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SEASONAL SLIP RATES
April 15th to October 15th
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BERTH NUMBER BOAT SIZE RATE PER SLIP
1 thru 12 to 2B feet $ 725.00
1 thru 24 to 36 feet 900.00
25 thru 42 to 48 feet 1100.00
25 thru 42 to 60 feet 1 200.00
1 thru 6 to 48 feet 1100.00
1 thru 6 to 60 feet 1200.00
7 to 42 feet 900.00
1 and 2 to 48 feet 1000.00
1 and 2 to 60 feet 1100.00
3 thru 14 to 30 feet 800.00
15 to 48 feet 950.00
1 thru 48 to 40 feet 975.00
Outside finger docks according to size
1 thru 9 to 60 feet 1200.00
1 thru 9 to 70 feet 1300.00
10 and 11 to 90 feet 1650.00
1 thru 48 to 44 feet 975.00
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Services include: Power, Water, Bathrooms, Showers and Parking.
GUEST RATES: $18.00 per day minimum, 40c,l per ft. add. over 30'. Monthly Rate: On Request.
STIRLING HARBOR POOL AND SAUNA CLUB
POOL MEMBERSHIP: $175.00 for a family of four, $25.00 for each additional member.
CABANAS: Single $350.00 Double $650.00
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August 30, 1978
Mr. George F1.mer
Chief Bui1diqg, Inspector
Southold, New YOrk 119'7J;
" Attached you will t'1DclPltln tor expansion ot
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As 1:h1a ~a is l1mi tc.d 1n.. the amount Ot'parking,
~ Plann1nc Board refers the matter" to you tor your
~culat1o. as to what add1tio~ building could be
(Uowed under the COde ot' the TOWn.
Yours truly,
Muriellrush, Secretary
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STIRLING HARBOR
S HIP Y A R .J?o & MAR I N A
GREENPORT,
lONG
(516)
ISLAND, NEW
GReenpor' 7.0828
YORK
I 1 944
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF WINTER STORAGE
OUTSIDE STORAGE * YARD SERVICE * SELF SERVICE.
INSIDE STORAGE * Yard Service only, Yard does all work.
THE STORAGE CHARGE IS PAYABLE * In full with return of contract. No boat will be hauled
until pavment is received.
THE STORAGE INCLUDES * Hauling, storing and launching. It does not include unrigging,
scrubbing bottom, winterizing of motors and plumbing, covering for winter or blocking.
RATES per foot Up to 25' 25' - 35'
OUTSIDE STORAGE * $225.00 $ 10,50
INSIDE STORAGE * YARD SERVICE ONLY 15.00 ft. 15.00
WET STORAGE * Flat rate of $250.00 to 40 feet. For boats above 40
$5.00 per foot. Electricity extra, based on amount of heaters
SHORT HAUL * $3.00 per foot.
BOTTOM SCRUB * $1.25 per foot. Blocking Deep Draft * $40.00 Others * $30.00
Boats hauled and left in the Yard during winter for any reason including repairs,
insurance, for sale, etc. will be charged for winter storage.
Boats left in the Yard during the summer will be charged at FULL winter storage and
full rate commencing Nov. 1 through April 30.
35' - 45' 45' - SO'
$ 11.00 $ 12.00
15.00 15.00
feet an additional
and convertors.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: WINTER STORAGE PERIOD THE STORAGE PERIOD FOR BOATS WILL BE FROM
OCTOBER 15 TO APRIL 20. ANY PERIOD BEFORE OR AFTER THESE DATES WILL BE CHARGED AT THE
PREVAILING RATES. ALL BOATS STORED UPON HAUL FROM WET STORAGE MUST HAVE THE YARD WASH
AND SCRUB BOTTOM.
BATTERY STORAGE * $7.00 per battery with trickle charge, Removing hatteries and
reinstalling: $5.00 each,
ALL YARD LABOR IS CHARGED AT PREVAILING RATES. MINIMUM CHARGE: 1 Hour. NEW YORK STATE
SALES TAX WILL BE CHARGED IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE RATES.
