Logistics Information
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Getting to Bristol Yacht Club
Bristol Yacht Club Information
Lodging Information
- Hotels
- Bed & Breakfasts
Food & Meal Information
Boat Hauling & Repair Facilities
Diesel Fuel
Holding Tank Pumpout
Tourism Information
Getting to Bristol Yacht Club (101 Poppasquash Road, Bristol, RI 02809)
We've provided links so you can print driving directions from Rhode Island T.F. Green Airport and Boston Logan Airport to Bristol Yacht Club. Additionally, information is provided for those driving from all directions and we’ve created a preplanned route on Narragansett Bay for those arriving via water. Finally, there are special directions provided for the locals.
Driving from T. F. Green Airport (Warwick / Providence, RI)
A 26 mile drive that takes about 40 minutes going through Providence, RI
Use this Google Directions Link - Green Airport to Bristol YC
Driving from Logan Airport (Boston, MA)
A 68 mile drive that takes about 1 hour 20 minutes
Use this Google Directions Link - Logan Airport to Bristol YC
Driving from Boston & Cape Cod, MA
Take Route 24 South to Exit 8A (Tiverton / Newport), continue on Route 24 over the Sakonnet Rive Bridge to Exit 2 (Bristol / Mount Hope Bridge). After the Mount Hope Bridge continue on Route 114 North. Just past the bridge at Roger Williams University, stay in the left lane and follow the fork in the road left on Route 114 North through downtown Bristol. Turn left onto Poppasquash Road (look for Coggeshall Farm Sign) and follow around the harbor to the Bristol Yacht Club on your left.
Driving from I-95 North or South via Providence, RI
Take Exit 20 off I-95 towards Cape Cod and proceed on I-195 East. Take I-195 to Exit 7 ( Seekonk / Barrington ), follow Route 114 South through Barrington, Warren and Bristol -- turn right onto Poppasquash Road (at the Coggeshall Farm Museum sign) and follow around the harbor to the Bristol Yacht Club on your left.
Driving from Newport, RI
A 16 mile drive that takes about 35 minutes
Take Route 114 North (Broadway) which turns into West Main Road at the intersection with Admiral Kalbfus Road / Miantonomi Ave. Continue North and in Portsmouth keep left at the fork to stay on Route 114 where the road splits with Route 24 on right. Continue on Route 114 North until the signs for Route 114 direct you left at the intersection of Bristol Ferry Road / Turnpike Avenue. Proceed on Bristol Ferry Road (Route 114) over the Mount Hope Bridge. After the bridge continue on Route 114 North. Just past the bridge at Roger Williams University, stay in the left lane and follow the fork in the road left on Route 114 North through downtown Bristol. Turn left onto Poppasquash Road (look for Coggeshall Farm Sign) and follow around the harbor to the Bristol Yacht Club on your left.
Navigating to Bristol Harbor from Rhode Island Sound via Narragansett Bay
Enter the southern portion of Narragansett Bay with Beavertail Point (Jamestown / Conanicut Island) to your West and Breton Point (Newport) to your East. You have a clear shot up the East Passage of Narragansett Bay with a clearly marked shipping channel you can follow. Leave Rose Island to the East and proceed under the Newport Bridge. Navigate via the channel and leave Prudence Island to your West. Follow the Buoys and proceed into the channel entering Bristol via the west side of Hog Island. Much of Bristol Harbor is spotted with moorings, but a path called the "fairway" is left open along the western shore, leading up to Bristol Yacht Club. GPS Coordinates 41 40.57N / 071 17.25E should put you in the mooring field just off the Bristol YC dock. Bristol YC monitors VHF Channel 68.
To help those arriving by sea, a preplanned safe navigation route from the Newport entrance in Rhode Island Sound via the shipping channel up Narragansett Bay to Bristol Yacht Club is provided. This was created using the free Maptech Offshore Navigator Lite software with the Maptech Chart (Narragansett Bay RI-MA). The route file was exported with waypoint GPS coordinates. Waypoints Newport Entrance to Bristol YC - This text file imports as Offshore Navigator Lite Version 5.08 format (Right click, then File Save as "routes32.txt"). The same route saved in another format Waypoints Newport Entrance to Bristol YC - NautRte1.rxf has the GPS coordinates visible in plain English. The route is approximately 15.1 nm.
Driving from Newport, RI (Directions for Locals ONLY!)
