Brewer Ferry Point Marina, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, USA

General - Brewer Ferry Point Marina lies on the Connecticut River off Long Island Sound in the NE of the USA. Protection inside Ferry Point Basin is good. The facility is a full service boat yard and marina specializing in the renovation of sport fishing vessels. A number of charter fishing boats make their home here. Open - All year round Position - 41° 19.3' N 72° 21.3' W Tides; Reference port - Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ± Heights in metres - MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS . Charts; NOAA - 12375 Approach and Entrance - From Long Island Sound make for the mouth of the Connecticut River (41° 16' N 72° 19' W). Old Saybrook lies on the W shore about 1 mile from the river mouth. Pass the bascule, road and Baldwin bridges. Round Ferry Point and look for the 2 private channel markers followed by a line of pilings, with a green marker on the first set. Pass Island Cove's docks and the beginning of Offshore East Marina. Make a turn to port. Brewer Ferry Point Marina is the last facility in the basin. Berths & Moorings - 146 slips with 12 reserved for transients. Reservations can be made. Maximum length - 55' Formalities - Not known. Contact ; Tel - (860) 388-3260 Fax - (860) 388-0502 Email - dccronin@byy.com VHF Ch - 9 Call sign - Water - On the pontoons. Electric - On the pontoons. 30 amp & 50 amp. Fuel - Gasoline. 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. Trash Pick-Up. Mail & Package Hold. Phone Messages. Fax. Ships' Store. CNG. Cable TV. Toilets. Showers. Laundry. Pump out. Boatyard Facilities & Services - Travelift (30T). Engine Mechanic. Rigger. Bottom Cleaning. Brightwork. Propeller Repairs. Woodworking. Metal Fabrication. Painting. Awlgrip. Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Old Saybrook, 3 miles away. Bank - 3 miles away in Old Saybrook. Eating Out - There are a couple of restaurants near to Brewer Ferry Point Marina. Transport; Bikes - Saybrook Point Inn. Bus Service - Old Saybrook Trolley makes a 22 stop hourly loop through town. Taxis - East Shore Cab (388-2819). Essex Limo (767-2152). Car Rental - Enterprise (395-0758). Thrifty (399-5146). Train Service - Shoreline East Commuter. Amtrak. Water Taxi - Ferry Service - To New London. Airport(s) - Bradley 55 - miles away. Groton - 20 miles away. Local Area - Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Golf Course. Fitness Center. Jogging Paths. Tennis Courts. Bowling. Swimming Pool. Roller Blade & Bike Paths. Dive Shop. Horseback Riding. Sightseeing - Saybrook Point Park and Pavilion. Fort Saybrook Monument. Old Saybrook Trolley makes a 22 stop hourly loop through town. African Queen, the original steam launch from the movie, tours the river from the Saybrook Yacht Basin, during July & August. Saybrook 37 stop historic walking tour. Great Island's Roger Tory Peterson Wildlife Area is a water fowl haven and dinghy destination. Museums and Cultural Attractions - Saybrook Colony Artists Gallery. Town Concerts on Wednesdays in July & August. General Hart House, from 1767, is home to the Old Saybrook Historical Society. Florence Griswold Museum . Special Events - Arts & Crafts Festival on the last weekend in July Children's Stuff - Playground. Other - Picnic Area with Grills. Fishing Charter. Boat Rentals. Harvey's Beach. Town Beach. 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. Other reports on harbours, marinas and anchorages can be viewed in our marina guide