Boats and gear are stored at the owner's risk. The Yard is not responsible for loss by
fire, storm or theft and does not carry insurance a~ainst such loss.
NO OUTSIDE LABOR, including the owner's employees, may be employed in Yard or Marina.
Owners doing their own work are expected to purchase their supplies from Stirling
Harbor Shipyard & Marina, Inc. Owners or crew are not permitted to use heaters, burn
paint, light stoves, or use flammable substances except under supervision. Bottle gas
tanks are to be removed from all boats stored by the Yard. To guard against fire, all
trash must be placed in receptacles provided.
A COPY OF THE ENCLOSED STORAGE AGREEMENT MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED BY SEPTEMBER 30th
WITH THE FULL STORAGE CHARGE.
Officially designated
"Security Watch"
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S HIP Y A R J). & l\~ A R I N A
GREENPORT, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK 11944
(516) 477-0828
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NORTH AMERICA
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The above un-retouched photo demonstrates the effectiveness of our ice free, winter wet storage
and embodies the latest in technical improvements and engineering. We offer 200 ice free berths
for vessels to 100' in complete land locked protection. The foregoing option also offers the boat-
owner of either wood, metal or fibre-glass the extension of his cruising season, both fall and
spring, that he has always wanted. In the case of sailboats, masts, booms, etc. may be left intact,
obviating the necessity of removal and storage. Work by our eminently qualified crew of engine
mechanics, boatbuilders, painters, electricians is accomplished during the winter in the normal
manner. A short haul for exterior hull and bottom work, and you are ready to start your new
season. Owners may do their own lay-up and spring work.
WET STORAGE-Flat rate of $250.00 to 40 feet. For boats above 40 feet an additional
$5.00 per foot. Electricity extra, based on amount of heaters and convertors.
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SHIPyAR
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ARINA
GREENPORT.
LONG
(516)
ISLAND, NEW
GReen port 7-0828
YORK
1 1 944
Dear Boa ter,
Security and convenience are important considerations when choosing the right
marina. We feel that Stirling Harbor provides this and much more-the ultimate
in boating pleasure for you, your family and friends.
The enclosed material should help to guide you in your choice of an operating
base for the coming season. Stirling Harbor welcomes you as a patron, whether
it is for an overnight stay, a week, a month, or a full season. Our brochure de-
tails the beauty and tranquility of the grounds, the comprehensive boating facil-
ities, and easy access to the wonderful cruising area that surrounds us.
A visit from you will be welcome and will acquaint you more thoroughly with
the lifestyle at Stirling Harbor Marina. If we can be of further service, please call
or write for rates and reservations.
Sincerely,
Stirling Harbor Shipyard & Marina, Inc.
R'p'",o1from GlJe~eUr !lor(( iltimes ....,....,., ". m,
Shelter Island Area A Cruising Pleasure
In addition to . complete assortment there. I ne club has Mobllgas. Ice, and
8)0' JUUUS M. WILENSKY ot modem equipment. Wmdward Sail. showers. Malloy Boat Yard has room
ing Co. Ine. at Greenport, has the best tOT only a few transients, but ~an do
bareboat charter neet In thiS area. all sorts of repairs mcludmg engine and
Dering Harbor is a complete contrast electronics, and has Gulf gu, diesel
to nearby Greenport. Quiet and sedate fuel, Evinrude and Chrysler outbOard
as it Is. Dering Harbor fills up every dealer, ship's store and pumpout sta.
weekend, and visitors moor or anchor tion for holding tanks.
