Sag Harbor - Riverside Yacht Club

RYC 31st Annual Distance
Cruise
July 25th – 29th
Dear RYC Distance Cruise Participants,
Welcome to the 31st Annual Distance Cruise. We are excited about this year’s
voyage with delightful planned events and great company.
This year’s distance cruise will take us back to some of our favorite stops:
Essex, Sag Harbor, Three Mile Harbor and Stonington. We will kick off this
extraordinary week with dinner at Essex Yacht Club. With fair tides we will
enjoy a late afternoon dinghy raft‐up at Three Mile Harbor. We will close the
week with a Stand‐Down dinner at Stonington Harbor Yacht Club. There is a
reason why we continue to participate on the distance cruise – good food,
good friends & good boating.
We would like to thank you for joining our 31st Annual Distance Cruise and we
wish each and every one of you a safe and lovely cruise.
Warm Regards,
The Cruise Committee
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RYC Cruise Guide Contents
Cruise Committee
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Sag Harbor Ashore Options
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Cruise Participants Info.
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Sag Harbor Event
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Cruise Itinerary
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Service at Three Mile Harbor
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Transit Info. & Connections
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Three Mile Harbor Ashore Opt.
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Service at Essex
Pg. 13
Three Mile Harbor Event
Pg. 28
Essex Ashore Options
Pg. 14
Service at Stonington
Pg. 32
Kick – off Dinner
Pg. 15
Stonington Ashore Options
Pg. 33
Service at Sag Harbor
Pg. 19
Stand – Down Dinner Event
Pg. 34
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Cruise Committee
Co‐Chairs
Cathy Lewis & Louise Finch
Port Captains Essex: Nancy and Andy Duus
Sag Harbor: Elizabeth and Michael Rosen
Three Mile Harbor: Leigh and Chris Hansen
Stonington: Michele and Joe Brendel
Cruise Guide
Itala Goncalves
Contributors
Ellen and Bob Barolak
Adriana and Tom Riles
Meg and Jerry Cole
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Cruise Participants
Absolutely
Doug Longmire
Linda Longmire
(203) 536‐0189
(203) 249‐5897
dglongmire@aol.com
linslon@aol.com
Ken Franklin
Carol Franklin
(917) 589‐8809
(917) 378‐0456
elmcoat@yahoo.com
carolleefranklin@yahoo.com
Don Friedman
Frosty Friedman
(203) 496‐1015
(203) 496‐1015
donald.friedman@gmail.com
frostyfriedman@gmail.com
Cathy Lewis
Louise Finch
Peter Spielman
(203) 979‐0182
(203) 969‐4062
(203) 803‐3233
lewiscl@me.com
finchlouise@gmail.com
peterspielman@optonline.net
Bob Barolak
Ellen Barolak
Geoff Robinson
Didi Robinson
(912) 597‐2502
(203) 917‐1661
(203) 609‐1599
(203) 858‐0284
bbarolak@greyco.com ellengbarolak@aol.com
geoffanddidi@gmail.com
geoffanddidi@gmail.com
(203) 820‐8086
(203) 559‐9275
aplovejoy@optonline.net
lovejoy5@optonline.net
(203) 561‐5041
(828) 381‐4129
par328@hotmail.com
oceansidejp1@gmail.com
Tom Petersen
Kathy Petersen
(203) 561‐6486
(917) 207‐6844
tgpetersen@aol.com
kathyp4069@gmail.com
Stelios Theofanidis
Elizabeth Theofanidis
(203) 550‐7910
(203) 550‐7915
sntheo@aol.com
sideridese@aol.com
(917) 991‐9777 (203) 249‐8297 mcgowanLLC@gmail.com
sara.s.marshall@gmail.com
Blue Horizon
Buxtahuda
Catherine L
Celine
Heart’s Desire
Allen Lovejoy
Lorain Lovejoy
La Parisienne
Tony Parisi
Jane Pipes
Le Cordion Bleu
Ledra
MacAnGhabhain
Bill McGowan
Sara Marshall
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Cruise Participants
Mad Dash
Jerry Cole
Meg Cole
Chris Streit
Didi Streit
(203) 940‐2606
(203) 536‐9374
(203) 952‐5173
mad1dash@yahoo.com
meg85cole@yahoo.com
chrisstreit@gmail.com
didistreit@gmail.com
Gary Buonanno
Greg Islan
(203) 249‐9436
garybuonanno@me.com
gislan@optonline.net
Bill Cleworth
Mary Cleworth
(203) 979‐4500
(203) 979‐4501
twoclews@aol.com
marycleworth@gmail.com
Spike Richey
Jaye Richey
(917) 856‐3515
(203) 940‐3877
srichey@optonline.net
jayerichey@hotmail.com
Morgan Mitchell
Betsy Mitchell
(203) 273‐2279
(203) 561‐0779
morgan@morganmitchell.com
betsypmitchell@gmail.com
Skip Parker
Harriet Parker
(203) 918‐0597
