Situated a mile and a half up the Housatonic River, Brewer Stratford Marina is completely sheltered from the wind and wave action of Long Island Sound. The 149 mile Housatonic River, which becomes an estuary in the southern Connecticut region, provides Brewer Stratford Marina with a most peaceful setting. Home to a remarkable community of plants and animals, this river and estuary invite exploration.

Rich in shipbuilding history, Stratford has been home to shipyard activity, of one sort or another, since the 1700s. During the mid 1800s, Stratford was the building site for many large schooners, most notably the 280-ton Helen Mar. In later years, the town developed an aviation association, becoming the birthplace of the American helicopter industry, after Igor Sikorsky successfully flew the first helicopter at a Stratford-based aircraft plant.

When venturing away from this beautiful, historic port, nearby cruising opportunities include the 16 Norwalk Islands to the west, and the Thimble Islands to the east. Destinations across the Sound include, Port Jefferson, Eaton's Neck, Oyster Bay, and Northport.

Conveniently, for those accessing the yard by land, Brewer Stratford Marina is just a short drive from any town in western Connecticut and within an hour's drive of New York City. Sikorsky Airport and the local train station are also within a mile of the marina.