Of all the anchorages in Long Island Sound, it is Eatons Neck Basin that I have been visiting for the longest time. It is here that my family anchored for a swim while returning from the Operation Sail activities in 1976. It was also here that we sought shelter from rough seas one night while fishing just north of the lighthouse. Most of my visits here have been the result of two extremes; hot, windless days in search of a swimming hole, and close refuge sought in foul weather.It has not changed much in 30-plus years. The surrounding land is still beach and forest, and the Coast Guard station remains staffed at the far northeast corner of the cove. On foggy days you will hear the fog whistle blow, and reveille is played at 5 or 6 am daily. The biggest change is that the beach and Coast Guard station are now off-limits. The former Henry S Morgan estate has placed No Trespassing signs along the beach and marsh. It is still a great place for a swim, but you cannot go ashore.
Although sometimes crowded on weekend days, the anchorage usually consists of just a few boats on weekdays and evenings. The cove was empty when I took these photos on a hot, August morning. This is an anchorage I will always return to.
Levonious Family: Vintage Photos & Map
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