Information for Visiting Boaters (cont'd)

The Federal Channel proceeds north, passing through the village of Mystic with its railroad and Route #1 bridges.  The federal channel ends at the northern boundary of the Mystic Seaport Museum.   North of the Seaport there is an historic channel to the Village of Old Mystic.  The first leg of the channel by the cemetery is again marked with pilings (installation anticipated summer 2018).  Beyond that, going north, local knowledge is needed.  To the west of the pilings, there is a large transient anchorage area.   The portion to the west is shallow.  To the east, North of the Seaport, is the new Mystic River Boathouse Park of the Town of Stonington with its' student rowing program. Mystic does not offer public transient moorings but several marinas along the river do.

Public dinghy docks provide access to shore on both sides of the river in the center of the Village of Mystic between the two bridges.  Between the highway bridge and the Seaport there is an additional dinghy dock on the east side.  The new Boathouse Park, north of the Seaport is in the process of being developed and a dinghy dock is planned.  Private shore access is also available at the marinas and boatyards as well as the Mystic Seaport Museum.