There are excellent small-craft facilities in South Norwalk, East Norwalk, and Norwalk Cove. The harbormaster at Norwalk can be reached through the police department. Local regulations provide penalties for exceeding the posted 5 mph speed limit and for dumping refuse in the harbor. These regulations are enforced by the Marine Division of the Norwalk Police Department. Police patrol boats operate year round and are equipped to handle radio traffic on VHF-FM channel 16.