Boothbay Harbor
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Nat Warren-White
- May 21, 2024
Maine , Midcoast
Photo: John Buie - Flickr
Heading north past Fisherman’s and Squirrel Islands, you’ll find the buzzing metropolis of Boothbay Harbor, where you’ll be well-served by several marinas and a big shopping center where you can find all kinds of delights. Many cruisers find the range and depth of services a welcome choice after visiting remote anchorages; a few find the pace frenetic when the goal of a vacation is to unwind.
Approach & Cautions
Photo: Cuckhold Light by Ashley Frill, Flickr
Approaching from south, west, or east is easy and straightforward. Just be aware of heavy traffic in the vicinity — fishing vessels, yachts, ferries, and daysailors abound.
If you’re arriving across from Muscongas Bay or Damariscotta River just to the east of Boothbay, it may be easier to leave Fisherman’s Island to port between it and Ocean Point. There are 3 red nuns inside Fisherman’s, which should be left to starboard. Leave Squirrel, Burnt, and Mouse Islands to port and enter Boothbay Harbor on the east side.
You can also approach Boothbay easily from either the Sheepscot River to the west via Townsend Gut or from seaward, leaving Fisherman’s Island to starboard and passing to either side of Squirrel Island, observing red lighted buoy #4. Head for red lighted buoy #8 off Tumbler Island, leaving Burnt Island and its lighthouse and Mouse Island to port. Leave the lighted green buoy #1A to port off the end of McFarland Island, and the harbor is a straight shot ahead of you.
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Docking, Anchorages, or Moorings
Just to the right as you enter the harbor, the first marina is Carousel , which usually has plenty of guest moorings available, plus showers, fuel, water, and a restaurant. It’s not a far hike from Carousel into town, where your kids will go wild with the temptations of ice cream, souvenirs, and anything one can imagine in a Maine summer revelry. Call Carousel Marina (207-633-2922) or via VHF Ch 9; alternatively, the next marina on the right is Brown’s Wharf , Ch 9 & 16 (207-633-5440). Other marinas offer dockage and moorings, but we do not have recent experience with them. A complete list is provided at the bottom of this page. Expect price increases in 2022 versus prior years.
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, on the far left (port) side of Boothbay Harbor, welcomes visitors, offering rental moorings at $50 per night for boats up to 60 feet, including launch service, Wi-Fi, showers, laundry, tennis, bar, and dining room access — all described via the link above.
Limited anchorage can be found in 24 to 42 feet in the outer harbor northward of Tumbler Island and off McKown Point. The inner harbor has depths of 6 to 24 feet. Megayachts anchor south of Tumbler Island between Mouse Island and Spruce Point.
The Boothbay Harbor Harbormaster is Rob Leavitt at 207-380-7602. Peter Ripley covers Boothbay and East Boothbay; 207-380-7283 .
All marinas - Ch 9 BH Yacht Club - Ch 9
Carousel, Hodgdon
Carousel, Brown's, BBH Marina, Tugboat, Hodgdon, BHYC
ELECTRICITY
All marinas
Marinas & BHYC
Some marinas
Nearly all marinas Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library , 4 Oak Street
Several marinas Harbormaster at Town Dock
Hodgdon, BBH Shipyard,
Most marinas
1) Boothbay Region Health Center Family practice (207) 633-1075 2) Lincoln Medical Partners Family Care Center (207) 633-7820 3) LincolnHealth St. Andrews Urgent Care (207) 633-2121
MORE BOAT AMENITIES
There are many excellent boatyards in the Boothbay area. One known to us is Hodgdon Yacht Services at Southport Island (207) 633-2970 . It is located in Ebencook Harbor (described below), a modest distance by water from Boothbay.
Getting Ashore
Photo: Public Landing at Boothbay by "Miss Ninja Girl"
It’s easy to use the dinghy dock around the back of the main dockage at Carousel Marina or head up to the inner harbor, and you’ll find the public landing (aka Town Dock) just south of Fisherman’s Wharf.
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club allows the use of its docks to mooring customers along with launch service.
