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going over to block for 3 days in july/august from CT; never been there before;

anybody have any friendly advice on which marina to select (seems champlins in the only real option) and any general navigational pointers around block / montauk?

--slugg
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Block Island is a great time, and I'm sure you'll enjoy.

Champlins is the largest marina on the island and offers the most amenities. There is also the Block Island Boat Basin and Paynes dock. We have stayed at all 3 and prefer the Boat Basin since they do not raft boats together. On a busy weekend at Champlins, you might be climbing over 3-4 boats before you get to the dock. The other nice factor about the Boat Basin is that the Oar restaurant and bar is located there, so you can grab a bite or drink without going too far.
 
Just east of Montauk can get gnarly so pick your days if you want to scout around. Six footers are not uncommon. The Block is very crowded the time of year you want to visit so call ahead and make arrangements ahead of time. The shoal at north light house juts out quite a distance so don't cut it. Montauk Harbor is worth a stop on the trip over or back. Check in at the Montauk Yacht Club and walk around the harbor perimeter. Gosmans Restaurant is great for seafood and right on the water at the harbor entrance. Rent bikes and travel around the island and see some great geological sites. The north and south light house are well worth seeing.
 
ok thx guys!

any favorite fishin' holes?

i've heard SW of the island is among best spots like the ledge, Blackrock are good in August....
 
There are many good places to fish near the island with nearly every species available.

For Inshore fishing, the North Rips are among the best locations in New England to catch Stripers. I heard that there were 12 fish over 50 pounds taken last week alone. There are several places to catch fluke and sea bass nearby as well.

For offshore, the sharking grounds start only about 5 miles south of the island and tuna can be as close as 10-15 miles out at times.

Your best bet is to chat with some locals at the marinas when you get there, and you'll get the latest info and more specific guidance on where to go.
 
I prefer Old Harbor far over New Harbor-
No marina required - just back up to the beach, throw anchor and you are all set!
I spent 5 nights there leading up to the fourth!
Brew pub and lots of great places to eat within 90 seconds of walking!

My 265 Express is 5th from the right!

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Tim
 
wow....that is pretty slick and a good idea!

where are u exactly in old harbor....within the seawall/jetty complex where the ferry comes in or......?
 
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