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Bristol Yacht Club Information
BYC guest privileges will be established upon check-in for the entire crew. All areas of the club will be available with guest member privileges extended to those registered. BYC has showers and changing rooms available. BYC offers a full service bar and you may purchase beverages there at your own expense. There is ample automobile parking on the BYC premises, but boat trailers should be parked off the premises. Potable water and ice are available at BYC. A separate tent will be setup at the club to handle regatta activities such as the Friday Barbeque and Saturday Lobster Boil. There will be a message center available at the regatta check-in area where you can receive messages and post messages for other regatta participants. For more questions about the facilities contact the BYC Steward, Chris Healey via phone 401.253.2922 or steward@bristolyc.com via email.
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Lodging Information
Hotels
Bristol Harbor Inn at Thames Street Landing
259 Thames Street, Bristol, Rhode Island 02809 is the central feature of the newly restored waterfront complex called Thames Street Landing. Once Bristol's center of commerce and maritime activity, the historic buildings of Bristol Harbor Inn were formerly the home of the Historic Bank of Bristol (1797), the DeWolf Rum Distillery (1800) and the Wardwell Coal & Lumber Building. The reconstruction of these buildings was completed in 2001, and Bristol Harbor Inn is now the East Bay's only waterfront hotel. Room Rates $125.00 for Thursday Night, $189 to $249 Friday and Saturday. Call 866-254-1444 and mention the J/30 North Americans for best rates. Email contact: reservations@bristolharborinn.com
Comfort Inn, 31 Highland Ave - Seekonk Mass 02771
11 Miles from Bristol Yacht Club (30 minutes by car). Special Rates for participants in the J/30 North American Championships. Rates are $89.99 for two double beds or one King Size Bed, $84.00 for Queen Size Bed. Call 508-336-7900 and mention the J/30 North Americans. Email contact hotelhelp@choicehotels.com
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Bed & Breakfasts
Bradford Dimond Norris House, 474 Hope Street -
Bristol, RI 02809
Situated in the heart of America's most patriotic town, the Bradford-Dimond-Norris House invites you to step back in time with understated elegance. Enjoy your stay at the Inn with a short walk to the harbor while exploring a town that enjoys a different pace of life. Four rooms from $150.00—$250.00. For reservations call 401-253-6338, email info@bdnhouse.com or make reservations online via the link above.
The Sailor's Loft, 649 Hope Street - Bristol, RI 02809
Located in the heart of Bristol’s Historic District, the Sailor’s Loft is a second floor studio apartment in a restored carriage house on the grounds of an historic 1790s federal house. With sweeping views of Bristol Harbor, the Sailor’s Loft is just steps away from downtown Bristol’s shops, antique stores and fine restaurants.
Single apartment with a Queen sized bed and a Queen sized fold out Sofa. Rate is $175.00 per night. For reservations call 401-396-9650, email
info@bristolguestsuites.com or make reservations online via the link above.
The William's Grant Inn, 154 High St - Bristol,
Rhode Island 02809
A Five-bedroom Federal Colonial B&B built in 1808 with seven fireplaces and two beehive ovens. It was renovated as a B&B back in 1993. The Inn features charming and individualized guest room decors. It is conveniently located along tree-lined High Street in quiet south Bristol. Expect lots of fresh baked muffins or scones and a bowl of delicious fresh fruit. Top it all off with a special hot entree like blueberry pancakes, or a fresh spinach and mushroom omelet, and you have one of Diane's famous William's Grant Inn breakfasts. Their full repertoire includes Portuguese French toast; blueberry and apple-cinnamon pancakes; fresh vegetable strata; and a New Zealand favorite: bacon-and-egg pie. Five rooms from $164.00—$174.00 per night. For reservations call 401-253-4222, email the Innkeepers Diane & Warren Poehler
wmgrantinn@earthlink.net or make reservations online via the link above.
The Governor Bradford House, Country Inn, at Mount Hope Farm
Mount Hope Farm,
P.O. Box 66,
250 Metacom Avenue (Rte 136) -
Bristol, RI 02809 overlooking Mount Hope and Narragansett Bays in Bristol, Rhode Island is the quintessential saltwater farm consisting of over 200 acres of fields, woods, streams, and ponds with expansive water views. The landscape is abounds with wildlife, handcrafted stone walls, terraces, flowers, mature shrubs and indigenous trees. Walk the grounds that our forefathers walked before and after our nation declared its independence. For rates & reservations call 401-254-9300.
