Block Island, Rhode Island Coordinates

Block Island is a sailor’s delight. Twelve miles from the mainland, the island offers the perfect weekend destination for sailors from across Long Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, and Buzzard’s Bay. At the same time, its location at sea provides a great stopover for vessels transiting the East Coast. And the broad, yet well protected Great Salt Pond provides an excellent anchorage for hundreds of boats.

The Nature Conservancy considers Block to be one of the twelve last great places in the western hemisphere, and it is easy to see why. Dramatic bluffs rise from the sea, diverse habitats dot the island, and the scenery is simply fantastic. Some forty percent of the island is set aside as preserved land, and over fifty miles of trails await. Block Island is an important stopover point for birds along the Atlantic flyway. Great biking abounds on the little traveled roads. And there are seventeen miles of public beaches for sunbathing, shelling, and relaxing. If you ever tire of the natural beauty of Block, there is rich history, diverse shopping, and not one, but two historic lighthouses to explore. 

Fog can pop up at any time on Block Island Sound, making it seem like you and the island is all alone in the world. In sum, Block is a special place for sailors, locals, and tourists alike. And once Block Island captures your heart, as it surely will, you will want to get one of these t-shirts so that you can always find your way back to that island treasure.