- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the Connecticut River near Gildersleeve Island, between Cromwell and Portland in Connecticut, sand bottom.
- Water
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Reached up the navigable Connecticut River. Gildersleeve Island, an 80-acre wooded island that splits the river, is fringed by shoal water, so sound your way in and anchor clear of the sandbars.
Practical
Fresh water is available. Petzold's Marine Center, on the site of the former Gildersleeve Shipyard, lies 2.3 miles to the north and takes transient boats up to 35 feet. Midway Marina is 8.3 miles to the south-east.
Ashore
Gildersleeve Island has reverted to floodplain forest and sandy riverine habitat, with sandbars used for picnics. It is a short tender ride from the anchorage.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 41.56214, -72.61176 (41°33.73'N 72°36.71'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water, Pontoon, Beach
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Connecticut lies at 41°33.73'N 72°36.71'W, that is 41.56214, -72.61176 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Connecticut sheltered from?
Connecticut is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Connecticut?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Connecticut.
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