Tisbury Harbormaster

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Welcome to the Beautiful Waterways of Tisbury!

Whether you're cruising in for a weekend getaway or planning a longer stay, we're thrilled to welcome you to the scenic and vibrant harbors of Tisbury on Martha’s Vineyard.

Our Waterways

Our waterways include three distinct gems:

• Vineyard Haven’s Inner and Outer Harbor – the bustling heart of our town

• Lake Tashmoo – A peaceful, 270-acre coastal pond, perfect for a quiet retreat

• Lagoon Pond – A scenic inlet beginning at the Vineyard Haven drawbridge and stretching to a freshwater pond inland

🗓️ Boating Season 2025

Our boating season runs from Memorial Day Weekend through mid-October — the perfect time to enjoy everything Tisbury has to offer both on and off the water.

⚓ Reservations

Starting May 1, 2025, you can book your mooring quickly and easily online through Dockwa.

Please note: - We are unable to take reservations by phone. - Be sure to log in early — spots fill up fast! - Double-check that your credit card info is up to date to avoid any hiccups. - For technical issues, contact [email protected] or try refreshing your browser.

📡 Get in Touch

Our team is here to help: - Weekdays: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Weekends: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Reach us by hailing “Tisbury Harbormaster” on VHF Channel 69, or call (508) 696-4249 if you're without a radio.

Check-in: 11:00 AM
Check-out: 10:00 AM

For emergencies after hours, call 911.

💧 Pump-Out Services

Tisbury is a proud zero-discharge area, and we offer complimentary pump-out services for all vessels in our waters.

• Use the Owen Park Pier pump-out — available first-come, first-served and operated by our Dockhands during business hours
  
• Our pump-out boat services the Inner and Outer Harbors. To request it, hail “Tisbury Pump-Out Boat” on VHF Ch. 69

Please stay onboard during the service.

Note: Pump-out is not available at Lake Tashmoo or Lagoon Pond, so please plan ahead.

🚿 Showers & Restrooms

• Owen Park: Full facilities including showers and bathrooms for transient boaters

• Lake Tashmoo & Lagoon Pond: Portable restrooms only (no showers available)

🛶 Dinghy Docks

Dinghy docks are available at:

• Owen Park Pier

• Lake Tashmoo

Helpful reminders: - Use painters at least 6 feet long
- Props without guards must be down (in water)
- Gunnel guards required
- No chains, please — use rope only
- When not docked, store dinghies on the beach

There are currently no dinghy docks at Lagoon Pond Landing. Please use the beach area for dinghy storage there.

🚰 Fresh Water

Potable water is available at both Owen Park Pier and Lake Tashmoo Pier to refill your tanks.

📸 Special Thanks

A special thanks to Denys Wortman for the beautiful drone images that capture the magic of our waters.

On behalf of the Town of Tisbury, we look forward to seeing you on the water.

Safe travels and happy boating!

Captain Michael Gately, Harbormaster

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