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 KINGSTON, CONFEDERATION BASIN, PORTSMOUTH HARBOR, COLLINS BAY

Kingston

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Collins Bay, Portsmouth Harbor &Confederation Basin


Kingston Buoy KK2 44°13.40' :N 76°28.87' :W

Flora MacDonald Confederation Basin

Portsmouth Harbor Kingston YC or Collins Bay
Confederation Harbor

IMPORTANT 2000 NOTE

ANCHORAGE AREA CLOSED
OPTIONAL ANCHORAGES

Minimum depth at fuel dock is 9 feet ,Average depth 20 feet, Minimum depth in harbor is 4 feet

Is this privatization or rip off ?
Will we be charged for using waterways next?
Where will it end ?





Kingston confederation Basin anchorage

One was able to anchor inside the break walls at Confederation Basin, at the souther end of the sheltered harbour. There was a convent wall hidden behind a parking lot which allows you to dinghy ashore with comparative ease. But no more a shock as we came in from a storm. After pounding through meter and a half waves and 40 knot winds we were caught off guard after being here in 1999 to find the anchorage area posted.




Confederation Basin a stormy September morning

The City of Kingston maintains the harbor and if you are looking for shore leave on your voyage east this is the place. Everything is close by from here with an excellent information booth operated by Kingston at you door. In the summer you can listen to the music in the park or explore Kingston proper. There are 100 seasonal and 300 Transient berths which have 20 or 30 amp power depending on the dock.

Confederation Basin

For major repairs and a full service shipyard many commercial vessels pass under the basquile bridge and use Kingston Marine Services which is found a block and a half past the liquor store (which has a good vintages section) west of the channel leading to Ridout canal.

Kingston pub

Kingston is another port where there is more entertainment and merriment ashore than even the most stalwart can investigate. Near the Confederation Basin you will find enough delightful sidewalk pubs offering imported beer and pub fare to good old fashioned rock and roll nightclubs.





OTHER ANCHORAGE AREAS

For you fellow vagrants who feel a cruising vessel need not PAY to drop its own hook there are decreasing options in the Kingston area. The down side is that the water to the south of Kingston often becomes quite rough due to prevailing winds which requires some manner of headland to the south west.

Royal Military College and Navy Bay

Navy Bay is found east across the Cataraqui River from downtown Kingston and Confederation Basin. On approach to Kingston and the river you can usually see Martello Tower and the roofs of the Royal Military college to the east. Navy Bay is east of Point Frederick on which the Royal Military College is located. There is a shoal that extends from Point Frederick for 300 feet and the sailing school located in the bay can make it busy in season.

The docks are private so you must be prepared to anchor and watch your depth.

Your other options would include seeking shelter behind Cedar Island or if the weather is calm using the wall of the old customs dock which lies south of the Wolfe Island Ferry docks. There are no services, and the entire structure - area is in dis-repair, however there are a few spots for a couple of lucky boats which have adequate fenders and a careful watch on approach.

You may be well advised to wait for the bascule bridge and make your way into the inner harbour. The bascule bridge on the La Salle Causeway opens on the hour from 06:00 to 22:00 hrs. Except at 08:00, 12:00, 16:00 and 17:00 for busy traffic hours. Try to avoid late afternoons as it can be a long wait as rush hour approaches. Once inside you have access to Kingston Marine on the west shore or Rideau Marina on the east shore. Or you may find a section of wall for the night in Anglin Bay found south of Kingston Marine and officially townhouses bulk heading.

Kingston Yacht club

Yet another fine option in Kingston for those of you belonging to a yachy club is checking in with the Kingston Yacht Club which is situated west of downtown slightly past the Marine Museum. KYC has a long history of having an active club racing program and comfortable club facilities. Kingston YC Website



Portsmouth Olympics Harbour



Portsmouth Harbor canadian cruising magazine
Portsmouth Olympic Harbor
43°55.63' :North
76°36.77' :West






Portsmouth Olympic Harbor is located 1.5 miles West of Kingston Harbor, 1 mile East of Cataraqui Bay. The most noticeable feature is the prison located to the east of the entrance. The harbor is immediately West of the Kingston Penitentiary and underwent a clean up of do it yourselfers this year. No more boats will remain in shore during the summer from now on.

