The Captain’s Cup serves the Italian Lavazza brand coffee, espresso, cappuccino and latte. Additionally, several selections of Mighty Leaf tea are being offered, as well as iced coffee and iced tea. Baked goods from The Sono Baking Company include croissants, muffins and biscotti. Light dessert selections and additional menu items will be added. For your convenience, newspapers will also be available.

Adjacent to the Ship’s store, Captain’s Cup has waterfront outdoor seating. Operating hours are Monday – Wednesday from 7:00am to 7:00pm and Thursday – Sunday 7:00am to 9:00pm.

 Stop by and try out the Captain’s Cup. The first 20 customers on Saturday, June 16th will receive a free Captain’s Cup hat.

We have been asked for years, “where can we go by boat for dinner ?”.

So…  here is our first list of waterside restaurants.  It will be a work in progress and we’re asking that you give us feedback and suggestions that will help us add to the list and keep it current. 

E-mail your suggestions and comments to Rick Delfosse  rdelfosse@rexmarine.com   Please include restaurant address, phone number and website.     Thanks !

 We’ll start in Western Long Island Sound and work our way East………

City Island

There are many marinas and clubs to visit within walking distance of DOZENS of restaurants.

Some offer moorings and launch service, some dockage. 

(City Island could be called Seafood City!)

For Marine links see:     http://www.cityisland.com/nautical.html

For Restaurants see:  http://www.cityisland.com/restaurants.html

See also   http://www.cityislandmuseum.org/

Port Washington

Louie’s Oyster Bar & Grille   395 Main Street  Port Washingtion, NY 11050  (516) 883.4242 http://www.louiesoysterbarandgrille.com/

LaMotta’s Waterside Restaurant  10 Matinecock Avenue, Port Washington,NY11050  516-944-7900

(at Manhasset BayMarina):  516-883-8411  UHF: Channel 9 or 71  http://www.lamottas.net/

La Parma on the Bay  15 Main Street   Port Washington   516-439-4960  www.laparma.com

Ayhan’s Mediterranean Marketplace    293 Main Street Port Washington  516-767-1400

http://ayhans.myshopify.com/pages/mediterranean-marketplace

Acqua Restaurant at Capri Marina   http://www.byy.com/NYLocations/PortWashington/Amenities.aspx

See also:    http://www.portwashington.com/listings.html

New Rochelle

Wright Island Marina    290 Drake Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10805    914-235-8013   wrightisland@aol.com

www.wrightislandmarina.com

Dudley’s Parkview Restaurant   94Hudson Park Road,New Rochelle, NY.   914-235-4445 

http://www.westchestermagazine.com/Westchester-Magazine/Westchester-Resources/Restaurant-Guide/index.php/name/Dudleys-Parkview-Restaurant/listing/29986/

 Sea Breeze One   290 Drake Ave.  New Rochelle, NY 10805 914-740-7466

 http://hudsonvalley.metromix.com/restaurants/american/sea-breeze-one-restaurant-new-rochelle/1452041/content

 On the Waterfront 2 Pelham RoadNew Rochelle, NY10801  (914) 365-1556

Mamaroneck

La Piccola Casa Ristorante   www.lapiccolacasa.com  

(On the waterfront and harbor in Mamaroneck. Dock at Nichols)

Rye    (At Playland)

Pier Restaurant & Tiki Bar,1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580  (with moorings and launch service)

http://www.pierrestaurantandtikibar.com/home.html

Seaside Johnnies,94 Dearborn Avenue, Rye, NY10580 at Oakland Beach  (a short walk from the Pier)

http://seasidejohnnies.com/home.html

Port Chester

Bartaco    1 Willett Avenue  Port Chester  (914) 937-8226

www.bartaco.com

Greenwich

L’escale    500 Steamboat Rd.Greenwich, CT 06830 (203) 661-4600

http://www.lescalerestaurant.com/

Stamford

Crab Shell  46 Southfield Ave Stamford, CT 06902  (203) 967-7229

www.crabshell.com

 Rowayton

The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood   89 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton,CT  06853  Phone: (203) 866-4488

http://www.rowaytonseafood.com/home.html

Norwalk

The Captain’s Cup  Coffee Shop at Norwalk Cove Marina   www.norwalkcove.com

Sunset Grille  (at Norwalk Cove Marina) 52 Calf Pasture Beach Road Norwalk, CT06855 

