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Bull Island

Location: Vineyard Sound
Mile Marker: Hadley Harbor
Lat / Lon: N 41° 30.715' / W 070° 42.220'
Depth: 11-13 ft
Description: Some shoals and rocks are located close to the shore, so skippers should feel their way cautiously and make anchoring allowances for shifting winds during the evening. Anchorage should be avoided in any place where the channel is constricted. Public access is permitted on Bull Island, where picnic grounds are maintained during the season. Just take your dinghy to the small landing on the southeast corner of the island.

5.00

(3)

5.00 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.67

Excellent, Soft Mud

Wind Protection:

4.67

All around

Current Flow:

2.00

Wake Protection:

4.33

All around

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

2.00

Pet Friendly:

2.67

Cell Service:

2.67

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Bull Island

Reviewed by: Matt Claiborne, Dulcinea, on Sep 25, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

A beautiful spot to get away from it all or wait out a blow. Holding is very good in mud south of Bull Island. Some wakes but generally very quiet. Lots of cruisers passing through use the moorings inside the harbor, which are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Tiny Bull Island has a short trail and offers some shore time for your crew, but beware of ticks.

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Review for Bull Island

Reviewed by: Eric Stanley, Argyle, on Aug 25, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

The inner harbor offers good holding and great protection from all directions. It's a small anchorage but room for several boats before the mooring field starts at the western end of the harbor and extending to the southwest. Holding is good but some areas of the harbor seem to have grass. However the protection is excellent with the surrounding wooded islands. The islands are private but there is a floating dock on Bull Island provided for pet walking or picnicking.

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Review for Bull Island

Reviewed by: Gary Johnson on Jan 6, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 39'
Draft: 5.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

2

WiFi:

1

One of the most beautiful, well protected, isolated harbors in Buzzards Bay. There are some moorings available in the inner harbor on a first come first serve basis, but they really aren't necessary because the holding is so good and the harbor is so well protected. Good swimming, kayaking and fun to explore in your dingy, but going ashore is discouraged as there is absolutely nothing to do (which is part of the charm).

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