(203) 918‐3110
sortie.ryc@gmail.com
harrietmp7@gmail.com
Steve Myers
Naomi Myers
(203) 536‐9389
(203) 249‐9940
stephen_a_myers@sbcglobal.net
naomimy@sbcglobal.net
Andy Duus
Steve Kinner
(203) 820‐8086
(203) 940‐3482
aduus60@gmail.com
pipe1dream@aol.com
Jeff Neuberth
Paige Neuberth
(917) 796‐0766
(917) 952‐5141
jneuberth@topmarkadvisors.com
paigeneuberth@gmail.com
Miss Anthrope
Mulligan
Nimbus
Pure Joy
Sortie
Spirit Alive
Tattoo
Wink
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Cruise at a Glance
Date
Overnight Location
Event
Monday, July 25th
Essex Yacht Club (EYC)
Kick-Off Dinner
Tue, July 26th & Wed, July 27th
Sag Harbor
Cocktails & Dinner at
The American Hotel
Thursday, July 28th
Three Mile Harbor
Late afternoon, dinghy
raft-up (BYOB and BYO
hors d’oeuvres)
Friday, July 29th
Stonington Harbor Yacht
Club (SHYC)
Stand-Down Dinner at
SHYC
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Transit Information &
Connections
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Essex
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Sag Harbor
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Sag Harbor Yacht Club is slightly over 118 miles from RYC (Via I‐95 & I‐495), estimated 2 hrs and 20 min depending on traffic (avoid travel during rush hour). Three Mile Harbor
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Essex Yacht Club is slightly over 75miles from RYC (Via I‐95) estimated 1hr and 30min depending on traffic. Amtrak trains available from Stamford to Old Saybrook which, is just 15min cab ride to EYC. East Hampton Point Marina is 123 miles from RYC (Via I‐95 & I‐495), estimated 2 hrs and 35 min depending on traffic (avoid travel during rush hour). Stonington –
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Take Exit 91 from I‐95 (just west of Rhode Island) and turn South toward the ocean. Proceed approximately .3 mile and turn left on North Main Street (sign on left says Route 1). Proceed 1.6 miles to stop light and cross US Rte. 1 to first stop sign, .7 mile.
Turn left at stop sign for 200 yards; then right at next stop sign. Proceed over bridge and go straight onto Water Street which curves to the left. Continue for about 6/10 of a mile to Cannon Square where you will see a red brick building on your right. The clubhouse is located in that building. Parking is available in the lot to your right or on the streets of Stonington. The entrance to the clubhouse is on the first level terrace. The entrance is the door on the left side with the SHYC awning. If using GPS the physical address is 32 Water Street, Stonington, CT 06378.
Amtrak: New London ‐ 20 minutes by cab
Westerly ‐ 10 minutes by cab
Mystic ‐ 5 minutes by cab
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Essex, July
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The charming and historic town of Essex was founded in the 1600s.
Settlers were attracted by the ability to harness local streams and the
Connecticut river to power mills for boat building. Some 600 vessels
were launched from the Essex yards. During the War of 1812 British
troops attacked and destroyed 28 vessels.
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Approach to Essex
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Flood tide begins at the mouth of the Connecticut River at 9:17am on July 25th.
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Built in 1886, the Saybrook
breakwater lighthouse marks the river’s entrance.
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Follow the channel north for about two miles to the 1907 Old Lyme Drawbridge. Vertical clearance is 19’. If the bridge is down, you could contact the bridge on VHF Channel 13; there is also an electric sign showing how long the wait may be. •
Essex is another 1.5 miles beyond the bridge
Chart is for illustration purpose only. 11
Fleet Rendezvous
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For those who arranged their berth and mooring through the Essex YC, after passing buoy #25, please call Marcus, its Waterfront Manager, on VHF Channel 68. Boats which could not be accommodated at Essex YC likely have been assigned by Essex YC to space next door at Brewer’s Dauntless Marina. Both share the same mooring field.
