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The BYC waterfront contains comprehensive facilities for members and their guests to utilize Marblehead Harbor and Massachusetts Bay.

VHF channel 68


 Facilities include:

  • Two hoists for dry sailing and launching boats
  • Floating docks for short tie-ups (water is available)
  • Junior Sailing Facilities
  • Fuel Dock with both gas and diesel
  • Dinghy slips and docks for members
  • Kayak and Paddleboard Racks
  • Dry Sailing program
  • Launch Service for the entire harbor
  • Transient moorings for visiting yachts
  • Visiting Yachtsmen
    • The Boston Yacht Club welcomes visiting yachtsmen from around the world. Club staff are committed to making visitor’s stay at one of most historic clubs in North America a pleasant experience. Below is a list of the services available to yachtsmen at the BYC and in Marblehead.

      BYC Waterfront monitors VHF channel 68

      Directions

      The entrance to Marblehead Harbor is about 11.5 nm northeast of Boston Harbor's Deer Island and about 9 nm southwest of Gloucester Harbor entrance. Marblehead Light (F G 103ft 7M) is on the tip of Marblehead Neck, and is the only fixed green lighthouse on the East Coast. Within Marblehead Harbor, the Boston Yacht Club is located about halfway up the north, or town side.
      Boston Yacht Club Position: 42 30 08 N - 70 50 59 W

      Fuel

      Diesel fuel and gasoline are available at the Boston Yacht Club 8 AM – 6 PM Memorial Day through Labor Day. Fuel must be purchased using a major credit card. American Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted.

      Ice

      Cubes and blocks are available at the BYC float.

      Accommodations

      The Boston Yacht Club has 13 hotel rooms available to club members, their guests, and visiting yachtsmen. See the Hotel portion of this web site of full details.

      Bar and Food Service

      The BYC has widely-acclaimed dining and bar services. See the Dining portion of this web site for full details.
  • Charter Club
    • The BYC Charter Fleet was created with the goal of increasing members' access to beautiful Marblehead Harbor. The club maintains a fleet of paddle boards, kayaks, and keelboats ideally suited for exploring the harbor and daysailing trips around the sound.   The fleet is available for charter during normal waterfront hours. Advance online reservations are required for all equipment.

      Sailboat charters are restricted to qualified Charter Skippers and their guests.  Members seeking to become new Charter Skippers may schedule a sailing assessment with the Sailing Director at anytime. The Charter Fleet is always looking for experienced and enthusiastic volunteers to help support the program. We are seeking guest instructors for sailing lessons, safety officers for day trips, and mentors for new members.

      Contacts: 
      Robert Alpert -- Charter Fleet Committee ([email protected])
  • Weather
  • Web Cam
  • Local Services
    • Additional services of interest to the visiting yachtsman

      Diving

      Jordan Marine Services
      6 Cliff Street MH*
      (781) 631-5992
      Bill Schneider
      MH
      (781) 248-0337
      Ray Bates
      MH
      (781) 639-2544

      Sail makers

      North Sails
      23 Glendale St Salem
      (978) 745-1400
      Doyle Sailmakers
      96 Swampscott Rd. Salem
      (978) 740-5950
      Piranha Sails
      12R Atlantic Avenue MH
      (781) 631-4008

      Laundry



      Groceries

      Crosby’s Market
      118 Washington Street MH
      (781) 631-1741
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      Food/Spirits

      The Landing
      81 Front Street MH
      (781) 631-1878
      Maddie’s Sail Loft
      15 State Street MH
      (781) 631-9842
      The Barnacle
      141 Front Street MH
      (781) 631-4236

      Spirits

      Crosby’s Market
      118 Washington Street MH
      (781) 631-1741
      Shubie’s
      16 Atlantic Avenue MH
      (781) 631-0149
      Haley’s Package Store
      114 Washington Street MH
      (781) 631-0169

      Breakfast

      Driftwood Restaurant
      63 Front Street MH
      (781) 631-1145

      Lunch

      Driftwood Restaurant
      63 Front Street MH
      (781) 631-1145
      The Landing
      81 Front Street MH
      (781) 631-1878
      The Barnacle
      141 Front Street MH
      (781) 631-4236

      ATM

      National Grand Bank
      Crosby’s Plaza
      118 Washington Street MH

      Chandlery

      Forepeak
      89 Front Street MH
      (781) 631-7184
      West Marine
      32 Atlantic Avenue
      (781) 639-6451

      Mechanical

      Cloutman Marine Svc
      7 Calthrope Road MH
      (781) 631-9751
      Marblehead Trading Co
      89 Front Street MH
      (781) 639-0029

      Charts

      F.L. Woods
      76 Washington Street MH
      (781) 631-6682

      Taxi and Limousine

      Tri-City Taxi Services
      MH
      (781) 639-2488
      North Shore Shuttle
      Swampscott
      (781) 592-3333

      Auto Rental

      Enterprise
      Lynn
      (800) 736-8222
      *MH is Marblehead