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Christmas Eve
 Wed. Dec 24th
 Rainy with a chance of reindeer sightings Highs: low 50s
 Lows: high 40s       
 
Christmas Day
 Thurs. Dec 25th
 Clearing Highs: low 50s 
 Lows: mid 30s | 
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Rex Marine has partnered with Volvo Penta America to offer warranty repairs, maintenance and parts for all gasoline Volvo Penta marine motors. 
 
 Contact the Rex Service Department to discuss your needs 
 or to order parts.  Phone 203-831-5234 
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Yamaha 
 
Rex Marine is a Certified  Yamaha Service and Stocking Parts Dealer    | 
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Norwalk Cove will be returning from the Holidays on Jan 5th.   The Cove Ships Store 
 will be reopening in March
Special Holiday Hoursplease call
 203-831-5236
 Closed Sundays after Christmas
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Captains Cup Coffee  Shop
 
Thank you for your continued patronage,  See you in the Spring!  | 
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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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Best Wishes and Happy Holidays to you and your family from the crews at Norwalk Cove and Rex Marine.
 
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Don't forget!  Norwalk Cove Presents a Rigging Seminar with Harken
 
Saturday Jan 10th from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
 
  Reserve your spot by registering with Kate Russell; kate@norwalkcove.com  or by calling 203.838.3681 | 
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USCG Captain's Course   If  you've been boating for number of years and/or you'd like to elevate  your boating knowledge to the next level, Rex Boating Club's Capt. Chris  Kelly (founder of American Marine Training) will be teaching the USCG  Captain's course starting in mid-January.      Starting  January 20th, the course consists of six Tuesday night classes  (6:30-9pm) and includes everything you'll need to sit for the USCG  Captain's License exam, including text book, sample tests, chart,  plotting tools, and USCG Application forms.   Space is limited and the fee is $295 including all course materials. To register, email Capt. Kelly at ckelly@videoleadgen.com   | 
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2015 Summer Cruises with the Rex & Cove Cruising Club
 
 
  
 
We've set the dates and are asking for commitments:
 
 June 20-21  Oyster Bay Afternoon / Evening Raft-up and overnight anchor out... Head back home early if you can't stay  overnight.    July 18-19  Port Jefferson - Danfords Marina and hotel. If you don't / can't sleep aboard, you can get a room!      Aug 15-16  CT River - Saybrook Point Marina. Rooms are available if you  don't stay on board. Fun place, beautiful marina.
 
 For dates, more info and to sign up, click HERE
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Winter Boating Seminars -               
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            Navigating the Norwalk  Islands   
  The  Norwalk  Islands....   Their Formation, History, Secrets, Stories and   Navigation around and between the 25 plus Islands.   From the ice age and the formation of Long Island Sound by the   retreating glaciers, the Indians and early settlers, to the Oyster Industry, Hotels, Bordellos and Prohibition Speakeasy's.  The Norwalk Islands have always played an integral part in the development of Norwalk and the region. Public Islands, Private Sanctuaries, Posh Retreats.... all right off the Norwalk shoreline.    Saturday morning Jan 17th     9:30 am thru 1:30 pm   Note: Bring a bag lunch or snack to the Seminar   Please register in advance and bring $ 60.00 per person to the seminar. The Seminar will be held at Norwalk Cove Marina. Click  HERE for  Information or e-mail / text Capt. Rick                           rick@rdelfosse.com    203-216-7800  
 
 
Coastal Cruising  
        Become the boater you were meant to be!  
  Saturday Jan  17h   2:00 pm - 5:30 pm This seminar will focus on the preparation, planning, and skills needed for memorable and safe cruises
 Info...... HERE
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Safe Boating Class at Rex Marine   
Starting on January 24th from 9-5, classes will be offered once a month at Rex Marine. Sign Up Now.
 
 Join SEA Dolphin for the first SBC class of the season.  This one day class will allow you to earn the CT Safe Boating Certificate required to operate a boat in Connecticut.  Please see the online schedule for dates. Classes will be held in the new Vic Porter Training Center, Formula Boats Northeast Showroom Gallery at Rex Marine Center.
 
 Please call 800-510-9995 to register or sign up online... HERE
 
 
 
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