Photo: Downeast Candy
Provisioning
- Hannaford supermarket
- Brown’s Farm Stand
- Pinkham’s (gourmet shop)
- Downeast Candies
Photo: Courtesy of Maine Foodie Tours
There are many restaurant choices. Here are a few we know about (alphabetically):
- Bet’s Famous Fish Fry
- Blue Moon Café
- Boathouse Bistro – tapas bar and restaurant
- Boothbay Lobster Wharf – seafood
- Brady’s – American Bar & Seafood
- Bridge Street Café
- HarborSide 1901 Bar & Grill
- Kaler’s Lobster
- Mama D’s Coffe House
- McSeagull’s Food & Spirits
- Mine Oyster
- Ports of Italy – upscale Italian
- PORTS Pizzeria
- Red Cup Coffee House
- Robinson’s Wharf (near Southport Swing Bridge)
- Shannon’s Unshelled
- Taka Mediterranean – bar and grill
- The Thistle Inn Restaurant
- The Whale’s Tale & Seafarer’s Pub at Carousel Marina
- Tugboat Inn Restaurant
Photo: Boothbay Region Historical Society by Geoff Ingalls
Hiking to and around town and exploring the many delights of Boothbay is great entertainment for cruisers of all ages. Click here for a walking map.
Boothbay Region Land Trust has many preserves on the peninsula, many with hiking trails.
Photo: Courtesy of Coastal Maine Botanical Garden
Other Things To Do
The Boothbay Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is a must-see with its giant troll statues created from recycled wood by Danish artist Thomas Dambo. Amazing! And the Butterfly and Moth House are gothic-style buildings with caterpillars and butterflies from all over New England.
Just to the west of Townsend Gut and a short hop to the south around the top of Southport Island, you’ll find Ebenecook Harbor, which leads you into quaint and cozy Love Cove, a favorite cruiser’s anchorage just around the corner from the Hodgdon Yacht Services Southport Boatyard, a good pit-stop much less hectic than Boothbay proper. You can often find empty moorings in Love Cove, and anchoring is easy.
Other Nearby Anchorages – East Boothbay/South Bristol & Christmas Cove — all close by.
Marine Research Labratories – They offer tours and educational programs and are well worth visiting (call ahead): NOAA Marine Fisheries Lab and the Bigelow Lab .
Boothbay Harbor Marinas & Docks for Getting Ashore
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| limited | no | no | no | no | no | no | repairs | |
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| no | yes | Ch 9 | no | yes | yes | no | restaurant | |
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OUR REVIEWS
What CCA Members are saying:
Boothbay has been a favorite and valuable stop for many years. Always fun and a great place to shop and indulge in treats of all kinds for all ages! Also a fascinating people and boat watching spot. Many big and little vessels of all stripes and sizes dock here. And the marine labs (Bigelow and NOAA) are a great resource
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50th Annual
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge July 20 & 21, 2024
SAVE THE DATE for the 2024 Parade of Sail in the inner Harbor on July 21st, at 10:00 a.m. In the mean time, please enjoy a recap of the 2023 line up.
Wishing Star (Parade Leader)
Brown Eyed Girl (Race Committee)
North Star (Race Commitee)
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Belonging to the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club is much more than mooring a boat and hitting the harbor from time to time. We are a close-knit community with countless events for members of all ages and interests. BHYC Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge.
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, West Boothbay Harbor, Maine. 1,130 likes · 3 talking about this · 1,381 were here. Mid-coast Maine's premier Yacht Club and so much more.
Sat, 06/15/2024 - 8:00am. Three teams go head-to-head at the 2022 Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge. Don Snyder photo. For half a century, sailors and boat ...
Photo Gallery. 2023 Regatta; 2022 Regatta; 2021 Regatta; Prior Regattas; Sponsors. Regatta Gear. BHYC. News. Helpful Links. More. THE 50TH ANNUAL REGATTA is just a few months away! ... Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club. 156 Western Avenue. West Boothbay Harbor, ME 04575. [email protected]. 207.633.5750
50th Annual Running - July 20 & 21, 2024. Great racing and social events in Boothbay Harbor upcoming in July. The 50th BHYC Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge offers traditional PHRF handicap and one design racing as well as several divisions of Classic Yachts. Our well run regatta will insure solid competition coupled with exciting ...
The 49th Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club (BHYC) Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge fleets provided a breathtaking scene Saturday and Sunday. There were over 60 classic and modern racing boats ...
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, on the far left (port) side of Boothbay Harbor, welcomes visitors, offering rental moorings at $50 per night for boats up to 60 feet, including launch service, Wi-Fi, showers, laundry, tennis, bar, and dining room access — all described via the link above. Limited anchorage can be found in 24 to 42 feet in the ...
