Reviews: Cuttyhunk Pond

Review for Cuttyhunk Pond

Reviewed by: Martin Blanchard, S/V No Brainer, on Jul 8, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

This is a lovely small island! We got in with heavy fog so that was stressful but once inside the pond, it's super sheltered and calm. We used our electric scooters to go through all the roads on the island. Lots of fun. The views on top of the hill, where the WWII bunker is, are spectacular.
The raw bar crew comes to your boat every night and offers clam chowder , fresh Cuttyhunk oysters, clams and shrimps. It's a bit pricey but it is definitely worth it. These kids are awesome! Great summer job.
Will definitely come back . This will have to be a yearly thing now ;)

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Review for Cuttyhunk Pond

Reviewed by: Joseph Apicella, Glory Days, on Jul 9, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 50'
Draft: 3.0'

Cuttyhunk is a great stop. We have been coming here for 40 years. The mooring pendants are about 4' above the ball making it easier to get a line through. The raw bar boat sell oyster, shrimp, and chowder, pricey, but good. The Harbormaster will pick up the $55 early evening. Be sure to have breakfast at the bass club. Hike up to the WW 2 bunker for fantastic views.

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Review for Cuttyhunk Pond

Reviewed by: Ric Sanders on Aug 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 0.0'

Had a great stop here. Harbormaster led us to where he wanted us to anchor which was a great experience. Anchor set well on 5 to 1 scope in 20 knots of wind and we did not move until we picked it upSo nice we stayed an extra day. Got chowder and oysters from the kids on the raw bar boat which while was a bit expensive was worth it, at least to us.

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Review for Cuttyhunk Pond

Reviewed by: Karen Bensley, Clare, on Jun 8, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.5'

Here early in the season so quiet and uncrowded. Picked up a town mooring (labeled “town rental”) but noted there is some room for anchoring on the northeast corner of the mooring field.

Friendly and knowledgeable harbormaster who is also police/fireman/animal control. Cooking lobster and lobster dinners on the dock as well as a raw bar boat that circles the mooring field.

Great walking throughout the island, beautiful views of Martha’s Vineyard as well as the roses and beach peas along the beaches.

Hadn’t been here in years but worth the early season stop on our way from Maine to NY.

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Review for Cuttyhunk Pond

Reviewed by: Tom Hale on Aug 26, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.5'

The inner harbor has mooring available to rent for $45/night. There is very limited room to anchor in the pond. Big town dinghy dock for access to restaurants. You can order steamed lobster and other seafood and pick them up at 5:00

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Review for Cuttyhunk Pond

Reviewed by: Jim Nichols, MARNICK, on Aug 11, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.6'

Best known spot for layover to/from Block Island/Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket.

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