This summer was the first year I've attended this camp and I loved it. It consisted of fishing,…read moreswimming, island and land exploration, boating, a beach day/ bbq on the last day with tons of beach games and activities it was also very informative and educational. Beth and Bob Bishop who run the camp were excellent and great to be around and are overall great people. All of the counselors are also very helpful and fun, as well as the fellow campers. I will definitely be returning to the camp for years to come. I highly recommend to anyone in the Essex county Newburyport area.

We have had a terrible experience with Coastal Discoveries, and I would strongly caution anyone…read morefrom doing business with them. I am from the area where they operate but now live in Arizona. I had signed up my 2 children to attend camp (we paid approximately $1000) Due to the COVID situation we were unable to have our children quarantine for 14 days after arriving from Arizona in time to attend camp. I approached Beth Abbot-Bishop with this information and she offered to send us a refund for both children. However, after 2 months the refund has never arrived and she has flat out ignored MANY phone calls and emails from me asking about her promise.

We are new members to Freedom Boat Club this year and have recently been taking instructions with…read morethem on their boats so that we'll be comfortable out on the water on our own. We've been working with Gig and he is fantastic! He is extremely knowledgable and a very patient teacher. The training has been completely hands on and at our own pace and we've really enjoyed it. Freedom Boat Club is a great way to enjoy boating without having the worries of owning a boat yourself - especially if you are new to boating. We'd highly recommend Gig and FBC! Neal & Sue (Deb)

From the owner: Freedom Boat Club is the intelligent alternative to boat ownership. As a member of FBC, you would…read morereceive unlimited use at both our Newburyport, MA and Portsmouth, NH locations, as well as 4 reciprocal visits (annually) to each and every of the 70+ other FBC locations spread out across the United States. Our staff takes care of all the cleaning and maintenance of the boats, so our members can spend more time on the water with their family and friends. All of your boating dreams can now be reality.

I can't believe nobody has reviewed yet!! We love Hatters Point! We've kept our boat here for two…read moreseasons, and couldn't be happier. This hidden gem is tucked away, off Pleasant Valley Rd in Amesbury, behind the mill building luxury condos. It's such a fun community here, where everybody is friends and everybody helps each other out. They run a very tight ship here, and everything is always clean and maintained. There's always a dockhand working, to help you out with whatever you need, which I love because I'm not the best at docking! They also have super clean restrooms and showers available. Paula is usually at the desk, and has always been helpful (and fun to chat with). If you are looking for a beautiful, clean spot to keep your boat, with friendly and helpful staff, Hatters Point is the place for you!

From the owner: The Marina at Hatter's Point, also known as Hatter's Point Marina, is the newest public marina on…read morethe scenic Merrimack River in Amesbury, MA.  Our 135 slip marina is designed for easy access and maneuvering and is located on one of the finest recreational waterways in Eastern Massachusetts. The Merrimack River's wide expanse and well-marked channels are easily navigated and offer many opportunities for power boating, sailing, water skiing and tubing. We are located in one of the many scenic vistas of the river, across from the lush grounds of Maudslay State Park.  It's easily accessible by a driveway at the eastern end of the Hatter's Point development, with boarding via a wide gangway. Parking, restrooms, and showers are available, and the site is handicap accessible. We're open from May 15th to October 15th and welcome recreational boats up to 135 feet in length. We offer transient and reserved slips on a first come-first served basis. To reserve your space at the Marina at Hatter's Point please visit our Reservations page.

