Block Island July 3rd 2025.

[Tucker67]

Always ensure you have enough scope out and that your anchor is set well. you never can tell what might hit

. Does not look it but yes we are anchored… did not drag.

 

[Rich Stidger]

Block Island is known for surprises. Total fog, pop-up squall, 2am 180 degree wind shifts.
Be careful out there.

 

[Captain Larry-DH]

Finding room for enough scope in BI on the July 4th weekend is more of a challenge than some people realize. Glad you held. I heard some didn’t.
Tip 2 - stay away from BI on the weeks bordering the 4th and Labor Day. Very crowded.
Tip 3 - BI has generally poor holding. The bottom in the SE shallow anchorage is hard pack under loose sand, and in the deep anchorage to the N it’s mud that doesn’t hold very well. Combine that with holiday crowds, raft-ups and a squall, and it’s a recipe for mayhem. Better off trying to get a mooring if T-storms are in the forecast. Call the harbormaster if you can’t find a public one, and they can usually find you a private one for a night.