In lovely sunoundings. Green hills and The Village Dock west or the yacht
tall trees border the harbor, and it's club is bulkheaded. You tie with your
well sheltered except from north winds. stern to th. bulkhead, bow lines to
Shelter Island Yacht Club has Buest spiles. Ladders help you up the face
moorings for members of other recog- of the bulkhead. The only problem is
nized yacht clubs. to whom they extend that this backs up to a park, and there'.
full club privileges, including a large no privacy.
restaurant and bar. Power boats have other options, all
On the short street along the water- Involving clearing the fixed bridge (20
front. you can get groceries. beach sup- foot vertical clearance) to Sag Harbor
plies. and marine hardware. The Dory Cove. As soon a!l you clear the bridge,
Restaurant doesn't look like much from there's a string of marinas to port. the
the street, but has good seafood and largest being Whalers Manna and
a lovely view of a sylvan setting out Baron's Marina. Both are protected by
back. Dering Harbor Marina has Mobil. bulkheads. Whalers has 100 slips, Gult
8as, diesel fuel, ice. .howers, and a gas, Ice, showers, laundromat, swlm-
laundromaL mlng pool, snack bar and a cocktaU
Put on your swim trunks, take a ditty lourige. Baron', has 160 slips, Mobillas,
bag with your .unglassel, lotion. read- diesel fuel, Ice, ahowers, laW'ldromat,
ing material. and lunch, and rent bikes swimming pool, snack bar, pumpout
at the Mobil IltaUoa .t the east end station. for hot4inJ: tanks. Baron'. Cove
of the waterfront road. Shelter Island Inn across the .treet hu .excellent .ea.
I' most lCenic, and there', IS much food.
to explore as your legs are good for. If you want to be off by yourself,
We ride awhile, then swim awhile, and dredged ehannel. lead to isol.ted an-
enjoy this beautiful and interesting isle. chorages in Sa, Harbor Cove, Upper
West Neck Harbor and West Neck Sq: Harbor Cove, and Payne's Creek.
Bay are lovely gunkholes on the south Though eaoh hu IIOme moorings, these
abort of Shelter Island. They've built attractive gunkholes all have room to
a road down the middle of Shell Beach, anchor.
but it', big enou,h so you can walk Everything )'OU could want is con-
long strdches of it, meeting more sea- veoient to the docks at Sag Harbor.
gulls than people. The deepest water Marine supply Rore acron the street
in West Neck Harbor is behind this from the perk. supermarket near the
beach, and it's an excellent spot for bridge. and Main Street bas shops
an overnight anchorage. Visitors are 'WOrth browsing, . meat market, and
requested to anchor at least 400 feet MVetal n!stauranb.
off the beach. Smith Cove and Majors Harbor 00
Sq Harbor the south shore of Shelter Island are
. delightful gunkholes, Is is Northwest
We like to 10 all the ~ay up W.est Harbor, behind the beach east of Cedu
Neck Creek, almost two mIles. Buutiful Point. However, fOf' . beautiful harbor
homes Une the banks, many wlth boats 11'1 this Yicinity, weD protected in any
out front. A. you make the last turn and all winds, you can't beat Coed"
where the creek ends, an eye.popplng Harbor on the east side of Shelter Is-
panorama unfolds. West Neck Bay is land. You can choose between three
completely land-locked, about a half- lonesome anchorage. on the north
mile in diameter, with just the right shore of the harbor and two on the
oombination of interesting home$ ell- 80Utb shore. If you WAnt dockside. go
tates, and deserted shore to make it to the fine CoeeJes Harbor Marina on
one of the most attractive anchorages the west shore. 1'b.ey ha.,. 55 .Ups. 20
we know. moorings, Gull ZU. diesel fuel, ice,
Sail' Harbor's main claim to fame was . h d
hat"'ng Their fleet had its heyday be. showers, laun.dromat, manne ar wan',
rwe~ i837 and 1847, and 63 whalers complete enRme and hull.repair, swim.
operated out of Sag Harbor in 1845 ming pool, snack bar, E~lnrude du~er,
and one may still see the handsome pumpout station for boldlRg tanks, bike
homes the. captains built. Sag Harbor lental, and transportation to grocery
play. up its whaling heritage for all .tores and restaur~ts.
hs worth. Main Street has . Whaler's . Shelter Island IS an aftogetber deo-
Bar there's a Whaler's Marina, there's hghtlul summer resort..If I ever make
, nd th a bundle, tb.ia lovely ISte will M 1D
an historic Whaler's Church, a . e the runnina for a summer :l:1ome
Suffolk County Whalin, and Jllstoncal .
