Water Sports

Block Island Parasail and Watersports. This outfitter will take you parasailing. It also rents five-person jet boats and 10-person banana boats. Old Harbor Basin, Water St., New Shoreham, Rhode Island, 02807. 401/864–2474; www.blockislandparasail.com. June–Oct., daily 9–sunset.

Diamondblue Surf Shop. This shop stocks surf gear and offers kiteboarding lessons and stand-up paddleboard rentals. Bridgegate Square, 442 Dodge St., New Shoreham, Rhode Island, 02807. 401/466–3145; www.diamondbluebi.com.

Island Outfitters. Wet suits, spearguns, and scuba gear can be found here, along with beachwear and bathing suits. 227 Weldon's Way, New Shoreham, Rhode Island, 02807. 401/466–5502.