203-866-4177  http://sunsetgrille.net/

Harbor Lights  82 Seaview Ave. Norwalk,CT 06855  (203) 866-3364

http://www.harborlightsrestaurant-ct.com/

Dozens of restaurants are accessible from Norwalk Cove Marina or RexMarineCenter

(via the Cove / Rex shuttle) or from the Norwalk Town Dock

http://www.zagat.com/connecticut/south-norwalk-restaurants

http://www.culinarymenus.com/historicsono.htm

Westport

Splash   260 Compo RoadSouth   Westport,CT06880

http://www.decarorestaurantgroup.com/restaurants/splash/about-splash/

Bayville

Walls Wharf  18 Greenwich Ave  Bayville, NY 11709  (516) 628-9696

http://www.wallswharf.com/

Pine Island Grill  333 Bayville Ave, Bayville, NY 11709 (516)-628-3000 http://www.thecrescentbeachclub.com/pineislandgrill/

Oyster Bay

Jack Halyards 62 South St. Oyster Bay  516-922-2999

http://jackhalyards.com/

Mirabelle Tavern150 Main Street  Stony Brook   (631) 751-0555   onStonyBrookHarbor – Contact the Stony Brook Yacht Club for transient space (631-751-9873)

www.lessings.com

Pentimento Restaurant   93 Main Street Stony Brook   631-689-7755

http://www.pentimentorestaurant.net/

Grasso’s   134 Main Street  Cold Spring Harbor  631-367-6060

To dine at Grasso’s by boat, arrange with H & M Powles Marina (631-367-7670 or monitoring VHF channel 10)

http://www.trattoriagrasso.com/

Huntington

Tutto Pazzo 84 New York Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743 • 631-271-2253     http://www.tuttopazzo.com/

PRIME117 New York Avenue  Huntington, Long Island, NY  11743 | 631.385.1515  http://www.restaurantprime.com/

Northport

Tim’s Shipwreck Diner   46 Main Street  Northport  (631) 754-1797  http://www.timsshipwreckdiner.com/

The Ritz Café   42 Woodbine Avenue, Northport, 631-754-6348  www.ritzcafenorthport.com

 Bistro 44 Restaurant & Bar  44 Main Street  Northport  631-262-9744  www.Bistro44.net

Port Jefferson

Wave Restaurant at Danford’s Hotel and Marina    800-332-6367, www.danfords.com

Z-Pita  217 Main Street  Port Jefferson  631-476-7510   www.zpita.com

Gourmet Burger Bistro   5 Millcreek Road Port Jefferson  (631) 403-4033  http://gourmetburgerbistro.com

 Tommy’s Place   109 Main Street Port Jefferson   631-473-8778  http://www.tommysplace.com/

Greenport   

Claudio’s 111 Main St  Greenport, NY 11944  Tel: 631-477-0627     www.claudios.com

Scrimshaw  102 Main Street Greenport  (631) 477-8882  www.scrimshawrestaurant.com

The Frisky Oyster   27 Front Street  Greenport (631) 477-4265   www.thefriskyoyster.com

Vine Wine and Café 100 South Street Greenport (631) 477-6238   www.vinewinebar.com/

Noah’s  136 Front Street Greenport (631) 477-6720 www.chefnoahs.com/

Cuvee Seafood & Grille 326 Front Street Greenport (631) 477-0066  www.greenporterhotel.com/restaurant

Front Street Station 212 Front Street Greenport (631) 477-8724   www.frontstreetstationgreenport.com/

