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* 6nm SE of the mouth of the Piscataqua River, this rocky island group marks the eastern-most portion of the Maine/New Hampshire border. (Southern-most 3 Islands are in NH; 4 Northern Islands in ME.)  
* 6nm SE of the mouth of the Piscataqua River, this rocky island group marks the eastern-most portion of the Maine/New Hampshire border. (Southern-most 3 Islands are in NH; 4 Northern Islands in ME.)  
* This scenic group of islands is an easy day-sail from Portsmouth, NH (or from Kittery, York Harbor, or Kennebunkport, ME; or from Newburyport, MA)
* This scenic group of islands is an easy day-sail from Portsmouth, NH (or from Kittery, York Harbor, or Kennebunkport, ME; or from Newburyport, MA)
* First described by John Smith in early 1600s. He tried to name them after himself, but the great "shoals of fish" inspired European fishermen to think otherwise.
* First described by John Smith in early 1600s. He tried to name them after himself, but the great "shoals of fish" inspired European fishermen to think otherwise.
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Isles of Shoals
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Map of Isles of Shoals

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  • 6nm SE of the mouth of the Piscataqua River, this rocky island group marks the eastern-most portion of the Maine/New Hampshire border. (Southern-most 3 Islands are in NH; 4 Northern Islands in ME.)
  • This scenic group of islands is an easy day-sail from Portsmouth, NH (or from Kittery, York Harbor, or Kennebunkport, ME; or from Newburyport, MA)
  • First described by John Smith in early 1600s. He tried to name them after himself, but the great "shoals of fish" inspired European fishermen to think otherwise.

Charts

Chart Source
Chart No 13283 (best detail)
Chart No 13274
Chart No 13278 (usable detail and good for approaching)
Chart Sources
Paper NOAA "print-on-demand" charts (up-to-date within last 2 weeks) - about $20 each
RNC Raster files of NOAA Navigation Charts (free - updated weekly)

Weather

Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Currents & Tides

Give weather conditions in the region or refer to another page (a country?) that covers these conditions.

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Islands in the Group

  • Lunging Island (NH), a private residence
  • White Island (NH), hosting Isles of Shoals Light - which may be visited
  • Star Island (NH), hosting a religious conference center with limited access
  • Cedar Island (ME), with connecting causeways to Star and Smuttynose Islands
  • Smuttynose Island, site of an infamous 19th century axe murder and rumored treasure-burying stop of early 18th century pirates.
  • Appledore Island, hosting the Cornell U./UNH marine sciences laboratory and poetess Celia Thaxter's garden - both of which can be visited.
  • Duck Island (ME) - a large rockpile, surrounded by even nastier awash rocks. Seal rookery.

Gosport Harbor is shaped like a letter "U" formed by Star, Cedar and Smuttynose Islands and their connecting causeways. A few moorings may be used if unoccupied, but must be reliquished when asked.


Things to do Ashore

See individual islands.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

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