509 Followers, 58 Following, 42 Posts - BHYC Regatta (@boothbayregatta) on Instagram: "Annual Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge July 20 + 21, 2024 Boothbay Harbor. ME @ Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club #boothbayregatta"
Ahoy Sailors! Great racing begins July 22 with the 49th annual BHYC Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge to be held July 22 and 23. Large colorful sails will be seen in the outer harbor on ...
Explore BHYC. The main clubhouse may only be open for 4 months in the summer, but we have enough fun to last the whole year. The new Sailing & Education Center provides members with a four-season gathering location at the club, complementing events like our winter reunion, weekly lunches in local restaurants, and more.
Photo Gallery. 2023 Regatta; 2022 Regatta; 2021 Regatta; Prior Regattas; Sponsors. Regatta Gear. BHYC. News. ... Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort (with dockage) Fisherman's Wharf Inn & Restaurant . ... ©2021 by Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge.
Presented by Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club in conjunction with the marine community and support from key sponsors the weekend will offer competitive racing and the beauty of sail on Booth Bay. Multiple divisions for PHRF and One Designs. Division 1 - PHRF up to 93; Division 2 - PHRF 94-141; Division 3 - PHRF 142-192; Division 4 - PHRF 193 ...
The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club (BHYC) is aglow with holiday spirit as December unfolds, revealing a captivating tapestry of festive decorations, leadership transitions, and exciting developments.
Call ahead to reserve a mooring for your next visit at 207-633-5750, or hail us on VHF 09 when you arrive in the Harbor. Courtesy Membership Privileges. Visitors from reciprocal yacht clubs, arriving by boat or car, and guests of BHYC members can enjoy lunch or dinner in the Club dining room or bar.
Photo Gallery. 2023 Regatta; 2022 Regatta; 2021 Regatta; Prior Regattas; Sponsors. Regatta Gear. BHYC. News. Helpful Links. More. REGATTA SOCIAL EVENTS. We have three great social events planned and we encourage attendance! ... Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club. 156 Western Avenue. West Boothbay Harbor, ME 04575. [email protected].
The 48th Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club (BHYC) Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge fleets provided a breathtaking scene Saturday, July 23 as the over 60 classic and modern racing boats sailed ...
Brauer's been pushing for equality in sailing since the early days of her career in Boothbay Harbor. After college, in 2018, she moved in with her parents on nearby Barters Island and stayed the summer, coaching J/80 racing at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club , sipping vanilla lattes at the Red Cup , and working for yacht captain and mentor Tim ...
Welcome to our 130th Season! The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club was incorporated in 1895 by the Maine Legislature, although the Club's history dates back to 1870. From its earliest days, the Club has been a racing and social center for the active summers in Boothbay Harbor. Over 100 years later, we are still actively racing through the summer and ...
Photo Gallery. 2023 Regatta; 2022 Regatta; 2021 Regatta; Prior Regattas; Sponsors. Regatta Gear. BHYC. News. Helpful Links. More. SAVE THE DATE for the 2024 Parade of Sail in the inner Harbor on July 21st, at 10:00 a.m. In the mean time, please enjoy a recap of the 2023 line up. ... Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club. 156 Western Avenue. West Boothbay ...
Image scanned from a color postcard shows the view of the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club in Boothbay Harbor, Maine from out over the water. ... Home > Fogler Library > Special Collections > PHOTOGRAPHS > SPEC_PHOTOS > 1376. General Maine History Photographs . Boothbay Harbor, Maine, Yacht Club. Creator. Preview.
Serving Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Southport & Edgecomb since 1876 ... Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club. Andrea Perkins. Wed, 03/29/2023 - 10:00am . BHYC youth sailors working on a boat. Courtesy photo ...
The purpose of the Down East Yacht Club is to create friendships and share boating knowledge as we participate in coastal Maine boating together. ... 62 Commercial Street at the North Dock Wharf Pier Boothbay Harbor Maine. So many wonderful places to stay in the Boothbay Harbor Region. View All. 192 Townsend Avenue - P.O. Box 356 Boothbay ...
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club. Andy Holmes. Mon, 07/02/2018 - 7:15am. Debbie Swan Snyder, second from left, and Jim Hunt, fourth from left, cut the ribbon at the celebration of the new Sailing and ...
The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club boys defended their title at the annual Windjammer Days Cod Fish Races June 26. Team Shmaker's Bay beat 10 others to keep their title as the fastest fish handlers ...