Montauk

Gosman’s Dock  Montauk Harbor, Star Island and Lake Montauk. 631-668-5330, www.gosmans.com

Star Deck Restaurant  Star Island Rd. 631-668-5052    www.starislandyc.com  at  Montauk Yacht Club, 32 Star Island Rd., 631-668-3100, www.montaukyachtclub.com   

Navy Beach Restaurant    16 Navy Road, Montauk, NY 11954, tel: (631) 668-6868

Mystic

Capt. Daniel Packer Inn,   860-536-3555    www.danielpacker.com

Essex

The Griswold Inn   860-767-1776  www.griswoldinn.com

Stonington

Skipper’s Dock Restaurant    66 Water Street, Stonington, CT 06378   (860) 535-0111   http://www.skippersdock.com/

Dog Watch Cafe  194 Water Street, Dodson Boatyard,Stonington,CT06378   860-415-4510

http://www.dogwatchcafe.com/

Noah’s Restaurant   113 Water St. Stonington, CT 06378    860-535-3925

http://noahsfinefood.com/new/

Water Street Cafe 143 Water St,Stonington,CT06378 (860) 535-2122

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g33939-d473898-Reviews-Water_Street_Cafe-Stonington_Connecticut.html

 Whew ! …..

  Each seminar is 3 Wednesday evenings from 7 – 9 PM and is offered on:  

           June 6^th, 13^th and 20^th       July 11^th, 18^th and 25^th        August 8^th, 15^th and 22^nd

 This 3 seminar series will focus on planning, provisioning, plotting and weather with a review of rules of the road, anchoring, radio use, docking, safety and marine electronics.

 We will also cover:

• Cruising style – marinas or anchor out ?
• Review of charting and how to plot your trip
• How to use your GPS and electronics
• Choose a marina for transient dockage
• Safe anchoring in unfamiliar areas
• Tips on traveling with children
• Safety and Emergency preparedness

The Summer Seminar series will be held at Norwalk Cove Marina midweek evenings from 7 to 9 PM.

Please register in advance and bring $ 80.00 (per person / seminar series) to the first seminar.

To Register: E-mail, Text or Call  Capt. Rick Delfosse:   rdelfosse@rexmarine.com  203-216-7800

Directions: Seminars are held in the Cove administration building 2’nd floor conference room.

The Administration building is on the left as you drive into the marina and has the glass atrium. 

Please go around the right side of the building and up the exterior staircase to the conference room.

Norwalk Cove Marina   Calf Pasture Beach Road  East Norwalk, CT 06855

Each seminar is 3 Tuesday evenings from 7 – 9 PM and is offered on:  

June 5’th,  12’th and  19’th        July 10^th, 17^th and 24^th         August 7^th, 14^th and 21^st

This 3 seminar series is to give women the skills needed to be more confident on their boats and to learn what needs to be done in case of an emergency. 

We will cover rules of the road, simple navigation, boat systems, radios, electronics, docking tips and knots you need to know. 

The early Summer Seminar series will be held at Norwalk Cove Marina midweek evenings from 7 to 9 PM.  Please register in advance and bring $ 80.00 (per person / seminar series) to the first seminar.

To Register:

    E-mail, Text or Call  Capt. Rick Delfosse:   rdelfosse@rexmarine.com  203-216-7800

Directions: Seminars are held in the Cove administration building 2’nd floor conference room. 

The Administration building is on the left as you drive into the marina and has the glass atrium. 

Please go around the right side of the building and up the exterior staircase to the conference room.

Norwalk Cove Marina   Calf Pasture Beach Road  East Norwalk, CT 06855

at Calf Pasture Beach

 The horseshoe crabs are coming in to spawn and the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk will there, with tags ready, for the sixth consecutive year. Led by staff member Joe Schnierlein, the horseshoe crab tagging and census study will give scientists a better understanding of the ancient creatures. Volunteers are needed to meet at Calf Pasture Beach to assist the team with counting and tagging.  See the schedule below and plan on helping Joe and his staff.

