The Thimbles in Branford, CT are all privately owned so no going ashore, and the current can be strong when the tides change, causing boats and anchor rodes to become entangled. A kellet or weight to keep your rode below keel and rudder can help.
North of Charles Island in Milford, CT is a nice anchorage. There are a couple marinas up in Milford if you want to tie up, go to shops, etc. Have never been. North of Northport – Long Island [just south of the 4 stacks] is also a nice anchorage, long trip in though fairly well protected. Oyster Bay is another good spot. Can anchor, grab a town mooring, or stop at Seawanhaka Corinthian YC if you have reciprocal. Sagamore Hill [Teddy Roosevelt’s home] is on top of the eastern shore of Oyster Bay. Believe best access is in to the Oyster Bay marina in town a take a taxi / uber. West Harbor is shallow: 7’ – 8’. I draw 7’ so never been in there. September is the best month for LIS so your timing is perfect. Brian From: rockland bazemore via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 12:18 PM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: rockland bazemore <rockybazem...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: Long Island sound Hey Joel, I think the Thimble Islands on the CT coast are pretty neat. We also loved going up to Essex on the CT river. The Griswold Inn there has a fantastic sea shanty night. Northport is a nice little town. Oyster bay has a couple nice anchorages. Ziegler's Cove is a pretty anchorage as well. Hylas hm nice! Have a great time. -- Rockland Bazemore S/V Blue Pearl C&C 37/40+ Annapolis, MD
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