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Damar Marina, Haddam, Connecticut, USA

General -Damar Marina lies on the Connecticut River off Long Island Sound in the NE of the USA. Damar Marina is also known as Midway Marina. A no wake zone in front of marina helps to reduce the roll. The facility combines slips, boat yard and a storage operation. Most services are provided by the boat yard but owners are welcome to do their own work.

Open - All year round

Position - 41° 28' N 72° 28.6' 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 12 miles.
Damar Marina lies 1 mile past the East Haddam Swing bridge on the W shore. The facility is across from the Salmon River's mouth. The gray 2 story building and adjacent work and storage sheds are perched high above the water are easily seen, as is the Blue Oar Restaurant that sits on pilings at dock level.

Berths & Moorings - 63 slips with 4 reserved for transients. Reservations are preferred.

Maximum length - 40'

Formalities - Not known.

Contact ;
Tel - (860) 345-4330
Fax - (860) 345-4330
Email - damarltd1@aol.com
VHF Ch -
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric -
On the pontoons. 30 amp. 110v.

Fuel - Not known.

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 - Docking Assistance. Ships' Store. Toilets. Showers.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - Travelift (10T & 15T). Crane. Launching Ramp. Engine Mechanic. Electrical Repairs. Hull Repairs. Rigger. Bottom Cleaning. Brightwork. Compound. Wash & Wax. Interior Cleaning. Woodworking. Propeller Repairs. Painting. Awlgrip. Yacht Design. Yacht Building. Total Refits.

Shopping and Provisions - Nothing within a mile. Good shopping in Essex 5 miles away.

Bank - Nearby.

Eating Out - Only 1 restaurant near to
Damar Marina.

Transport;
Bikes -
Bus Service -
Taxis - Action (848-2233). Essex Taxi (767-7433).
Car Rental - Enterprise (395-0758).
Train Service - Old Saybrook Metro North & Amtrak - 14 miles away.
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service - Hadlyme to Chester.
Airport(s) - Bradley - 46 miles away.

Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Jogging Paths. Horseback Riding. Fitness Center. Golf Course.
Sightseeing - Camelot Cruises. Eagle Aviation - plane rides over the valley.
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Goodspeed Opera House. East Haddam Gallery. Nathan Hale School House. Connecticut Yankee Info & Science Center. Thankful Arnold House. Horse Drawn Carriage & Sleigh Museum
Special Events - East Haddam Fair in September.
Children's Stuff - Playground.
Other - Beach. Picnic Area with Grills. Gillette Castle and Park

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