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General - Essex Island Marina lies on the Connecticut River off Long Island Sound in the NE of the USA. It sits on a bridge less island and access to the mainland is by private ferry.
Open - All year round
Position - 41° 21.1' N 72° 23.6' W
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Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -
Charts; - See the following link for Connecticut Charts
Approach and Entrance - From Long Island Sound make for the mouth of the Connecticut River (41° 16' N 72° 19' W). Proceed some 5 miles up river to Essex on the W shore. Essex Island Marina lies to the just north of North Cove Channel.
Berths & Moorings - 135 slips with 60 reserved for transients. Reservations can be made.
Maximum length - 200'
Formalities - Not known.
Contact ;
Tel -
Fax -
Email
Web
VHF Ch - 9
Call sign -
Water - On the pontoons.
Electric - On the pontoons. 30 amp, 50 amp & 100 amp.
Fuel - Gasoline & Diesel.
Chandlers or Ships' Store - Not Known.
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Marine Electronics - The Top Deals are on the Web!
Scuba Diving Gear - Get Offers Here
Fishing Tackle - Not Known
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Propane - From near to the marina.
Ice - Block & Cube on site.
Weather forecast - At Eagle's Roost.
Security - Not known.
Internet Access - At Eagle's Roost.
Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance. Concierge. Security. Trash Pick-Up. Dock Carts. Mail & Package Hold. Phone Messages. Fax. Cable TV. Toilets. Showers. Laundry. Pump out.
Boatyard Facilities & Services - Travelift (30T). Hull Repairs. Rigger. Bottom Cleaning. Brightwork. Compound. Wash & Wax.
Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Essex
Bank - In Essex town.
Eating Out - There are several restaurants near to Essex Island Marina.
Transport;
Bikes - Essex Village Provisioning (767-7376).
Bus Service -
Car Rental - Great Deals Here!!!
Limousine Service - Book your Limo Here
Train Service - Old Saybrook Shoreline - 4 miles away.
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service -
Airport(s) - Groton - 20 miles. Bradley - 55 miles away.
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Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Fitness Center. Jogging Paths. Roller Blade & Bike Paths. Tennis Courts. Dive Shop. Golf Course. Bowling. Swimming Pool. Volleyball.
Sightseeing - Essex Train & Steamboat. A 46 sight, 1.5 mile, Walking Tour, many of the buildings that line the lanes of Essex Village date back to the 17th century. River Quest Cruises
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Connecticut River Museum, housed in an 1878 warehouse at the old Essex Steamboat Dock, it interprets early area life with an emphasis on maritime history. Ivoryton Playhouse. Essex Historical Society.
Special Events - Concerts in the Park on Wednesday nights.
Children's Stuff - Playground.
Other - Picnic Area with Grills. Nott Island Beach. Town Park.
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