Museum..
Most sailboats anchor behind the
breakwater, or obtain a guest mooring
from the Sag Harbor Yacht Club.
Though the club is unpretentious, its
fleet Is not, and we've seen some of
the largest power cruising yachts afloat
For the lut two yean, I've had fun
helpio} Halloween Yacht Club mem-
bers In my home port of Stamfol'd,
Conn., layout their annual club cruise.
Last summer they went through Plum
Gut to sail the area between the forks
of Long Island, and had a marvelous
time.
r followed In their wake later in 1976,
expk)ring everywhere between Orient
Point and Montauk on a lonl cruise
that began at Port Jefferson and
ended at Branford, an(l I commend
theSe waters to any Long Island Sound
boat, or those from the South Shore
or Naragansett Bay. Unless you have
a )ot of time, you'd do better to charter
at Greenport, if your base is farther
away. Gardiners Bay, Shelter Island
Sound and vicinity have a delightful
combination of aunkholes, excellent
maDinas, many of which cater to tran.
slents, .cenic and well-protected har-
bors, tine beaches, good restaurants,
and interesting slghtseejn~ ashore.
One of my favorite parts of thiS great
cruising around is the area around
Shelter Island. Here are some hip
spots of our cruises there:
Greenport has one of the most color.
ful and picturesque waterfronts any.
where. There's bustling action durinl
the day, and a breathtaking scene a~
dusk, a fitting subject for artists and
photographers. The marinas south of
town are too exposed, so go up into
Stirling Basin for better protection.
Though It'. expensive. we like the
dockside facilities at Stirling Harbor
Marina. They have 200 slips at finger
piers, Mobllgas, diesel fuel, ice,
.howers, laundromat, the Boathouse
Restaurant and Bar, pumpout station,
bike rental, picnic area, .wlmmina: pool
with a cabana club. Transients let a
free pus to the pool. There'. lovely
landscapinl and flowers everywhere.
A. miaht be expected, thl. atmosphere
has attracted a gold-plated fleet which
you should lee even if you don't stay
there. It'. been our pleasure to watch
Stirling Harbor Marina grow into one
of the prettiest and most complete
boating facilities in these waters.
Greenport is the major yachting .up-
ply center In the area, with everything
handy to the waterfront. If you need
lroceries, marine .uppUes, have elec-
tronic trouble, want a new dink, saJIs
made, your engine fixed, or your boat
hauled, Greenport is the place. Two
popular and excellent seafood restau-
rants are Claudio's and Mitchell's. Even
it you don't need marine supplies
browse S.T. Preston &; Son. which has
. unique oollection of marine antiques
Julius M. Wu.m.rty it . ~
who has written boolta em. how and
whue to tail
Metropolitan Baedeker
itbt Nt1tt lork ~ittttS
FRIDAY, AUGUST S, 1977
Historic Green port
By ARI L GOLDMAN
LONG ISLAND rnches out into
the Atlantic Ocean and forms I
land mass that many i1ken to
the claw of a lobster. But the
two ends of that smgle claw-the North
fori.: and the South Fork-are IS dlf4
ferent from one another u are the
green country and the sandy beach.
The South Fork, made up of the
many Hampton towns all the way out
to Montauk. is the more popular and
more populated of the two. T~e lon,
upspoiled beaches, the mansIons 4o()f
the wealthy and the watering ~ole5
where the literati gather all contnbute
to what has become known 15 the
How toGet There
To aet to Greenport by :ar,
take the Lon~ Island Expressway
to its very 1.!>t exit and get on
Route- 25 hf.'ading east. rake Route
25 right into the ,'illage.
