MYC 2016 Cruise Guide - Marblehead Yacht Club

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MYC 2016 Cruise Guide - Marblehead Yacht Club
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Aug5,6and7
PORTSMOUTH,NH
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WelcomeandGeneralInformation
The2016MYCcruisetoPortsmouth,NHisscheduledforAugust5,6&7.ThecityofPortsmouth
hasampledockspaceforusattheirPrescottPark.Thedocksareashortwalkingdistanceto
downtownanditsmanyrestaurants&shops.Theparkisbeautifullylandscapedandhasa
pavilionwhichfeaturesentertainment.Informationabouttheparkandupcomingeventsis
availableontheirwebsite,https://www.prescottpark.org.
Dockspacehasbeenreservedat$60pernightforboats21’to30’,$70forboats31’to40’and
$100forboats41’to50’.Electricalpowerisavailablefora$10hookupcharge.Theondutydockmasterwillassistyouinsecuringyourvesselandacceptingpayment.ContacttheDock-masteron
VHFChannel09asyouapproachthedocks(neartheRTE1bridge).Landline603-436-2848
THEDISTANCETOPORTSMOUTHIS33/38MILESdependingonwhetheryoutransitthe
BlynmancanalorgoaroundCapeAnn.Itislefttoindividualcaptainstoscheduletheirdeparture.
Routedistancesandtidetablesareprovidedforseveraloptions.ToarriveinPortsmouthata
reasonablehour,slowervesselsmaychoosetoleaveadayearlierandmakeastopoveratoneof4
options:SmithCove,Gloucester,AnnisquamYachtClub,RockportHarbor,orIpswichYachtClub*.
Wehaveincludedinthisbookapproximatedistancestoeachoftheseharborsandthetimesof
tide.Tidalinformationisfrom:http://ma.usharbors.com/monthly-tides/global/Marblehead.
Annisquamcanalinformationisfrom:
http://www.bostonsailingcenter.com/cruisingguide/harbors/blynman/navigation.html
MYCmemberswishingtoarrivebyautoarewelcometojoinus.
*IpswichYachtClubislocatedinPlumIslandSound(PIS).Thereisampledockageandmooring
spacewithadequatedepthavailableattheIpswichYachtClub.PleaseNote:NavigationintoPlum
IslandSoundrequirespassageoverthesandbaroffCastleNeck.Wemustpointoutthatbefore
makingyourdecisiontoproceedintoPISyouconsideryourdraft,thetimeofhightideandthe
weather.TheearlyafternoonHightidemakesitpossibleforaneasyharborentranceandexit
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SCHEDULEOFEVENTS
FridayAugust5th
15:00to16:00RendevousatPrescottPark
1630–1730CocktailsatDockedVessels
EveningDinnerashoreinPortsmouth
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SaturdayAugust6 Shore-sideactivitiesandsightseeingatCrew’sdiscretion
1800Lobsterfeast
AboardInternationalHarvesterandadjacentvessels
Lobsters/chickenandcornprovided$6.00perperson
BYOB&sidedish
Alistofneededsidedisheswillbecirculated
Phoneoremailseenyren@gmail.comforsidedishoptions
SundayAugust7th
Departure
RULESOFDOCKARENOALCOHOLONTHEPUBLICDOCKS.
Pleaseusediscretionbetweenboats.
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A. Gloucester Smith Cove Anchorages & Dockage
Marine and most other supplies are obtainable in town. Rocky Neck has several
restaurants. The harbormaster can be reached on Channel 16/72 or by calling
978-282-3012. A speed limit of 5 miles per hour is enforced in the Inner Harbor.
B. Annisquam Anchorages & Dockage
The Annisquam Yacht Club maintains five transient moorings which accommodate
yachts up to 45' LOA. Members wishing to moor their own yacht for a limited period
of time may do so at no charge for no more than seven days per season. Guests of
members and visiting yachtsmen with vessels will be assessed $75 per night for
launch service and use of Club facilities (excluding the tennis courts, which are not
available to visiting yachtsman). Telephone 978-283-450, VHF Channel 68. More
information is available at annisquamyc.org.
C*. Plum Island Sound, Ipswich Anchorage & Dockage
The facilities consist of the clubhouse with a dining area and waterfront area with a
large floating dock. There are guest moorings for cruisers desiring to visit the area.
Launch service is available every day between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Fuel, both
gas and diesel are available to the public. Jim Rataj, Mobil: 781-249-4932, email;
jimrataj@verizon.net,
*see note page 2, 2016 cruise
D. Rockport Anchorages & Dockage
Moorings and berths in the harbor are under control of the harbormaster, who can be
reached on VHF Channels 9 and 16 or by calling 978-546-9589. A speed limit of 4
miles per hour is enforced within the harbor limits. Moorings and tie-ups can be
arranged through the harbormaster.
Portsmouth, NH Anchorages & Dockage
The city of Portsmouth provides slips at Prescott Park just east of the Memorial Bridge
(Rte 1) on the South Side of the river. The approach is between nun “2” and “3”.
Currents can run high and there is wash from passing traffic. Use care in
approaching. Slips are adjacent to the city park, its outdoor pavilion and the
downtown area is only steps away. A dockmaster will help place you at the wharf
upon arrival.More information is available at
http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/prescottpark/docks.htm
Park supervisor 603-431-8748 VHF Channel 09
We have reserved a slip for you if you are on our list of MYC Cruisers.
Contact Chuck Nyren to be placed on this list.
The Above information was obtained from usharbors.com. It is
for general planning and should not be your final authority in route
decisions nor itinerary. Captains are urged to add this link to their
planning library.
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PrescottPark.
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