Point Pleasant Inn & Resort, 333 Poppasquash Road - Bristol, RI 02809
Surrounded by the Narragansett Bay on Bristol Harbor. Step back into time and enjoy a life from another era. Our all inclusive plan, superior accommodations and full resort amenities will exceed your travel requests. This is an upscale Bed and Breakfast located directly on Bristol Harbor. Rooms range from $350 to $650 per night. Visit the web site to preview the video. For reservations call 401-253-0627, email info@pointpleasantinn.com or make reservations online via the link above.
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Food and Meal Information
The Friday Barbecue, Saturday Lobster Boil and Sunday Awards reception will be held under the tent next to the BYC club house. Each registered boat includes 7 tickets for these events. Additional tickets may be ordered in advance. Information for purchasing daily crew box lunches from local establishments will be available at the registration desk when checking in.
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Boat Hauling and Repair Facilities (3 Options Available Below)
Borden Light Marina - Fall River, MA
Bristol Marine - Bristol, RI
Stanley's Boatyard - Barrington, RI
Borden Light Marina
Borden Light Marina (BLM) is located at 1 Ferry Street, Fall River, MA 02721 with driving directions available on their web site. BLM is approximately 8.3 nm from Bristol YC via water and approximately 25 minute drive between BLM & Bristol YC via these Google directions. A preplanned safe navigation route from Borden Light Marina to Bristol Yacht Club is provided. This was created using the free Maptech Offshore Navigator Lite software with the Maptech Chart (Narragansett Bay RI-MA). The route file was exported with waypoint GPS coordinates. Borden Light Marina to Bristol YC - This text file imports as Offshore Navigator Lite Version 5.08 format (Right click, then File Save as "routes32.txt"). The same route saved in another format Waypoints Borden Light Marina to Bristol YC - BLM-BYC-NautRte1.rxf has the GPS coordinates visible in plain English.
The point of contact at BLM is Michael Lund who may be reached via email michael@bordenlight.com or the BLM office phone 508.678.7547. BLM provided the following quote to support the 2008 J/30 North American Championship:
Price |
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Service |
$370 |
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Step & unstep 46ft mast (booms must be off & all rigging prepped, without tape or cotter pins) - total |
$300 |
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Launch & haulout 30ft, placing on custom trailer - total |
$60 |
|
Transient dockage $2/ft/ night |
no charge |
|
Trailer storage for the week |
Bristol Marine
Bristol Marine is located at 99 Poppasquash Road, Bristol, RI 02809 next to Bristol Yacht Club. The point of contact at Bristol Marine is Jill Doyon who may be reached via email jill@bristolmarine.com or the Bristol Marine office phone 401.253.2200. Bristol Marine provided the following quote to support the 2008 J/30 North American Championship:
Price |
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Service |
$500 |
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Step ($250) & unstep ($250) mast - total |
$480 |
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Launch & haulout 30ft @ $8/ft each way - total |
no charge |
|
Trailer storage for the week |
Stanley's Boatyard
Stanley's Boatyard is located at 17 Barton Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806 next to Barrington Yacht Club. Stanley's Boatyard is approximately 8.5 nm from Bristol YC via water and approximately 11 minute drive between Stanley's Boatyard & Bristol YC via these Google directions. A preplanned safe navigation route from Stanley's Boatyard to Bristol Yacht Club is provided. This was created using the free Maptech Offshore Navigator Lite software with the Maptech Chart (Narragansett Bay RI-MA). The route file was exported with waypoint GPS coordinates. Stanley's Boatyard to Bristol YC - This text file imports as Offshore Navigator Lite Version 5.08 format (Right click, then File Save as "routes32.txt"). The same route saved in another format Waypoints Stanley's Boatyard to Bristol YC - Stanleys-BYC-NautRte1.rxf has the GPS coordinates visible in plain English.
The point of contact at Stanley's Boatyard is Steve Terhune who may be reached via email yard@stanleysboatyard.com or the office phone 401.245.5090. Stanley's Boatyard provided the following quote to support the 2008 J/30 North American Championship:
Price |
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Service |
$230 |
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Step & unstep mast total |
$480 |
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Launch & haulout total |
no charge |
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Trailer storage for the week |
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Diesel Fuel
There are no pier side fuel facilities in Bristol Harbor. The closest pier side facilities are located at Barrington Yacht Club and Brewers Cove Haven in Barrington. Local service stations that sell diesel fuel to fill approved containers are Beretto’s Exxon - 758 Hope Street , Bristol (along east side of harbor) and Aramands Service - 272 Market Street, Warren.
