Block Island is special, seriously. If you?ve been here -you already know this, if not, you will soon discover the magic our little island holds. Kayaking is a great way to see the island from an alternate perspective. Paddle in the calm, protected shallows of the ?inner waterways of the Great Salt Pond (GSP) or take off north beyond the marinas and moored boats to the Conservation- Recreation area to discover areas to ?get out? and explore the shore or take a dip. Over 44 % of the island is preserved and this includes large areas surrounding the GSP only accessible by water.