Southern New England 1 | E033
July 1, 2024 · 8 min · 98 views · Essex, Connecticut
What this video covers
Nicki and Mike sailed Yacht Zen Again from Port Washington, New York, along Long Island Sound to Essex, Connecticut.0:12 The 40-mile passage to Port Jefferson provided favorable sailing winds, but the subsequent 50-mile leg to the Connecticut River required motoring due to light winds.0:48 Upon arrival, they anchored opposite the Essex Yacht Club, which granted them access to their dinghy dock and shore facilities.2:26 The crew explored the historic town of Essex, including the 18th-century Griswold Inn, before taking a 45-minute train ride to Mystic River to tour the Seaport Museum.2:52 Their itinerary also included a ride on a 1914-era steam train through the Connecticut Valley and a riverboat cruise on the Becky Thatcher from Deep River to Gillette Castle.4:51 They also observed the Chester Hadline Ferry, the second-oldest working ferry in the United States.6:16 The crew utilized local rail and ferry infrastructure to navigate the region when weather conditions prevented further coastal sailing.3:25
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