One can also approach Grten-
port from tht South Fork. Take
Route 114 from Easthampton
north to Saa Harbor. Board the
South Ferry to Shelter Island,
follow 114 through Shelter Island
to the North Ferrv. The ferry goes
to the heart of th'e village.
From Connecticut take the ferry
from New London to Orient Point.
The Point is about eiaht miles east
of Grunport.
Hampton chic. Thousands of visitors
are drawn there each summer. One
beach is so crowded that everyone
.!'itands: it is called Asparagus Beach.
On the North Fork, the real aspara-
gus .row. As do tomatots, corn,
apples, onions, cabbage"! and potatoes.
AIOOg Route 25, the main road throulh
the North Fork. farm stands overflow-
ing with vegetables are as common in
front of homes as are barbecues and
basketball hoops in suburbia.
Amid a1l of this green is the village
of Greenport. which takt& its name
from the verdant surroundin,!l:s and the
natural deep-water harbor. Greenport,
the hub of ttle North Fork, is a viUa,p
worth spending time in. For a village
its size-population 2,~1t has more
than its share of good restaurants,
fine shops and interesting architecture.
For a village of any size, it has more
than its share of nautical parapher-
nalia. It has S. T. Preston & Sons, one
of the best-known and best-stocked
marine-supply stores in the Northeast.
And it has Wiliam J. Mills & Company,
sailmakers since 1880.
Greenport is in the midst of discov-
ering just how unique it really is. A
group of local young artists and writ.
trs, financed by a Federal grant, are
tngaged in a historical review of the
village. They hope to gather enough
data to enable Greenport to qualify
for the Federal Register of Historic
Places. "Greenport wu a re'll frontier
town," said Scott Evans, a member of
the project. "And that frontier attitude
is still here today."
History
Greenport's fortunes ha\'e always
been tied to the ~e.. And like the sea,
Greenport'! economy has had many
1J;?~ and downs over the years. The
Village, incorporated in 1838. fint
prospered as a whaling port, sen' in!
and outfitting the men and the ship~
that sought an early energy source-
whale oil. When the nation turned te
kerosene, Greenport's fishennen sought
the oily little menhaden.
Durin.. Prohibition, Greenport was a
major port for the rum.runners who
brousht whiskey from Connecticut.
And durinS the two World Wau,
Greenport prospered as a shipbuilding
port. But Repeal and peace brought
both these activities to a halt. Since
the early part of the 20th century,
Gr~nport has ~n on the decline.
In the last few years, the village has
underBone something of a renaissance.
Commercial fishing and oysterinB have
improved along the harbor .and a new
sense of village pride is evident a10ng
the streets. Many of the old homes and
shOps have heen renovated and a
steady summer trade has been fostered.
Many city dwellers are discovering
Gretnport as an alternative to the
Hamptons. "In many ways, Greenport
today is like the Hamptons were 20
or 30 years ago," said Louis Black. a
local resident and member of the group
that is delving into the history of the
villa&e.
Stirling Harbor In Greenport, L.I.
Walking Tour
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For 8 review of Greenport's history
and fortum"'S throu,l1;h its varied archi-
tecture, a walk down Main Street to
the harbor is in order. Beginning at
the corner of Centre and Main Streets,
there is a modit'ied Italianate house
painted yellow with Illaroon and green
trim. A block away is an inviting
gingerbread house. all in white. Across
from it is the old Greenport Audi.
torium, built in 1894. Although now it.
houses the Goldin Furniture Company,
the interior of the old theater, has
been kept relatively intact. In the
orchestra there are sofas and chairs
and bt'ds, in the balcony there are end
tables and lamps, and on the stage-
still graced with CUl'tains-are dining
room sets.