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Holding Tank Pumpout
Narragansett Bay and the coastal RI waters are a discharge free zone. A map of all Narragansett Bay Rhode Island pumpout facilities may be downloaded from the RI DEM site at this link: Narragansett Bay Pumpout Locations. In Bristol Harbor, the closest pumpout boat is at Bristol Marine which may be hailed by calling 401.253.2200 or VHF channel 69. The town pumpout boat or the shore facility at Rockwell Pier across Bristol harbor is available by calling 401.253.1700 or VHF channel 17. Pumpout fees are $5.00.
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Tourism Information
Herreshoff Marine Museum / Americas Cup Hall of Fame
- Home Page: http://www.herreshoff.org/
- Phone Number: 401.253.5000
- Address: 1 Burnside Street, Bristol, RI
- Description: The Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol, Rhode Island provides an outstanding experience of education, fun and inspiration relating to the best of the sport of sailing. Located at the Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol, Rhode Island, The America's Cup Hall of Fame includes a display honoring the inductees; half models of most challengers and defenders; artifacts including spars, innovative steering wheels, and tank test model hulls; exciting photos of America's Cup matches; a video room, and special exhibits incorporating many aspects of America’s Cup competition. Visitors are awed by the Museum's collection of 60 original Herreshoff boats, steam engines, artifacts and brilliant photographs depicting America's greatest designer and builder during "The Golden Age of Yachting.
Museum of Yachting
- Home Page: http://www.moy.org/
- Phone Number: 401.847.1018
- Address: Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI
- Description: The Museum of Yachting a private not-for-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to preserving the culture of yachting by fostering Education and enjoyment of its history through the presentation of vessels, artifacts, literature, events and regattas. The Museum explores the many ways in which yachting demonstrates human achievement in the arts, technology and design. Educational programs offer opportunities for sailors, non-sailors, adults and children alike.
Mount Hope Farm
- Home Page: http://www.mounthopefarm.com/
- Phone Number: 401.254.1745
- Address: 250 Metacom Avenue (Route 136), Bristol, RI
- Description: With over 200 acres of fields, meadows, pastures, woodlands, ponds, streams and a medley of historic buildings, Mount Hope Farm, a landmark on the National Register of Historic Places, dates back to the 1680's. The farm provides its guests and visitors with an environmental, historical and educational experience. The Governor Bradford House was built by Isaac Royall. Walking trails wind around the property to Cove Cabin, an Adirondack style log cabin that provides a panoramic view of Mount Hope and Narragansett Bays. Grounds are open to the public. Tours are available at the Governor Bradford House May-October, Wednesday-Sunday from 12 noon-4 p.m. and during the holiday season.
Linden Place
- Home Page: http://www.lindenplace.org/
- Phone Number: 401.253.0390
- Address: 500 Hope Street (Route 114), Bristol, RI
- Description: Linden Place is a Federal period mansion built in 1810 for General George DeWolf. His grandson, Colonel Samuel Pomeroy Colt, a later owner of the property, was founder and first president of the U.S. Rubber Co. (now Uniroyal) and the Industrial Trust Co. The mansion has hosted four U.S. presidents, was home to the great actress Ethel Barrymore and was featured in the film "The Great Gatsby."From May through Columbus Day the mansion is open for guided tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. It is also open during the holiday season and by appointment. Tours are $5 per person, children under 12, $3, and other discounts are available. The Linden Place Gift Shop is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday year round and during museum hours.
Colt State Park
- Home Page: http://www.riparks.com/colt.htm
- Phone Number: 401.253.7482
- Address: Hope Street (Route 114), Bristol, RI
- Description: Colt State Park in Bristol is often referred to as the 'gem' of the State Parks System. The entire western border of the park is an open panorama onto Narragansett Bay. Open year round, the park offers four miles of bicycle trails passing along the Bay and through 464 acres of groomed fruit trees, carefully nurtured flowering bushes, and manicured lawns. Rich in history, it proudly displays ten large play fields, six picnic groves containing 400+ picnic tables and its' popular open air Chapel-By-The-Sea. There are no entrance fees charged at Rhode Island State Parks, although parking fees will still be in effect at the Rhode Island State Beaches. All fees for Picnics and other Park Use still apply. Call the Park Permit Office for further information.
Newport – Bristol Heritage Passage
- Home Page: http://www.newportbristol.com/index.html
- Phone Number: 401.847.1608
- Address: Offices Only - Newport County Chamber, 45 Valley Road, Newport, RI 02842
- Description: Visit this web site for information on shopping, maritime heritage, museums, restaurants, gardens, accommodations and historical sites.
Tourism Links of Interest
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