Wickford Boat Rentals

Wickford Boat Rentals Welcome to Wickford Boat Rentals on Facebook! Wickford Boat Rentals is a unique alternative to boat ownership and clubs. Come join our growing community of fans!

We offer a variety of power and sail options, including charter for special occasions. We also offer training for those who are new to boating or just want to improve their skills. We are located in historic Wickford Village which is easily accessible from Newport, the Rhode Island beaches, Connecticut and Massachusetts. We look forward to seeing you this season. Check us out on the web at www.wickfordboatrentals.com for more information and reservations.

06/17/2026

šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø July 4th Weekend is Comingā€”Reserve Your Boat Now!
Looking to kick off July 4th in style? Whether planning a relaxing day on the water or a weekend adventure, nowā€™s the time to secure your boat for the 4th of July Weekend.

āš“ Choose from:
āœ” Captained Charters ā€“ Sit back and relax while our experienced captains handle the helm
āœ” Bareboat Rentals ā€“ For seasoned boaters ready to chart their course
āœ” Full-Day or Half-Day Options ā€“ Flexible bookings to fit your schedule

šŸŒŠ Don't waitā€”holiday weekends fill fast!

Book online today: https://www.wickfordboatrentals.com/

06/16/2026

Give Dad ā€œGifts-on-the-Waterā€ This Fatherā€™s Day

Still searching for a great Fatherā€™s Day gift? Give Dad an experience heā€™ll never forgetā€”time on the water.

āš“ Choose from:

Gift Certificates for charters, courses, or boat rentals
ā€‹
Private Lessons on his boatā€”build skills together or let Dad take the helm solo with one of our expert instructors
ā€‹
Rhumb Line Outfitters gear to keep him looking sharp at the helm
Whether heā€™s always dreamed of mastering docking skills or simply wants to spend the day cruising the bay, we have the perfect way to celebrate the dads who love the water.

šŸŸ¢ Buy a Gift Certificate or Contact Us to Book

šŸ“© Contact Captain Carol to plan your private group lessons on Dadā€™s boat or one of ours at [email protected]

06/15/2026

Summer is finally hereā€”and Narragansett Bay is coming alive.
The boats are in the water, harbors are filling up, and calendars are quickly booking with family outings, holiday weekends, festivals, and time spent with friends on the bay.

Whether you're planning the perfect Father's Day gift, helping a recent graduate earn their boating certification, or securing a boat for the Fourth of July, now is the time to make your summer plans.

ā­ Featured This Month
šŸŽ Father's Day Gifts for Boaters
šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø July 4th Rentals & Charters
šŸŽ“ Boating Courses for New Grads
šŸŽ¶ Newport Folk & Jazz Festival Charters
āš“ Private Lessons & New Owner Training

The best days on the water don't happen by accidentā€”they happen because you planned ahead.

Let's make this your best boating season yet.
See you on the water. āš“

Read the full newsletter here: https://in-command-seamanship-training.kit.com/posts/summer-starts-now-father-s-day-gifts-july-4th-boats-newport-festivals?

06/10/2026

šŸŒŠ Rhode Islandā€™s coastal beauty is on full display this Juneā€”and thereā€™s no better place to experience it than on the water.

According to the June 2026 High Tide Flooding Outlook, higher-than-normal tides are expected across parts of New England as a result of the perigean spring tide, when the moon is closest to Earth and tidal ranges are amplified. These astronomical tides create some of the most dramatic water levels of the season, showcasing the power and beauty of our coastline.

From the historic charm of Wickford Harbor to the open waters of Narragansett Bay, June is the perfect time to get out and explore Rhode Island by boat. Whether you're cruising the shoreline, spotting wildlife, or enjoying a sunset on the bay, every trip offers a front-row seat to the Ocean State's incredible waterfront.

āš“ Rent a boat and discover Rhode Island from a whole new perspective.
šŸ“ Wickford, RI
šŸŒ… Narragansett Bay adventures await

Read more: https://www.usharbors.com/ush_hightide/high-tide-flooding-outlook-for-june-2026/?mc_cid=f74add14d9&mc_eid=57328075d6

06/10/2026

June is a spectacular time to get out on Narragansett Bay.

