North Cove is worth the trip! We’re dredged by the Federal Government to accommodate boats with 6’ draft. We strongly recommend all boats navigate within the confines of the mooring field - mud flats with an average depth of 2-3 feet exist outside the field. The cove is protected from wind and seas from all directions.

Dockspace

There are only private docks on North Cove. NCYC dock space is time-limited to just 30 minutes of active loading at all times for members only. There are no overnighting privileges, even for members.

Transient Moorings

Any mooring with a yellow streamer can be picked up by transients for 72 hours (or the mooring owner returns) for free. The Town of Old Saybrook operates 4 town moorings for transients tabled “Guest 72 hrs” at the western edge of the cove, nearest the Town Dock. These are available on a first come, first served basis. They cannot be reserved.

Can I Reserve a Mooring?

No. North Cove is a federal safe harbor - any mooring with a yellow streamer is free for 72 hours or until its owner returns.

Help?

Hail our Club Steward on 78a for assistance or pick up in North Cove (see below)

How to get your own Mooring

Moorings in North Cove are regulated by the Town of Old Saybrook’s Harbor Commision. You can find their site here: https://www.oldsaybrookct.gov/harbor-management-commission

Anchoring

There is no anchorage inside North Cove.


Transient Services

NCYC does offer services to transient boaters for a fee.

Launch Service

In season, our launch can take you from your yacht to our dock or the town dock. It’s a short walk there to beautiful, historic downtown Old Saybrook.

Showers

Transient guests have use of our showers and restrooms.

Pump Out

The Connecticut River pump-out boat that serves North Cove from Memorial Day to October. The service is free. The boat can be hailed on VHF Channel 72. A land-based station exists at the DEEP headquarters just north of the train bridge.

Visit Old Saybrook

Old Saybrook has its own unique story to tell. Historic buildings and locations remind us of the challenges our predecessors overcame and their successes which influenced and enhanced the character of Old Saybrook.