Tagging Dates:

Monday, June 4 evening at 11:15 PM for high tide census and tagging and June 5 Low tide tagging – 5:00 AM  Full Moon

Tuesday, June 19 evening at 11:30 PM for high tide census and tagging and June 20 low tide tagging – 5:00 AM  New Moon

*Monday, July 2 evening at 10:30 PM for high tide census and tagging and July 3 low tide tagging – 5:00 AM  Full Moon

 *July 3 is the actual full moon, but due to the fireworks held on that evening, the crowds, and the noise, we will do the census and tagging the night before.

 See the video here:      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_7ZzRUZ0lc

 Contact is:

Joseph Schnierlein,   Manager of Professional Development and Interns

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk,   10 N. Water St.,Norwalk,CT06854

Phone (203) 852-0700 ext. 2352     www.maritimeaquarium.org

This checklist is an aid to make sure you are prepared for an enjoyable and safe season.

 Documents: Review your license, registration, insurance and

other important documents pertaining to your boat and trailer,

and store them in a watertight bag or container.

Life jackets: Make sure each person has a properly sized life

jacket in good condition with no rips or missing parts.

Fire extinguishers: Make sure onboard fire extinguishers are

fully charged, properly mounted and the correct class for your

vessel. Turn dry chemical extinguishers upside down to loosen

the powder. Replace or refill expired units.

Flares: Replace outdated flares, and keep old ones on board as

spares.

Charts and maps: Review and update as necessary.

Plugs: Inspect and tighten drain plugs. Make sure rubber seals

or gaskets haven’t cracked or dried out in storage.

Hoses and clamps: Inspect and replace as necessary.

Propellers: Inspect for dings, pitting, cracks and distortion.

Damaged props can cause unwanted vibration and drive train

damage. Make sure connectors such as cotter pins are secure,

and grip the prop to check for looseness. If the shaft is loose,

consider replacing the bearing.

Inboards: Examine the rudderstock to ensure it has not been

bent or compromised.

Hull: Inspect for blisters, distortions, cracks and compromised

rivets.

Water intake strainer: Make sure your strainer is secure,

unobstructed and corrosion free.

Large inboards: Check the engine shaft and rudder stuffing

boxes for looseness before and after launch. Make sure

through-hulls don’t leak.

Outboards and outdrives: Inspect outdrive bellows for cracks,

dryness or deterioration, paying careful attention to the folds.

Replace questionable bellows.

Fluid levels: Check all fluid levels, including engine oil, power

steering and power trim reservoirs. Replace worn-out zincs.

Control cables: Inspect the outer jackets, and replace cables

showing cracks, swelling, corrosion or deterioration.

Fuel lines: Inspect fuel lines, including fill and vent hoses,

for softness, brittleness or cracking.

Fuel tanks: Check your tanks and pumps, and replace filters

annually. Consider using a fuel stabilizer.

Hoses: Inspect cooling, exhaust and blower hoses and pipes for

stiffness, rot and leaks. Make sure hoses are connected tightly;

double clamp them if necessary.

Electrical connections: Inspect for cleanliness and tightness.

Corrosion, especially on battery cables, could indicate a poor

connection. Remove the terminals, and wire-brush them along

with the cable ends.

Running and navigation lights: Make sure all running lights

work. Keep spare navigation bulbs on board.

Emergency lights: Inspect emergency lights and signal devices,

and make sure you have spare batteries.

Ignition kill switch: Ensure it’s working properly.

Bilge pumps: Check for leaks and corrosion, and make sure the

float switch works.

Ropes and lines: Inspect for damage, chafing and deterioration,

and replace as necessary. Pay out and thoroughly inspect your

anchor line. Keep lines untangled and coiled for ease of use.

