West Marine grand opening in Old Saybrook
West Marine (Nasdaq: WMAR), the largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, holds its Grand Opening Celebration Thursday, April 12 –Sunday, April 15. Located at 1667 Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, the store is over 25,000 square feet making it the largest West Marine in Connecticut.
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Apr 13, 2012 - 10:56 AM
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BLT: Interim boat yard to be operated by Skip Gardella
A new boat yard serving the Stamford Harbor is planned to be in operation by mid May, subject to approval by the Zoning Board Monday night, announced Carl Kuehner III, CEO of Building and Land Technology, the developer of the City's newly revitalized South End. With its opening timed to coincide with the start of the year's boating season, the new facility will be known as Skipper Gardella's at Harbor Point.
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Apr 2, 2012 - 4:03 PM
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Off season kayaking safety event
Any mild winter’s day that has good weather for walking in the park is also a good day to get on the water in a small boat. The waterways are uncrowded, access is easy, and we get to see things that we don’t see in Summer, such as seals in Long Island Sound and bald eagles on the Connecticut River. The crisp air makes a cup of hot chocolate at the end of the day taste just that much better.
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Apr 1, 2012 - 5:44 PM
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The Small Boat Shop: Cold water boating safety
Any mild winter’s day that has good weather for walking in the park is also a good day to get on the water in a small boat. The waterways are uncrowded, access is easy, and we get to see things that we don’t see in Summer, such as seals in Long Island Sound and bald eagles on the Connecticut River. The crisp air makes a cup of hot chocolate at the end of the day taste just that much better.
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Jan 27, 2012 - 11:15 AM
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Connecticut DEEP to temporarily close Mashapaug Pond State Boat Launch
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will be temporarily closing the Mashapaug Pond State Boat Launch at Bigelow Hollow State Park in Union due to necessary repairs to the access road. Northern access within the Park will also be closed to replace a culvert on the main access road. The closure will remain in effect from October 3, 2011 through December 31, 2011.
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Sep 24, 2011 - 11:25 AM
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Two new canoe and kayak launches open
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced Tuesday that two coastal boat launches for paddlecraft users (canoes and kayaks) have been opened to the public by private landowners—one on Route 1A in Stonington and the other near 570 Riverside Avenue in Westport, both as a direct result of public access requirements of the Connecticut Coastal Management Act.
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Sep 14, 2011 - 8:50 AM
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CT waterways after storm present dangerous challenges
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today cautioned boaters – especially those using paddlecraft such as canoes or kayaks – that conditions on Long Island Sound and the state’s rivers and streams, in particular the Housatonic, Connecticut and Farmington Rivers, present significant dangerous challenges.
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Sep 2, 2011 - 3:31 PM
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BLT works for smooth marina transitions
The land currently occupied by Brewer’s Yacht Haven West, will be receiving some much needed repair and remediation that will unfortunately result in a disruption of services. Building and Land Technology is working closely with boaters and the non-profit associations using slips or storage facilities at Brewer’s Yacht Haven West to relocate their boats to one of BLT’s existing marinas. Brewer’s customers have the option of relocating their boats to Stamford Landing Marina, Stamford Harbor Park Marina or Harbour Square Marina.
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Aug 31, 2011 - 11:47 AM
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DEEP announces Mystic river boating law changes
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said that boaters operating in eastern Connecticut should be aware that two large segments of the Mystic River are now “Slow-No-Wake” zones.
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Aug 2, 2011 - 8:10 AM
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Operation Dry Water set for next weekend
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announces that Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police Marine law enforcement officers will participate in Operation Dry Water and will be out in force June 24-26 looking for boaters with a Blood Alcohol Content exceeding the state limit of .08%. Operation Dry Water will include state wide increased patrols and checkpoints, as well as boater education. Impaired boaters can expect penalties to be severe. In Connecticut they include fines, jail and loss of boating privileges.
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Jun 16, 2011 - 5:58 AM
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Do you really need an anchor on your boat?
The federal government and most state governments do not require that an anchor be carried on board. But would you leave shore without a marine VHF radio or a first aid kit? You aren’t required to have them either. Well, you should not leave without any of them! The answer is a matter of common sense and wanting your passengers to have a safe boating trip. If someone gets cut or has a fish hook accident, you’ll want a first aid kit. If you need help, you should have a marine VHF radio. More
Sep 10, 2010 - 3:58 PM
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If you can be heard, you can be rescued
Sound is the #1 factor in deterring crime and finding lost victims. When you are injured, cold, lost and tired, shouting can leave you hoarse and exhausted in a matter of minutes. However, if you can breathe, you can easily blow a whistle and be found by Rescue Personnel. A sounding device is one of the requirements in order to be awarded a Coast Guard Vessel Safety Check Decal. Besides whistles, there are other types of sounding devices, such as, air horns and bells. But a whistle is the least expense type of sounding device. And is the easiest device to carry on your person or tied to your Life Jacket. More
Sep 6, 2010 - 7:46 AM
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DEP division of boating now on Facebook
Location describes Safe Boating Tips, Upcoming Activities and Events
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that DEP’s Division of Boating now has a presence on the social networking site, Facebook. The shortcut to access the site is www.facebook.com/BoatingInConnecticut. The DEP Boating Facebook page features a variety of information on boating in Connecticut. Upcoming events, safe boating tips, and ways to contact the Boating Division are among the items that can be found on the Facebook page. More
Jul 21, 2010 - 3:54 PM
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WoodenBoat Magazine editor participates in Viking voyage
While the word's attention shifts to athletic events in Beijing later this week, another kind of endurance trial is taking place on a Viking ship in the North Sea, off the coast of Denmark. In a few short days, the 61 person crew of the Sea Stallion of Glendalough will be welcomed to her home port of Roskilde, by the Queen of Denmark supported by a cheering crowd of over 10,000 Danes. What they've accomplished is nothing short of a marvel - rowing and sailing from Dublin, Ireland to Roskilde, Denmark in a few short weeks, alternatively battling strong seas and light airs in their quest to complete the second round of an ancient Viking sea exploration voyage from Roskilde to Dublin and back. More
Aug 7, 2008 - 2:41 PM
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