We will be taking 7 days the last week in Aug. Our home port is Wesbrook, CT. Looking for some ideas on where to cruise to. We have a 2 1/2 year old so the Wife would not like to swing on the hook as of yet? Also, we have family in Port Jefferson so that will be our first stop. But where from there? Thanks
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RREgge
Block Island, Narraganset Bay
Block Island is always nice, get there early for a mooring or call for dock space. They will raft you up, we prefere a mooring. Narraganset Bay is a great place, fewer waves and more to see and do. Stop by Wickford if you get the chance. You could also go to Long Island and visit Greenport Sag Harbor and Shelter Island. Russell
Block Island is always nice, get there early for a mooring or call for dock space. They will raft you up, we prefere a mooring. Narraganset Bay is a great place, fewer waves and more to see and do. Stop by Wickford if you get the chance. You could also go to Long Island and visit Greenport Sag Harbor and Shelter Island. Russell
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Dave Johndrow
Use your Pilots Point Freebies
I'm assuming that your in PP Marina like I am. If so you have quite a few choices of marinas on LI to visit. I hope to be visiting the new one they just bought in greenport this summer myself. Dave 1982 h33 on slip h25 south yard. come by and say hello.
I'm assuming that your in PP Marina like I am. If so you have quite a few choices of marinas on LI to visit. I hope to be visiting the new one they just bought in greenport this summer myself. Dave 1982 h33 on slip h25 south yard. come by and say hello.
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Paul Akers
Greenport, then...
...Montauk. You'll be the only sailboat there, but it's a nice walking town. We once stayed at a marina named Westlake Fishing lodge. They were very accommodating. Also there's Star Island marina. A bit pricey, but good ammenities. You'll need a ride to town.
...Montauk. You'll be the only sailboat there, but it's a nice walking town. We once stayed at a marina named Westlake Fishing lodge. They were very accommodating. Also there's Star Island marina. A bit pricey, but good ammenities. You'll need a ride to town.
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Allen
I'm SO Glad You Asked....
Long Island Sound is the crusing ground of my childhood. I now sail in Cape Cod Bay, but there are a TON of great places to go that I miss a lot. Here are a few: 1. Dering Harbor on Shelter Island. Very picturesque, and they have a marina there. (Check the Waterway Guide for info). 2. Sterling Harbor Marina in Greenport. A nice town to visit, good marina facilities, several decent restaurants. 3. Sag Harbor Marina. Very quaint...a former whaling village. Good food, sites to see, a whaling museum. Good facilities. 4. Mystic, CT Another very quaint seaside villiage. There's Old Mystic Seaport, an aquarium + more. Many good restaurants, plenty of marinas to choose from. 5. Block Island. Almost a "mini Nantucket" with a very protected harbor ("New Harbor") and many good places to eat. Very pictureseque. 6. Not too far from Block is Newport. A little pricy, but a very "sailor friendly" place to cruise to. A world-class sailing town, in my opinion. 7. At the very point of Long Island is Montaulk. Star Island Marina has good facilities, a protected harbor, and a modest town. Not too much to do, as I recall, but there's a fishing tournament on 4th of July that's kind of fun. Lots of big fish, celebrations, etc. For family fun, the south shore of Long Island has some excellent beaches (if you want to rent a car). I hope this helps. If you're looking for more information on places to go, I have some others in mind. Don't hesitate to email me at allens@mathworks.com Allen Schweitzer s/v Drambuie Catalina 30, Hull #632
Long Island Sound is the crusing ground of my childhood. I now sail in Cape Cod Bay, but there are a TON of great places to go that I miss a lot. Here are a few: 1. Dering Harbor on Shelter Island. Very picturesque, and they have a marina there. (Check the Waterway Guide for info). 2. Sterling Harbor Marina in Greenport. A nice town to visit, good marina facilities, several decent restaurants. 3. Sag Harbor Marina. Very quaint...a former whaling village. Good food, sites to see, a whaling museum. Good facilities. 4. Mystic, CT Another very quaint seaside villiage. There's Old Mystic Seaport, an aquarium + more. Many good restaurants, plenty of marinas to choose from. 5. Block Island. Almost a "mini Nantucket" with a very protected harbor ("New Harbor") and many good places to eat. Very pictureseque. 6. Not too far from Block is Newport. A little pricy, but a very "sailor friendly" place to cruise to. A world-class sailing town, in my opinion. 7. At the very point of Long Island is Montaulk. Star Island Marina has good facilities, a protected harbor, and a modest town. Not too much to do, as I recall, but there's a fishing tournament on 4th of July that's kind of fun. Lots of big fish, celebrations, etc. For family fun, the south shore of Long Island has some excellent beaches (if you want to rent a car). I hope this helps. If you're looking for more information on places to go, I have some others in mind. Don't hesitate to email me at allens@mathworks.com Allen Schweitzer s/v Drambuie Catalina 30, Hull #632
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Peter Brennan
Mattituck
Next stop after Port Jeff, Mattituck. A long leisurely winding channel to a fully enclosed pond, three minute walk to town from the town landing, marinas availabe. Lovely place. You will need your chart because the entrance is hard to find.
