Some driving directions for those of you who have expressed interest in coming the the Needlefish History Presentation in Newport on Jan 20th. Still plenty of seats available for any other interested fishermen. PM or email me for reservation.
zambrotd@nwc.navy.mil
Directions to the Needlefish History Presentation at the Newport Yacht Club on Long Wharf, Newport.
For those coming across the Newport Bridge: Take the first exit off bridge (downtown Newport). Take right at end of ramp. Go straight at first traffic light - you will be on Farewell Street which has cemeteries on each side. Take right at second traffic light onto America's Cup Ave. Stay on America's Cup ave through two more traffic lights. At third traffic signal ( you will see a Gap Store on your right) take a right onto Long Wharf. Yacht Club is about 100 yards down Long Wharf on left. Parking lot on premises, if full park on Long Wharf (parking meters not in season).
From Mass: Take Rt 138 or 114 into Newport. 138A will bring you into Newport via Memorial Blvd. 114 will bring you into Newport via Broadway. Follow signs to downtown Newport. Look for America's Cup Ave and Gap Store. Long Wharf is only a 1/4 mile long. Yacht Club is on water side of street.
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