Getting Oriented
Getting Oriented
So, we're currently in Deep River/Old River (up the CT river at any rate) and are going to Orient Bay on Long Island, next. Any recommendations for anchorages, dinghy dock locations, things to do, places to see?? Thanks in advance... L8R Skip Morgan 461 #2 SV Flying Pig KI4MPC See our galleries at www.justpickone.org/skip/gallery ! Follow us at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheFlyingPigLog and/or http://groups.google.com/group/flyingpiglog "You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true. You may have to work for it however." (and) "There is no such thing as a problem without a gift for you in its hands. You seek problems because you need their gifts." (Richard Bach, in The Reluctant Messiah) |
Getting Oriented
On Aug 31, 6:53*am, "Skip Gundlach" wrote:
Getting Oriented Thanks in advance... Skip Flying Pig Sorry Skip I got to watch the AVP Crocs beach VOLLEY BALL tourney................... Ummmmm May and Walsh :) |
Getting Oriented
We're in Sag Harbor off Shelter Island. Very pretty, quaint little
town. Did I mention pricey too?? |
Getting Oriented
On Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:53:34 -0400, "Skip Gundlach"
wrote: Getting Oriented So, we're currently in Deep River/Old River (up the CT river at any rate) and are going to Orient Bay on Long Island, next. While you are still in the CT River you *must* stop at Essex, arguably the crown jewell of the entire region. You can get a mooring with launch service for about $30/night, or anchor on the east side of the channel next to Nott Island. Go into town, walk around, find the Olde Griswold Inn on the main street. It's a classic, usually with free entertainment and popcorn in the bar, and a really fine collection of old steamship prints. |
Getting Oriented
On Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:53:34 -0400, "Skip Gundlach"
wrote: Getting Oriented So, we're currently in Deep River/Old River (up the CT river at any rate) and are going to Orient Bay on Long Island, next. Any recommendations for anchorages, dinghy dock locations, things to do, places to see?? Thanks in advance... L8R Skip Orient Bay? Where is that? Are you talking about Orient Point? If so, maybe you are thinking of the bay west of Orient Point on the inside? That's just part of Gardiners Bay. Not terribly interesting, but I guess you could anchor there. Personally, I'd go just a little farther to Greenport. They have a city run pier on the west end of town that is relatively inexpensive. Greenport Town Dock (631) 702-4381 From there, you can walk around downtown Greenport, which is pretty nice. Lots of interseting shops and some VERY good restaurants. The best of the lot is called "The Frisky Oyster". Don't be fooled by the goofy name. It's very sophisticated and high end. Like something you would expect in a high rent area of NYC. There are other great restaurants that are less "spendy". The Rhumb Line is pretty good. Across from Greenport is another option - Dering Harbor, on the north end of Shelter Island. I think you can find moorings there owned by Picozzi's Marina for about $35-$40 a night. There may be room to anchor. Personally, I'd rather do Greenport, or, an even better option - The really nice, quiet place to go in that area is the anchorage to port, just inside Coecles (pronounced like "cockles") Harbor on Shelter Island. It's surrounded by a wildlife refuge. Most of the boats there during the day will leave at dusk and it becomess just a very pretty, quiet place to spend a night, and maybe do some gunkholing in the dinghy. Good holding and very protected on all sides. From the anchorage, you can also take the dinghy up around the little point and into the next little bay which leads to a channel that ends in a town owned dock. from there you can walk a pleasant half mile to a very eclectic, eccentric and wonderful restaurant called "Planet Bliss". We never pass up an opportunity to eat there. http://www.planet-bliss.com/ 23 North Ferry Road (Rte. 114), Shelter Island Phone (631) 749-0053/0887 posted and emailed |
Getting Oriented
On Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:13:40 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote: On Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:53:34 -0400, "Skip Gundlach" wrote: Getting Oriented So, we're currently in Deep River/Old River (up the CT river at any rate) and are going to Orient Bay on Long Island, next. While you are still in the CT River you *must* stop at Essex, arguably the crown jewell of the entire region. You can get a mooring with launch service for about $30/night, or anchor on the east side of the channel next to Nott Island. Go into town, walk around, find the Olde Griswold Inn on the main street. It's a classic, usually with free entertainment and popcorn in the bar, and a really fine collection of old steamship prints. Sailors tend to gravitate towards the Black Seal in Essex. The Gris is very nice, too, but a little on the stuffy side and a lot more expensive by comparison. Either place is absolutely worth a visit, regardless. |
Getting Oriented
|
Getting Oriented
Hi, Salty, yours left below for Lydia...