As a further accommodation to the Cruise participants, the Essex YC launch service would continue beyond its 9pm normal end if our Kick‐Off Dinner runs later. • ffff
Brewers
Essex YC
Chart is for illustration purpose only.
Buoy 25
Services at Essex
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Port:
Essex Yacht Club (EYC), telephone (860) 767‐8121, VHF Channel 68. Brewer’s Dauntless Marina, (sharing the same mooring field as EYC), telephone (860) 767‐8267, VHF Channel 68.
Launch: EYC , Weekdays: 8:00am – 9:00pm & Weekends: 8:00am – 10:00pm. BUT LATER ON JULY 25.
Pumpout & Fuel:
Brewer’s Dauntless Marina. Phone: (860) 767‐8267, Fuel hours : 8:00am ‐ 6:00pm (Mon ‐ Fri).
Showers:
EYC, available in the Carlson Launch Building . Brewer’s shower available on‐site.
Trash: Disposal available on site
Taxi: Essex Taxi Services (860) 767‐7433.
Medical: Rite Aid, 125 Westbrook Rd, (860) 767‐2181
Grocery:
Closest large food store is Colonial (2 miles)
Andy says it’s the best he has visited.
Port Host:
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Ashore Options
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If you only have a day, you must walk Main Street and see the following:
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Connecticut River Museum (67 Main Street, (860) 767‐8269), a showcase of regional history. It has a great view of the harbor. There are exhibits on shipbuilding, animal life and geology of the Connecticut River Valley, as well as a full size replica of Turtle, the first submarine invented in 1776.
The Griswold Inn (36 Main Street, (860) 767‐1776). The Griz has been in continuous operation since 1776 and has a large collection of Currier and Ives maritime prints, and other nautical art. It has a newly redesigned VERY nice wine bar.
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Take a trip on the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat (800) 377‐3987, where you can enjoy dinner and a scenic ride along the river valley.
Ten miles further up the river (or a 15‐minute taxi ride) on its east bank in East Saddam is the Goodspeed Opera House (goodspeed.org or (800) 873‐8668). On the weekend when we will be there the performance will be Bye Bye Birdie. There are slips on the river across from the theater.
Hamburg Cove, a half mile upriver from Essex, a pristine fresh water anchorage with the natural beauty of cardinal flowers and wild rice grasses.
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Kick-Off Dinner
The Kick‐Off Dinner will be at the Essex Yacht Club in the Wetmore room. We will be the only party in this recent addition to the club. Weather permitting, the event could take place outside on the adjacent patio. Dress code is Riverside ‘smart casual’ (No jeans or hats). Cocktails (cash bar) and hors d’oeuvres will be at 6pm followed by buffet dinner at 7pm. EYC launch service will remain operating until after our dinner.
Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres at 6pm
Dinner at 7pm
July 25th
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Sag Harbor, July
th
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2016
On July 31, 1789 Sag Harbor was declared the first official port on entering the United States. This turned Sag Harbor into a melting pot of different cultures. With Sag Harbor being the first stop on entering United States territory, this is where ships would stop before sailing to New York City to finish their trip.
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Approach to Sag Harbor
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From Essex, the most direct route is from the mouth of the Connecticut River SE through Plum Gut at the end of the North Fork of Long Island, and then on south to Sag Harbor. Sailing vessels will want to leave Essex early on Tuesday morning. High tide is at 5:23am in Essex, so leaving should be easy. Do note, though, that low tide at Plum Gut is at 9:42am, High at 3:54pm.
Chart is for illustration purpose only.
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Fleet Rendezvous
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For those who arranged their berth and mooring through the Town Docks or Sag Harbor Yacht Club, both monitor VHF Channel 9. •
Sag Harbor Yacht Club: All vessels must check in at the Dock Office, located at the Fuel Dock, upon arrival.
For illustration purpose only.
Service at Sag Harbor
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Port: Sag Harbor Yacht Club (SHYC), telephone (631) 725‐0567, VHF Channel 9. Sag Harbor Town Docks, Telephone (631) 725‐2368, VHF Channel 9.
Launch:
No launch service available at either location. Water taxi is available by Ken Deeg (631) 466‐8180, from 8am –
10pm, $5.00 pp each way. Pumpout & Fuel:
SHYC: Gas, Diesel, and High Speed Diesel are available from the Fuel Dock located in the center of the Marina. Pumpout service provided by the Sag Harbor Pumpout boat.
Showers:
Available on site at both locations.
