Greenwich, Conn. Joseph Vincent Vittoria, of Palm Beach, Fla., and Greenwich, Conn., died at home surrounded by his family on Jan. 18. He had been battling leukemia for some time. He died in the arms of his beloved wife of 58 years, Luciana. Joe was born in Glen Cove, LongRead More

Wakefield, R.I. Prentice Kellog Stout died peacefully on Jan. 11 at South County Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on Jan. 10, 1933. Prentice was the devoted husband of 65 years to Margaret R. Stout (Patty) and father of two sons, Christopher and Timothy. A graduate of TheRead More

Newport, R.I. Timothy J. Mills, long-time harbormaster for the City of Newport (RI), passed away suddenly on Dec. 10, 2020. Tim grew up on the water and began his career with the city as a seasonal harbormaster’s assistant from June 1995 through Aug. 1999 before being appointed to serve asRead More

Our rational minds know a boat is made of wood, fiberglass, steel and aluminum, but deep down we believe they have hearts and souls. We love them when they carry us safely through foul weather and we look back fondly on the vessels that played a major role in our lives and the lives of our families.

Everyone’s got a favorite place or port… or maybe more than one. But there are some that stand out. From Fisher’s Island to Roque Island, our readers and writers have visited and described them. Here are some that stand out.

There are some truly amazing people out there on the water. We at Points East feel blessed to have met such a wide group of diverse, helpful, funny, and, on occasion, catankerous folk that make up the New England marine community.

What’s in the forefront of every boater’s mind (other than where the liquor is stowed)? The weather, of course. We listen to the forecasts constantly, we brag about the storms we’ve vanquished and we fear those moments when the sky darkens, the wind shrieks and the swells grow.

What do we love more than our boats? Our pets, of course.  They are a vital part of the Points East family and in many cases love to join us in our favorite pursuit. Below are stories about travels with our furry (and non-furry) friends.

At the heart of our magazine are the stories related by our readers of their adventures and cruises. There are so many and so many different kinds. Below are some of our favorites.

Warwick, R.I. Joan Crook Smith King, a Warwick resident for 64 years, passed away on Dec. 1, 2020. She was born and raised in Pawtucket, R.I., and graduated from Pawtucket West High School in 1944. She graduated from R.I. State College, now URI, with a Bachelor of Science degree inRead More