
VISITING BY WATER
The Essex Yacht Club docks and moorings are open for members, reciprocal club members, and transients. Located in the charming village of Essex along the banks of the Connecticut River, our picturesque docks and facilities boast beautiful views of the river, marshland, and abundant wildlife.
WATERFRONT & FACILITIES
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Coordinates:
N 41° 21' 57" / W72° 23' 04"
Physical Address:
13 Novelty Lane
Essex, CT 06426
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May 23th – September 7th
Weekdays 8:00am - 8:00pm
Weekends 8:00am - 9:00pm
May 1st - May 22 and Sept 8 - Oct 31
Weekdays 8:00am - 6:00pm
Weekends 8:00am - 8:00pm
* Subject to change
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Moorings
Daily: $75 – Mooring field length limit is 60 feet
Slips
Daily: $4.50 per linear foot of overall length
Dockage includes "L", "T", Bulkhead and Middle Cove Docks.
Non-member's dockage rate includes water and either one 50-ampere service or two 30-ampere services. Additional electricity is available for $10/day/connection.
Mooring and slip checkout time for nonmembers is 11:00 am.
Payment is due at time of arrival. EYC does not bill other clubs. -
As guests of the Club, visitors from reciprocal clubs and crew of transient yachts are welcome to enjoy the clubhouse facilities, including our galley and bar. Please check in with the front office upon entering the clubhouse to secure privileges.
For more information, including House Rules, dining hours, and menu specials, click here.
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VHF Channel 68 is monitored during launch hours
For mooring and dockage reservations, call:860-767-8121, ext. 1 or
860-581-4612 (direct) -
Fuel
The closest available fuel is located at the Safe Harbor Dauntless Marina, just north of the yacht club.
Pump-out
Available at Safe Harbor Dauntless Marina just north of the yacht club. There is also a lower Connecticut River pump-out boat that serves Essex from Memorial Day to October. The service is free. The boat can be hailed on VHF Channel 72.
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Showers
Located in the Carlson Launch Building and in restrooms on the first floor of the Clubhouse.Ice
Available at the Carlson Launch Building.Trash
Receptacles are located in the back (gravel) parking lot. Recycling is required.