* This checklist is provided with permission from the United Stated Power Squadron’s Compass www.theensign.org/usscompass/compassarchive.htm   The checklist is by no means exhaustive, and should be considered a starting point. You should further modify it to suit your specific boat, trailer, and usage requirements.

SAILQUEST BOAT SHOW   

When  Friday – Sunday May 18-20, 2012  10am – 5pm

Where  Milford Lisman Landing
37 Helwig St,Milford,CT06460

Description   The SailQuest Boat Show kicks off the boating season inConnecticut. This unique and family-oriented show will feature new sailboats, trawlers, downeast-style powerboats and select brokerage yachts for sale, from 20 to over 50 feet long. The show has free admission, free parking and is accessible by I-95 and Metro-North Railroad inMilford,Connecticut.  

NYC Fleet Week/Opsail 2012:

When  Friday –May 23-30, 2012

Where  New York Harbor
Description  Fleet Week and Opsail 2012 will be concurrent events inNew York Harbor from May 23 through May 30, 2012.

 OpSail   http://www.facebook.com/pages/OpSail-2012/157332174300221

 Fleet week   http://www.fleetweeknewyork.com/

 Note: There are restrictions if you plan to attend by boat.  See the Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners at:        http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/lnms/lnm01192012.pdf  (Pages 38-41).

Tall Ships Festival:

When  May 26 – 28, 2012

Where Greenport,NY

Description   Greenport will host the Tall Ships fleet on Memorial Day Weekend (May 26^th – 28^th) as part of the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Race Series.  The sail begins in Savannah, Georgia (May 3-7), races up the East Coast to Greenport, Long Island, then to Newport, Rhode Island (July 6-9) and Halifax, Nova Scotia (July 19-23).  Once at port, visitors can board the training ships and meet with crews who are enjoying a sea education. 

Viewing the GREENPORT TALL SHIPS is a one of a kind experience! Ticket holders will board the extraordinary sailing vessels and interact with crew members and sailing trainees. People of all ages will thrill at the size and scope of these historic vessels which evoke images of adventures at sea. This year’s TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE will commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, with celebrations and festivals along theAtlanticCoast.

http://greenportvillage.com/about.cfm

Rex Marine Celebrates National Marina Day:

 When  Sat. June 2′nd  11:00 – 1:00

 Where  Rex Marine, 144 Water St. Norwalk

Description   Rex Marine Center will be celebrating National Marina Day with an open house tour. Rex Technicians and specialists, canvas, diving, and small boat shop tenants, along with local marine related organizations will be available for questions, advice, demos and more.  Food and beverage will be provided.  

For More Information:   http://www.rexmarine.com/rex-marine-center-s-national-marina-day

33′rd Annual SeaMusic Festival

When  Jun 7 – 10, 2012

Where Mystic, CT

Description New this year are a Storytelling Stage, School Age Festival & Contra Dance; performers from the Northeast include Ellen Cohn, Cliff Haslam, Margaret McCandless, The Morgans, Sheri Mortimer, Danny Quinn, Nicole Singer and Jeff Warner. Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT   www.mysticseaport.o​rg

Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival

When  Jun 16 & 17, 2012

Where  Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson, NY (in Westchester County)

Description  Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival will feature a number of superb storytellers and family-oriented entertainers as well as juried crafts, the Green Living Expo, the Working Waterfront with small boat exhibits and rides, environmental education displays and exhibits, and the Circle of Song where audience participation is the focus. The festival is wheelchair accessible and most stage programming is staffed with American Sign Language Interpreters.

Inspired by Pete Seeger’s desire to clean up the river over forty years ago, the Great Hudson River Revival initially helped raise the funds to build the sloop Clearwater, which has since become a world-renowned floating classroom and a symbol of effective grassroots action. Today, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater is a non-profit organization that sails at the forefront of the nation’s environmental challenges. The revenue raised by the Revival goes to supportClearwater’s numerous educational programs and its work toward environmental and social justice—as well as keeping theClearwater afloat.

