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Fuel Prices at Norwalk Cove
89 Octane Gas
$4.38 /gal &
Diesel $4.25 /gal
*Prices subject to change
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Weather:
Highs in the 80's
and lows in the 60's.
Tides:
H 11:56 am L 6:10 pm
Sunday, July 13th
Sunny
Highs in the 80's
and lows in the 60'sTides:
L 6:48 am H 12:47 pm
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Mini Golf is OPEN
Summer Hours
Open 10:00 till 10:00
Every Day
- weather permitting -
Busloads of kids have been visiting! 
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Cove Store Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 - 6:00
Saturday 8:00 - 5:00
Sunday 8:00 - 4:00
Cove Fuel Dock Hours
Mon - Thurs 8:00 - 7:00
Fri, Sat 8:00 - 8:00
Sunday 8:00 - 6:00
Captains Cup Hours
7 Days a Week
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
-Weather Permitting-
Rex Store Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 - 5:30Sat 8:00 - 5:00
Sun 9:00 - 3:00
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Fishing Report !
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Captains Cup Coffee
Featuring 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, and a daily hot
soup or Chili.
In addition, we now offer
fresh egg burritos, egg sandwiches and fruit cups delivered daily from Cove Deli!
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Rigging Department
at Norwalk Cove
Need new lifelines, halyards, radar mast or bracket, custom docklines ?
CALL
203-838-2326
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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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Boating Videos
and Links
It's Hurricane Season -
I couldn't resist....
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Upcoming USCG Auxiliary Courses
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Please keep your dog on a leash
in the Marinas and on the docks. Thanks!
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Available at the Cove and Rex Ships Stores Norwalk is the newest addition to Arcadia Publishing's Images of America.
The book, by local author Lisa Wilson Grant, uses stunning vintage images and postcards to illustrate the history of this town.
Highlights of
Norwalk include:
- Images from private collections - not found in other books.
- The book includes rare views of Norwalk's biggest industries, oystering, hatting, mills and factories.
- New York City's "Boss Tweed" Marcy's four henchman owned summer residences by the shore in South Norwalk.
Get your Copy Today
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Register ASAP!
The Dinghy Poker Run
@ Norwalk Cove July 26th
Register ASAP for the 3rd Annual Dinghy Poker Run!
Participants of all ages are encouraged.
Everyone is welcome... Shore & Country, South Norwalk Boat Club, Norwalk Boat Club, Ischoda Yacht Club...
Come on down!
Dinghies, Jet Skis or kayaks are allowed (water pistols are encouraged). Join your friends and enjoy a fun day on the water!
There will be 5 card pick-up checkpoints around the harbor. Collect a playing card (in an envelope) at each checkpoint.
Bring the envelopes back to the finish and find out what hand you have for a prize!
Check In and Late Registration is at 11:00 and Game time is noon - 3:00 pm followed by a BBQ and awards at our beautiful venue "Harbor View at Norwalk Cove" for all participants.
Entry fee is $5 per 'hand' and multiple hands per dinghy are allowed. Winner takes the proceeds!!
Click HERE for the Rules and to Register
Click HERE for past year's pictures
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The NOAA Fisheries Service Research Vessel "Victor Loosanoff" has been hauled at Norwalk Cove for seasonal maintenance.
The 49 foot research vessel is based  at NOAA's Milford CT Northeast Fisheries Science Center, and is used for nearshore aquaculture research.
The Milford Laboratory, established in 1931, comprises two laboratory/office buildings and support buildings housing raceway and circular tanks. The R/V
Victor Loosanoff is named after one of the laboratories first research scientists, assigned to study the biological problems of Connecticut's oyster industry.
 Present research emphasizes aquaculture and habitat-related work. A well-integrated aquaculture program includes studies of the culture of fish and shellfish to develop methods suitable for commercial use as well as for stock enhancement and restoration. Nearshore habitats are being studied to determine what characteristics make a habitat suitable for a particular species.