As one conlinuf"'l toward the water,
thl!' ~hops begin to take on nautical
themes. There are Arts of the Sea,
Yarn Spinner, Nautilus Antiques, Open
Marke:, Jewel Haroor and the Doofpot
(brass and copper items). A group of
buildin~s that once served as a livery
and stables has betn convrrted into a
~hopping area calltd Stirling Square.
In C'lddition to girt shop~ and boutiques
in the square, there i5 a good restau-
rant, th,.. Cinnamon Tree, and an ice
cream parlor, Razzel's.
Farther down the main street is thr
Ireland House, a white Federal.style
building that is being renovated .for use
lIS the new home of the Greenpat His.
torical Society. In front of the building
stand two elm trees, among the ftw
remaining tree'S that once lined the
streets of the village. The hurricane of
1938 destroyed some 600 trees in
Greenport, accoroing to leeal his-
torians.
The Harbor
Not quite on the harbor. but an inte-
gral part of it, i5 the Mills Sailmakers.
In addition to sails, covers, cushions,
awnings. canopies, curtains and tar.
paulins, the buslne~s also sells canvas
be.gs mad@ from the scraps of the sails.
Telephone: (516) 477.1500. Directly on
the harbor is Preston's, a marine-
supply store that hu everythin,l1; from
up-to-date nautical charts to antique
figureheads that once stood At the
. stern of old sMps. TelephonE': (516)
477-1990.
From the harbor docks, two opm
fishing boats leave early each morninli!.
They are th@ Wilhelric, (516) 477.2337,
lInd the Brand X, (.5161 477.0008. Local
fishermen say that the porgie~ arc
biting.
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"Stirling by the Sea" it's called. a boaters
paradise. an entity that's attainable by land or water
located in Greenport. L.L. an area where bikes.
boats and ferries are the major forms of transporta-
tion. On foot or by car. one is greeted by a sign fitted
to the site. a lovely subdued pastel sign with a
shingled roof above. surrounded by flowers below.
The first preview is the boathouse mostly covered by
large trees, that which is visible painted in five
different shades of blue. Then. one goes on to a
shipyard office. surrounded by a lawn, flowers. a
blue and white awning. a front deck, chairs.
petunias. birch trees and an office that's really a
small house. Further. you notice the fKJsts linked
together with roping. the blue and white theme
continued. You wander over to the picnic area: more
nautical blue and white in the grills, tables. fencing.
telephone. then docks to the boats in the marina,
down the hilly terrain. made even more attractive
with the shrubs and flowers and, gazing further, you
are struck by the beauty of the other side of the
boathouse. It's five tones of blue reflecting in the
rippling water along with the white and blue of the
poles to which the lxtats are secured . a view that is
first breathtaking. then hypnotizing.
You walk along the grass and a road that you
forget is a road, the other side a repeat of boats.
water and planned landscaping, but it doesn't
appear to be a street. nor does the parking field .
they blend in with the area. a conscious pattern
made out of the surrounding environment, allowing
the eye such huge dimension of enjoyment.
an environment that is not chaos, cars that do not
rompete with but rompliment, a blend of the old and
new together. brought into relationship with the
view instead of obliterating it. The view is the focal
p:>int; there's Jots of pedestrian space and a unique
identity. It's expressive and humane. with every
spot and comer having some ond of remarkable
feature captured.
Adjoining the parking area are locter rooms,
rootel rooms, flags flying. Then, up a slight gro:lssy
landscaped incline. a pool with a blue and white
cyclone fence embracing it. And as you saunter on.
there's another office opposite the pool . the marina
office, a compound with showers and laundry room,
all done with the same facade. a porch with hanging
baskets flowing over with petunias and a continu-
ance of the lovely lamp posts wih smoke coverings.
