Safe Boating RI

Safe Harbor New England Boatworks will be hosting a Safety Seminar on April 22. Reserve your free tickets today.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safe-boating-seminar-at-new-england-boatworks-tickets-1983616166351?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us Wednesday February 4th 6:30 to 8 Newport Yacht Club for a Boating Seminar. Open to the public and tickets are free. Sign up today with the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-us-for-a-boating-safety-seminar-at-newport-yacht-club-tickets-1980341686293?aff=oddtdtcreator

Refresh your skills & connect with fellow boating enthusiasts! Open to the public.

🦺 From Rhode Island State Parks: Wearing a life jacket while paddling in Rhode Island is no longer optional. The “mandatory personal flotation device (PDF) wear for all paddle craft” rule is one of five new safety regulations written to save lives. Violations could result in the imposition of a $100 ticket. The PFD regulation states that all operators and passengers of canoes, kayaks, sailboards, kiteboards, paddleboards, and any other paddle craft must always wear a United States Coast Guard (USCG)-approved PFD while underway regardless of age.

THIS is how accidents happen. It's the result when boating safety is ignored, or not known.

🌊 If you're unsure about the Rules of The Road, BBA is here to help. Brush up on your boating knowledge with us. betterbayalliance.org

Change starts with you! Brush up on your boating knowledge with our Education section, free to the public and accessible from our site's menu. betterbayalliance.org/education

We have a busy racing weekend ahead of us! Here's a quick rundown on some events happening between Friday and Sunday:

🌊 Safe Harbor Race Weekend
📅 Friday, August 8th–Sunday, August 10, 2025
Sailing regatta in & around Narragansett Bay

⛵ NEMA Unlimited Regatta
📅 Saturday, August 9th–Sunday, August 10, 2025
NEMA-rated multihulls sail around Conanicut Island

🛶 The Ocean State Crossing (Inaugural)
📅 Saturday, August 9th
15 mile paddle & row navigation challenge across iconic Rhode Island Sites - Fort Adams, Newport Harbor :: Point Judith Lighthouse.

⛵ Megrew’s Cup Hobie 16 Regatta
📅 Saturday, August 9th
Catamarans launch/recover from Compass Rose Beach (Quonset Point) and race northeast of Wickford Harbor breakwater (Racing mark T4).

🗺️ Check the waters of Narragansett Bay in real time! Bookmark Live Chart on your phone for a quick rundown of any events in your area. 📲 betterbayalliance.org/live-chart-better-bay-alliance

Today is the check-in and Captains' Briefing for the 5th Annual Safe Harbor Race Weekend. 🛟 Boaters passing by should be wary of the waters between Newport and Jamestown for a full weekend of racing starting this Friday. 🌊 View the Notice of Race here: https://www.yachtscoring.com/emenu/17003

🗺️ Remember to bookmark Live Chart for a quick look at water events in and around Narragansett Bay! 👉 betterbayalliance.org/live-chart-better-bay-alliance