We loved the Thimbles when last there, which was a long time ago. There was a barge selling lobster dinners with a delivery boat. My brother and I got hassled about some kind of Connecticut boating license while taking the dinghy into town. Seems the local water cops didn’t think a 10 and 13 year old should be operating a boat, but we kept pointing at the MARLYLAND registration and told the cops that Maryland had no such rules and this was a Maryland boat so go away. That actually worked, but then the dinghy split a seam some distance on and we covered the last part of the trip with a half-inflated dinghy.
Once in town we somehow convinced a local to rent us a wood rowboat for $10, which was the extent of my cash. Our parents were more than surprised when we returned to the Thimble Islands in a different boat than we left in! Good Times 😊 Later I earned a lot of respect from my brother when a Hobie Cat sailed by 3 bikini girls wanted to tie up and eat lunch. They were still there when everyone else got back from town to return the rowboat and patch up the inflatable. C&Cs were getting all the best girls then and still do 😉 * Just recently we were in Mystic. It very much is the Saint Michael’s of Long Island Sound (or vice versa), well worth seeing for the boats and shopping too if you are so inclined. Mystic Pizza is cool, but pizza can only be so good, it isn’t like 20 times better than non-movie pizza. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I Kent Island MD USA From: nausetbeach--- via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 12:40 PM To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: nausetbe...@optonline.net Subject: Stus-List Re: Long Island sound 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 <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 12:18 PM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: rockland bazemore <rockybazem...@gmail.com <mailto: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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