Southport Harbor 130 MAPTECH EMBASSY CRUISING GUIDES 130 MAPTECH EMBASSY CRUISING GUIDES © MAPTECH / NOAA CHART 12369 / SCALE 1:20,000 / CORRECTED THROUGH NOTICE TO MARINERS 10/2/07 S outhport is undeniably beautiful, but access to this wealthy community is mostly restricted to the town’s residents. Ye Yacht Yard does offer day passes. The town center has a few eateries, and might be worth a trip from transient-friendly Westport, if just to see the exclu- sive digs along Pequot Avenue. n Things to See and Do We’d suggest heading to Westport or Fairfield if you are looking for something to do. During the summer season there is often entertainment at the gazebo on the Sherman Green in Fairfield, about three miles from the water. Off the green is the historic Community Theater (203-255-6255), where the low admission price reflects the Art-Deco era of their terrific neon marquee. Fairfield is headquarters of the Connecticut Audubon Society (203-259-6305), which runs the Birdcraft Museum (203-259-0416, closed Mondays) and the Larson Sanctuary, a nature preserve with six miles of nature trails. n Restaurants and Provisions Paci (203-259-9600) is Southport’s most esteemed res- taurant. Located in a former freight depot, the restaurant’s minimalist interior is catching the attention of designers from around the world and has already won several national awards. The Italian-inspired menu includes a wide range of seasonal and regional dishes. In town you’ll find the Driftwood Coffee Shop (203-255- 1975), known for its fantastic sandwiches, and the Horse- shoe Café (203-255-8624). Southport Brewing Company (203-256-2337) offers a pub-style atmosphere blended with lighter-fare items like pizza and burgers. Visit the Spic & Span Market (203-259-1688) for grocer- ies. If you need non-food supplies, try Switzer’s Pharmacy (203-259-7891) and Village Hardware (203-259-0425). n Charts Use ChartKit Region 3, page 27; Maptech Waterproof Chartbook Long Island Sound; Maptech Waterproof Charts 1 and 16; and Maptech electronic and NOAA paper charts 12369 (1:20,000) and 12364 (1:40,000). Hotel / Pool / Tennis / Golf MasterCard / VISA / Discover / AmEx Maximum LOA Ramp / Dinghy Dock / Launch Service Rail / Lift / Crane / Trailer: Capacity (tons) Fuel Brand Gas / Diesel Marine / Groceries / Ice / Bait Restrooms / Showers / Laundry / Pump-out Internet / Restaurant / Snack Bar Repairs: Prop / Sail / Rigging / Gas Diesel / Wood / Fiberglass / Electronics Total Number of Slips / Moorings Offers Transient Slips/ Moorings Seasonal / Year-round Approach / Dockside Depth in Feet at MLW Hookups: Water / Phone / Cable TV 110V 220V 3 Phase Maximum Amps SERVICES DOCKAGE SUPPLIES AMENITIES 1-800-824-5372 www.spursmarine.com Line Cutter Monitors / Working VHF Channel 1 Ye Yacht Yard 203-259-5571 40 9/4 PRIVATE—RESIDENTS ONLY—DAY PASS FOR NON RESIDENTS 2 Pequot Yacht Club 203-255-5740 W PRIVATE—RECIPROCAL PRIVILEGES Information in these listings is provided by the facilities themselves. An asterisk (*) indicates we have confirmed the facility’s existence, but it did not respond to our request for updated information. Marine Facilities and Services 41°08' 2 1 LIS195 N41° 07.15' W073° 17.15' 73° 17' ChartKit Region 3, p 27 n Navigation and Anchorages Use tide tables for Bridgeport. Mean tidal range is 6.8 feet. The approach to Southport Harbor is unobstructed except for the rocks off Frost Creek Point (from the west) and Pine Creek Point (from the east) and a few oyster stakes in the shallows of the bay. Stay south of R “22” Fl R 4s BELL off Pine Creek Point. You have clear sailing up to the first buoys, G C “3” and R N “2.” Keep at least a half-mile offshore on your approach. The first light is Fl G 4s 32ft 4M “7.” Farther up, Fl R 4s 28ft 4M “12” marks the end of the breakwater. The harbor is less than a mile long and is usually full