We're just on the way to NYC, slow boating it, and would love recommendations for places to visit inexpensively. We're anchor-outers, not being able to afford moorings or dockage, and do most of what we see, other than as chauffeured by locals we know one way or another, by foot, or occasionally by bike. So, anything along the way on either side of the sound is cool for us. Thanks for your offer of local knowledge! L8R Skip Morgan 461 #2 SV Flying Pig KI4MPC See our galleries at www.justpickone.org/skip/gallery ! Follow us at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheFlyingPigLog and/or http://groups.google.com/group/flyingpiglog "You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true. You may have to work for it however." (and) "There is no such thing as a problem without a gift for you in its hands. You seek problems because you need their gifts." (Richard Bach, in The Reluctant Messiah) -- L8R Skip Morgan 461 #2 SV Flying Pig KI4MPC See our galleries at www.justpickone.org/skip/gallery ! Follow us at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheFlyingPigLog and/or http://groups.google.com/group/flyingpiglog "You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true. You may have to work for it however." (and) "There is no such thing as a problem without a gift for you in its hands. You seek problems because you need their gifts." (Richard Bach, in The Reluctant Messiah) wrote in message ... On Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:53:34 -0400, "Skip Gundlach" wrote: Getting Oriented So, we're currently in Deep River/Old River (up the CT river at any rate) and are going to Orient Bay on Long Island, next. Any recommendations for anchorages, dinghy dock locations, things to do, places to see?? Thanks in advance... L8R Skip Orient Bay? Where is that? Are you talking about Orient Point? If so, maybe you are thinking of the bay west of Orient Point on the inside? That's just part of Gardiners Bay. Not terribly interesting, but I guess you could anchor there. Personally, I'd go just a little farther to Greenport. They have a city run pier on the west end of town that is relatively inexpensive. Greenport Town Dock (631) 702-4381 From there, you can walk around downtown Greenport, which is pretty nice. Lots of interseting shops and some VERY good restaurants. The best of the lot is called "The Frisky Oyster". Don't be fooled by the goofy name. It's very sophisticated and high end. Like something you would expect in a high rent area of NYC. There are other great restaurants that are less "spendy". The Rhumb Line is pretty good. Across from Greenport is another option - Dering Harbor, on the north end of Shelter Island. I think you can find moorings there owned by Picozzi's Marina for about $35-$40 a night. There may be room to anchor. Personally, I'd rather do Greenport, or, an even better option - The really nice, quiet place to go in that area is the anchorage to port, just inside Coecles (pronounced like "cockles") Harbor on Shelter Island. It's surrounded by a wildlife refuge. Most of the boats there during the day will leave at dusk and it becomess just a very pretty, quiet place to spend a night, and maybe do some gunkholing in the dinghy. Good holding and very protected on all sides. From the anchorage, you can also take the dinghy up around the little point and into the next little bay which leads to a channel that ends in a town owned dock. from there you can walk a pleasant half mile to a very eclectic, eccentric and wonderful restaurant called "Planet Bliss". We never pass up an opportunity to eat there. http://www.planet-bliss.com/ 23 North Ferry Road (Rte. 114), Shelter Island Phone (631) 749-0053/0887 posted and emailed |
Getting Oriented
On Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:42:14 -0400, "Skip Gundlach"
wrote: So, anything along the way on either side of the sound is cool for us. Thanks for your offer of local knowledge! Thimble Islands, Norwalk Islands, Stamford Harbor on the CT side; Port Jefferson, Oyster Bay, Manhasset Bay and Little Neck Bay on the NY side. |
Getting Oriented
On Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:15:28 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote: On Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:31:11 -0400, wrote: Sailors tend to gravitate towards the Black Seal in Essex. The Gris is very nice, too, but a little on the stuffy side and a lot more expensive by comparison. Either place is absolutely worth a visit, regardless. I've been to both places many times. Especially for a first timer I'd recommend the Gris. Maybe I'm just partial to free popcorn, sea chanteys and Irish folk tunes. I also suggested the Black Seal, as a meal there is about what the tip would be at the Gris. Well, slight exaggeration, but it's a sizable difference. Skip and Lydia are on a tight budget, and probably don't go to restaurants much at all. That free popcorn gets paid for! |
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 02:01 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004 - 2014 BoatBanter.com