Little Captain Island CT ?

[galbro]

Has anyone here made runs from LI over to Little Captain Island off Greenwich CT? Any tips about mooring and beaching over there for day trips? Thanks...

 

[mintregila]

Never beached but I used to anchor behind them.

Lots of rocks and don't go between without local knowledge. I also remember current was ripping.

 

[galbro]

Just located the EarthNC online charts. Looks challenging, and I see what you mean about between. Rocks & foul everywhere. Looks like the only rational thing is come in up harbor east of Little Captain then sweep around the back. I get the feeling it's not worth the run for me from Cold Spring Harbor. If I'm going to ding a prop, may as well be in Sand Hole off Lloyd's Neck close to home.

 

[PascalG]

I ve anchored there a couple of times, obviously in deeper water behind the islands but the charts are accurate and it s all well marked, even with a 6' draft 70 footer

Pretty scenic spot.

 

[obeejr]

Little Captains has the advantage of a concession, but also has crowds and a very small anchorage. Most boaters around here anchor off the north beach on Great Captains, which has a nice sandy bottomed bay, or off Shell Island. Forget Greenwich Cove, unless you are going during the week.

I'll take Huntington any day.

 

[galbro]

Interesting. Maybe it's not worth crossing the chop in the sound on a 23 footer, relative to what is already on our side. Maybe the next all afternoon trip will be to relax at Sand City.