Stonington Borough (pop 929) is as boaty and salty a tiny village as can be found on the East Coast. It is also quaint as heck, almost to a fault. It's a popular summer getaway, right down the road from Westerly and Watch Hill, RI. Also, it has a sizeable retirement population because there is so much to do around there.
Its rock coast has only a postage stamp-sized beach. There is one very pleasant inn, and a yacht club.
Nice boat - a Hunt 33. Mrs. BD wants it.

A bunch more pics below the fold -
The village has 4 restaurants, mainly specializing in seafood. This is Noah's

Stonington has CT's only remaining large-scale commercial fishing and lobster fleet

We figure this kid must have been a cabin boy. A trip to Demarary, aka Demarara (Guinea).

Another

Grand Banks

Prop guards for sailing instructors - I like those


I love this utility cum recreational boat in center, with a mast for a staysail. A true Downeast style.

The Breakwater Restaurant, where the view is better than the cuisine