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Audrey II

Audrey II

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I'm heading out on vacation next week I was planning as one of our stops to go to Mystic CT for two nights, I have been calling Brewer Yacht Yard at Mystic but they don't seem to have room can someone suggest a nice place to spend two nights that won't break the bank?

Thanks
 
Saybrook is on the Ct River I will be staying at Essex Island on the way back. I have never been to Mystic and I want to try something different There seem to be Several Mystic River Marina's listed I'm not sure I understand this do they have multiple locations?
 
Ft Rachel is nice and a very short walk into town.
Also look into the seaport
 
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Originally posted by abalmuth

Ft Rachel is nice and a very short walk into town.
Also look into the seaport

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I just tried to look this up on my G2 card and it doesn't come up? does it go by any other name?
 
Found it using Google thanks I emailed a request to see if they have availability

Thanks
 
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Originally posted by Flutterby

A useful tool is marina.com.

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I have an up to date Garmin G2 card that when I search by port name it usually gives me a list of everything in the harbor. In the above case the answer was simple I tried to search as it was suggested FT instead of Fort it came up when typed in full.

I looking more for advice more then a name, it is easy to come up with names of marinas but I want to stay somewhere that others have been and enjoyed! I have never been to Mystic so I have no idea what to do or see when I get there I have two day to explore and enjoy. Being in the right spots helps. The fact that this marina is a short walk to town works for me.
 
Seaport Marine/Noank Shipyard, look it up on Active Captain. You can't get any closer to town but it is a working shipyard with minimal facilities. My wife and I have stayed here several times and we like it. Read the AC reviews for other opinions.
 
How about telling us what you are looking for as far as amenities?

We stayed at Ft. Rachel marina many years ago and found it to be very nice.

The Daniel Packer Inn has awesome food!

Marinalife is an excellent resource. If you join up for $30, you get discounts at a lot of places, such as 1/2 off electric at Montauk Yacht Club. It pays for itself in two nights.
 
Try and stay at the Mystic Seaport itself. Maybe Seaport Marine has cleaned up its act since we stayed there 4 years ago and hated it, but the Seaport is such a cool and unique stop it is well worth trying to get in there. Make sure they advise you on the current bridge schedule. If you are staying in E$$ex you are already breaking the bank (unless you are a Brewer's member-- are they giving you a deal?). We always preferred to grab a mooring over in pretty Hamburg Cove and take the Whaler over to Essex.

The Waterway Guide is an excellent resource for cruise planning.
 
As I said I have never been to Mystic so I'm simply looking for a marina close enough the town so we can explore and get a feel for the area. As for the marina a nice clean marina with floating docks a pool would be nice but not a must.

I had expected to stay at the Brewers but I have been calling for weeks and they simply don't have room at this time. Brewers offers a discount for every night you spend at any of there marina this kicks in after you spend one night at full price at any of their locations. I'm spending one night in Port Washington I was hoping to spend two nights in Mystic then two nights in Greenport none of the other stops would apply. I believe it's a 25% discount that's sounds like a good deal to me!

Caltexfla I will be staying in a few expensive marinas during the vacation (Block Island for one)I was hoping this location would not be one of them. As for Hamburg Cove I love to visit but I have never spent the night (I'm afraid people would complain about me running the genny:) I will be staying at Essex Island marina I have been going there since I was 12 and have many found memories while it's not cheap and can use a little TLC I still like it there. I like being close to town to go for walks and exploring, this is hard to do on a hook it's a long dinghy ride to town from there although I have done it many times I won't want to do it at night after going out to dinner.
 
Actually when I head to Mystic, I go up the river, drop the hook and take the dinghy to the dinghy dock. Seaport is really nice. Town is nice to walk around. Aquarium would be a cab ride.
Mike
 
i agree with George, Mystic Seaport is the way to go... it's one the most unique places on the east coast. We stayed there 2 nights, back in 09 I think, it is a great experience.

i don't remember if we walked into town or took the tender, but there is a dinghy dock.
 
It has been a while, but I have to agree that Mystic Seaport is unique. We became members and received free dockage, but I think they stopped that program. Once the Seaport closes for the night, you are free to walk all around.

Also stayed at Ft. Rachel. A little tight but no real problem and nice. As noted, short walk to town. You can skip "Mystic Pizza" unless you saw the movie and want to say you were there. There is an aquarium just outside of town that is worth the visit.

Gene
 
Another vote for staying at the Seaport, I really enjoyed it when I went. You don't get free dockage if you become a member but when I was there it was discounted and a pretty reasonable price for the area. The aquarium is within walking distance and you can take the dinghy into town or further up the river which is nice.
 
Seaport is a great destination. Noank Shipyard and Seaport Marine are run by the same folks and should be able to put you up at one of the two facilities.
If you go to Noank, you have all newer (concrete) floating docks but you will be a long dink ride to town.
Seaport marine is as close to downtown as you can get. 3-5 min walk gets you right on the main street.
I'd go with Seaport if I had a choice, but I'll admit I'm biased towards NSY/SPM since I was a tenant for many years..

Note: Don't expect pools or other resort amenities at either location. They are however working yards wih great service and staff.

John
 
As I left for work this morning I got a call from Brewers letting me know that they have a slip for me. I appreciate all the input but I now have reservations in my original first choice that was recommended by several friends I'm sure I will be happy and I had already plotted my course right to their entrance.
 
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