2008 REED’s East Coast Edition - Pilot Notes
Marblehead: 42 30N, 70 51W Boston: 42 21N, 71 03W
Salem: 42 31N, 70 53W
Pilotage: From the N and E, follow either the
(see map on previous spread)
North Channel or South Channel to President
Pilotage: Salem harbor is located on the W
Roads, the main channel to the inner harbor.
end of Salem Sound, entered through chan-
Heavy commerical traffic; Ferries cross in and
nels on either side of Bakers Island. Marble-
out of this channel The channel runs past an
head is an open-ended harbor S of Salem.
airport approach flight path. Planes often fly
t
Marblehead is exposed to the NW and very
low over the channel, generating significant
ilo
crowded with moorings in the summer.
downdrafts and wind effects on the channel. P
Hazards: The channels through Salem Sound
Use caution, particularly under sail.
lead between islands and rocks, bare and sub-
Approaching Boston from the S, enter Nan-
merged. Do not attempt to enter or leave in
tasket Roads and follow one of several pas-
thick weather without local knowledge.
sages through the islands to downtown.
Waypoints
Security Broadcast System: VHF 13. SE-
e
tts
Salem Channel Buoy 3 CURITE calls are generally made only by large
42 31.1N, 70 45.1W Green
commercial vessels. Yachts can avoid the risk of hus
can.
collision with ships by standing by on VHF 13.
Tinkers Rock Gong Buoy TR, S of shoal
Landmarks: Deer Island, on NW side of
assac
North Channel, is marked by a sewage treat-
42 28.9N, 70 48.9W Green/Red
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ment facility with 16 egg-shaped, 140ft holding
bands
tanks. Approaching from NE look for tall red,
Port of Entry: U.S. Customs 978-921-0782.
white and blue standpipe at Winthrop. From E,
Harbormaster: Salem: VHF 12 & 16; 978-
most prominent island is Great Bewster.
741-0098. Marblehead: VHF 16 & 14; 781- Waypoints
631-2386.
North Channel Entrance Lighted Whistle Buoy NC
Dockage/Moorings: In Marblehead, lim-
42 22.50N, 070 54.30W Mo (A) W 6M Red/White
ited dockage at several marinas and yacht
stripes with red spherical topmark. RA-
clubs. Reservations a must. On the main
CON: N (– ·).
harbor’s N shore are several public landings
Nantasket Roads Channel Lighted Bell Buoy 3
with 30-minute limits: Clark Landing at State
42 19.10N, 70 52.80W Fl G 4s 4M Green
Street, Parkers Boatyard Public Landing,
O’Brien Landing at Commercial Street and
Port of Entry: U.S. Customs: 617-565-
6147.
Cliff Street Boatyard, just past the Marble-
Harbormaster: VHF 16; 617-343-4721.
head Yacht Club. The town maintains a few
Dockage/Moorings: Some moorings may
transient slips; call the harbormaster well in
be available downtown. Several marinas are
advance for reservations. located downtown, in Charlestown, E. Bos-
Anchorage: Permitted in the harbor be-
ton, and Dorchester Bay.
tween Salem and Marblehead; tides range
Anchorage: Designated anchorage area off
about 9ft. Three launch services and a water
India Wharf marked by private buoys. This
area has many moorings and is exposed to
taxi operate in the harbor. Anchoring is for-
wind and wakes. More remote anchorage is
bidden in Marblehead Harbor.
available at several of the harbor islands.
Fuel: W side of Marblehead, and in Beverly.
Fuel: East Boston, Admirals Hill in Chel-
Supplies: Boat parts a cab ride away. Gro- sea, or Dorchester Bay.
ceries and laundry within walking distance
Supplies: Everything one would expect in
from downtown Salem.
major city.
Services: Haulout and repairs available,
Services: Haulout and repairs in East Bos-
ton, and Dorchester Bay. Laundry, showers,
also in Beverly and Manchester. Commuter
and wi-fi spots at most marinas.
rail to Boston. High-speed ferry 978-741-
3442 to Boston. Local hospital.
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