Next stop after Port Jeff, Mattituck. A long leisurely winding channel to a fully enclosed pond, three minute walk to town from the town landing, marinas availabe. Lovely place. You will need your chart because the entrance is hard to find.
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Alan Kibbe
West of Port Jeff
you'll find some great cruising destinations: Huntington Bay will lead you into the towns of Huntington and Northport. Both are charming and enjoyable to walk around. Both Northport and Huntington Yacht Clubs have moorings available and there are commercial marinas as well. Further West you'll find Oyster Bay. If you sail all the way in to the west side of Center Island you can anchor off the town beach and dink ashore for a swim. The beach at this point is very narrow with the Sound on one side and protected West Harbor on the other. It's a short walk into town with some good seafood restaurants or you can dink in under the drawbridge to the West and eat clams under a tent on the beach! Another great stop is the Milford Landing Marina on the Connecticut side of the sound. This is a town facility at the extreme north end of Milford Harbor. The service at the marina is extraordinary and it's just a short walk up to the town green with shops and dining. A great stop. Have a great cruise!
you'll find some great cruising destinations: Huntington Bay will lead you into the towns of Huntington and Northport. Both are charming and enjoyable to walk around. Both Northport and Huntington Yacht Clubs have moorings available and there are commercial marinas as well. Further West you'll find Oyster Bay. If you sail all the way in to the west side of Center Island you can anchor off the town beach and dink ashore for a swim. The beach at this point is very narrow with the Sound on one side and protected West Harbor on the other. It's a short walk into town with some good seafood restaurants or you can dink in under the drawbridge to the West and eat clams under a tent on the beach! Another great stop is the Milford Landing Marina on the Connecticut side of the sound. This is a town facility at the extreme north end of Milford Harbor. The service at the marina is extraordinary and it's just a short walk up to the town green with shops and dining. A great stop. Have a great cruise!
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Bob Zolczer
A non traditional idea
Try Greenwich, CT. There's a restaurant (I think it's now called Atlantis) which allows you to tie up at the pier for the night with the cost of your night deducted from your restaurant bill. Greenwich Avenue (the Rodeo Drive of New England) is just a short walk away. The Greenwich train station is within 100yards if you want to hit NY for a show. Just think, you can walk to the Rolls Royce dealership, then hit every swanky store in existence. It can be interesting seeing how the other half lives.
Try Greenwich, CT. There's a restaurant (I think it's now called Atlantis) which allows you to tie up at the pier for the night with the cost of your night deducted from your restaurant bill. Greenwich Avenue (the Rodeo Drive of New England) is just a short walk away. The Greenwich train station is within 100yards if you want to hit NY for a show. Just think, you can walk to the Rolls Royce dealership, then hit every swanky store in existence. It can be interesting seeing how the other half lives.
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Chris Buttaro
Take it easy
With a 2 1/2 year old you might want to go where your sails between harbors are short. When ours was that young, we spent a week in the long island forks...Deering Harbor, Greenport, Shelter Island, Sag Harbor, etc. A good compromise would be to pick up Moorings. For example, one of our favorites was Cockles Harbor Marina in Cockles Harbor. You can pick up a mooring and use the facilities...pool, shower, etc. They even provide car service to town. Hope you enjoy.
With a 2 1/2 year old you might want to go where your sails between harbors are short. When ours was that young, we spent a week in the long island forks...Deering Harbor, Greenport, Shelter Island, Sag Harbor, etc. A good compromise would be to pick up Moorings. For example, one of our favorites was Cockles Harbor Marina in Cockles Harbor. You can pick up a mooring and use the facilities...pool, shower, etc. They even provide car service to town. Hope you enjoy.
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Thomas Wanderer
Long Island sound marinas
Any direction you go in this might help. If you are going west Manhasset bay is very sheltered and pretty.
Any direction you go in this might help. If you are going west Manhasset bay is very sheltered and pretty.
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