Day 1; Thursday; 31 July 2025
Belfast Maine
Introduction
· Today is the official start of The Corinthians Association Annual Cruise 2025 – Maine
· The main events of the day are Cruise Registration and Cruise Launch Dinner
· Belfast was selected because it is a very cruise-friendly harbor.
· Kathy Pickering, Harbormaster, is wonderful to work with and very boater focused.
Almanac
· Tides
· Sunrise:
· Sunset:
· PoC Latitude & Longitude: 44º 24.94 N 68º 58.33 W
Port Captain(s)
· Alice Mutch
Order of the Day
See Cruise Webpage: Order of the Day
Approach
· Belfast is at the NW corner of Penobscot Bay
· It is at the head of the “Recommended Route” for large commercial vessels.
· The route is deep and well-marked.
· The entrance of the harbor is marked by lighted marker on a rock to starboard (N) of the channel.
Marinas; Moorings: Anchorage
· Harbormaster:
· Marinas
o Front Street Shipyard:
o Belfast Marina:
· Anchorage:
· Launch Service:
· Dinghy Dock:
· Fuel:
· Water:
· Pumpout:
· Marine Services:
Provisioning
· Hannaford
· Coop
Restaurants & Libations
· Young’s Lobsters
· Rollies
Attractions
· Historic Belfast
· Front Street Shipyard
· Shopping
· Restaurants & Bars
Communications
· Harbormaster: VHF Ch-16g
· US Coast Guard: VHF Ch-16
· Corinthians Cruise Communications:
o VHF Ch-?
o Website: corinthianscruise.org/Breaking-News
Camaraderie
· A principal focus of today will be to meet fellow Corinthians.
Fun & Games
· An “Icebreaker” Activity will be held to help Cruise participants meet fellow Corinthians.
Racing
· The Race Chairman will hold a meeting for Captains who will participate in any race during the Cruise to discuss e Rules & Courses.
References & Links
·
· Today is the official start of The Corinthians Association Annual Cruise 2025 – Maine
· The main events of the day are Cruise Registration and Cruise Launch Dinner
· Belfast was selected because it is a very cruise-friendly harbor.
· Kathy Pickering, Harbormaster, is wonderful to work with and very boater focused.
Almanac
· Tides
· Sunrise:
· Sunset:
· PoC Latitude & Longitude: 44º 24.94 N 68º 58.33 W
Port Captain(s)
· Alice Mutch
Order of the Day
See Cruise Webpage: Order of the Day
Approach
· Belfast is at the NW corner of Penobscot Bay
· It is at the head of the “Recommended Route” for large commercial vessels.
· The route is deep and well-marked.
· The entrance of the harbor is marked by lighted marker on a rock to starboard (N) of the channel.
Marinas; Moorings: Anchorage
· Harbormaster:
· Marinas
o Front Street Shipyard:
o Belfast Marina:
· Anchorage:
· Launch Service:
· Dinghy Dock:
· Fuel:
· Water:
· Pumpout:
· Marine Services:
Provisioning
· Hannaford
· Coop
Restaurants & Libations
· Young’s Lobsters
· Rollies
Attractions
· Historic Belfast
· Front Street Shipyard
· Shopping
· Restaurants & Bars
Communications
· Harbormaster: VHF Ch-16g
· US Coast Guard: VHF Ch-16
· Corinthians Cruise Communications:
o VHF Ch-?
o Website: corinthianscruise.org/Breaking-News
Camaraderie
· A principal focus of today will be to meet fellow Corinthians.
Fun & Games
· An “Icebreaker” Activity will be held to help Cruise participants meet fellow Corinthians.
Racing
· The Race Chairman will hold a meeting for Captains who will participate in any race during the Cruise to discuss e Rules & Courses.
References & Links
·
Updated: 16 February 2025