Nice fishing and boating area mostly private property surrounding the Lake so you can't walk…read morearound it but is quiet and peaceful Small boats kayaks can be launched from small boat ramp

There is Lower, Middle and Upper Bolton Lake only Lower and Middle have boat launch areas. Upper…read moreBolton isn't very large and not worth kayaking but I would say the fishing should be good because of the aquatic plant life: lily pads Bull Rushes and the like. I couldn't put my kayak in because of the Fire Dept drills that were going on but hope to do it next weekend. Middle Bolton is smaller than Lower but has less houses which makes it nice if you seek a serene spot to nature watch. The Lower and the Upper are both beautiful and a wonderful natural resource for water activities but note motor boats are limited in size so you won't be seeing any water skiing there, just fishing, sailing and kayaking...nice!

Fed by Aborn Brook, located at the south end Crystal Lake is replaced about once every year…read more The entire shore is lined by residential property with only one public beach located on Sandy Beach Road (Rt. 140) Off of Route 30 in Ellington, the State operates a boat launch on the west shore of the lake. However there is no public boat docking. There are also no restaurant or sanitary facilities located on the lake to the public. Occasionally ice cream trucks roll through for the little ones. If you're looking to kayak, paddle-board, relax and go tubing -- and you aren't a resident or local, I recommend finding street parking or walking over to the lake. Be careful, as some residents can be very picky about the parking situation The beach is open to the public from June 16-August 17. If you decide to park in the small beach lot, residents pay $5 and non-residents pay $10

The boat launch is a little awkward to use if you don't have a boat trailer, but entirely…read morefunctional. It is a wide ramp, with enough theoretical room for at least three vehicles abreast, at a time. However, the parking area is a few hundred feet away, back up the road. The Lake itself is very nice. The water is pretty clean (likely thanks to ongoing cleanup efforts). I just hope that there aren't any herbicides in the water I should be worried about. I haven't used the beach, here.

What a fun time! Captain Frank and Erin were such great hosts to our very first expedition on the…read morenew Stamford Pedal Cruise. The name of the boat is the Pier Pressure II. I have been on the Milford Pedal Cruise before and both are just a super fun way to get together with a group of 22 of your friends and have a great time on the water. Here are some things you'll need to know: The Pier Pressure II is Stamford's only pedal powered party boat operated on Stamford Harbor and goes out into the Long Island Sound. It's a 90 minute excursion that is perfect for corporate outings and team building, as well as office, bachelorette, family, friends and birthday celebrations. It fits 26 guests at 12 pedaling stations & benches, a bar table, coolers, has a bluetooth stereo and also a bathroom. Private Cruises begin at $749 and Public Cruises are sold by the ticket, starting at $55, and seat up to 22 passengers. Guests do tip the Captain & First Mate since they rely on it to pay their bills. Suggested tip for Private Cruises: $200-300 and $10-15 per person for Group Cruises. BYOB! Drinks - beer, wine, hard seltzers, ciders, canned cocktails and the like are suggested. Please avoid bringing glass on board. Only guests 21 years of age or older may bring or consume alcoholic beverages. Don't forget some water. Bring Ice - they do not provide ice :) Bing Snacks - keep in mind it can be breezy on the boat. Cups, utensils, plates, napkins, etc - we do not carry these onboard, so please bring what you need and consider bringing reusable items to help the environment and reduce trash. Depending on the time of year and weather, don't forget your sunscreen, sunglasses, rain poncho or jacket. It does get cooler on the water- so bring a hoodie :) Lastly- free parking can be found at the Harbor Point Garage at 855 Pacific Street, Stamford, CT 06902 located between Washington Blvd & Harbor Point Rd. Other parking options include street parking and the lot at 200 Washington Blvd. They highly encourage using Uber, Lyft & taxi services, as well as the Metro North Train, a 15 min walk to the meeting location. Their waiting area is located at 1 Harbor Point Rd, Stamford, CT 06902 down the steps and under the blue canopy. You'll see Pedal Cruise signs along the way. Staff will let you and your group down to the boat through a locked gate when the boat is ready for boarding. Please do not enter through the gate without a Pedal Cruise staff member since it is private property. Cheers and have the best time! We sure did!

From the owner: Sip, Cheer & Chill on the water on Stamford’s only pedal powered party boat operated on the…read moreglistening Stamford Harbor and out into the Long Island Sound for groups of up to 26 people! This relaxing 90 minute excursion is perfect for corporate outings and team building, as well as office, bachelorette, family, friends and birthday celebrations. Our custom crafted boat fits 26 guests at 12 pedaling stations & benches, a bar table, coolers, blue tooth stereo and even has a bathroom! Locations in both Milford and Stamford, CT!

