Wauwinet, Massachusetts

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Wauwinet is a village in Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. Its elevation is 3 feet (1 m), and it is located at 41°19′45″N, 69°59′46″W (41.3292877, -69.9961254). Named for an old local Indian chief, it lies on the northeastern coast of Nantucket Island, 4.7 miles (7.5 km) north-northwest of Siasconset.^[1] There is an upscale hotel and restaurant just north of the Gatehouse that features both harbor and oceanfront beach activities. Beyond Wauwinet is access by Four Wheel Drive only to Great Point lighthouse and Coatue.

The Wauwinet Yacht Club is also the second oldest yacht club in America, just behind the New York YC.

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• Wauwinet, Massachusetts is at coordinates 41°19′45″N 69°59′46″W / 41.3292877, -69.9961254 (Wauwinet, Massachusetts)Coordinates: 41°19′45″N 69°59′46″W / 41.3292877, -69.9961254 (Wauwinet, Massachusetts)

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