This month brings some of the season's highest astronomical tides to Rhode Island's coast, offering a unique chance to experience the bay's natural tidal rhythms from the best seat in the houseā€”on the water.

Cruise past beautiful shorelines, explore Wickford Harbor, spot local wildlife, and enjoy panoramic coastal views as the bay comes alive with the movement of the tides.

āš“ Easy-to-operate boat rentals
šŸŒ… Incredible Rhode Island sunsets
šŸš Scenic cruising on Narragansett Bay
šŸ“ Wickford, RI

Whether you're visiting Rhode Island or enjoying a local day on the water, June is the perfect time to make memories on the bay.
Reserve your boat today!

Read more: https://www.usharbors.com/ush_hightide/high-tide-flooding-outlook-for-june-2026/?mc_cid=f74add14d9&mc_eid=57328075d6

You spend your weekends on the bay, watching the charter boats work the channel, and you canā€™t help thinking, ā€œBy 2027, ...
06/08/2026

You spend your weekends on the bay, watching the charter boats work the channel, and you canā€™t help thinking, ā€œBy 2027, that should be me at the helm.ā€ āš“

If you already log serious time on the water, an OUPV ā€œ6-packā€ license is not just a dream.

With 360 days of sea time, solid medical clearance, and the right training, you turn your local knowledge of Rhode Island waters into a paid skill set.

What stands out in this program is how structured it is.

An 80-hour USCG-approved course, clear checklists, and a step-by-step path through sea service forms, exams, and endorsements.

You see exactly what you need, from TWIC card to drug test, with a licensed captain walking you through each stage.

You also build real judgment.

Shiphandling, coastal chart work, man-overboard drills, fire response, towing and sailing endorsements if you want to expand later.

It is not just about passing an exam, it is about being the person everyone trusts when things get tense on the water.

If you are a Rhode Island boater eyeing 2027 as your year to go pro, how close are you right now to those 360 days and required paperwork?

I would love to hear where you are in the process and what is holding you back the most. šŸŒŠ

https://www.incommandri.com/master-your-maritime-skills-oupv-captains-license/

06/06/2026

You know that feeling when you take friends out on the bay and think, ā€œI could be doing this as a captainā€?

If you are boating in Rhode Island and eyeing 2026 as your year to get serious, your OUPV (6-pack) captainā€™s license is a clear next step.

You can use your 360 days of logged time on the water (even on your own boat) to qualify, then turn those years of ā€œjust boatingā€ into paid charters, fishing trips, or tours. šŸš¤

What caught your attention in this OUPV path:
ā€¢ You can carry up to six paying passengers on boats up to 100 gross tons.
ā€¢ The In-Command OUPV course is 80 hours, with day or night schedules, plus a hybrid option if you need flexibility.
ā€¢ You train on real-world skills like shiphandling, coastal navigation, emergencies, and watchstanding, not just test trivia.

If you want to move up to a Master 100-ton license, you can start here and roll right into the upgrade course.

Here is what I am curious about:

Are you more drawn to running fishing charters, sunset cruises, or specialty trips for your local community?

What keeps you from starting the license process now?

Share your thoughts in the comments. Your answer may help another Rhode Island boater finally step up to the helm. āš“

https://www.incommandri.com/master-your-maritime-skills-oupv-captains-license/

You can run a boat perfectly and still make a poor call.It happens when the wind shifts faster than expected.When the cu...
06/04/2026

You can run a boat perfectly and still make a poor call.

It happens when the wind shifts faster than expected.

When the current sets you off your line.

When visibility drops and traffic closes in.

That gap is not about throttle control.

Itā€™s seamanship.

A useful way to think about it is simple: Sea, Man, Ship.

Sea means you read conditions before they read you.

Wind, tide, current, visibility, traffic, sea state.

Man means your judgment holds under pressure.

You plan before you cast off.

You keep crew communication clear.

You stay calm when the plan needs to change.

Ship means you understand how your vessel behaves.

Not just in calm water, but in wind and current.

Not just in open space, but close-quarters.

When those three parts work together, you stop reacting late.
You start making clean decisions early.

What part challenges you most on the water, reading conditions, decision-making, or boat control?



https://www.incommandri.com/seamanship-training-what-it-really-means-and-why-it-matters-on-the-water/

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1 Phillips Street
North Kingstown, RI
02852

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

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