ida Lewis Yacht Club Shields Fleet 19 Wednesday Night Series is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of Castle Hill to Gould Island in Narragansett Bay, RI. The event will take place every Wednesday from May 19 through October 6, 2021, between 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each day. Expect up to 30 sailing vessels, 30ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit to the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (401) 862-3840 or by marine radio on channel 79.
Chart 13223
RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – ILYC J-24 THURSDAY NIGHT SERIES – RACE/REGATTA
Mariners are advised that the Ida Lewis Yacht Club J-24 Thursday Night Series is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of Castle Hill to Gould Island in Narragansett Bay, RI. The event will take place on every Thursday evening from May 20 through September 30, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each day. Expect up to 20 sailing vessels, 24ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit to the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (401) 486-5318 or by marine radio on channel 16 or 69.
Chart 13223
BRIDGE SECTION
BRIDGE DEVIATIONS, REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION
RHODE ISLAND – SEEKONK RIVER – HENDERSON BRIDGE – Bridge Construction – Construction and survey work at the bridge site are ongoing. The center navigation span of the Henderson Bridge is open for navigation. All side spans are closed to navigation. A Providence police boat will be on-scene during work hours to assist in passage. Vessel operators can reach the work vessels and police boat on CH 16/13. Questions may be directed to the RI DOT Resident Engineer, Michael Swift at 401-265-5281 or the Barletta Project Team at 617-839-6205 or 781-364-0952. Vessel operators should exercise caution and proceed at slow speed through the center navigation span.
Chart 13224 LNM: 36/21 (CGD1)
RHODE ISLAND – NARRAGANSETT BAY – MOUNT HOPE BAY, – Diving Inspection – From September 13, 2021 to September 15, 2021 between 0700 and 1800, underwater inspections will be performed at the Mount Hope Bay Bridge in Bristol, Rhode Island. A 24’dive boat will be operating at the piers with divers. The dive boat will monitor VHF channels 9 and 16. For additional information call Michael Scorpa of CONSOR Engineers at 413-358-3331. Mariners are advised to stay well clear of diving operations.
Chart 13221 LNM 36/21 (CGD1)
