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Fuel Prices at Norwalk Cove
89 Octane Gas
$2.75 /gal &
Diesel $ 2.65 /gal
*Prices subject to change
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Weather:
Sat, March 5th
Partly Sunny
High 40, Low 29
Sunday, March 6th
Chance of Snow High 42, Low 29
But Tues 3/8 will be 57 !!
Spring is teasing us.
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Cove Store Hours
OPEN
Mon - Fri 8-4:30
Starting 3/14
Mon - Sat 8-4:30
Cove Fuel Dock Hours
Same as store hours (weather permitting)
Captains Cup Hours
Closed - Awaiting Spring
Rex Store Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 - 5:00
Sat 8:00 - 5:00
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See our HT Archives:
If you have missed any of our Harbor Talk mailings, you can now "re-live the experience" with our
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Rex Marine is a Certified Mercury Marine Dealer and Repair Center, offering, sales, service and genuine Mercury parts.
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--Indoor and Outdoor Summer Valet Rack Service for powerboats up to 32 ft. since 1989.
--Includes free dockage for consecutive day use.
--Annual, seasonal, monthly, or weekly availability.
--5 minute, Launch on Demand, no advance notice required during operating hours.
--24/7 access: Your boat can be used anytime, including night or early morning.
Learn More
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SoundKeeper Needs Pumpout Boat Operators
Please contact Jason
to discuss:
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Norwalk Cove
Launching Area
Bulkhead Replacement
It's been a huge effort, but the end is in sight! If you haven't been down to visit recently, stop by - you'll see how big a project this really is.
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Save the Date:
Ischoda YC
St. Patrick's Day Party
March 12 12pm-10pm
Great Food, Live Music, Irish Dancers Bagpipes at 5:00 Call for Reservations (203) 831-0371 
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Rex Marine 80th Anniversary
Spring Open House
March 12th & 13th
Come to the Rex Marine Center for great
savings, seminars, and much, much more!
- Seminars and Manufacturer Reps
- Saturday 9-11 am RayMarine hands-on demonstration with the latest gear.
- Sat 10:00 - 2:00 Meet the Pettit Paint Rep
- Sat 11:30 - 12:30 Garmin & advanced marine electronics discussion.
- Sat 2:30 - 4:00 Navigating The Norwalk Islands
- Sunday 10-12 Seamanship Seminar
- Sunday 1-2:30 Coastal Navigation
- Door Prizes and Raffle for great stuff!
- Meet our friends from SoundKeeper, the Maritime Aquarium and the Norwalk Seaport Association
- See the sweet NEW Sea Pro 239 Center Console offered by Rex Yacht Sales
- Bottom Paint Sale of the Year!!
 - Interlux, Pettit and Woolsey bottom paint starting at $89.99 / Gallon plus mail in rebates
- Store Wide Sale including electronics:
- Garmin Echomap 44DV only $ 269.99
- Garmin Echomap 54DV chartplotter only $ 499.99
- Standard Horizon HX290 HH VHF only $119.95
- O'Brien "Mercer" Paddleboard Reg 599.99 Open House Special $ 499.99 plus free 2 piece paddle ($59.99 value) while supply lasts.
- See the ALL NEW Sea Pro boats along with the entire lineup of Formula Boats offered by Rex Marine!
Join us for a great chance to "talk boats" and kick off the 2016 boating season with a bang!
Watch for more information and reserve your Valet Rack Service... HERE
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Tomorrow Night - Sea Scout Ship 6
to support Ship 6 and the St. Philip Food Bank
Friday March 4 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
25 France Street, Norwalk, CT
$13 per person | $7 kids under age 6
Preregistration requested. Click... HERE
(Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item for the food bank) Info & details at: www.norwalkship6.org
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Spring Seminar: The Norwalk Islands
The Norwalk Islands.... Their Formation, History, Secrets, Stories and Navigation Tips 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.
Sat. Morning March 26th Register HERE
9:30-12:30 at the Formula Boats Northeast training room at the Rex Marine Center.
Price is $60.00/person & pre-registration is required. Consider
bring a drink or snack to the Seminar
Click HERE to register. E-mail / text Capt. Rick rick@rdelfosse.com Call 203-216-7800 for info.
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S.E.A. Safe Boating Courses
With the Sea Dolphins,
You're on your way to being...
Safe, Legal, and Confident!
Sign up for the CT State required boat operators course, recognized by U.S. Coast Guard & completed in one day.
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3/19/2016
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Rex Marine Center
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3/20/2016
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New Milford CT
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3/26/2016
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Stamford CT
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4/10/2016
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Danbury CT
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5/1/2016
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Navigation Course at Rex
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Private Courses Available
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USCG Capt Course Returns to Rex Marine Starting Mon. March 14!
The USCG Captain's Exam "Express" course is designed for busy executives/experienced boaters who want to learn the critical components of the OUPV ("six pack") and Master's license exams in the shortest possible time.
3 weeks - Mon & Thurs nights 7-9:30 pm
 The $395 tuition includes text book, plotting tools and chart, and all USCG Forms.
Pre-registration before 3/8/16 is required as class size is limited to 12 students. To enroll, email Capt. Chris Kelly at ckelly@videoleadgen.com
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USCG AUXILIARY
NORWALK FLOTILLA
- SEAMANSHIP SEMINAR SERIES -
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Sailing Safety 3/28
| Powerboat Safety 3/30 | | Sail Trim & Maneuvering 5/2 | Weather and Boating 5/16 | | Lines, Knots & Hitches 5/9 | River & Canal Piloting 5/18 | | Marine VHF Radio 5/11 | Sailboat Engines 5/23 &
Powerboat Engines 5/25 |
Evening Sessions are $15 apiece (six or more for $75). All are held at the Flotilla 72 Training Center on Calf Pasture Beach in East Norwalk. 7:15 - 9:15 pm Info & Details: 203.853.4615
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WEATHER Course offered by the
Greenwich Sail & Power Squadron
This eight week course focuses on how weather systems form, behave, move, and interact with one another and reviews the availability of the many types of weather reports and forecasts available on the Internet.  Start Date: Tuesday, March 15
Cost: $95 per student (discounts for families sharing materials) Includes text book with cloud chart and 3 weather maps.
When: 7.00 - 9.00 pm over eight Tuesdays
Where: Greenwich Boat & Yacht Club,Grass Island Drive
Pre-register: HERE Questions? Susan Ryan: 203-998-1864 or
Many other courses offered: Engine Maintenance, Marine Electrical Systems, Weather, Seamanship, Marine RADAR,
See the website at:
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On a Final Note,
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All you need is a tyvek suit, dust mask, safety glasses and ear protection...
A vacuum on the sander and tarps to collect the old paint help too!
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