As you sail around the corner of southern New England and thread the needle between Block Island and the mainland, you pass Point Judith and a strip of coastline that is the town of Narragansett, Rhode Island.
The blinking eye of the Point Judith Lighthouse warns you away from the rocky shore, narrow strips of sandy beach and tall grasses glistening in the sun.
Narragansett is a small town that is filled with tourists in the summer and students from the University of Rhode Island during the school year. It is known for its beaches, surfing and fishing.
In the summer, its population doubles to more than 30,000, but changes every week.
Above: Surfers at Town Beach
Regardless of the tide - high or low - you will find surfers and those learning to surf. One of the best known schools for beginners is at the town beach near Memorial Square.
Further to the east is Newport, a long time favorite summer spot for the well to do. Narragansett is more accessible to the average person. If Newport is exclusive, 'Gansett as it is known locally, is inclusive. All you need are your shorts, your sandals, your surf board or your fishing pole and you are welcome to enjoy summer here.
Above: Point Judith Lighthouse
© Dean Pagani 2020
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