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Harbor Talk Weekly
Rex Marine Center and
Norwalk Cove Marina



4/24/14  Vol 5.7


Our Locations
Norwalk Cove Marina
Rex Marine Center  

Fuel Prices at Norwalk Cove
89 Octane Gas
$ 4.35 /gal   &
Diesel  $ 4.50 /gal 
 *Prices subject to change
SALE on
Flares & Flare Kits
 
Take an additional 10% off
at Rex Marine

Your Spring
Make-Ready 
Headquarters  
Weather:
Saturday, Apr. 26'th 
Chance of Rain  
Highs in the Mid 60's
and lows in the 40's.

Tides:
H 9:48 am L 4
:08 pm  
   
Sunday, Apr.27'th 
Sunny  
 Highs in the 60's  
and lows in the 40's
Tides:
H 10:41 am L 4:57 pm 
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Mon - Sat  8:00 - 5:00
Sunday 8:00 - 4:00


Cove Fuel Dock Hours
Mon - Sat  8:00 - 5:00
Sunday 8:00 - 4:00
-Weather Permitting-

 

Captains Cup Hours

OPEN Thurs- Sun    
9:00 - 3:00
-Weather Permitting- 
 
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Mon - Sat  8:00 - 5:00
Sun  9:00 - 3:00  
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Spring Boating Seminars:

Navigating the  
Norwalk Islands   

 
Saturday mornings, 
April 26th
again on May 3rd
and May 24th       
9:30 am thru 1:30 pm   

Click
HERE 
for Info and other seminars  
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Ladies Night at the Nautical Boutique !
(The best kept secret in East Norwalk for gifts)

Thursday May 15th         

Ship's Store at Norwalk Cove     6:00pm - 8:30pm


WINE TASTING & SHOPPING

 New Shipments have arrived!

  • Jewelry, Sarongs, Tunics,  Nautical inspired cutting boards,  Great Gifts for your home or boat 

RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL BOUTIQUE ITEMS

 (guys, please pass the message along )
Darien Sail and Power Squadron Hosts:
FLARE UP!
 

Saturday May 3'rd  9:30 - 11:30

Weed Beach, Darien

 

Fire off your outdated marine flares and fire extinguishers. Be trained in Safety by experts.  Bring your old flares or practice on donated flares.       For More Info click HERE

Mini Golf is Open this Weekend
     OPEN Sat & Sun 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM         
                   - weather permitting -

See the Cove Mini Golf webpage......   Click HERE
Harbor View at Norwalk Cove Hosts the
LUXURY WEDDING SPOTLIGHT

Sunday, April 27  6-9 PM
  • Preview the latest wedding planning and design trends by  Stacie Shea Events & Ambiance Luxe  
  • See the most beautiful styles in wedding hair and makeup  
  • Peek at the newest styles in Bridal and Bridesmaid Gowns
  • Pick up the latest wedding & event planning magazines
  • Win a free honeymoon from the American Wedding Guide
  • Find your wedding planner, stylist, florist, photographer, videographer, lighting, entertainment, and more!

                                 RSVP Required..... Click  HERE 

New Rigging Department at Norwalk Cove 

 
The Rigging Department at Norwalk
Cove
is ready for the season with a large stock of line in different colors, rigging wire for masts and lifelines, and hardware for power and sailboat lifelines and rigging.

  

 Please click HERE for a complete list of services.
Captains Cup Coffee Shop is Now Open

Thursday thru Sunday 9:00 to 3:00  Weather Permitting
 

Captain's Cup features coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino and Latte plus teas, iced coffee, several flavors of fruit smoothies, baked goods, croissants, muffins plus healthy breakfast choices like juices, oatmeal, yogurt, Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches and a daily hot soup or Chili.
History of Boat Design at Mystic Seaport
 
May 1, 2014 at 6.30 PM at Mystic Seaport
Latitude 41 Restaurant
 
 
This fundraiser for an organization that offers sailing experience to boys and girls who would otherwise not have access to the water includes a lecture on the History of Boat Design by special guest Bruce Kirby, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, cash bar and prizes. 6:30pm;    http://www.sea-legs.org/ 
CT Marine Trades Association Reminds You
  • Connecticut has NO Luxury Tax on Boats!  
  • There are NO sales or use taxes on a vessel if it's docked in our state for 60 or fewer days.           
  • Your boat is Exempt from use tax if it's in state from October 1 to May 31 for winter storage or repairs. 
 
Things to Do and See, Fun
Activities, Courses and
Seminars

           CLICK HERE
POOCH HOTEL  
 
You can no longer blame the dog for not going overnight on the boat! 
(you know who you are) Norwalk has a special place for your pet -
The Pooch Hotel.

Located next to the East Norwalk train station, they even have webcams so you can watch your baby socialize....... CLICK HERE
 
Boating Courses - US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 72 - Norwalk    

Sat Apr. 26'th  9-12
Starts Apr. 28'th for 9 weeks 

 

BOATING SKILLS MINI-COURSE
(First in a series of mini-courses) 
Mon, Apr 28 & Mon May 5. 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

USCG Auxiliary Training Center     Calf Pasture Beach, E. Norwalk

 

 Registration: flotilla72pe@gmail.com

 


On a final note,