Our Cruising Program
See Below for 2026 CRUISING SCHEDULE:
Our cruises are relaxing, fun voyages with great people for an experience you will not forget!
As more information becomes available, new updates will be posted.
This year we have short cruises planned for June and July, with our long distance cruise scheduled for August.
Planning to attend a cruise? Have questions? Need more information?
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SUMMER SOLSTICE CRUISE –
Friday JUNE 19 thru Tuesday JUNE 23
Coecles Harbor – Shelter Island / Greenport
The Summer Solstice Cruise has become a tradition at TYC and always includes a stay at the incomparable Coecles Harbor. 
This year we will depart TYC on Friday June 19.
Those with deeper draft boats will want to wait to enter the harbor at high tide, which will be approximately 4:30pm.
We will stay at Coecles two nights (sadly the limit at Coecles is two consecutive nights) and enjoy a potluck picnic on Taylor Island Saturday night… weather permitting!
Coecles is a wonderful place to simply chill out on the boat, or you can purchase a day pass to enjoy Coecles Harbor Marina pool. You can also rent an EV to toot around Shelter Island if you would like to do so.
On Sunday (again waiting for high tide) we will depart for Shelter Island Yacht Club for two nights. From there, you can walk to the ferry for the short hop over to Greenport for a little retail therapy or restaurants.
We will return to TYC on Tuesday, June 23.
If you plan to attend this cruise and stay at SIYC, please contact Fleet Captain Marsha Couture. SIYC is NOT on Dockwa and I will need to let the dockmaster know how many to expect. Please include your boat name, length, and draft so you can be assigned an appropriate mooring at SIYC.
Thank you.
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THREE MILE HARBOR FIREWORKS CRUISE
Friday JULY 17 thru Tuesday JULY 21
Three Mile Harbor has fireworks scheduled for Saturday, July 18 and so we will plan to arrive at Three Mile as early as possible on Friday to claim our spots for the show! Conditions permitting, we can have a dinghy party in the afternoon.
Three Mile Harbor is a very protected anchorage but it can become extremely windy. For those who are interested, there are 7 transient moorings at Three Mile available on Dockwa.
This cruise is open ended…On Sunday, it will be a short trip over to Coecles, SIYC, or Greenport for those who don’t have to return to TYC/work. Three Mile is a great jumping off point to Block for those who may want to head out for a longer excursion.
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Port Jefferson – Port Washington Semiquincentennial Cruise!
MONDAY, AUGUST 17 thru FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
We will explore the revolutionary North Shore of Long Island with visits to Port Jefferson, Huntington, Northport, and Port Washington.
We will depart New London on Monday morning, August 17th, and make our way to Morris Cove in New Haven Harbor, a protected anchorage approximately 42 NM away. (A comparable distance to Newport).
On Tuesday morning, we will cross the sound to spend two nights at Port Jefferson Yacht Club, August 18th and 19th. https://portjeffersonyachtclub.com/guestmoorings/guest-information/ Port Jefferson is a popular destination, so you should reserve on Dockwa well ahead of time. You are probably familiar with the shops and tourist area in Port Jeff, but not The Mather House Museum complex. This charming small museum is the home of a 19th century shipbuilder with gardens and various exhibits related to the history of Port Jefferson. https://www.portjeffhistorical.org/the-mather-house The Mather House is open Wednesdays through Sundays, 12 – 4 p.m. A docent guided tour is available for the main museum and the complex buildings. Donation requested.
Port Jefferson is home to a variety of restaurants for any taste/budget as well as some lovely architecture and Victorian homes if you take a walk outside of the business district.
Huntington Yacht Club. https://www.huntingtonyachtclub.com/ Reserve this resort style destination on Dockwa for August 20th and 21st. Transients are welcome to use the pool ($20 per person if you are on a mooring). Use of the pool is included if you are staying on the dock.
We will depart Huntington early on the morning of Saturday, August 22 to spend the next three nights in Port Washington. (August 22, 23, 24.)
There are a couple of options for moorings/slips in Port Washington, however those with deeper drafts will want to stay at the Town Moorings in Manhasset Bay. There are 30 moorings (blue and yellow balls) which are available first come/ first serve. Given that we will arrive on Saturday, an early arrival is advisable to snag one. There is also a Safe Harbor Capri Marina if you have a shallow draft. Safe Harbor is available on Dockwa for those choosing this option.
Who would like a Hot Time, Summer in the City? A summer Sunday in New York City could be a lot of fun!
Interesting fact: Port Washington is easily accessible to NYC via a 45-minute ride to NYC on the LIRR. Sunday trains to Grand Central run at 40 minutes past the hour every hour.
The game plan for the weekend would be to arrive in Port Washington early in the day on Saturday. This is a good place to reprovision with a Stop and Shop and several other stores along the harbor, along with many restaurant options. Adventurous souls can wake up early to spend Sunday in the city and then enjoy a lazy recovery day on Monday in Port Washington and/or visiting local attractions.
On Tuesday morning, August 25th we will make the short hop over to Northport for two nights. (August 25th and 26th.)
Northport is a bustling town known for its mile-long main street, shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Note that there is a protected anchorage in Northport Harbor. For those who may prefer a mooring, Northport Yacht Club is a reciprocal yacht club located on the east side of the harbor. Northport YC is not on Dockwa. If you wish to stay there, mooring reservations may be made with the dockmaster at 631-261-7633 ext. 28. You can also email mooring requests to dockmaster@northportyachtclub.com.
Pump-Out Available in Northport Northport Harbor provides a pump-out boat (Channel 9). A dockside pump-out facility is also available in Northport Harbor.
From Northport we will retrace our steps to New Haven/Morris Cove on Thursday August 27 and then return to New London on Friday, August 28.
Be sure to download the Uber App and bring your National Park Pass because there is A LOT to do on the North Shore!
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Connecticut River Cruise
This cruise is always held during Columbus Day weekend and marks the end of the season as many TYC members go up the Connecticut river for winter storage. On prior trips, whales have been spotted in Long Island Sound, and eagles soar along the river. This is a pleasant long weekend with your TYC friends as many like to break up the trip overnight in Essex for a little pre-holiday shopping and a meal at one of Essex’s well known restaurants.
If you plan to attend this cruise, please let me know if you would like to stay overnight in Essex so I can get a ballpark number for a group dinner reservation. Many TYC members have changed their winter storage location to Haddam recently, and therefore may not wish to stay overnight in Essex. Please contact me at cruising@thamesyc.org
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