Portsmouth however has its charm. For those wishing a break there is a excellent local pub on the corner with the main road to the north.

Portsmouth Harbor

Minimum depth at fuel dock is 9 feet, once there, average depth 10 feet , minimum depth in harbor is 4 feet (observer channel markers)



Portsmouth Harbor canadian cruising

The Venture Yacht Services take care of the Marina's excellent services for the visitor with fuel, power, pump out,haul out,and repair services. The harbor entrance is from between a rock breakwater which extends outward from the Penitentiary wall and a fixed green light on the end of the breakwater.

The harbor maintains an average of 15 transient berths which have 20 or 30 amp power depending on the dock.

The Coast Guard maintains a rescue vessel at the harbour.



Collins Bay



Collins Bay
44°13.50' :North
76°37.77' :West

After a season of pushing east under most conditions Collins Bay came up as the hands down winner for a Kingston stop. When the weather builds up in the gap making east west passage difficult, the topography favours Collins Bay where the prevailing winds fail to get a bite.

The management has done a great job and the marina is always ship shape and friendly to cruisers. We suggest that you take a look at their web site, they have gone the extra mile even preparing informative handouts for visitors. COLLINS BAY Web site they offer active seminars for those seeking to go south and helpful staff.

When approaching from the west you will have to pass between the Amherst Bar (to the south) with its low lying islets and shoals and the mainland. You will see a green flashing light on a white circular to on the west island while Center Brother Island (the largest) has a white skeleton tower of 51 feet with a flashing green and triangular day mark.

CollinsBay

When rounding from the east and the direction of Kingston proper and Portsmouth harbors. The most noticeable landmark is a huge flag on a private veranda located on Amherst (point) which lies just to the west of your entrance course. In heavy weather you need to be careful not to cut too close to the headland which shelters Ontario Park and the airport as there are wrecks on the shallow water which might surprise you.

Collins Bay canadian cruising magazine for boating

Collins Bay Marina itself is situated at the head of Collins Bay approximately 1.5 miles from the entrance. A breakwater extends 200 feet from the shore and is marked with a fixed yellow light.



CAUTION local reports state that deep draft vessels may have difficulty in entering the inner harbour, therefore caution and confirming draft available is recommended. Perhaps as large a problem as draft is the cut and floating weeds which will plug your water intakes as you pass the town dock.

Colling Bay Logo canadian cruising magazine

Enjoy the warm friendly community of Collins Bay Marina. Located in a well sheltered harbor next to a 335 acre conservation area equipped with playground, picnic area and nature trails.

Marina Information

Portsmouth Olympic Harbor
43°55.63' :North
76°36.77' :West
Depth Length Transient Berth
9 feet 50  
Fuel Pump Out Shore Power
Gas Diesel Yes Yes
Water Restrooms Showers
Yes Yes Yes
Repairs Sales Marine parts
Yes no no
Storage Trav Lift Launch ramp
100 45 Ton Yes
Laundry Rentals Food Service
     
Recreation Season Berths Live Aboard
Yes Yes No


Confederation Basin
44°13.20' :North
76°28.87' :West
Depth Length Transient Berth
9 feet 50  
Fuel Pump Out Shore Power
Gas Diesel Yes Yes
Water Restrooms Showers
Yes Yes Yes
Repairs Sales Marine parts
Yes no no
Storage Trav Lift Launch ramp
100 45 Ton Yes
Laundry Rentals Food Service
     
Recreation Season Berths Live Aboard
Yes Yes No



Collins Bay
Make us your home port or favorite destination.
44°13.50' :North
76 °37.77' :West
Depth Length Transient Berth
6 feet 50 30
Fuel Pump Out Shore Power
Gas Diesel Yes Yes
Water Restrooms Showers
Yes Yes Yes
Repairs Sales Marine parts
Yes no no
Storage Trav Lift Launch ramp
100 45 Ton Yes
Laundry Rentals Food Service
     
Recreation Season Berths Live Aboard
Yes Yes No






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