Rex Marine is located in South Norwalk Connecticut.  144 Water Street is state road 136.

Car or any vehicle under 11′ in height

Follow the directions below:

From 1-95 South Bound:

1. Exit 15 “Maritime Center – South Norwalk”
2. Left off ramp at light; go 1/2 mile to fifth light; take left (North Main Street); go to third light; take left under railroad bridge onto Washington Street; go to next light; take a right onto Water Street; Rex is 1/3 mile on left.

From 1-95 North Bound:

1. Exit 14
2. Right at the light (Fairfield Avenue); go to fourth light (Fairfield Avenue turns becomes Washington Street) and take a right onto Water Street; Rex is 1/3 mile on left.

From Route 7, Highway portion:

1. Take “South Norwalk” (middle) exit – right off ramp
2. Go to fourth light, take left (North Main); Go to third light, take left (Washington Street); Go to next light, take a right (Water Street); Rex is 1/3 mile on left.

Trucks – 11′ and over

Larger vehicles may follow the directions listed below.

I-95 Exit 16 (either direction)

1. Northbound – right off ramp or Southbound – left off ramp
2. Go 1/4 mile to gas station, take a right (Fort Point Street); take a left at the second stop sign and go under railroad bridge (14′ 3″ clearance); straight through next light; continue straight over draw bridge; left at first light after the bridge, which is Water Street; Rex is 1/3 mile on left.

Bridge Heights

Ann Street 12′ 10″ N. Water Street 11′ 6″

Marshall Street 11′ 2″ Washington Street 11′ O”

Reed Street 14″

Rex Marine is located in South Norwalk Connecticut.

Boats up to 50′ with 6′ draft

*Information provided below is from local knowledge and not provided for navigation purposes, a prudent mariner will use up to date charts, his or her knowledge and skills to safely navigate any channel or body of water.

From Eastern Long Island Sound:

Keep “R24” to your right as you  approach the entrance to Cockenoe Harbor.  If you pass “R26”, you have gone too far.  The channel entrance extends about a mile from Peck Ledge light to keep you off the dangerous shoals and rocks that guard the entrance to either side.  Gong Buoy “G5” has been replaced by a can and is off station to the east by about 200′.  Peck Ledge light is a Cast iron tower, 54 feet high, painted brown and white, flashing green every 2.5 seconds.  As you pass the light to port, you will immediately steer west towards the Manresa smokestack (approx 300′ tall) keeping light “8” to starboard.  When within 200′ of “G11” turn north and steer for light “14” (a two sided tower, 13′ tall flashing QR atop a rock pile).  DO NOT use “R12” as the entrance to the Norwalk River channel, light “14” is many times unrecognized as it has no dayboard facing south!

From Western Long Island Sound:

As you approach Sheffield Harbor from the west or south, you will clearly see Green’s Ledge Light guarding the end of a ledge which extends 1.1 NM west from the shore of Sheffield Island.  The light, flashing ALT RW, 24 seconds, is at (41°02’30″N., 73°26’38″W.), 62 feet above the water, is shown from a conical tower, the upper half white and lower half brown, on a black cylindrical pier on the north side of the west end of the ledge. A fog signal is sounded at the light.  Be very sure to leave LIS “R28” and entrance buoy “R2A” to starboard as the shoals, rock and reefs off Sheffield are waiting for you there.  Sheffield Island Harbor, entered between Greens Ledge and the mainland, is the main approach to Norwalk Harbor and The Norwalk River.  It is a well marked and federally maintained channel that brings you safely to light “R10” across from the Manresa power station inlet and pier where the no wake section of the channel begins.  From the center of the channel at light “R10”, steer straight for light “R14” a dayboard tower structure. 13′ tall, atop a pile of rocks.  At night the lights from the ball field (although a distraction) can be used as a range, line up the light to the far right with light “R14” QF to stay on course.  Long Beach to starboard pushes many to “G11” but the channel usually carries over 6′ right off the bar at low tide.

From Light “R14”:

You will find only cans sailing north to assist you, though the channel is quite wide.  Avoid Gregory point at night as the lights from Vets Park can blend with the lights from the dock that lays about 50′ off the point.  We are about 3/10 of a NM past “G21” on your port side, a large gray building marked “Rex Marine Rack Storage” with three fairways, the largest being the center and used most often for our guests.

