First, thanks for the kudos.
Hi Doug, I'm one part of the surfskiracing.com trio, and live closest to you on the border of CT/NY. Give me a shout via the site; you're welcome to try any of my boats, from stable to HPS or double. We've a group of 4-6 of us who paddle the Sound year round.
Cheers,
Mark
"Nice? It's the only thing," said the Water Rat, solemnly, as he leaned forward for his stroke. "Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing -- absolutely nothing -- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."
'The Wind in the Willows'~Kenneth Grahame