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Niantic River, Connecticut
We had a great stroke of luck when we found our spot on the Niantic River. Totally enclosed,it is a great hurricane hole, and once inside the guardian drawbridges the waters are calm and will provide a worry-free night of peaceful sleep. The hilly surrounding shores make for great scenery. There are several marinas on the river where you can buy fuel and top off your water tanks. The top notch chandlery of Defender Marine is just a few miles away. The Town of Niantic is a jewel in the crown of New England. You can dine on everything from burgers to the up scale, and the bakery across from the cinema is out of this world. Permits may be obtained for  clamming or fishing, or if you are after big game, there are several charter boats readily available to take you to deep water.
Niantic, at Lat N41*10.8', Lon W72*10.8' is a great spot to start a weekend cruise. Great destinations like Montauk, Shelter Island and Westbrook are but a day sail away, but when you have already reached Nirvana, why leave?