What To Bring

To make your voyage more comfortable, we offer the following suggestions:

Wear rubber soled sneakers or boat shoes, (not dress shoes) and bring along a sweater or jacket as it is usually 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the ocean.
Bring sunscreen!
Hats, sunglasses and cameras are recommended.
If you plan on swimming, please bring a towel.
Small soft cooler with snacks and drinks.
We have a grill on board, please ask Captain Rick about options before the charter.
Other options: Sailing gloves (optional but helpful), small dry bag for phone/keys, motion sickness meds if you are unsure.

Please dress warmly as temperatures at sea are likely to be at least 20 degrees cooler.

Please NO black soled shoes or dress shoes. No heavy boots or sandals that slip. No large bags.

Location, Parking and Fees

We leave from parking and launch area of Rye Harbor State Marina.

1870 Ocean Blvd

Rye NH 03870

Parking is available for a $5.00 fee.

Please arrive at the dock 30 minues before departure and call Captain Rick with any questions or if you are delayed.

Trips are subject to change, and maybe postponed due to weather and sea conditions and they will
be rescheduled. Please bring any food and beverages you desire.

Minutes from Portsmouth or Hampton, picturesque Rye Harbor is nestled cozily into the scenic shoreline. As the closest mainland port to the Isles of Shoals, Rye Harbor bustles with a myriad of maritime activities. Ample parking ($5.00 per car) and direct ocean access add convenience to this quaint locale.

See the Rye Harbor website.

Nautical Links and Things to Do

Isles of Shoals
Star Island
Shoals Marine Lab
The Battle of Rye Harbor
The Digging of Rye Harbor
North Atlantic Right Whale Sightings

Other Rye Harbor Charter Boats

Granite State & Uncle Oscar

Granite State Whale Watch, Inc.

PO Box 768

Rye, NH 03870

granitestatewhalewatch.com
granitestateww@gmail.com

603- 501-0340

Tontine Charters
Fish Tails
Cap'n Sav's Charters: 603-964-6967
Black Dog of Rye
South End Charters (Alexandra)
Pin Wheel
Clandestino Fishing Charters (Figment)
Valhalla

Misc

A Scout's Guide to Boating Knots

More Rye Fishing Charters

Weather:

All trips are weather permitting.

Under age 13

All persons under the age of 13 must wear a USCG (United States Coast Guard) certified PFD (Personal Floatation Device) life jacket.

Rye Harbor, NH

Introduction

Rye is the only town in New Hampshire with islands in the Atlantic that belong to it—the Isles of Shoals. The town features eight scenic miles of coastline, a large and well-maintained state park, and plenty of shore-side and water-related activities for visitors to enjoy. According to the 2000 Census, Rye has 5,182 permanent residents, though the summer population can grow to nearly three times that number.

Many visitors come to Rye to explore its historic Colonial homes, enjoy fresh local seafood at the many waterfront restaurants, or tie up their boat for the night and relax in the peaceful, well-protected harbor.

History

The town of Rye was named after Rye, England, though it was first settled as the Pannaway Plantation in 1632. English and European fishermen worked the waters around the nearby Isles of Shoals, harvesting fish that were salted and dried to help supply the early settlers.

A little-known fact is that Rye was also the receiving station for one of the first transatlantic cables, which was laid in 1874.

Things To Do / Local Events

With Odiorne Point State Park, Wallis Sands State Beach, Jenness State Beach, and Rye Harbor State Park all nearby, many visitors take time to walk the beaches, explore nature trails, or simply relax and watch the tide roll in. Rye Harbor State Park includes a large area just north of the harbor in Awcomin Marsh. Hiking and biking trails are available throughout the parks, though a small entrance fee may be required at some locations.

Whale watching tours and fishing charters also depart from the harbor for daily excursions. Check with local harbor facilities for schedules and departure times.

Transportation:

Pease International Tradeport Airport is but a scant 6 miles from Rye and offers limited commercial and charter service. Manchester Airport is about a half-hour drive from Rye, and connecting ground transportation can be arranged by contacting the airport. Logan International is about an hour away from Rye and can be reached via Trailways Bus Service.