East Passage Anchorage Area D

Area D sits in the East Passage of Narragansett Bay, one of several designated anchorage zones managed by the Coast Guard off Newport. You're dropping the hook in open water here, with the Rhode Island shoreline framing your surroundings and steady tidal currents to account for when setting your anchor. Newport's historic waterfront and world-famous sailing scene are just a short dinghy ride away, making this a well-positioned spot to swing on the hook while you figure out your next move.