Print
Share page with AddThis

Moorings & Slips

All boats in Salem Waters on moorings or in slips that are privately owned or rented, shall obtain a mooring permit through the Harbormaster. Currently there is a waitlist in all locations to obtain a permit for privately owned moorings. Contact Safe Harbor Hawthorne Cove (978)740-9890 to inquire about renting a Mooring. Private mooring, as well as rental mooring & slip applications are located at https://salemma.lynxlog.com

If you are permitted for a privately owned mooring, The location will remained assigned to you for a specific size/type vessel for as long as you stay current with the City of Salem's Mooring Permit Fee and mandatory annual ground tackle Inspection policy.

To obtain a permit own your own mooring, you must apply for a location to be assigned. Applications may be submitted utilizing the following link; https://salemma.lynxlog.com  Once assigned you will need to contract with an authorized mooring company to have the gear built and installed. For your guidance, the following are mooring contractors that commonly provide installation and service of ground tackle in Salem waters. Danvers Mooring Service, Pete Clement, 978-762-3775 DanversMooring@gmail.com, Manchester mooring Service, Tom Baker, 978-526-4480 manchestermooring@yahoo.com, Mid-Harbor Marine, Ned Foster & Bert Reynolds, 781-631-0611 ned@midharborlaunch.com, bert@midharborlaunch.com Houghton Marine Service, Inc. Joseph Houghton, 781-631-9338, info@houghtonmarine.com.  It is the mariner's responsibility to arrange a mandatory annual inspection/service of mooring equipment and provide proof that it was performed to this office.

Salem waters are divided into six mooring fields:

  • "S" - From the Kernwood Bridge to the Beverly Bridge in the Danvers River is designated Area "S".  The Park Dept at 978-745-9430 charges an entrance fee to park & launch, it also rents land based, seasonal tender (dinghy) storage. In water tender dockage is limited, assigned by the Harbormaster Department and can be applied for utilizing the wait list system. https://salemma.lynxlog.com
  • "A" - From the Beverly Bridge to Monument Bar is designated Area "A". This is a congested mooring field due to its proximity to Jubilee Yacht Club. Membership to a club is not required. However proper planning for safe vessel access should be considered when making application.
  • "L" - From Monument Bar to Winter Island Light is designated Area "L". This is a congested mooring area with a section in close proximity to Salem Willows Yacht Club. Membership to a club is not required. However, proper planning for safe vessel access should be considered when making application.
  • "WI" - From Winter Island Light to the Power Plant Jetty is designated Area "WI". This is a popular mooring area with good access from Winter Island Park. The Park Dept at 978-745-9430 charges an entrance fee to park & launch, it also rents land based, seasonal tender (dinghy) storage. In water tender dockage is limited, assigned by the Harbormaster Department and can be applied for utilizing the wait list system. https://salemma.lynxlog.com
  • "E" - From the Power Plant Jetty to Derby Wharf Light is designated Area "E". The majority of Safe Harbor Hawthorn Cove Marina rental moorings are located in this area. Mariners seeking to permit private moorings in this field should consider how to safely access their vessel when making application. Contact SHHCM for Rental mooring availability at 978-740-9890
  • "M" - From Derby Light to Forest River is designated Area "M". This is a congested mooring area and the water is predominately shallow. This area is close proximity to Palmers Cove Yacht Club. Membership to a club is not required. However, proper planning for safe vessel access should be considered when making application.

Rentals:

Rental moorings are only available through Safe Harbor Hawthorne Cove Marina, 978-740-9890. All are located in area E. Launch service is provided with your mooring rental contract.

Pickering Wharf Marina (978)210-4584, Mariners Port Marina (781) 631-4800 and Safe Harbor Hawthorne Cove Marina  have slips for rent. All rental moorings and slips must register with the Harbormaster Department once assigned by going to our registration system. https://salemma.lynxlog.com

Transient Reservation:

Instructions

1. Go to https://salemma.lynxlog.com

2. Choose Request Login Link

      a. Existing customers- enter your emailon file to receive an access link

      b. New customers- use the register tab to receive an access link

3. From your email, click your login link to access your account.

4. Choose Transient Moorings and follow the instructions on the screen.

5. Complete the form and click the pay button. you will be directed to your invoice.

6. From your invoice choose Click to Pay button on top and process your payment.

Your all set you will recive an email with your Transient Mooring Number and the coordinates to it.

 

 

All of Salem Waters, with the exception of Area S, are mostly unsheltered to coastal weather events. Pay attention to the weather forecast and have a plan to haul or move your boat to safe harbor