The Wethersfield Cove
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The Wethersfield Cove is ten feet above sea level and forty miles from Long Island Sound. It was originally an oxbow in the Connecticut River. It is located near Old Wethersfield, one of the oldest settlements in the United States. Thomas Deming built his shipyard on the banks of this natural harbor. Deming launched the Tryall, the first ship built in Connecticut, from the cove in 1649. From 1650-1830, trade with the West Indies thrived. Merchants exported lumber, grain, onions, salted beef, fish and pork, and in exchange received salt, sugar, molasses and rum from the Caribbean. "The Cove" was also noted in Revolutionary times as "Blackbird Pond". The Yacht Club was founded in 1908 as a canoe club and has continued to thrive, after over 100 years. |
Recently, 3 members with outstanding service were awarded
the Distinguished Service Award
Here are Captains Jack and Rick
holding the award at the club
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Three Wethersfield Cove Yacht Club members were recently awarded the Distinguished Service Award for many years of faithful service to our club. |
Here is our third member Captain Bill who was awarded the Distinguished Service Award. He is enjoying crab catching on
the water at the time of this photo.
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Aerial view of the club docks
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Town of Wethersfield Docks
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Ice fishing in the cove
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Sunset over the docks
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Sunset on the cove aboard Captain Bill's yacht
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Captain Bill's yacht and boat moored in the Cove
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