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South Benson Marina, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

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General - South Benson Marina lies on the northern coast of western Long Island Sound in Connecticut.

Open - All year round

Position - 41° 08.4' N 73° 14.1' W

Charts, Pilots & Cruising Guides - See the following link for Connecticut Charts

Tides -
Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -
MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS
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Depths - Entrance - 6'. Fuel Dock - 6'. Slips - 6'.

Protection/Shelter - OK

Approach and Entrance - From Long Island Sound make for the western side of Black Rock Harbor. Access to South Benson Marina is by a private channel between buoys G1 & R2.

Berths & Moorings - 635 slips with 4 reserved for transients. Reservations are required.

Maximum length - 36'

Formalities - Not known.

Contact ;
Tel -
Fax -
Email
Web
VHF Ch - 16
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric -
On the pontoons. 30 amp.

Fuel - Gasoline.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - 24 hour with guards on gates.

Internet Access - Not known.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Toilets. Pump out.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - None

Shopping and Provisions - Within 1 mile; Convenience Store. Newsstand. Supermarket. Delicatessen. Wine & Beer. Liquor Store. Bakery. Market. Post Office. Library. Beauty Salon. Barber Shop. Dry Cleaners. Laundry. Florist. Clothing Store. Office Supplies.

Bank - Within 1 mile.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - Over a mile away.
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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 - Not known.

Ice - Cube available on site.

Eating Out - There are several restaurants near to South Benson Marina.

Transport -
Bikes - Dons Cycle (255-4079).
Bus Service - Local service.
Car Rental - Great Deals Here!!!
Limousine Service - Book your Limo Here
Train Service - Metro North to New York City
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service - Bridgeport to Port Jefferson
Airport(s) - Westchester - 36 miles away.
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Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Fitness Center. Bowling. Tennis Courts. Fairchild Wheeler Golf Club. Horseback Riding
Sightseeing - Historical Society of Fairfield.
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Fairfield Theatre. Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum. Ogden House.
Marine Conservation -
Special Events -
Children's Stuff - Playground.
Other - Beach. Picnic Area. Grills. Park. Movie Theater.

We would like your comments - If you would like to add to this report or submit your own report on a marina, harbour or anchorage not covered in this guide so far please visit our home page for our contact details. Digital photos are also very welcome.

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