Three Mile Harbor - Weather Layover July 22 East Hampton July 23

The winds were predicted to be very high. So, we remained anchored in Three Mile Harbor to ride out the weather. Six other sailboats and two power boats had the same idea. We all remained in place throughout the day and night. No one dragged anchor. The holding here is excellent.

We stayed one extra day waiting for the waves on the Sound to lessen in height. Knowing we had a good set to the anchor, we took the dinghy to the town dock and walked into East Hampton to visit the Mulford Farm and Hook Windmill. Once again, Mulford Farm was closed. This time, it was due to a charity antique sale on the farm grounds. We walked back toward Old Hook Mill and stopped at the Citarella Gourmet Market for a deli lunch. After lunch, we walked over to the Old Hook Mill which was open for tours.

Old Hook Mill was built in 1806 and operated until 1908. It is almost completely made from wood to include the cogs, gears and other moving parts. The mill is one of eleven 18th and early 19th Century wind-powered gristmills still in existence on Long Island. The mill was built by Nathaniel Dominy V who was a prominent East Hampton craftsman. Two other mills built by him still stand today. The Old Hook Mill is the one of the most complete windmills open for tours.

Old Hook Mill - East Hampton

After seeing the Old Hook Mill we headed back to the boat with a stop at Round Swamp Farm for some red potatoes and a small raspberry/rhubarb pie. Then it was to Damark's Market Deli for milk and German potato salad. We just needed a few staples to carry us until we returned to Mamaroneck for some heavy duty re-provisioning.