From the North:

You will need to pass under three bridges if transiting down the Norwalk River from the Wall Street center of town.  The first, a turnpike highway fixed bridge, about 0.9 mile below the Wall Street bridge has a clearance of 60 feet.  The second, the Metro-North railroad swing bridge just above the highway bridge, has a clearance of 16 feet; an overhead power cable with a clearance of 203 feet crosses the river near the railroad bridge. The third, “Washington Street Bridge” bascule bridge at South Norwalk, has a clearance of 8 feet.  The bridgetenders at the State Route 136 bridge and the railroad bridge monitor VHF-FM channel 13; call signs KXJ-707 and KU–6035, respectively.  You will probably need to make reservations to open the Metro North bridge though most boats can get under and the Washington St bridge is closed during rush hours.  The following is from the CFR 33, 117.217;

(a) The draw of the Washington Street S136 Bridge, mile 0.0, at Norwalk, shall operate as follows:

(1) The draw shall open on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays, the draw need not be opened for the passage of vessels that draw less than 14 feet of water.

(2) The draw need not open for the passage of vessel traffic, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., on the first Saturday in December, to facilitate the running of the annual Norwalk River Fun Run. Should inclement weather force the postponement of the race the above bridge closure shall be implemented the next day, the first Sunday after the first Saturday in December, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

(3) The bridge opening signal is three short blasts. Vessels drawing 14 feet of water or more shall add one prolonged blast after the three short blasts.

(b) The draw of the Metro-North “Walk” bridge, mile 0.1 at Norwalk, shall open on signal as follows:

(1) From 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., except that, from Monday through Friday excluding holidays, the draw need not be opened from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., unless an emergency exists.

(2) Only once in any 60-minute period from 5:45 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

(3) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., if at least four hours notice is given.

(4) A delay of up to 20 minutes may be expected if a train is approaching so closely that it may not be safely stopped.

A Warm Welcome From Rex Marine Center and the fine boating-related businesses sharing our marina complex. You will find boats and everything you need for boating, right here at Rex Marine.

Rex Marine Customer Information Guide:

Dockage, Indoor & Outdoor Storage, Valet Rack Service

Dockage & Storage can sell out months In advance, it is recommended to make your plans early by completing the online storage application at www.rexmarine.com. Call or email anytime for details.

Bill Gardella, Jr. 203-866-5555, billg@rexmarine.com

Denise Kallas, 203-866-5555, denisek@rexmarine.com

Rex Marine Storage Operations, Including Haul/Launch Requests

Launch Requests: BoatCloud, accessed via App or www.rexmarine.com, call for details. Be sure to ask for a copy of the complete Valet Rack Service information sheet, which is also available at www.rexmarine.com

Rex Marine Ship's Store & Part's Department

We have all your boating accessories on site at Rex Marine- Low Prices, Great Service! Authorized Sales, Parts, & Accessories dealer for Formula Boats & Yachts, Mercruiser, Zodiac Inflatables, Mercury, Suzuki & Yamaha Outboards, Venture & Load-Rite Trailers, Garmin, and more.

Harry Mallios, Store Manager, 203-831-5236, harrym@rexmarine.com

Mike Maver, Boat & Engine Sales, 203-831-5236, store@rexmarine.com

Mike Standeiner, Parts, 203-831-5238, parts@rexmarine.com

Rex Marine Service

Rex Marine Service is responsible for all service requests, electronics installations, maintenance, Spring Commissioning Services, Fall Services, and Winterizing work that your boat will require. Authorized Service and Warranty Center for Suzuki, Mercruiser, Mercury, Yamaha engines, Formula Boats

Rex Service Team, 203-831-5234, service@rexmarine.com

Jason Dalli, Service Director, Jasond@rexmarine.com x146

Will Gardella, Service Manager/Formula Client Services, willg@rexmarine.com x147

Andrew Maciel, Service Manager/Warranty Admin, andrewm@rexmarine.com x133

Tom Szabo, Service Advisor, toms@rexmarine.com x142

Ashley Soltes, Client Payment Coordinator, ashleys@rexmarine.com x124

Rex Marine Brokerage & Boat Sales

Rex Marine has been selling boats since our founding In 1936. Let us assist you in finding the perfect boat to fit your needs. View Our Inventory at www.rexmarine.com

Capt. Joe Catino, 203-943-6946, captainjoec@rexmarine.com

Bill Gardella, Jr., 203-866-5555 ext. 121, billg@rexmarine.com

On Site- A&S Boats: Dealers for Chaparral Boats and Highfield Inflatables captainjoec@rexmarine.com

On Site- Formula Boats: New and Pre-Owned Formula Boats at www.formulaboats.com

Accounting Department

Susan Brown, Controller, 203-866-0383, susanb@rexmarine.com

General Manager

Bill Gardella, Jr. 203-866-5555 ext. 121, billg@rexmarine.com

More:

Text Us Anytime: 203-866-5555

Private Boating Instructions or Captain Services- 203-866-5555, billg@rexmarine.com

Rex Boating Club- The Ownership Alternative, 203-984-1278, www.rexboatingclub.com

The Crew at Rex Marine is here to help you get the most enjoyment possible from boating. Welcome Aboard!