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Vineyard Haven

Location: Vineyard Haven Harbor
Lat / Lon: N 41° 27.391' / W 070° 35.540'
Depth: 6 8 feet
Tide: 1 -2 feet
Description:
July 9 2022 stayed here two days. Good access to town from dingy here. Dock by ferry dock to access town. Provisioned at Stop and Shop a short walk from dingy dock. West Marine express in walking distance. Took bus to tour with all day pass. Great way to see the island. Good holding. Winds not a problem unless out of N NE then can be an issue. Ferry wake not bad but some boats can wake you some. Public washrooms by park next to Shop and stop.

Holding:

4.50

Good Holding no issues.

Wind Protection:

3.50

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

3.00

Scenic Beauty:

4.50

Ease of Shopping:

5.00

Shore Access:

5.00

Short dingy ride to dingy dock next to Ferry dock

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Cell Service:

4.00

Review for Vineyard Haven

Reviewed by: Will McCullough on Nov 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

The best collection of wooden boats in America. Although Vineyard Wind's new breakwater has taken up some of this anchorage it is great holding and has ample room for many boats. This side of the harbor is great in all wind direction besides North and North East. There is also room on the south west side of the outer harbor, near the "Back door", for a few boats to anchor but an easterly can give you a roll. In the case of a North Easterly; Lagoon pond is a great option. The bridge opens on the hour in the summer and monitors channel 69 as does the harbormaster. The launch is operated out of the Black Dog dock and monitors Channel 72. Wooden boats full of happy friendly locals will give you a show as they weave through the moorings.

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Review for Vineyard Haven

Reviewed by: John, Serendipity, on Sep 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 47'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

4

While the ferry doesn't wake you overmuch, the other boats will sometimes. Holding was great, no issues. You're protected unless wind from N-NE. Its a great view from here. As another mentioned, the dinghy dock is near the ferry port and easily accessed. The store is just across the street and quite convenient. The buses allow you to tour the island, its very cool. Get a day pass and ride around all day as much as you want as the buses come every 20 minutes. We hopped off on the south end, walked the beach from west to east, then hopped back on again to continue back up to town. Cell services (ATT) was just fine.

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