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Hays Haven Marina, Chester, Connecticut, USA

General - Hays Haven Marina lies on the Connecticut River off Long Island Sound in the NE of the USA.

Open - All year round

Position - 41° 24.5' N 72° 26' W

Tides;
Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -
MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS
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Charts;
NOAA - 12377

Approach and Entrance - From Long Island Sound make for the mouth of the Connecticut River (41° 16' N 72° 19' W). Proceed up river for 9 miles. Steer W from Buoy 37. Hays Haven Marina lies in Chester Creek, the second facility, just past and around Castle Marina.

Berths & Moorings - 220 slips with 4 reserved for transients. Reservations are preferred.

Maximum length - 46'

Formalities - Not known.

Contact ;
Tel - (860) 526-9366
Fax - (860) 526-4186
Email -
VHF Ch -
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric -
On the pontoons. 30 amp.

Fuel - Gasoline & Diesel via High-Speed Pumps.

Propane - Not known.

Ice - Block & Cube are available on site.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet Access - Not known.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Dock Carts. Phone Messages. Ships' Store. Cable TV. Toilets. Showers. Pump out.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - Travelift (25T). Launching Ramp. Bottom Cleaning. Engine Mechanic. Electrical Repairs. Hull Repairs. Brightwork. Air Conditioning. Refrigeration. Divers. Compound. Wash & Wax. Interior Cleaning. Woodworking. Upholstery.

Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Chester, 1.5 miles away.

Bank - 1.5 miles away in Chester.

Eating Out - There are a couple of restaurants near to Hays Haven Marina.

Transport;
Bus Service -
Taxis - Essex Taxi (767-7433). Essex Limo (767-2152).
Car Rental - Enterprise (395-0758).
Train Service - At Old Saybrook - 10 miles away.
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service - Chester to Hadlyme directly across the Connecticut River.
Airport(s) - Bradley - 47 miles away.

Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Pool. Golf Course. Horseback Riding. Volleyball. Jogging Paths.
Sightseeing - Gillette Castle State Park is home to an 24 room fieldstone mansion built in 1919 by thespian William Gillette. Open cockpit biplane rides at Chester Airport. Essex to Chester Railroad
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Goodspeed at Chester's Norma Terris Theater which produces new musicals and experimental theater. Connecticut River Museum.
Special Events - Chester Fair in August. Hands Tell Stores for 2 weeks in June & July.
Children's Stuff - Playground.
Other - Picnic Area with Grills. Boat Rentals. Selden Neck State Park.

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