Offshore East Marina, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, USA

General - Offshore East Marina lies on the Connecticut River off Long Island Sound in the NE of the USA. The facility lies in an almost land locked basin that provides good protection. Focus here is on sail boats. Open - All year round Position - 41° 19.3' N 72° 21.5' 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. Proceed up river passing the bascule bridge, the road bridge and the Baldwin Bridge. Turn to port around Ferry Point and head for the entrance, identified by twin private red markers, a series of stakes and Island Cove Marina's large pavilion. Berths & Moorings - 30 slips with 2 reserved for transients. 12 moorings with 2 available to visiting yachts. Reservations can be made. Maximum length - 40' Formalities - Not known. Contact ; Tel - (860) 388-4532 Fax - Email - p.w.kolbe@snet.net VHF Ch - Call sign - Water - On the pontoons. Electric - On the pontoons. 30 amp. Fuel - No. 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. Dock Carts. Ships' Store. Toilets. Showers. Boatyard Facilities & Services - Travelift (20T). Crane. Engine Mechanic. Electrical Repairs. Hull Repairs. Rigger. Bottom Cleaning. Brightwork. Compound. Wash & Wax. Interior Cleaning. Propeller Repairs. Woodworking. Electronic Sales. Electronics Repairs. Divers. Metal Fabrication. Owners can do their own work. 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 Offshore East 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