- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, SW, S
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage by Gumbys Head in the Westport River, near Westport Point, Massachusetts, on a sand bottom.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
The river entrance is narrow and crooked, marked by lighted buoys, with rocks and ledges south of the mouth. Stay westward of the dangers off Gooseberry Neck and eastward of those off the river entrance. Shoaling has been a recurring problem in the channel, so favour the marked water and take the flood. Sheltered from NW, N, W and SW.
Practical
Westport Yacht Club and Leach and Son Marina both lie 2.6 miles to the north-west at Westport Point, where moorings, fuel and provisions are available.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 41.19506, -73.05505 (41°11.70'N 73°3.30'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, south-west, south winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Charles Island lies at 41°11.70'N 73°3.30'W, that is 41.19506, -73.05505 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Charles Island sheltered from?
Charles Island is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, south-west, south winds.
Can you anchor at Charles Island?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Charles Island.
How do boaters rate Charles Island?
Charles Island is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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