Always an enjoyable stay here. The mooring field is very convenient to the marina, which has a small store (Eileen is most pleasant and helpful) and an adequate shower room with good pressure, hot water. If I plan to go ashore I always stay here. The anchorage in the southeast of the harbor is beautiful, well protected and with good holding ground. However, it’s a long dinghy ride to the town dock. Shelter Island is a wonderful place to bike around. It’s also an easy, inexpensive ferry ride away from Greenport. The ferry runs frequently throughout the day until midnight. Coecles Harbor Marina is at the top of my list for overnight mini-cruises from my homeport, Safe Harbor Pilots Point Marina, Westbrook CT.
Safe Harbor Haverstraw was the northernmost layover of the Hudson River leg of our cruise. Staff was pleasant and accommodating. The harbor off of Haverstraw Bay is well-protected and scenic: a mixture of natural landscaping and industrial equipment. Restroom, shower and laundry facilities are very adequate. The finger docks are numerous and tight. I had trouble figuring out where our slip was, but helpful staff on VHF and marina members guided me to the Blue dock and slip 98. Overshot the slip and barely had enough room to turn my 34 foot sailboat around. Floating docks need major refurbishing or replacement. Most of the docks’ walkway metal sheet plates were loose due to missing or broken screws. I spent the first 15 minutes at our slip hosing of considerable gull guano. The Hudson Water Club restaurant was convenient and served excellent value meals. We had a great view of the Haverstraw Bay from our deck table. I plan to return on my next cruise up the Hudson.
Perfect layover from homeport Westbrook CT on the way to cruising the Hudson R. Across the channel from the much larger, more expensive Liberty Landing Marina. Not a lot of superfluous amenities, but well protected site within easy walking distance to many nice restaurants. Single, private bathroom/shower room is very adequate with excellent hot water pressure. No staff on hand when we arrived mid-afternoon Saturday, but resident sailors were most helpful docking in tight quarters and orienting us. We liked it so much we plan to stay there on the way back.
Safe Harbor Greenport is one of my “go to” marinas away from homeport, Safe Harbor Pilots Point Marina, Westbrook CT. I’ve been here several times and always enjoy my stay. It’s an easy half day sail across the LIS for me. This time I’m using it as my last layover on the way back on my 2 week Fall Cruise to Edgartown, MV. After 2 weeks on anchor and mooring it’s such a luxury to be tied up to a nice dock with shore power and a hot shower. As always, dock manager Liam was most accommodating. I especially appreciated his prompt confirmation of a transient slip, made the morning of my arrival. I was in the Block Island Sound headed to Coecles Harbor, Shelter Island, but decided that full marina services would be nice. Dock crew, Tom, was waiting for me at my assigned slip (facemask on) and made tie-up very easy. I’ll be back, next season. Cap’n Mitch s/v Pleiades, Beneteau Oceanis 34
Perfect, protected mooring with spectacular view of Edgartown. Very helpful and courteous staff. I like it so much here I’m going to stay two extra days.
I just stayed 2 nights at Safe Harbor Jamestown Boat Yard. I’ve been to Jamestown before, but this is my first stay at JBY. My experience was excellent. I arrived in boisterous weather courtesy of Hurricane Teddy. Crew member Hallie kindly guided me to a relatively protected inner mooring next to an initially ominous big rock. I came to like it. The quarters were tight for my 34 ft sloop, but it proved to be an excellent mooring. The first night was quite bouncy, but view of NB East Passage and Newport was awesome, especially at night. The accommodations are hardly posh, but most adequate. I had use of their motorized dinghy after hours, which was most convenient. During working hours the staff was most accommodating with launch service. I spent one afternoon biking to Beavertail State Park. The scenery going and there was beautiful. Don’t miss this. I look forward to staying at JBY next cruise East. Cap’n Mitch Gilbert s/v Pleiades, Safe Harbor Pilots Point Marina, Westbrook, CT
Excellent mooring. Prompt and courteous launch service. Very adequate shower room at Harbormaster building. Get combo from launch operator. Expect noise and wake from ferries, but gets quiet late in the evening. Enjoyed a great dinner at The Fifth Season restaurant. Only complaints are that launch service ended at 2000 (in October) and there is no town dinghy dock. Surreptitiously docked at a marina hoping that my dink wouldn’t get impounded. Mitch Gilbert, s/v Pleiades, Westbrook, CT
Safe Harbor Onset Bay is one of my favorite New England marinas. I always stop in here on my way through the CCC. It’s easy to get to with excellent channel navaids. The staff, especially Brandon, is most helpful and courteous. Facilities are clean and comfortable. I enjoy riding my dinghy around the bay. The only negative is lack of walking distance restaurants and grocery store, but I can easily bike to town. I plan to return each time I cruise northward. Mitch Gilbert s/v Pleiades, Westbrook, CT
I’ve stayed here a few times while cruising. One of my favorite layovers. Helpful and pleasant staff. It’s a short hike to Mystic town center and easy dinghy ride to Mystic Seaport. The ambiance is as nautical as you’ll get. Facilities are getting dated and need refurbishing, but I’m don’t need a resort when cruising. Showers are hot with good pressure. That’s my main criterion for a good marina as a transient sailor.
There is no nicer or more economical way to visit Nantucket than by mooring in the harbor. The mooring field is spacious and well organized. The view of the wharves and mega-yachts is magnificent, especially at night. My arrival was aided by very friendly and helpful Nantucket Moorings staff. My only criticism is that the shower facilities are deplorable. Besides being very worn they were the filthiest I’ve encountered in my years of cruising. The second evening that I showered there I made sure to bring my flip-flops. For $60 a night we cruisers deserve better facilities. I hope that there is renovation and a new cleaning staff before my next visit. Mitch Gilbert, s/v Pleiades