Mouillage

Point bay

United StatesNew England
Shelter
NE, E, SE, S
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage on the Vermont shore of Lake Champlain near Thompson's Point, in the town of Charlotte.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Sheltered from the north-east through south, exposed from the west. Holding is on a sand bottom. The bays around Thompson's Point are wide and shallow, so favour deeper water away from the shore.

Practical

No facilities at the anchorage. Essex Marina lies 4.3 NM to the south-west across the lake on the New York shore, and Point Bay Marina 4.9 NM south, the latter with a fuel dock, water, shore power and a 35-ton travel lift.

Ashore

Thompson's Point is a wooded peninsula of about 230 acres owned by the town of Charlotte, with dolomite cliffs and a limestone bluff cedar-pine forest. The Charlotte to Essex car ferry crosses the lake nearby.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
44.35418, -73.27325 (44°21.25'N 73°16.39'W)
Country
United States
Shelter
Sheltered from north-east, east, south-east, south winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Point bay lies at 44°21.25'N 73°16.39'W, that is 44.35418, -73.27325 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Point bay sheltered from?

Point bay is sheltered from north-east, east, south-east, south winds.

Can you anchor at Point bay?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Point bay.

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