The Islands in Point Judith Pond - July 19, 2021

Jonathan Island

It was another cloudy day, so I decided to paddle around the islands at the upper end of Point Judith Pond.

Point Judith Pond has three large islands – Great Island, Harbor Island and Ram Island. According to the Rhode Island Historical Society, the Hazard family of Peace Dale once owned Harbor Island and Ram Island. Great Island and Harbor Island (Foddering Place) have now been developed and are full of summer cottages. No one seems to know why Ram Island remains undeveloped, but I am glad that it is.

Egret at Buttonwood Point

Ram Island is the largest of a series of islands across the middle of Point Judith Pond including Jonathan Island, Beach Island, Gardner Island and Plato Island. Ram Island is posted no trespassing. Jonathan Island and Plato Island have houses on them. Beach Island is the best place to stop for lunch.

There was a slight breeze from the south as I headed over to Jonathan Island. The wind was blowing small rollers as I paddled past Beach Island and Gardener Island. I paddled up the west side of the Point Judith Pond past Crown Point and Buttonwood Point before stopping for a break at Cummuck Island. From there, I crossed the Narrows over to Pine Tree Point and headed back to the cottage.

Cummuck Island looking down Point Judith Pond

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