Oldport Marine Services (Newport, RI)

Oldport Marine Services Mooring Ball (#8)

1 Sayers Wharf, Newport, RI 02840

Duration: Wednesday Afternoon, 7/16/25 – Friday Morning, 7/18/25

Pros: Dockwa Follow Up, Location, Mooring Ball Condition, Mooring Ball Grab Stick, Narrated Amazing Grace Harbor Tours ($), Near Channel, No Wake Zone Area, Payment Ease, Reservation Ease, Reservation Required, Services Available (Diesel Engine Maintenance, Salvage, Supply Deliveries, Tow), Water Taxi ($10/PP One Way), Well Maintained, Water Depth,

Cons: Crowded, Mooring Ball Cost $75/Nightly & Space Between Mooring Balls

Stay Again: Maybe

Special Comments:

• We missed their call. Our stay was approved however upon returning their call, advised we could only stay one night. To which, we asked for a cancellation since our credit card was charged and we were staying there due to the incoming weather but, would proceed with a Plan B. Shortly, after hanging up a Representative called to say, we’re all good to stay.
• Our approach to Mooring Ball #8 was flawless at the start but quickly turned into a circus show. Once, partially secured, I left for Jacques to adjust which ensued a call to the Attendant, who boarded to render aid. Two men struggled yet as First Mate I’m expected to out do what they themselves were struggling to do. The turn of events was the moment Jacques did not trust my call that the mooring bridle was too small. The bridle loop barely fit on our cleat. Once the attendant boarded, he shared with Jacques that he’s never been on a bow this how or even seen that style cleat.