First time at WBS; anyplace to splash a small boat?

[FSS172]

Going to be at the show for the first time this year. Is there anyplace at the Seaport or nearby where you can carry a small boat, like a 10' Nutshell, to the water?

[FSS172]

May have just answered my own question but does anyone have any experience with this? Especially during a show weekend?

Small Boat Launch to Mystic River next to Mystic Seaport
MYSTIC, CT. Launch from ISHAM STREET boat launch. Take RT 95 TO EXIT 90.
Take RT. 27 (Greenmanville Rd.) Follow signs for Mystic Seaport (you will be heading south). Just past the seaport, turn RIGHT onto ISHAM
St. (it is just before Oak St., which can also take you there). Ramp is at the end of Isham St. Parking is VERY limited, so you may (will) have to drop your boat and gear off at the launch then park in the Seaport parking lot (free, and a short walking distance away - can also use their rest rooms).

[Concordia...41]

Yes, but they're very serious about the parking thing. As I was walking up last year they were hooking to a SUV with gear on the roof and a child seat in the back. I thought to myself that someone was about to have a horrible day ...

[J. Dillon]

This one is further up river but limited parking as well.

JD


http://ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2686&q=384146&depNav_GID=1620

[David Cockey]

Sign at the Isham Street ramp says "No parking of trailers* on or near boat launch" And at the bottom "* Includes any vehicle used to transport a boat"

I have a photo of the sign I took a month ago but not sure how to post it.

[Thorne]

I have a photo of the sign I took a month ago but not sure how to post it.

Ahem! That's my cue...

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[mcdenny]

Isham St ramp is directly adjacent to the Seaport - you can't get any closer. Ramp is gravel and very shallow. No problem for a Nutshell, though.

[Soundbounder]

You can't miss it:

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab79/Soundbounder/DSC02885.jpg

[ben2go]

That's one hell of a sail boat.Where do hang the kicker motor?LOL

[FSS172]

Thanks everybody. Looking forward to seeing many of you there!
Jim