DRIVING DIRECTIONS [Return to Locations Page]
NOTICE: Reservations must be made in advance to insure space and student materials - "walk-in's" cannot be guaranteed seating and materials. Please call the office to sign up for a class.

Merri-Mar Yacht Basin
364 Merrimac Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
1-978-465-3022

DO NOT CALL the yacht basin to register for a class.

From points South on Rt 95
Take rte. 95 north to the Rte 113 exit / Newburyport. The exit is the last one before crossing over the Merrimac River. It is approx. 19 miles north of exit 50 in Danvers. Bear right off exit ramp and proceed for approx. 1 mile to Ashland Street (small Mobil station on corner). Turn left onto Ashland and go down to the bottom of the hill/stop sign. The Marina is across the street. Drive straight into the Marina and park in any available space, being careful not to block traffic. "Triple Play", the training vessel, is on the left set of docks from the travel lift - It's the large sportfishing boat with the tower. Plan to arrive within 30 minutes of the planned departure time to allow time for gear stowage.

From points North on Rt 95
Take rte. 95 South to the Rte 113 exit / Newburyport. The exit is the one just after crossing over the Merrimac River. Bear left off the exit ramp and proceed for approx. 1 mile to Ashland Street (small Mobil station on corner). Turn left onto Ashland and go down to the bottom of the hill/stop sign. The Marina is across the street. Drive straight into the Marina and park in any available space, being careful not to block traffic. "Triple Play", the training vessel, is on the left set of docks from the travel lift - It's the large sportfishing boat with the tower. Plan to arrive within 30 minutes of the planned departure time to allow time for gear stowage.

From points on Rt 495
Take Rte 495 North to exit 55/ Rte 110 East - Amesbury/Salisbury. Go to the 3rd set of traffic lights (Dodge dealer on right corner). Bear right at this intersection and follow for about ½ mile, through a set of lights, across two bridges over the river, to a three way intersection about 200 yds after the bridges. Take a sharp left at this intersection and proceed for about 1 mile to 364 Merrimac St. / MerriMar Yacht Basin. It is right after a small factory on the left. Drive straight into the Marina and park in any available space, being careful not to block traffic. "Triple Play", the training vessel, is on the left set of docks from the travel lift - It's the large sportfishing boat with the tower. Plan to arrive within 30 minutes of the planned departure time to allow time for gear stowage.