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The Branford Harbormaster
jurisdiction, Runs from the Farm River in East Haven to
Bear island in the thimble islands and ends at the
Guilford town line near sachem head. Branford Harbormaster
has Jurisdiction for approximately 20 miles of shore line
,the largest in Connecticut. The Branford river and
Branford Harbor alone has 13 Yacht clubs and Marinas,
1,456 boat slips and 65 Moorings. The Branford
Harbormaster has over 300 permitted moorings in his
jurisdiction. The Branford Harbormaster patrols his
Jurisdiction in his privately owned 19’ Boston Whaler. The
Branford Harbormaster is mostly a volunteer position with
a very small stipend from the state.(to cover out of pocket expenses)
The Town of Branford
and Cal Ohidy our Harbor Master utilize a number of
pieces of equipment to protect and serve our residents
and to protect Long Island Sound and Branford Harbor.
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