If you're going by sea...

Please be aware that a "Safety Zone" around the barge will be implemented and patrolled, and vessels that are too close will be subject to boarding and heavy fines. Coast Guard regulations will be strictly enforced for your safety and those around you. Please comply with any instructions from one of our SAFETY PATROL VESSELS they are volunteers and only trying to protect you and comply with the Coast Guard Requirements.

High Tide on July 4th 2008 will be at 12:57 PM EST. What that means for those of you arriving by water is that the tide will be on the way out. In fact it will be about dead low shortly before the start of the Fireworks. Extra caution should be exercised in and around Marblehead and Salem Waters for those vessels transiting the area after dark. Remember your night vision may be slightly impaired after watching 1⁄2 hour of fireworks so be aware and be cautious.

Anchoring will be allowed outside of the "Safety Zone." Please check with the Marblehead Harbormaster for chart coordinates and information about Marblehead and surrounding harbors and please use your Common Sense.

MARINE LINKS:
To contact the Marblehead Harbormaster's Office click here

Official Site of the United States Coast Guard

Click here for the official NOAA website to find Charts and weather