And over the porch .gain. the blue and white
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Joan Kern
awning. the office window, a large picture window
with ship models on display and. inside. a
hospitable staff and friendly, accommodating
owners, Helen and Marc. Next to the office, a large
tent-like awning covering the bikes for rent. Then on
to a quaint restaurant. one that we've not had the
pleasure of dining in, but have heard it to be
outstanding. called the Boat House. The same blue
and white theme awnings. landscaping. more hills
and flowers.
You may enter through the harbor and steer your
way through the many sailboats. You can walk
around near the water below the hilly terrain
enjoying both the water. landscaping and the sound
of the breeze whispering through the pines as well
as the sailboat halyards. or you can walk above and
view for miles around. even glance at the church
steeple not too far beyond.
Not all areas have church steeples. but everyone
has some kind of shape to use as a starting point.
some important objects that ought to serve an
important purpose. Every tO\\o11 has some property
or other, big or small, that can. lite Stirling, be
juxtaposed or made into a pattern. done imagin-
ately - unexplored potential that would give a unique
identity. expressive and humane. Every place has
some kind of remarkable feature to be caught hold
of. It's called "To\\o11scape." as is described in the
book by that name and often quoted by me ("the art
of placing objects together so that the result is
something better than the original elements - the art
of makJ.ng a pattern in the environment"). That's
Stirling. The first step. a pilot scheme. to look at the
town in tenns of sorting out identities. defining
boundaries, exploring potentialities. surveying in an
effort to give its character back.. If the face of our
town is not to disappear in a welter of non.identity.
the time to act is right now. Thus. the reason for- all
ther paper work our civic organization (VOW) is
involved in. so that we can apply for that longed for
grant to make such plans. ideals and dreams
possible. All that is lacking is the full-time service of
dedicated people and the rmney. If Pope Sixtus
could remodel Rome in 5 years. just think what we
could do with Wantagh by paying 2 or three of our
dedicated people to do it full time for one or two
years. Perhaps not another Stirling Harbor. maybe
oot quite that beautiful. but then again. maybe
better. a model for all towns to imitate.
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A nautical resort for people who love their
boats....That's Stirling Harbor Marina. 10
acres of expertly planned and engineered
facilities. A marine park on the unspoiled
northeastern tip of Long Island, a vacation
land that vacationers haven't discovered.
20-year patrons will tell you about Stirling
Harbor in terms of their association with the
experts who provide an extra dimension of
security with pleasant professionalism during
their seasons at the marina.
Fiberglass or wooden hulls, rigging or engine
repair or replacement, Stirling Haroor's
professionals are on call with every ship-yard
All the natural wonders
of Long Island Sound,
its bays and islands
and the open sea... and the best
appointed boatman's haven
anywhere.
The Stirling Harbor Torii Gate welcomes you.
facility. And they are deployed among the
beauties and quiet recreational choices of
Stirling Harbor By The Sea. Stirling Harbor
rates highest as a storm-proof shelter and has
been awarded the INA insurance company's
secure port citation.
Fixed docks and floating slips accommodate
boats up to 100 feet, with all dockside living
requirements. You are invited to arrange for
your berth on a daily or seasonal basis. Just
steps away from your boat are the leisure
pastimes at Stirling Harbor Marina. The
Boathouse is a continental restaurant in the
grand European manner on the Stirling
Harbor fairway The steeples, wharves and
trees of the old seaport of Greenport are your
dining-time views. Luxurious cabanas
surrounding a flagstone terraced fresh water
pool are part of your boating summertime at
Stirling Harbor Marina. No appointment has
been overlooked to complement your life
aboard. Minutes from your slip are tennis,
riding and a championship golf course.
Bicycling is at its best on the marine plains
of the historic and beautiful North Fork. Old
house buffs have an ecstatic treat in store.
From your slip you can see Brecknock Hall,
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the stone mansion built by
William Brecknock, a signer of
the Declaration of I ndepen-
dence. Evidences of the lively
major ship building industry in
Greenport are still there. Ship's
stores, boutiques selling goods
imported from the Orient,
Scandinavia, and the Islands are
a worthwhile destination for a
stroll from your dockside home.