For more, click this...... http://nefsc.noaa.gov/nefsc/Milford/history.html
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Save the Date - August 30th
Huntington Lighthouse Festival
A great on-the-water party accessible only by boat! Bands play from the roof of the Lighthouse to an fleet of anchored boats from 11 am til dusk.
Read THIS article or
See THIS website for info.
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US Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering
FREE Vessel Safety Checks
No, you won't get a ticket for having
outdated flares!!
These free vessel safety checks (VSC) will review your required and recommended safety equipment and review your readiness for an emergency.
On Saturday July 19 certified vessel examiners will be at Norwalk Cove Marina from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.for free, confidential VSCs. The exams will be performed by Coast Guard certified examiners from the Saugatuck River Sail & Power Squadron of the US Power Squadrons, the world's largest boating education organization. The results of the VSC are confidential and will be shared only with the owner or operator of the boat, who must be present during the exam. A signup sheet is available at the Ships Store at Cove Marina
Items covered in the VSC include proper vessel registration, personal flotation devices, visual distress signals, fire extinguishers, sound producing devices, ventilation and backfire flame controls for inboard motor boats, navigation lights, overall condition of boat and local and state requirements (anchor and line for local area as recommended and required for any NY registered boats). Boats that pass the exam will be awarded a decal for optional display on the vessel.
This examination service is provided at no charge in the interest of boating safety by the US Power Squadrons. For boaters not available in Norwalk Cove on July 19, or for further information about VSCs, write or call Al Stauderman, VSC Chair, at al@bbsadpro.com or 203 762-9527. Special arrangements to meet at your boat can usually be made.
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Rafting Up - It's a Summer Thing!
Getting your boating friends together for a raft-up? Here are some suggestions and links to articles that will make your weekend raft-up a fun and safe success. Note: Following rafting etiquette will get you invited back. It is generally expected when you join a r  aft up that you will have friends and "new" friends visiting, so be ready to share your floating toys, snacks, food and drinks. Common courtesy rules... if you visit another boat, lose your shoes or make sure they're clean. Some boaters get finicky about things like red wine, glassware (and children), so inquire before boarding. Some owners are happy to lend a dinghy when needed, but always ask.  One trick is to have all boats tune to the same radio station and keep the volume low enough to carry on a conversation (unless you plan on turning the anchorage into the newest floating dance club). Make sure your batteries are charged up, and keep your generator off to curb noise and keep fumes from bothering adjacent boats, especially if people are in the water. Always use your own boat's head! Sailboats should also offset their masts so as not to hit when the boats rock.
For a serious look at one club's rafting protocol, Click HERE
For a good general review of rafting-up.... Click HERE
With thanks to Boating Times - Long Island.
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Things To Do:
Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Fundraiser This Saturday, July 12 at Norwalk Cove's Harbor View Kayak for Camp is a charity paddling event designed to raise funds and awareness for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Open to all human powered watercraft (kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, etc.) and paddlers of all ability levels, the event features 2-Mile, 4-Mile and 8-Mile route options surrounding the beautiful Norwalk Islands. Participants must provide their own kayak or paddleboard, personal flotation device, and paddle. If you do not own the equipment, please view our list of suggested rental locations. More Info.... HERE ____________________________________ The Norwalk Concert Series at Calf Pasture Beach has started. Held in the city park next to Norwalk Cove Marina. Bring a folding chair and picnic supper. Be prepared to sing along or get up and dance! Click HERE for the schedule of Wednesday evening concerts.
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2014 SWIM Marathon is August 2nd.
Boat Captains Needed
To register, please click... HERE
For Info about the SWIM Marathon, please click..... HERE
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The VIBES - Bridgeport July 31st - Aug 3rd
Gathering of the Vibes is an annual  music, arts and camping festival now in its 19th year. Rock On! Hint: You can hear the music from the water! Seaside Park, Bridgeport
Info HERE
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Things to Do and See, Fun Activities,
Courses and Seminars
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