Windward Yacht Yard

Overall very good experience, exceeding my expectations based on the poor reviews from 2024 or earlier. Pat, the Dock Supervisor, deserves 5+ stars. Pat single-handedly stayed late to welcome us at a slip location we requested, after our voyage plans were delayed by choppy seas. He gave us so many options and helped us relocate on Saturday morning for better fireworks viewing. He called our phone as we were approaching the dock and helped me "crab walk" sideways into a tight spot with the severe ebb tide current that night. Pat explained that new management took over in 2025 and that one company manages all four (4) of the "Newburyport Marinas" (Windward, Hilton's, Harbor, and Basin). The manager, Jim, came to chat with us on Saturday morning and was extremely personable. We were surrounded by seasonal slip renters that were extremely friendly and helpful when docking in the strong currents. The only reasons for less than 5 stars overall are as follows: 1) There was no toilet paper in the ladies' room on Sunday morning. This should never happen if inventory is checked on Saturday, and would never happen if a small cabinet were placed in the ladies' room with extra rolls. 2) I asked a Dock Hand for an extra key card because my girlfriend had walked into town to do some shopping, while I stayed a dock away at Michael's Harborside. The gates are closed at 8PM, which is good, but not if your party splits up as in this situation. I was told "no" by the Dock Hand, although I did not ask the Supervisor. I felt like this was a reasonable request that was not fulfilled. Every hotel and resort issues you multiple keys upon request, and this should be no different so long as you return all at check-out. Note: Know that any reviews (at the four marinas) prior to 2025 have likely been fixed/superseded by new management. Also know that certain docks, specifically transient slips near restrooms/showers are very close to The Goat, which is very lively since they serve until 1AM and don't really close if people are still there. If you're trying to sleep early, bring ear plugs and/or play background sounds/music!

First rate service from everyone involved from top down!! Great experience from every touch point that matters. When something was needed, they were right there without any fuss. Great spot, awesome place to explore, nice welcoming community of people at the marina that helped us feel at home on the docks. Highly recommend!!

We stored here for the winter. Great place to be only a few miles from our house. Great staff, professional and friendly.

Great place to winter the boat. Nice people

Everything was handler great

Great Communication and looking forward to up coming season

Not even one star lost a month No power! Opened 2weeks late They never updated electric city Disconnected power after fire On going problems !!!!!! Think twice

What made our stay great was the people around us could not ask for a better group of people

Awful Worst marina we ever stayed at Docks are falling apart and the ramps are dangerous No facilities to speak of Parking lot is filled with pot holes and muddy when it rains And the local restaurants use the marina parking lot for their patrons So the boat owners rarely have a place to park their cars

Dockhands were awesome!

Safety and deferred maintenance is a significant concern at this marina. The electrical system caught on fire this year resulting in no power for one month. There is minimal fire protection on the dock and there were no railings on the pier for months this summer.

The facilities were better run and maintained versus last year. Thankfully.

Many upgrades needed! Dock hands scarce during the season. Attention to detail poor.

Docks are old and need to be replaced. Crooked all year long, amenities are lacking in a big way, personnel tough to deal with

Seasonal dockage client Customer Service lacking No management presence at Windward and Hilton Marinas on day to day basis Dock Hands not trained and unavailable after mid August (back to college for entire crew) Yard equipment in poor repair Low priority on dock security Novice boaters not aided and instructed about the hazards of the river putting other boats at risk of collision damage Excellent location.

Not worth $ dock needed work 7 times there no dock help ramp hard to manage to get cart past office never open

The gate didn’t lock, there was two by fours put up for a fence by the entrance way AND the main bathroom and shower water was shut off?

All good except the parking at Windward. The spaces up front by the yellow crane have been continually blocked the last couple of years by piles or rock, mooring blocks, 50’ masts, old dock sections, the shed, etc. This is an easy fix but it’s crazy that these valuable spaces are taken up by things that could easily be stored elsewhere. Please move them!!

Windward Marina and the other Newburyport Marinas are convenient and I enjoy using their services. Excellent restaurants a short walk away

Windward Yatch Yard is absolutely the worst marina I have ever been associated with in my 30 years of boating. The dock are unsafe, the power is unreliable averages 95 Volt at my boat I can’t even run my AC, the WiFi does not work, they don’t have bock hands, you can’t get ice, the restrooms are not cleaned regularly, they are over price for the lack of amenities they DO NOT OFFER.