Trash: Disposal available on site at both locations.
Taxi: Sag Harbor Car Service, (631) 332‐7808.
Grocery:
Provisions Natural Food Market and Café, (631) 725‐3636 .
Medical: Sag Harbor Pharmacy at 120 Main Street, Phone: (631) 725‐0074.
Port Host:
Elizabeth and Michael Rosen.
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Sag Harbor - Ashore Options
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Sag Harbor Whaling Museum (631) 725‐0770. Enter through massive whale jaws over the main door to view a collection of whaling memorabilia.
The Customs House (631) 725‐0250. On the corner of Main and Garden Street was one of New York‘s first ports of entry in 1789. Visit the home of the first Customs Master, Henry Packer Dering.
Bicycles can be rented at Bike Hampton (631) 725‐7329. Tuesday night is “dinner on your own”. Here are a few places to try:
o Il Cappuccino Ristorante (631) 725‐2747, Italian. o The Corner Bar, (631) 725‐2747, American.
o Conc D’Oro (631) 725‐3167, Pizzeria.
o La Superrich (631) 725‐3388, Mexican.
Channing Daughters Winery (631) 537‐7224. Located at 1927 Scuttle Hold Road, Bridgehampton. Open 11am – 5pm. 20
Sag Harbor Event
The Sag Celebration will be at The American Hotel. We will have a room to ourselves. Cocktails & Dinner
July 27th at 6pm
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Three Mile Harbor, July
th
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2016
Three Mile Harbor is conveniently located between Sag Harbor and Amagansett. This beautiful Harbor is East Hampton's most popular port with access to marinas, anchorage, restaurants, groceries and more. You will find the harbor is well protected and offers a beautiful natural anchorage.
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Approach to Three Mile Harbor
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If you are approaching Three Mile Harbor from the east you will need to be cautious when passing Hog Creek Point. You should remain a quarter to half a mile off shore to avoid hitting any rocks. Lionhead rock is located just north of the point and lies just beneath the surface during low tide. There are also several other large rocks off the eastern side of Hog Creek Point.
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As you can see from the chart on the right, the waters outside Three Mile Harbor are very open and deep. As you approach the channel, the depth drops off significantly outside the channel.
There is a Red and White mid channel marker approximately half a mile from the entrance to harbor indicating the channel. Outside the channel near the beaches, the water is approximately 4‐5 ft
deep. There is a public beach and jetty located on the eastern side of the channel. There is enough depth on the western side for some boats to anchor,
but it may be very rough with all the traffic from
local boats.
Chart is for illustration purpose only.
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Approach to Three Mile Harbor
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To access the anchorage you will have to follow the channel deep into the anchorage. There is a large sandbar along the western side of the channel. The sandbar begins approximately half a mile inside the entrance. You will not be able to pass over this sandbar. At the northern point of the sandbar the depth is only a few inches at low tide. In order to access the anchorage area you will need to pass the red "22" marker prior to turning into the western section of the harbor.
There are three major areas of concern inside or around Three Mile Harbor:
– Rocks off Hog Creek Point
– Sandbar along western side of interior channel:
– Rocks along eastern shoreline inside Three Mile Harbor: There are several rock clusters just outside the channel inside the harbor. As long as your vessel remains well within the channel, you should not have any problems. For illustration purpose only.
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Fleet Rendezvous
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East Hampton Point Marina (631) 324‐8400 or Harbor Marina (631) 324‐5666 on slips or moorings.
On moorings elsewhere in the harbor, or anchoring out.
There are 7 or so moorings which belong to the harbor Marine Control, marked with a T (for transient), it costs $25 and are first come first served, cannot be reserved.
Chart is for illustration purpose only.
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Service at Three Mile Harbor
Port:
East Hampton Point Marina (631)324‐8400 and at Halsey’s Marina (631)324‐5666, VHF Channel 9. Launch: There is no launch service at Three Mile Harbor.
Pumpout & Fuel:
Free pumpout services available at Harbormaster's dock or through town boat.
Call Harbormaster for the pumpout boat on VHF Channel 73. Fuel available at East Hampton Point Marina. Showers:
Available on site at both locations.
Trash: Available on site at both locations.
Taxi: Bill’s Taxi (631)907‐8688.
Grocery:
On site grocery at East Hampton Point Marina. To access Oakwood Seafood and Pig Pen produce you will need to take your dinghy to the beach south of the harbormaster's dock. To go to Danmark's Deli use the town docks at the southern end of Three Mile Harbor.