 America’s Cup World Series

When  Jun 23 – Jul 1, 2012

Where  Newport, RI

Description   Hosted bySail Newport Sailing Center, this prelude to the 34th America’s Cup features international teams competing on high-speed AC45 catamarans, Newport Sailing Village, grandstand seating & more. Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI;

www.americascup.com​      (This is your chance to see the incredible catamarans racing at 30 knots ! )

 21st Annual WoodenBoat Show

When  Jun 29 – Jul 1, 2012

Where  Mystic, CT

Description  Presented by WoodenBoat Magazine, this unique show features more than 200 classic and contemporary wooden craft, expert demonstrations & family activities. 9am – 5pm; Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT; advance tickets at   www.thewoodenboatsh​ow.com

OpSail 2012 CT

 When  Jul 6 – Jul 9, 2012

Where  New London area

Description   The international tall ships will arrive and anchor, with a welcome ceremony in Niantic on Friday, July 6 followed by the Parade of Sail from Niantic to New London Harbor on Saturday, July 7. The public will be allowed to visit the majestic vessels at State Pier, City Pier andFort Trumbull in New London and Groton.

NOTE  OpSail 2012 CT also includes Sailfest, southeastern Connecticut’s premiere summertime event featuring a major fireworks display, amusement rides, free entertainment, and over 100 vendors lining the streets of downtown New London. More information is available at www.OpSail2012CT.org.

Sanding Boat Bottoms… In short, all dust and debris from sanding of boat bottoms must be contained and collected. Debris falling on the ground must be vacuumed up (not just swept) and the area around and under the vessel must be left clean. The intent is to stop rain from washing the paint debris into the storm sewers and ultimately into the Sound. Never use a hose to clean the area !

Not sanding on windy days, using plastic tarps to capture paint chips, and using a dust free sander are the best ways to comply with these new practices. Cove has a few of these special sanders available for rent on a limited basis (at a minimal fee – see our Service dept).  Please note that work done by our Service department meets this new requirement and we request DIY boat owners and subcontractors to do the same.

Disposing of Painting Supplies… Please allow paint to dry in cans, tray liners and on brushes or rollers BEFORE putting them into the dumpsters.  Leave cans open to insure drying. This will prevent toxic liquids with solvents from polluting. Please ask the service department if you have thinners, solvents or oil to dispose of. Additionally, both Rex and Cove have distributed recycling receptacles throughout the facilities for collecting recyclable plastics, glass and aluminium (non deposit) items. 

Watching as one, struggling to gain altitude after snagging a large fish, was attacked by a jealous seagull, hoping to win the fish.  The Osprey’s partner, circling overhead, went into a steep dive and clipped the seagull in mid air, scaring him off. An incredible display of nature, right in our own back yard !

The Osprey’s, who migrate as far as South America during the winter, can grow as large as 24″ long with a 71″ wing span ! On the endangered list during the early eighties, their population had dwindled to 150 nests between NY and Boston. Their population has recovered as a result of bans on DDT and insecticides, though they are still considered “Special Concern” status.

Just think! A 3% reduction in fuel consumption is equivalent to saving 10 – 15 cents pergallon when fuel is $4 to $5 per gallon.

How can boaters know which fuel or fuel additive can clean up deposits and improve fuel economy?

U.S. EPA regulations require refiners to add a detergent additive to gasoline to help keep fuel systems clean of carbon deposits.  Since refiners primarily produce gasoline for cars, their automotive grade gasoline typically contains enough detergent additives to meet the EPA’s requirement to keep a car’s fuel system clean.  Since your boat’s engine(s) can burn up to 20 times fore fuel per hour than your car or truck, it needs more detergent additive to help prevent deposits from forming.

To get the best fuel economy from your marine engine, use only ValvTect Marine Fuels or ValvTect Marine Fuel additives sold at the Norwalk Cove Marina Fuel Dock.