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Fuel Prices at Norwalk Cove
89 Octane Gas
$3.40 /gal &
Diesel $3.00 /gal
*Prices subject to change
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Weather:
Tides:
H 6:47 am L 12:59 pm
Sunday, July 26th
Mostly Sunny High 84, Low 68 Tides: H 7:43 am L 1:54 pm Wear Sunscreen !
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Cove Store Hours
Cove Fuel Dock Hours
Daily 8:00 - 6:00
weather permitting
Captains Cup Hours
Open 7 Days
7:00 - 5:00
weather permitting
Rex Store Hours
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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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Cove Mini Golf is OPEN ! 
Summer Hours
Starting Saturday
Open Daily
10:00am - 10:00pm
- weather permitting - Please call if the weather
is 'iffy'..... 203-853-8282
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Mercury Marine Update
As a Certified Mercury Marine Dealer and Repair Center, Rex Marine offers, sales, service and genuine Mercury parts to make your boating painless and trouble free.
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Introducing
at Norwalk Cove
The Inn at Longshore is now hosting all events at the former Ascension Beach Club (Harborview) site at Norwalk Cove.
We welcome them as the exclusive caterers for all affairs.
To book your next event, please call
203-226-3316
or click... HERE
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The Origin of
Nautical Terms:
BEAT
To sail to windward on successive tacks. (Prob XVII)
"work to windward"
CAN BUOY
A cylindrical buoy (XVII). this design changed, mimicking the Anglo-Saxon word for a straight sided drinking vessel or tankard, "canne". CHIT A "marker" or invoice for goods and services aboard ship. (XVIII). The word probably came from India and Sanskrit, where the Hindi word for letter or note is "chitthi"
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 The next supermoon is a full moon, coming on August 29th
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Short Haul Special
Schedule a short haul at either Norwalk Cove or Rex Marine and save $ 2.00 per foot off the regular price! Good thru August 31st.
Rex Service 203-831-5234
Cove Service 203-838-3681
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This Saturday - Cove Dinghy Poker Run !!
Participants of all ages are encouraged, and Pre-Registration is REQUIRED!!
Everyone is welcome... Shore &  Country, South Norwalk Boat Club, Norwalk Boat Club, Ischoda Yacht Club, Sprite Island... Come on down!
Dinghys, 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 !
Registration is at 1:00 and Game time is 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Put away your dinghy & change between 4:00 - 5:00 with card collection at 5:00 - 6:00 followed by a BBQ and awards. Entry fee is $5 per 'hand' and multiple hands per dinghy are allowed. Prizes for the top three winners!!
More info & "the rules"..... HERE
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Woman Found Clinging to Kayak Monday
A 58 year old woman was found clinging to her overturned kayak Monday evening off Greenwich. Cold, hypothermic, disoriented, exhaused and dehydrated, she was near Bowers Island - over a mile from shore.
Luckily, she was wearing her life  jacket and was hanging onto the kayak, which looked like a log to the police boat, who just happened along. She spent the night in the hospital and was released.
What can we learn from this incredibly lucky lady? Go out with a partner, carry a waterproof VHF radio or a phone in a waterproof case (marine police and the USCG prefer a radio call so they can triangulate on the signal & find you), wear bright, visible clothing and more importantly... make a float plan and give it to someone who will check up with you.
What's a float plan? A simple document that give the who, what when, where & why of your trip. Leave it with someone who you will call when you get in - and if you don't call, they will try to contact you or start a search.
Read the article ... HERE Get a Float Plan.... HERE
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Last Chance to Get Your Dinghy Ready
The Dinghy Poker Run is this weekend !!
 Rex Marine is an authorized inflatable repair station for almost every brand of inflatable.
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Wanna Buy a Lighthouse ??
It's true, you can own your own lighthouse, right off Norwalk.
Peck Ledge Lighthouse, established  in 1906, stands at the northeast end of the Norwalk Islands, and it's for sale.
The 54-foot tall "Spark Plug" style light features three stories of living space, basement level with cisterns and magnificent 360 degree views from its circular deck. The cast-iron tower rests on a cast-iron cylindrical foundation with a protective ring of rip-rap. Note that access is by boat only.
Current Bid is $ 25,000.00 with $ 5,000.00 bid deposit required.
See the Govt website...HERE
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Boating on the Sound this Saturday?
Cheer on the Swimmers!! Make a Donation!!
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Start:
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Approx. 8:30-9:30 am
West Beach, Port Jefferson, NY
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Finish:
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Captain's Cove Seaport, Bridgeport, CT
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Distance:
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Time Limit:
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Max # of Participants:
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Minimum Age:
| | 19 years old for solo swimmers and two-person relay team members, 13 years old for relay team members. Exceptions may be considered under the discretion of the SWIM Committee. | | Fees: | | SOLO swimmers - $1,500
TWO-PERSON relay - $3,500
TEAM relays - $7,500 | |
Boats:
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Awards:
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Awards to the top male and female solo swimmers and relay categories. All swimmers will be recognized for their participation.
The relay team category focuses more on fundraising efforts for cancer programs sponsored by the SWIM, rather than race results.
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To Donate or Sponser a Swimmer, click... HERE
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Rigging Department at Norwalk Cove
The Rigging Department at Norwalk Cove is
"hanging around" to help you!
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Save the Date - Aug. 15th
Chili Cookoff at Norwalk Cove
When: Saturday August 15th
Where: The Ship's Store at Cove
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Who Will Make the Chili?
Norwalk Cove would like our customers to show off their creative cooking skills by creating a delicious chili dish for fellow dock mates!
Who are the Judges?
Rally the troops on your docks because your dock mates are the judges in this event!!
Prizes will be awarded to the top two winners AND we will have a special category for 'Most Creative Chili'
Sign up now to cook some chili!
Please contact Kate Russell kate@norwalkcove.com
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Things to Do, Events, Seminars and Courses
Events at Norwalk Cove - Save the Date:
Friday August 21st, another fun BINGO night - 7pm-9pm in the breezeway at the Ship Store _____________________________
The Norwalk Concert Series
at Calf Pasture Beach
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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Long Island Sound and Art Festival
Sunday August 2nd Noon - 6:00 pm
Held in Northport Village Park overlooking Northport Harbor, the Long Island Sound and Art Festival brings together bands , artists, a drum circle, live paining, vendors and Hula demonstrations - all accessible by boat! 
The show includes "ArtMOSPHERE", an ongoing series of unique Art Exhibitions, each showcasing approximately 300 selected paintings, plus Live Classic Rock, Jazz Fusion, and Blues situated at a cool venue. Each event spotlights dozens of artists exhibiting a variety of styles. More than one-hundred Long Island artists will be taking part in this series.
Get more info... HERE
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Save the Date - September 5th
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.
More info... HERE
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Duck Island Yacht Club Laser Regatta
Laser Sailor Unite! Come to Westbrook, CT and compete in the Duck Island Yacht
Club Laser Regatta!
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The VIBES - Bridgeport July 30st - Aug 2nd
Gathering of the Vibes is an annual  music, arts and camping festival now in its 20th year. Rock On!
Hint: You can hear the music from the water! Seaside Park, Bridgeport
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SEA Safe Boating Courses
With the Sea Dolphins, You're on your way to being Safe, Legal, and Confident!
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NY Times - Things To Do Around CT
See the Times website & list of events... HERE
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