July 23rd & 24th- Port Jefferson to Threemile Harbor (East Hampton), NY

Originally we planned on a short trip over to Mattituck today. We’ve been out of sync with the tides since we got to Long Island Sound. Basically the tidal current is running against us during our “normal” travel hours. We started the day early and had some wind to push us along. We quickly made it to the area outside of Mattituck and decided to continue onward. Eventually we’d have the tide with us. The current had us moving at top speed through Plum Gut into Gardiners Bay. We then motor sailed up to Threemile Harbor to anchor for the night.

Coast of Long Island.

Orient Point Lighthouse.

Besides reading about Threemile, my sailmaker in Padanaram had suggested it. It’s a big harbor. Obviously, around three miles long. You could anchor 100s of boats in here. Normally it’s probably very busy this time of year. There are about 15 to 20 boats anchored or moored here currently. Most have no one aboard. It’s very quiet. I think this is probably due to the pandemic. A passing thunder shower was the only sound at night.

We anchored near a boat ramp for Ollie’s evening commando raid.

Mud + Saltwater = Happy Dog

Today (Friday the 24th), we moved Catalpa down to the other end of the harbor. There are a few boatyards and a municipal dock. East Hampton has Damark’s Market. A nice gourmet grocery store that’s not far from the docks. Sea bass for dinner tonight. On our way back we found that Three Mile Marina has big blocks of ice. I filled our freezer. We’ll head over to Block Island Sunday (wind and weather permitting).

East Hampton waterfront at Threemile Harbor.

Catalpa anchored in Threemile Harbor.