18
Close To Home, A World Away
www.blockislandinfo.com
I alWays Tell people
that Block Island is the
best place in the world.
and, as its harbormaster,
I have one of the best
jobs. I spend every day of
the summer on the water
meeting boaters from
around the world, all en-
joying this rare gem called
Block Island.
Few places on the East
coast offer a safe haven
13 miles out to sea. Few
places provide almost 100
public moorings, more
than 75 acres of anchor-
age and a recreation area
for boaters. and no matter
where boaters pull in,
they find nearby shops,
beaches and crystal-clear
water. Visitors also love
the relaxed atmosphere,
where they can kick back
and enjoy life.
Boaters can choose to
unwind on their boats and
watch the sun set over the
Great Salt Pond, explore
and enjoy the Island, or
go fishing, swimming, or
clamming. With the Block
Island Sound to the west
and the atlantic ocean to
the east and south, Block
Island is the epicenter of
OCEAN
ADVENTURES
a boating and
fishing paradise
Boats in the Harbor
boats from around the world moor in
new harbor. The harbor provides public
moorings and anchorage space for
thousands of boaters a year.
Photo by Michael Melford