No town can call itself a seaside resort without a plethora of ways to get in, at, and near the ocean, and Newport [1] doesn’t disappoint. Foremost, however, the town is a center for boating, and that’s evident in its many marinas and wharfs. Charter a tiny sailboat or a gargantuan yacht through the Newport Yacht Charter Association (401/841-8686, www.newportcharters.com [2], $25–75 for a 2-hour sail), or strike out in solitary style, renting from the Newport Kayak Company (18 Elm St., 401-849-7404).
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/new-england/rhode-island/newport-and-south-county/newport-and-vicinity/newport
[2] http://www.newportcharters.com