Visit Narragansett, Rhode Island, for Some of the Best Surfing in New England

In this segment, we’re in Narraganset, Rhode Island, to learn the ropes and ride a wave in New England’s premier surfing spot.

surfer Peter Panagiotis.

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New England may not be considered a hot surfing destination, but Narragansett, Rhode Island, is the exception. In this season 2 segment of “Weekends with Yankee” (episode 7), Richard is on the scene to learn more and experience the waves for himself thanks to local surfer Peter Panagiotis, who says that Narragansett has the best waves on the East Coast. So good that surfers come all the way from California to experience a swell.

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Produced by GBH, Boston’s preeminent public media producer, Weekends with Yankee is a Telly Award–winner in theTourism/Travel category and was recently nominated for Best New Series and Best Travel Program by The Taste Awards. Series funding for Weekends with Yankee is provided by New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism DevelopmentMaine Office of TourismMassachusetts Office of Travel & TourismThe Barn YardAmerican Cruise Lines, and Grady-White Boats.

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