Annual swim from Navy Base Newport to Potter Cove.USCG issues Notice to Mariners closing the East Passage between Gould Island and Conanicut( Jamestown), and extending to Pell Newport Bridge will be temporarily closed for vessel traffic.
VESSEL TRAFFIC MAY PASS ON THE WEST SIDE OF JAMESTOWN.
Be at Newport Navy Base – Sat July 19th @ 7:00AM EDT. Typically 350-400 swimmers and >100 kayaks temporarily close the east passage to marine traffic.