Medical: CVS Pharmacy at 38 Pantigo Rd, East Hampton, NY (631) 324‐8587.
Port Host: Leigh and Chris Hansen
Chart is for illustration purpose only.
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Three Mile Harbor - Ashore
Options
• Restaurants
o Bay Kitchen and Bar, (631) 329‐3663, Seafood. o East Hampton Point Restaurant, (631) 329‐2800, Seafood.
o The Harbor Bistro, (631) 324‐7300, Contemporary.
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Three Mile Harbor Event
The Famous Dinghy Raft‐up will take place on Thursday July 28th . We will be gathering around 5 o’clock somewhere in the harbor. Look for the RYC Burgee. This event is BYOB and BYO hors d’oeuvres . 28
Stonington, July
th
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2016
The first European colonists established a trading house in the Pawcatuck section of town in 1649. The present territory of Stonington was part of lands that had belonged to the Pequot people, who referred to the areas making up Stonington as Pawcatuck and Mistack. It was named "Souther Towne" or Southerton by Massachusetts in 1658, and officially became part of Connecticut in 1662 when Connecticut received its royal charter. 29
Approach to Stonington
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Chart is for illustration purpose only.
Upon entering the harbor, Stonington Harbor Yacht Club is to the right and Dodson’s is further in, almost to the end. Both monitor VHF Channel 78.
To SHYC proceed from G "5" and leave the inner breakwater's day mark, R "8", to starboard, then 30
approach the SHYC docks off your starboard side.
Fleet Rendezvous
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Some RYC vessels will be at Stonington Harbor Yacht Club, the very first place seen on the right upon entering the harbor, and some will be at Dodson’s Boatyard, further in at the end of the harbor before the road bridge. Dodson’s will be running a launch to bring its guests down to Stonington Harbor YC.
There are very few dock spaces at Stonington Harbor YC, reservations can be made on a first come, first served basis by calling (860) 535‐0112. Alternatively, you can make dock/mooring reservations at Dodson's Boat Yard by calling (860) 535‐1507. Their launch service goes until 10pm. Chart is for illustration purpose only.
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Service at Stonington
Port:
Stonington Harbor Yacht Club (SHYC), telephone (860) 535‐0112, VHF Channel 78. Dodson’s Boatyard, just up the harbor telephone (860) 535‐1507, VHF Channel 78. Launch: Stonington Harbor Yacht Club (SHYC) is docking only. Dodson’s Boatyard Weekends: 7:30am – 10:00pm (approx.).
Pumpout & Fuel:
Available at Dodson’s Boatyard. Also Westerly pumpout boat on VHF Channel 8.
Showers:
Available at both locations.
Trash: On site at both locations.
Taxi: Eagle Cab in Pawcatuck, (860) 599‐8707.
Harry's Taxi Service Inc. in Groton (860) 444‐2255.
Yellow Cab Co. in Stonington (860) 536‐8888. Grocery:
Big Y, Stonington Rd, Mystic (860) 536‐5813. Medical: Seaport Medical Center, 56 Whitehall Ave, Mystic (860) 572‐8282.
Port Host: Michele and Joe Brendel.
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Stonington - Ashore Options
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The Old Lighthouse Museum, 7 Water Street (860) 535‐1440. The Stonington Historical Society owns the lighthouse and uses it for marine art and rotating exhibits.
The Capt. Nathaniel B. Palmer House (40 Palmer Street) is also open to the public and honors the life of the man who was a ships master at age 19 and sailed as far as Antarctica on a 47 foot boat.
Beaches & Swimming
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Napatree Beach at Watch Hill, RI.
DuBois Beach.
Stonington Vineyards, 523 Taugwonk Road, (860) 535‐1222, 10 minutes by cab. Lovely picnic area, wine tastings.
Stonington is also home to the largest if not the only commercial fishing fleet in Connecticut. Sunday July 31, 2016 will see the 65th annual blessing of the fleet which includes a parade to the docks after 10:30am service, a ceremony at the boats and lots of music and food.
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Dog Watch Cafe at Dodson’s (860) 415‐4510, Seafood.
Noah’s Restaurant (860) 535‐3925, Seafood.
Water Street Cafe (860) 535‐2122, Seafood. Swooner (860) 415‐8123, Seafood.
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Event for Stonington
Stand‐Down Dinner at Stonington Harbor Yacht Club. Please join us!
Dinner
July 29th at 6pm
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