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Fuel Prices at Norwalk Cove
89 Octane Gas
$ 4.30 /gal &
Diesel $ 4.40 /gal
*Prices subject to change
Prices are LOW - Top off and Pump Out Now
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Weather:
Saturday, Oct. 19'th
Mostly Sunny
Highs in the mid 60's and lows in the 40's.
Tides: H 12:06 PM L 6:38 PM
Sunday, Oct. 20'th Sunny
Highs in the mid 60's
and lows in the 40's.
Tides: H 12:47 PM L 6:46 PM
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Fishing Report !
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Cove Store Hours
Mon - Sat 8:00- 5:00
Sun 8:00 - 4:00
Cove Fuel Dock Hours
Mon - Sun 8:00 - 5:00
Weather Permitting
Captains Cup Hours
Mon - Thur 8:00 - 1:00
Fri - Sun 7:00 - 3:00
Rex Store Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 - 5:30
Sat 8:00 - 5:00
Sun 9:00 - 3:00
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If you have missed any of our Harbor Talk mailings, you can now "re-live the experience" with our
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Stop By
CAPTAINS CUP
for a relaxing treat
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SALE At the Cove
Nautical Boutique !
See our inventory clearance table for select items up to 40% OFF Holiday Shopping Yet ?
See the new selection of Weems and Plath Clocks, Barometers and Instruments
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Customer Survey Coming Soon
Please be on the lookout for our 2013 customer survey.
We would appreciate your feedback !
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Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
Oct. 31 - Nov. 4
6 Locations &
3 million Sq. Ft.
of Boats !
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Are your Running Lights Working ?
How 'bout yourUnderwater Lights ?
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VOL 4.31
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On the Water News
Dredging of Norwalk Harbor to Start this Week.
Have you have see the aluminum survey vessel sounding the Norwalk river to determine the dredging plan ?
The schedule is to dredge the outer Norwalk River (from the power plant to the Stroffolino Bridge) working 24/7 and to have the dredge spoils dumped mid-sound. New Haven Harbor is next to be dredged and the cleaner New Haven spoils will "cap" the more polluted Norwalk Spoils.
Remember, Norwalk was a "Factory Town" and had many polluting factories (including hat factories) along the river in the 19'th and 20'th centuries.
See these links for some interesting Norwalk History:
Living History - Hat Factories
History of Mills on the Norwalk River

Please be aware that heavy equipment will be operating in the channel throughout the anticipated four-week work period. The channel will remain open to navigation but delays and some inconveniences should be expected.
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Winter Contracts have been POURING In !
Norwalk Cove Winter spaces are filling fast - If you need a winter contract, please contact the Service Department at 203-838-3681 or Click HERE
For Cove Winterizing Service: Click HERE
Rex Marine contracts are: HERE
Note: Rex has limited indoor storage space still available.
Reserve your space and winterizing service now !
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Outboard Winterizing - How things have changed !
It used to be as simple as "ear muffs" for running fresh water into an outboard, spraying some fogging agent into the carburetor air intake, changing the lower unit gear lube, clean and lube the prop shaft, change the zincs and Presto, it's done, let's watch football !
Ok, with an older two cycle engine that may still suffice, but modern four cycle engines need a bit more love and attention.
(plan on recording that game on the DVR).
Is Flushing Necessary ?
For fresh water boaters, probably not. For saltwater engine use, ABSOLUTELY ! Saltwater is a silent, corrosive killer that can corrode aluminum and accelerate rust on steel. It also leaves behind salt deposits that can build up inside the cooling passages of your engine and cause blockages over time. Flushing also will remove residue debris, silt, sand and some marine growth.
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Last Week to Donate a Coat, or Hat, or Gloves....

Please donate new or clean, gently used
Winter Coats, Hats, Scarves and Mittens
to the Norwalk Emergency Shelter.
This donation drive is spearheaded by our friends at Overhead Door Company of Fairfield.
Donations accepted through Oct.31'st.
Drop off your donation at the Rex or Cove Ship's Store
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Boating's Next Wave - Introduce Someone to Boating
Anyone paying attention has noticed a decrease in the number of people boating. Of course the economy has hurt boating as an industry, but there are other serious reasons participation in boating has fallen off in the last decade.
Time constraints. We're just working more, and harder and technology won't let us escape ! So we try to fit everything in less time. This has really hurt the sail boat industry, but affects boating as a whole.
Competing activities; biking, kayaking, golf, spectator sports, video games, TV, the internet, you get it.......
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Oyster Bay's 30'th Annual Oyster Festival
This Weekend - Rain or Shine - Oyster Bay, New York
The weather looks promising this year - a great day trip for Saturday !
Live entertainment, Tall Ships, top-notch artisans, pirate shows, midway rides, and the oyster eating and shucking contest. Click HERE for More
By Boat - Call ahead: Oyster Bay Marine Center 516-624-2400 = VHF 71
Sagamore Yacht Club 516-922-0555 = VHF 78A To reserve moorings or for assistance.
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Fall Boating Seminars
Navigating the Norwalk Islands Two Evenings, Thurs. Oct 24th and *Wed Oct. 30'th from 7 - 9:30 PM
This two session seminar will focus on The Norwalk Islands.... History, Secrets, Tips and Navigation around and between the 25 plus Islands. (* Note date change due to Halloween) Women Only Boating Skills Seminar Two Tuesday Evenings, Oct 22nd & 29th from 7 - 9:30 PM Continues from where the state eight hour course leaves off: Brush up on your boating knowledge. There is no such thing as a dumb question ! The two session Women Only Boating Skills Seminars will give women the knowledge and skills needed to be more confident on their boats and to learn what needs to be done in case of an emergency. We will cover rules of the road, simple navigation, boat systems, radios and electronics, docking tips and knots you need to know. Click HERE for Information or e-mail / text Capt. Rick rick@rdelfosse.com 203-216-7800 |
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