2008 REED’s East Coast Edition - Pilot Notes
New London, CT: 41 21N, 72 05W Old Saybrook, CT: 41 16N, 72 20W
(see chart on next page) (see chart on next spread)
Pilotage: New London is a large open har- Pilotage: Old Saybrook is located on the
bor, easily entered in all weather. There is Connecticut River, which empties into Long
extensive commercial traffic including Long Island Sound. Approach the river mouth
Island ferries and navy ships. at its W end, through Saybrook Outer Bar
Regulations: The approach to New London channel. Large shoals cross the rest of the
is a submarine operating area. Use caution river mouth. Shoals of 3ft extend 1.5nm SE
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and keep your distance from submarines. A of breakwater across harbor entrance. The
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security zone surrounds the naval submarine center of town is located near the mouth of P
base at Groton. Do not enter, anchor, or stop the river, but most of the marinas are located
in this area. N of railroad bridge. River currents are swift.
Waypoints Waypoints
Channel Lighted Buoy 1 Saybrook Bar Lighted Bell Buoy
41 17.6N, 72 04.8W Fl G 2.5s 4M Green 8 41 14.9N, 72 18.8W Fl R 4s 4M Red
Port of Entry: Contact U.S. Customs at
Harbormaster: 860-388-8899
sland
203-442-7123.
Dockage/Moorings: Transient dockage is
Coast Guard: Station at Fort Trumbull,
available at several marinas along the river.
Limited transient moorings are available at
north of Greens Harbor.
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the marinas and in North Cove. VHF 09.
Harbormaster: VHF 16; 860-443-6304.
Anchorage: Tidal currents in the Con-
Dockage/Mooring: Transient dockage and
necticut River run as much as 1.5kts. Use
moorings are available at numerous marinas caution anchoring anywhere along the edges
in Greens Harbor and Shaw Cove.
of the channel.
Anchorage: Anchorage is available in Greens
Fuel: Gas and diesel are available at numer-
Harbor, on W side of the channel.
ous locations.
Supplies: All marine supplies available.
Fuel: Diesel and gas available at most marinas.
Groceries and other supplies require cab
Supplies: Marine supplies, groceries and all
ride.
other supplies. Some may require a cab ride.
Services: All repairs are available. Several
Services: Repair and haulout facilities. haulout facilities. Pumpout at the marinas.
Pumpout and laundry at the marinas. Train
Laundry in town. Train to Boston and New
connections to Boston and New York.
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