Martha's Vineyard : Profile

Docking

As an Island, Martha's Vineyard is well accustomed to visitors arriving by sea. Many towns offer mooring, marina, launch and fuel service. Towns are situated close to harbours and shops, restaurants and services are within easy walking distance. Many of the towns have retained their victorian buildings.

Edgartown Harbormaster
Tel:508-627-4746 or 508-627-6185, VHF Channel 9, 16, working ch. 74

Mad Max Marina
31 Dock Street, Edgartown
Tel:(508) 627-7400

Menemsha Harbormaster
Tel:508-645-2846, VHF Channel 08, 09

Oak Bluffs Marina
Box 2676, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Tel:508-693-4355, Fax:508-693-7402, VHF Channel "Oak Bluffs Marina" on Channel 71.
obmarina@adelphia.net
This the largest marina on Martha's Vineyard and is owned by the town. It has both moorings and slips. The harbour provides good shelter except in very strong NW winds. Foreign-flagged vessels can moor free during the low seasons (Autumn/winter/spring). Contact the Harbourmaster, Todd Alexander.

Vineyard Haven Harbor
(also known as Tisbury)
VHF Channel 09
The moorings are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Dumpsters and recycling bins are provided at Owen Park and Lake Street for mariners' convenience. The Health Club at the Mansion House Hotel on the corner of Beach Road and Main Street allows mariners to use the showers and facilities for a small fee. Heads must be sealed while in the harbour. There is a free pump-out service. Call on VHF channel 9, 0900 to 1700 daily. The Town Dock at Owen Park is intended for short stay only. Water is available any time. Boats may tie-up to the "T" at the end of the dock for up to 15 minutes with no charge. All services are within walking distance.

Vineyard Haven Harbormaster
Tel:508-696-4249 or 508-696-4200 , VHF Channel 09, 69

Vineyard Haven Marina
52 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven
Tel:508 693-0720
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