The Harbormaster and his assistants are guardian's of the waterfront, with duties ranging from harbor planning and management, to mooring and dockage management. The department is involved in protecting and education of the public regarding safety and legal boating, law enforcement (State statutes and local regulations), along with emergency search and rescue. Harbor patrols are conducted to ensure safety and offer any type of water related assistance to boaters, bathers, and fisherman. They also work in conjunction with other departments such as the U.S. Coast Guard, Massachusetts Environmental Police, Coast Guard Auxiliary and other harbormasters to ensure a safe day of boating. The Harbormaster Department monitors VHF channel 12 & 16.

Community Information

• Commonwealth Communities - Newburyport Information from the Official Website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Site provides official information -- community profiles, state aid (cherry sheets), official websites, and more.
• Official Newburyport, Massachusetts Web Site
• Newburyport Massachusetts - Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Maps

• Google Maps - Newburyport, MA

Marine Info

• Plum Island - Newburyport
• Coastal Discoveries - Summer Marine Programs for Kids
• Custom House Maritime Museum - Discover the abundant and interesting maritime heritage of Newburyport, MA (the eastern seacoast’s first major commercial port) and the Merrimack River Valley. See our unique collection of maritime art, model clipper ships, displays of famous shipwrecks, the history of the Coast Guard, and more.
• U.S. Coast Guard Auxillary Flotilla 38 - Flotilla 38 has been providing safe boating classes, free vessel safety checks, and other services to local boaters for over 40 years. Newburyport MA

Weather

•  The Weather Channel - Newburyport, MA (01950)
•  Weather Underground - Newburyport, Massachusetts Forecast

Yacht Clubs & Marinas

• American Yacht Club - Newburyport, MA
• Cove Marina - Cove Marina is a family-oriented and friendly marina, serving the Merrimack River and the Greater Newburyport area since 1989. We are committed to providing an outstanding level of customer service and ensuring your stay with us is relaxing and memorable.
• Newburyport Marinas - Newburyport Harbor Marina, Hilton’s Marina, Windward Yacht Yard and the Newburyport Boat Basin are located along the Merrimack River in historic Newburyport, Massachusetts, with more than 500 slips for seasonal/transient dockage and accommodations for boats ranging in size up to 125'.
• Newburyport Yacht Club - Established in 2001, the Newburyport Yacht Club is now widely recognized as one of the premier boating facilities on the Northern Massachusetts/Southern New Hampshire coast. The Club House and Marina are located on the Merrimac River, just minutes from Interstate 95 and US Route One. The Marina features sheltered, deepwater dockage, and is approximately a mile and a half upriver from one of the premier sport fishing and sailing areas in the Northeast.
• North End Boat Club
• Yankee Landing Marina