My poor rating has to do with the company more than the kayak itself. Lincoln does NOT stand…read morebehind its product. I picked up my Quoddy Lite last spring (my second; it was a replacement--quite expensive!--for the one I bought some 20 years ago. I picked it up rather than have it shipped to my home in NJ. First I went to the wrong address (allegedly because the Water St address is "cached" on the Internet), and had to go quite far out of my way to find the correct address. More importantly, when I got home and removed the shrink wrap I discovered a defect--a break in the gel coat on the top part of the kayak (a ZIG ZAG PATTERN, in BLACK, in an area approx 2"x2"). I was initially told that someone would come and pick it up at my home and bring it back to MA to be fixed and then returned to me. Another alternative was to find a reputable place in my area to do the repair, with Lincoln paying and sending the correct paint color. To my shock, when I finally did find a boat repair place to give me an estimate I received a quote of $1000+ for the repair--obviously ridiculous. BUT I have since been ghosted by Marc, my contact at Lincoln. He stopped responding to calls, texts, emails, and notes on the Lincoln website. I have not heard from him since July, despite repeat efforts at contact. We agreed to wait til after the kayak season was over to have it repaired. He recommended that I cover the breaks in the gel coat with nail polish that matched the orange color. I did that, but after spending thousands on a kayak this is obviously not a satisfactory long-term solution. My conclusion is that Lincoln is no longer the same company it once was when it was based in Freeport, ME. I would advise against spending thousands of dollars on a product for which there is no support from the company, despite its stated lifetime guarantee. This has left me with a terrible feeling about what should have and could have been a delightful experience!

One measly star. And that's too generous…read more I'm an ex-pat Mainer living in California exile. I look forward to my trips home & plan them in advance, because time is limited, money is limited. Doesn't everyone want their vacations to be great? I made the mistake of counting on this place to be part of my vacation. I found them on Groupon--extra good! I checked them out on-line. I found evidence that people in the kayak/canoe world gave them the "thumbs up." Sounds good, right? Their marketing info makes it clear that they have to have at least 4 people to honor their commitment to do a half-day guided tour. Their business is on the road between a highway exit & LL Bean. Interpretation: thousands of people drive within 50 yards of this place every day. My trip was in July. Interpretation: peak tourism season. The person booking my tour said it was a pretty good bet. We planned our vacation accordingly. The day before our tour, they called to say they only had 3 people signed up & could not honor our tour. We pleaded our case to the young man, who seemed unable to offer much by way of solution. We asked him to explain to his supervisor, who seemed to be the owner, what our situation was & to call us. No call did we receive. In short, don't count on these people. They aren't concerned about their customers & they don't appear to make much effort to fill their kayak tours. Maybe they are good at other parts of their business (equipment information & sales perhaps), but based on our experience, they don't care about the tours they offer. No customer service whatsoever in this regard.

I charted this boat for my employees as a fun thing to do! We had a blast! These guys were so…read moreprofessional and knew exactly what they were doing! They were extremely friendly and literally made the trip. Not fun, but relaxing! They even had two adorable dogs on board! Of course everybody else got a fish but me however I have no complaints. It was a great time and I would highly recommend them to anyone who's looking to go out deep-sea fishing with a professional crew on a huge fishing boat!! A+++

A day out fishing on the Dark Horse is a memory that will last forever. Captain George and his mate…read moreMax were both amazing fisherman and even better people. If you want to catch fish and have a great time doing it, I highly suggest the Dark Horse. Will definitely be back for a tuna charter in the near future.

Bought a boat from Larry about 7 years still running all thanks to him and his crew. He had a boat…read morethat he was selling where the owner never disclosed a massive oil leak from the oil pan. We had already agreed to buy the boat and he caught it before we picked up the boat. The owner was not cooperative in fixing the problem and Larry, and his amazing staff (Ginette was an amazing help!) took it upon themselves to remedy the situation and swallowed the cost to fix it. I will absolutely recommend him to friends and family!

Everybody there is kind and helpful. Nice blend of boats & boat owners. Totally down-to-earth…read moreenvironment. We've been happy floaters for several years. We feel like part of the family at BPM.

I've been using Beverly Port Marina for several years now, and I honestly can't say enough good…read morethings about them. Every season, they handle the haul-out and bottom paint on my boat, and the quality of their work is consistently top-notch. A special shoutout to Frank, who has always been incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and just a pleasure to deal with.