Harbour

Safe Harbor Gaines

Rouses Point, United StatesLake Champlain
Maximum length
65 ft
VHF channel
16
Maximum draught
14 ft

Full-service marina at Rouses Point on northern Lake Champlain, one mile south of the Canadian border at the head of the Richelieu River.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the lake or from the Richelieu River. The marina sits on the New York shore at the US Customs and Border Protection reporting point for boats crossing from Canada. VHF 16, switching to working channel 06 during office hours.

Practical

Over 220 berths handling vessels up to 120 ft, plus 60 mooring buoys and indoor heated dry storage. Diesel and petrol on the fuel berth. Mechanic on duty weekdays. Transient stays accepted.

Ashore

Village of Rouses Point at 400 m, with shops, restaurants and the Civic Center waterfront park. Fort Montgomery ruins from the 1840s visible 1.5 km north along the shore.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
44.99175, -73.36363 (44°59.51'N 73°21.82'W)
Town
Rouses Point
Country
United States
Maximum draught
14 ft
Maximum length
65 ft
VHF channel
16
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Safe Harbor Gaines lies at 44°59.51'N 73°21.82'W, that is 44.99175, -73.36363 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 16 before entering.

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Frequently asked questions

What boat length does Safe Harbor Gaines accept?

Safe Harbor Gaines accepts boats up to 65 ft.

Which VHF channel for Safe Harbor Gaines?

Safe Harbor Gaines answers on VHF channel 16.

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