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Port Milford, Milford, Connecticut, USA

General - Port Milford lies on the Eastern Long Island Sound in Connecticut. The facility combines slips, full service boat yard and a dry stack storage operation. There is good shelter. Port Milford has some wonderful restored antique buildings and good views down the harbour.

Open - All year round

Position - 41° 12.8' N 73° 03.3' W

Charts;
NOAA - 12370

Tides -

Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -
MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS
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Depths - Entrance - 8'. Slips - 8'.

Approach and Entrance - From Long Island Sound make for the entrance to Milford Harbor (41° 12' N 73° 03' W). Port Milford is the second facility to port just past the busy docks of Milford Yacht Club.


Berths & Moorings - 100 slips with 8 reserved for transients. Reservations are required.

Maximum length - 45'

Formalities - Not known.

Contact ;
Tel - (203) 877-7802
Fax - (203) 877-5809
Email -
VHF Ch - 9
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric -
On the pontoons. 30 amp & 50 amp.

Fuel - No.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet Access - Not known.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance. Dock Carts. Mail & Package Hold. Fax. Toilets. Showers.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - Travelift (35T). Engine Mechanic. Electrical Repairs. Electronic Sales. Electronics Repairs. Hull Repairs. Rigger. Bottom Cleaning. Brightwork. Air Conditioning. Refrigeration. Divers. Compound. Wash & Wax. Interior Cleaning. Propeller Repairs. Woodworking. Inflatable Repairs. Upholstery. Yacht Interiors. Metal Fabrication. Awlgrip. Yacht Broker.

Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Milford

Bank - Nearby.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - Within 1 mile.

Propane - Within 3 miles.

Ice - Cube available on site.

Eating Out - There are a couple of restaurants near to Port Milford.

Transport -
Bikes - Tony's (878-5380).
Bus Service - Coastal Link - Milford to Norwalk.
Taxis - East Haven Taxi (877-1460).
Car Rental - Enterprise (874-7440). Alamo (874-1759).
Train Service - Metro North. Amtrak.
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service -
Airport(s) - Tweed - 11 miles away. Bradley - 60 miles away. Westchester - 50 miles away.

Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Milford Municipal Tennis Courts. Orchards Golf Course. Boat Rentals. Fitness Center. Jogging Paths. Horseback Riding. Roller Blade & Bike Paths. Devon Duckpin Bowling.
Sightseeing - Milford Jai Alai.
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Milford Historical Society Wharf Lane. Imagine That! Gallery. Eells Stow House. Bryan Downes House. Stockade House. Milford's Fine Arts Council hosts 3 plays a year.
Marine Conservation -
Special Events - Rotary Lobster Bake in mid July. Summer Nights by Harbor Lights concerts. A very popular Sand Castle Contest. Milford Oyster Festival takes place on the 3rd Saturday in August, with an Arts and Crafts Fair, Canoe and Kayak races and a Classic Car Show. Meet the Artists and Artisans is the 3rd weekend in May and the last weekend in September.
Children's Stuff - Playground.
Other - Picnic Area with Grills. Beach. Movie Theater. Wilcox Park.

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