Your choice of fresh seafood
can be enjoyed aboard in
evening clothes or for a fun
picnic in jeans. Of course, all
boat living requirements are
available...utilities, gas, diesel
fuel. propane, laundry, banks of
showers, water at your gun-
whale, pool-side movies, a
picnic grove with 8 charcoal
grills, ice and more. Park your
car safely, no more than 10
fathoms from your craft.
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At no time will you feel rushed
or pressured in contrast to a
pace you wisely left behind.
Stirling Harbor Marina is a true
snug harbor where only plea-
sure, security and convenience
are offered to help you enjoy
your time afloat.
In 1618, the Earl of Stirling
established nearby Greenport
in Southold township, the oldest
English speaking town in New
York State. Greenport was to
become the most important
whaling and Shipping port in the
northeast. Among its visitors
were George Washington and
Ben Franklin. The Earl would
certainly commend the founders
of Stirling Harbor Marina for
preserving the taste and tradi-
tions of his royal lineage and
the early mariners who tied
up there.
Now plan your voyages with orig-
inality. Sail to the colorful old ports
in Connecticut, Rhode Island and
the Massachusetts out islands,
places for fresh, sparkling vacations
that were just too far to enjoy in
just a few days. From your base at
Stirling Harbor Marina an occa-
sional Friday or Monday off gets you
to uncrowded, new, interesting
destinations. Others who base their
boats in areas to the west of us have
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to plan major vacations to enjoy
even nearby Mystic only 25 miles
away from Stirling Harbor. See
page 6 for nautical mileages and
illustrations.
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You don't get the impression of a marina layout
with service buildings. What you see from
any point at Stirling Harbor Marina are small,
vignettes of quiet groups of fine boats. Clumps
of tall masts, broad gleaming transoms and high
deck houses are views you recall best. Astute
planting hides parked cars. Architectural
touches favor people as well as boats. It's all an
extremely functional boat facility. Pilings and
bulkheads are substantial, as are wide floating
docks. Water is motionless in the highest wind.
It was planned that way.
Designing by Architect Ralph Leff, A.I.A., gives
you lots of room to swing in and out of your slip
with no embarrassment. Visit Stirling Harbor, see
or yourself a surprising, welcoming resort-
rina . . . the people marina.
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Your new home port is for lovers of the
unspoiled north fork of Long Island.
From your Stirling Harbor Marina berth you
can walk or bike to scores of really inter-
esting places in Greenport and the immedi-
ate areas. See the oyster farms where most
of the oysters you have eaten were caught,
in our pure clear waters... the docks that
harbored trans-world whalers. . . the main
streets preserved from early settler days. . .
colorful cruise schooners, loaded with
character. . . a large party-fishing fleet. . .
curio shops and boutiques with wares and
gifts from native craftsmen in every corner
of the world. Several museums provide the
documentation for Greenport's claim to
earliest seaport fame. From a few miles east
you can take a seagoing ferry to New
London and back for a day's shopping.
Southampton's quaint browsing and
beaches are a two-skip hop on the Shelter
Island ferry and through Sag Harbor on the
South Fork. You can do that and back in
half a day from Stirling Harbor. At Stirling
Harbor Marina you get the best of all worlds,
and all just 2 expressway hours from
New York City.
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From your snug
hailing port,
your sailing radius
includes destinations
you had to plan
vacations
to enjoy.
In nautical miles
Nantucket, Mass...... 112.5
Cape CodCanaf.....92
Martha's Vineyard, Mass.... .72.5
Newport, R.1......53.5
Block Island. R.I......36.5
Montauk. N.Y......25
Sag Harbor. N.Y...... 11.5
Shinnecock Canal. N. Y..... 15
Fisher's Island. N. Y,.... 17.5
Mystic. Conn......2S.5
Old Say brook. Conn...... 20.5
Greenwich. Conn.... .79
Port Washington, N. Y......a9
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