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Barnstable Harbor

Location: Cape Cod Bay
Lat / Lon: N 41° 43.140' / W 070° 17.273'
Depth: 7-9 ft
Description: The channel approaching Barnstable widens after rounding flashing red buoy "8," and good holding can be found in 8 to 25 feet of water. Be aware of the shoal between the channel and the anchorage. Watch out for the charted cable area extending southward from Beach Point.

Holding:

3.50

Good, Sand

Wind Protection:

4.00

Somewhat exposed NE

Current Flow:

3.00

Wake Protection:

3.50

Somewhat exposed NE

Scenic Beauty:

4.50

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

4.00

Pet Friendly:

3.50

Cell Service:

3.50

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Barnstable Harbor

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

Overall Rating:

2

Holding:

2

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

Beware of shifting sands and channels. Charts and chartplotters are useless. Follow channel markers, as they are moved often to reflect shifting channels. This harbor is best suited to shallow draft boats. Anchoring further up in the harbor is discouraged due to strong currents. I was advised to pick up an open mooring by a local fisherman. For most of the night, the mooring ball chafed and bounced on the hull as wind and currents opposed each other. Not a peaceful night. The entrance to the harbor was filled with small, shallow draft boats pulled up onto the beach. Very pretty area, but not Cruiser friendly.

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Review for Barnstable Harbor

Reviewed by: Diane Mazarakis, FatCat, on Sep 1, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

This anchorage abuts a village of seaside cottages within a 7-mile long National Park. It's beautiful. Protected & serene. Good harbor while traveling. 9' tidal change. We were fine. We will explore more later.

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