One Time Events
RI – RHODE ISLAND SOUND – NEW ENGLAND SOLO/TWIN – RACE/REGATTA
Mariners are advised that the New England Solo/Twin is scheduled to take place in Rhode Island Sound between Newport, Block Island, RI and Martha’s Vineyard, MA, from July 29, through July 30, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Expect up to 70 sailing vessels, 21 to 50ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (401) 862-7125 and VHF channel 72.
Chart 13218
RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – GEORGE WINSLOW MEMORIAL REGATTA – RACE/REGATTA Mariners are advised that the GEORGE WINSLOW MEMORIAL REGATTA is scheduled to take place in the east passage of Narragansett Bay, RI, on July 30, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Expect up to 15 sailing vessels, 19 to 30ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (401) 787-2812.
Chart 13221
RI – GREENWICH BAY– WARWICK, RI – NATIONAL NIGHT OUT – FIREWORKS
Mariners are advised that the Warwick, RI – National Night Out is scheduled to be held along the western stonewall of Oakland Beach in Warwick, RI. The event will take place on August 2, 2022, from 9:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Mariners are requested to maintain a minimum distance of two hundred fifty (250) yards from the fireworks launching platform. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (207) 242-9013.
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NY – BLOCK ISLAND SOUND – MONTAUK – Swim Event
Mariners advised that Block Island to Montauk Swim scheduled on Block Island Sound near Montauk, NY. The event occurs Thursday July 28, 2022 from 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Approximately (2) boats will be participating. Chart number: 13205. For event information contact: Lori King, loriking77@gmail.com.
RECURRING EVENTS
RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – ILYC SHIELDS WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERIES – RACE/REGATTA
Mariners are advised that the Ida Lewis Yacht Club Shields 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 11 through October 5, 2022, between 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 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) 486-5318 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 Rose and Goat Island in Narragansett Bay, RI. The event will take place on every Thursday evening
from May 12 through September 1, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each day. Expect up to 12 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
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 in the vicinity
of Ohio Ledge and Sabin Point in Narragansett Bay, RI. The event will take place every Thursday from May 12
through September 11, 2022, 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) 451-5176.
Chart 13221
RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – WICKFORD WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACING – RACE/REGATTA
Mariners are advised that the Wickford Wednesday Night Racing Series is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of
Jamestown Bridge to Hope Island in Narragansett Bay, RI. The event will take place every Wednesday evening
starting May 15 through August 31, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day. Expect up to 30 sailing
vessels, 17-45ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit to the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact
the person in charge by cellphone at (617)510-0384 or by marine radio on VHF channel 78.
Chart 13223
RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – M32 MIDTOWN CUP RACE SERIES – RACE/REGATTA
Mariners are advised that the M32 Midtown Cup Race Series is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of
Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound. The event will take place on June 3 through August 14, 2022, from
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Expect up to 10 sailing vessels, 32ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit to the area
with caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (413) 364-0067.
Chart 13221
SHOALING
RI-NARRAGANSETT BAY (CHART 13221)-GREENWICH BAY-WARWICK COVE
Shoaling has been observed within the federal navigation channel to a least depth of 3 FT MLW. Shoaling is encroaching from the west and has impacted the western part of the channel, reducing the authorized project width from 150 feet to approx. 90 feet between Warwick Cove Buoy 3 (LLNR 19360) and Warwick Cove Buoy 7 (LLNR 19375).
Chart 13224 LNM 02/22
RI-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND AND APPROACHES (CHART 13205)-POINT JUDITH POND
Shoaling has been observed within the channel to a least depth of 5.5 feet MLW in approximate position 41 22’48″N, 071 33’55″W between Point Judith Pond Channel Buoy 2 (LLNR 19555) and Point Judith Pond Channel Buoy 4 (LLNR #19560). Shoal is encroaching from the East side of the channel and protruding west.
Chart 13219 LNM 02/22
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
MA-MARTHA’S VINEYARD TO BLOCK ISLAND (Chart 13218)-WESTPORT HARBOR
Shoaling exists in Westport Harbor in the vicinity of Westport Harbor Channel LB 14 (LLNR 17490) and Westport Harbor Channel Buoy 17 (LLNR 17505). There are other areas of shoaling throughout the Westport Harbor Channel reducing the available depth of water. Mariners are advised to use caution while navigating this area.
Chart 13228 LNM 31/20
DISCREPANCIES
Pawtuxet Cove Channel Approach Buoy 1 OFF STA/HAZ NAV/SINKING 13224
Bristol Harbor West Channel Buoy 1 OFF STA 13224
Westport Harbor Approach Lighted Bell Buoy 1 SS INOP 13228
Pawcatuck River Channel Daybeacon MISSING 13214
Great Salt Pond Entrance Buoy 5 BUOY DAMAGED 13217
TEMPORARY CHANGES and TEMPORARY CHANGES CORRECTED
Acabonack Harbor Entrance Buoy 1 DISCONTINUED FOR DREDGING 13209
Acabonack Harbor Entrance Buoy 2 DISCONTINUED FOR DREDGING 13209
Acabonack Harbor Entrance Buoy 3 DISCONTINUED FOR DREDGING 13209
Acabonack Harbor Entrance Buoy 4 DISCONTINUED FOR DREDGING 13209
URI Coastal Monitoring Lighted Research Buoy DISCONTINUED 13215
Pawcatuck River Channel Daybeacon 23 DISCONTINUED FOR DREDGING 13214
DISCREPANCIES (FEDERAL AIDS) CORRECTED
Point Judith Harbor of Refuge West Entrance Light 2 WATCHING PROPERLY 13219
Allen Harbor Buoy 6 WATCHING PROPERLY 13223
DISCREPANCIES (PRIVATE AIDS)
NEBW Daybeacon 1 STRUCT DEST 13223
Quonset Point Terminal Approach Buoy EB-B MISSING 13223
Bristol Harbor West Channel Buoy 1 OFF STA 13224
Pawcatuck River Channel Daybeacon 19 MISSING 13214
CHART CORRECTIONS
Main Panel 2150 BLOCK ISLAND SOUND AND APPROACHES. Page/Side: A
ADD
USCG RDC Fishers Island Sound Lighted Research Buoy Fl Y 4s, Yellow to 41-15-14.380N, 072-02-38.439W