We took a sunset cruise on the Argia, which is the last commercial sailing ship left in Mystic,…read morewhen we were visiting Mystic with a couple of friends on the Fourth of July. The boat has different seating options - wooden benches and cushion seats without backrests. We reserved two of the cushioned areas and showed up ready to check in on time (they ask you to show up about 30 minutes before boarding to check in). You board at the dock just next to the bridge in Mystic, so it couldn't be more convenient if you're exploring Mystic for a day or a weekend. The Argia allows you to bring alcohol (wine and beer) on board (although they ask that you not bring large coolers - there's no room for them), so we brought a couple of bottles of wine bought from the great wine shop down the street. The sail is partly narrated. Our sail was two hours long, and the staff narrated for some of the sailing time - pointing out historic and interesting sites along the sail (islands with an interesting history, homes with interesting architecture, etc.). Between the gorgeous scenery, some narration of fun and interesting facts about Mystic and its harbor, the great wine we'd brought aboard, and great company - it was the perfect way to spend a couple of hours in Mystic. What a beautiful way to enjoy Mystic and its harbor!

I am very conflicted about this review. This is a perfect example of why, I detest the fact that…read moreYelp doesn't do half stars. Because, in reality, I would love to give them 3.5 stars, but I have to go with 3. So let me go through my views. First, and foremost, the staff was/is great. There were only 3 of us on the cruise. Most other places probably would've have cancelled, but the fact that they still ran the cruise, I give them a lot of credit. Because there were only 3 of us, we also could sit wherever we wanted, so getting an upgraded seat for free was also nice. As I said, the staff was very friendly and informative and even offered to incorporate us in some of the simpler tasks. The ride was great, we had a lot of wind and it made the ride more enjoyable and it was a nice relaxing ride through the harbor (sound? Ocean?). Complimentary lemonade and water are offered and you are free to bring your own food/beverage on board if you want. There even is a brief history lesson during the trip. So, what was bad? Well, there was nothing necessarily bad, but rather disappointing. And this may very well be entirely on me. But, the view(s) were very underwhelming. There really wasn't much of anything of significance to see or view. No lighthouses, fancy/historic buildings, no seals/dolphins, just a very tranquil trip with no excitement or scenery. And, again, that maybe entirely on me. They don't promise or advertise any of that, but I was expecting to see more than I did. You also spend about 1/2 hour getting to and from the dock so of the 2 hour trip only about an hour is in the ocean. It's still a great time, and definitely a case of your mileage may vary. In the end, I think it's a great time but probably not worth the $75. If you can snag a Groupon or other deal to get for $50 or so, I'd do it, but I wouldn't do it again for $75. So in sum: Staff: 5/5 Value: 2/5 Views: 2/5 Overall: 3.5/5

Mike's Mobile Marine is based out of Bolton, CT, but he is mobile... He drive his shop to you!…read more Mike is one of the best mobile marine mechanics I have ever been involve with! He knows his engines, out-drives, V-drives, and other all the other mechanical parts that make up a boat. Honesty, and fair pricing is his hallmark. At first, Mike may seem a little more expensive than taking your boat to a marina for service, you must remember... Mike comes to you! (Doctors don't even make house calls any more...) Although, Mike doesn't do fiberglass, wood, upholstery or canvas work, he is the right guy for any mechanical repair job your boat could ever need! (Even if it's only to put your boat away for the winter).

Mark is a very knowledgeable and friendly instructor. He made the course interactive and easy to…read moreunderstand. I would highly recommended Mark's services to anyone interested in the boater safety course.

Mark was amazing. Mark is extremely knowledgeable, easy to understand, entertaining and provided…read moretop notch service from the start of the project to the final event. He came to our home and by the end of our session my husband, my daughter and I had our safe boating license. Mark was equipped with a printer and provided our actual license before he left our home. We highly recommend Mark Vining. We feel confident that our knowledge will keep us and those around us safe.

Very happy with my custom cover for my 2002 Glastron sx175. Both Jim jr and sr are great to work…read morewith and have built a very nice business. I would absolutely recommend them if u need any kind of custom canvas work, boat or otherwise.

From the owner: -Custom Boat Covers -Custom Bimini Tops & Frames…read more-Custom Pontoon Seat Covers -Commercial and Residential -Canvas Repair of all Kinds

Jesse, at Brians Upholstery, did an excellent job recovering 3 boat seats for us. Craftsmanship is…read morefantastic, job completed ahead of time, price is perfect. thanks again, Bob T

Brian's Upholstery shop is an amazing business I've known for years. They make all of their…read moreprojects personal and are my one-stop shop no matter what upholstery I need done. They created a custom motorcycle seat for me, upholstered my antique mohair Empire couch, and most recently did all of my boat cushions. Amazing work and people that I can't say enough good things about. This is a family-run business, but don't discount them because of their size. They're the best kept secret with all of the classic and custom car owners in this area.

I had heard of pedal taverns but never a pedal cruise. What a fun concept. Although most of us were…read moretoo lazy to pedal, we still had a wonderful time. They have 10 seats set up at a bar top style long table where you can pedal away and reach into the coolers in front of you to grab your drinks, which are BYOB. We brought lots of snacks and sandwiches also. Although there are only 10 seats, there are plenty of extra seating areas on the cozy boat. We had 19 guests with us. Captain Dave and first Mate Michelle were great hosts. We hooked up our phone to their Bluetooth speaker to play all our favorite songs. We went on the Sunday afternoon Cruise, which took us out along the shoreline out to the Island area and back. It was a lot of fun, laughs, and an overall enjoyable afternoon.

Bring ear plugs to save your hearing. Bring motion sickness pills to save your stomach. Don't sit…read morein front, cause you will get wet. Really an annoying boat right.