Help protect the waters of Martha’s Vineyard by following Green Boating best practices. Sailors for the Sea is a leading proponent of best practices for preserving the waters we love. Learn more about how you can be a Green Boater.
There are many online resources to help you maintain a clean wake. Discover Boating provides a list of 10 important tips.
The waters of the Vineyard are a No Discharge Zone, and pumpouts are available in every major harbor. Check out the individual harbor pages in Vineyard Boating for more information.
No Anchoring Zones
Several areas have limited anchoring zones and limited anchoring duration. Tisbury Waterways is a good place to learn about anchoring and liveaboard restrictions in Vineyard Haven, Lake Tashmoo, and Lagoon Pond.
The Edgartown Harbormaster provides the following information on anchoring responsibly:
- The main anchorage is located in the outer harbor to the port-side of red nun #8, alongside Chappaquiddick Beach.
- Service to and from town provided by the launch.
- All sand on the bottom making for easy anchoring.
- Curvature of the Chappy shoreline and bluff protect from our light, prevailing southwest breezes.
- All vessels inquiring about anchorage in Cape Pogue Bay must contact the Harbormaster’s office directly via VHF Ch. 74.
Katama Bay is normally closed to anchoring, but the harbormaster may allow anchoring during strong blows from the N to NNE as he sees fit. To inquire about the status of anchorage in the bay, contact the harbormaster’s office directly via VHF 74. Once winds shift back, all vessels are to vacate Katama and re-anchor in the outer harbor. Please contact the harbormaster’s office upon exiting the Bay.
You must be logged in to post a comment.