Saybrook Point

What a spectacular day! Long Island sound was like glass. 80 degrees; 20 knot breeze (because we were going 20 kn). It was one of the best days I’ve ever had on the water. It was hazy for about an hour, but we have radar.

We had a leisurely start this morning: we left at 8:30, and just screamed up Long Island Sound. The boat is running like a champ.

At noon on the button, we entered the Saybrook Point Channel:

By 1230 we were fueled and tied up at the beautiful Saybrook Point Marina.

The marina is located at the mouth of the Connecticut River, the longest river in Connecticut. It runs 410 miles from its source in the mountains of New Hampshire. It is GORGEOUS here at its mouth: wide and wild, with two lighthouses and lots of beautiful boats passing by. We’ve been here several times by car, and I know it can get very sloppy out here, but today is fine.

At present, we are sitting at their gorgeous restaurant overlooking the marina. I just finished six Pearly Whites (Oysters from Rhode Island), and a delicious lobster roll. This is me and Alysha, my wonderful server. I asked her to add a little glamour to the photo. I remembered her from my last visit.

This has been a typically expensive stop: $310 for fuel, $200 for the slip and electricity. PLUS $100 for lunch.

BUT…If I ever have a better day on the water, or if I ever have a better lobster roll, or if I ever eat a more delicious oyster, I’ll be shocked. This is shaping up to be a pretty perfect day.