Tag Archives: Compo Beach

Pic Of The Day #2563

Posted on April 24, 2024 | 1 comment

Compo Beach at dusk (Photo/Gara Morse)

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Pics Of The Day #2542

Posted on April 3, 2024 | 5 comments

Today’s weather was nasty.

Significant coastal flooding was expected at high tide tonight (7:35), then again tomorrow morning at 8.

Wind gusts could be up to 60 mph. And up to 3 1/2 inches of rain is expected before it ends tomorrow morning.

Be careful out there!

Old Mill Beach … (Photo/Matt Murray)

… and Compo … (Photo/Lana Diggin)

… and Hillandale Road, between Hillspoint and West Parish Roads. As of 7:30 p.m. there were 48 outages in Westport. By 8:30, the number was “fewer than 3.” (Photo/John Raho, via Facebook)

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Tagged Compo Beach, Hillandale Road, old Mill Beach storm

AI: Just Another Day At The Beach

Posted on April 2, 2024 | 8 comments

A recent “06880” story about Couch Potato Salad — Zack Gross’ very clever online word game, using AI computer-generated images — inspired Kevin Carroll to get off his own couch, and play around with ChatBox.

In the AI Image Generator, he wrote: “Create a picture of Compo Beach in Westport, CT in the style of _______.”

Kevin then added the names of 10 different artists.

The results were “pretty cool,” he says.

That’s an understatement.

He sent the images — and a challenge — to “06880”: Guess which picture “belongs” to which artist.

Answers are at the bottom.

From top to bottom, the artists are: Monet, Rockwell, Dali, Warhol, Rousseau, Seuss, Kandinsky, Banksy, Pollock, van Gogh.

(Despite AI, “06880” still relies entirely on humans to research, write, edit, and do all the other work to publish this blog. Please click here to support our work. Thank you!)

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Posted in Arts, Beach, technology

Tagged artificial intelligence, Compo Beach, Kevin Carroll

Parks & Rec: All You Need To Know About Beaches, Boats, Golf And More

Posted on March 23, 2024 | 6 comments

One of the best things about Westport is the Parks & Recreation Department amenities.

And one of the best things about spring is the chance to get outside and enjoy them.

Here is just a sampling of what Parks & Rec offers:

Longshore Golf Course:
The course opens Monday, April 1 (no fooling — and of “course,” weather permitting). To book a tee time, click here.

18th hole. (Drone photo/John Videler for VidelerPhotography.com)

Beach parking stickers:
Vehicle parking emblems are required for all town beaches beginning May 1. They can be purchased online, or at the Parks & Recreation office (at Longshore, near the golf course 1st tee) weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

(Photo/Mark Marcus)

Dogs at town beaches:
Animals are not allowed at Compo, Old Mill or Burying Hill beaches, in or out of vehicles, from April 1 through September 30.

Soon to be a scene of the past (for a while). (Photo/Nicola Sharian)

Compo Beach playground renovation project:
The Compo Beach Playground Committee, led by the Westport Rotary Club and Westport Young Woman’s League, will renovate the iconic structure.

They’ll present a proposed plan to the Parks & Recreation Commission on Wednesday, March 27 (7:30 p.m., Zoom). Click here for information.

Compo Beach playground.

Annual Clean-Up Day:
Westport Parks & Recreation’s Annual Clean-Up Day is set for Saturday, April 27. Past participants will receive invitations this coming week.

If you or your civic group have not participated in the past but want to get involved, email jboone@westportct.gov

Parks and Recreation Programs:
Some spaces are available in spring and summer programs. Click here for information.

Boating:
Residents who have a slip at a town marina may bring their boats in starting April 1. If you need assistance docking, contact the dockmaster on VHF channel 11 or by calling 203-341-1062. Boaters must send a copy of this year’s boat registration to Rick Giunta (email rgiunta@westportct.gov, or deliver to the Parks & Rec office at Longshore, near the 1st tee).

Dry stall assignees:
Dry stall decals will be mailed to you before May 1. Place the decal on your vessel where it can be seen by staff. Dry stall vessels may be placed on storage racks beginning May 1. Any vessel stored before May 1 will be removed, and may be auctioned off.

If you’re interested in a place to store your kayak, sunfish, paddleboard or other small boat for the summer season, click here for a dry stall application. Wait times are 1-2 years.

Kayaks at Compo Beach. (Photo/Eric Bosch)

Animals on town athletic fields, playgrounds, beaches and Longshore Golf Course:
Animals are prohibited from all athletic fields and playgrounds at any time, including the Longshore golf course. Animals are prohibited from town beaches from April 1 through September 30.

Dogs at Wakeman Field. (Photo/Marc Katz)

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Tagged Burying Hill Beach, Compo Beach, Longshore golf course, marinas, Old Mill Beach, Westport Parks & Recreation Department

Rowing Rescue: Photos Show Compo Scene

Posted on March 21, 2024 | 5 comments

The Westport Fire Department has released photos of yesterday’s dramatic rescue of 27 teenage rowers, and 1 coach, from Long Island Sound.

The Saugatuck Rowing Club athletes and adult were in 3 sculls and 1 chase boat when the weather suddenly turned nasty. The sculls filled with water; 2 overturned, as did the chase boat when the young rowers clung to it.

Click here for the full story of the event, including the superb efforts of Westport’s Fire, Police and Emergency Medical Service, aided by mutual aid from surrounding towns.

The Fire Department’s inflatable vessel brings rowers to shore.

First responders assist victims.

Emergency personnel remained for an hour after the last rower was rescued at 6 p.m., an hour after the incident began, to ensure that everyone was accounted for.