DAY 28 - Old Saybrook Point, CT to Newport, Rhode Island

Thought I'd get a jump on Day 29, since I've been behind the last few days. Woke up early (someone was snoring, but because it was HIS birthday, I didn't want to smack him). Caught the sunrise...













Looks like another gorgeous day. We'll set out later for the run to Newport, where we'll be spending Memorial Day weekend.


Heading out to Long Island Sound around 9:30am - nice calm seas all day.









Coming into Newport Harbor

















Our slip is on the other side of the large sailboat





The guys finishing up the tie-up ...






We're at the Brown and Howard Marina - great location, with just a short walk to town. BUT ... it was quite an afternoon, as the marina is NOT the full service marina as shown on their website - as in, no restrooms, shower, laundry. When we finally got a hold of the owner/manager, his response was "This isn't Florida - I supply electricity and water, that's it." Needless to say, that lead to a rather colorful discussion with Lou. All was sorted out, as Gary (who sells Ocean Alexander Yachts and has his office at the marina) helped us into the slip and went out of his way to help us get situated. The marina owner then called back and apologized, as he looked up the Internet advertisement for the marina - long story, but there is a huge disconnect between the Marina and the Residential Developer for the site. Oh well - it will make a great story for years to come.