Harbour Authority of Portugal Cove St Philips

23/10/2026

With great sadness, the Harbour Authority informs our users and stakeholders of the passing of one of our directors, Dennis Budden.

​Dennis was a volunteer director with the Harbour Authority for 12 years, devoting countless hours to keeping our small craft harbours safe and maintained to the high standards expected by our community.

Dennis always kept our users as his top priority—whether planning events, managing construction projects, or navigating the challenges of COVID-19. Dennis consistently advocated for carrying out work with as little disruption to our users as possible.

​One of his greatest strengths was his willingness to voice his honest views rather than simply go with the flow. A true testament to his character was his steadfast refusal to get a smartphone; he insisted his flip phone worked just fine, and that if anyone needed him, they could give him a call. We will truly miss that.

​Dennis was also our number one viewer on our live YouTube stream, constantly checking in on staff and monitoring harbour conditions in St. Philip’s. He spent just as much time on site checking up on ongoing projects, following up on safety inspections, chatting with staff, and, of course, landing his catch of cod.

​Dennis, you've left a hole that may be too big to fill, but I'm sure "what would Dennis say?" will be said for years to come.

​Fair winds and following seas, Dennis.

https://www.barretts.ca/obituaries/Dennis-Lloyd-Budden?obId=49947622 #/obituaryInfo

06/09/2026

28/07/2026

It's always a pleasure to meet up and have a chat with our local MP and the Minister for Fisheries and Oceans Canada!

We are able to employ local young people with summer work because of the Canada Summer Jobs Grant, thank you for your continuous support.

01/07/2026

⚠️ NOTICE TO BOAT USERS – ST. PHILIPS SMALL CRAFT HARBOUR ⚠️

The Harbour Authority has received reports of unsafe vessel operation in the vicinity of the Town's Regatta festivities.
All boat operators are reminded to exercise extreme caution and respect the safety of regatta participants, spectators, and other water users.

Do not: • Obstruct or interfere with regatta activities. • Operate your vessel in a manner that creates unsafe conditions. • Travel at speeds or in a manner that produces excessive wake near the event.
Operators are legally responsible for any injury, property damage, or other harm caused by the wake or operation of their vessel. Violations may result in enforcement action by provincial or federal authorities, including fines where applicable.

Any individual identified as operating recklessly, failing to respect the Town's event, or violating applicable marine laws or Harbour rules may also face suspension or prohibition from using St. Philips Small Craft Harbour facilities.

Let's all do our part to ensure everyone enjoys a safe and successful Regatta.

The Harbour Authority of Portugal Cove–St. Philip's

30/06/2026

REMINDER: St. Philip’s launch will be closed tomorrow (July 1st) to facilitate the annual Town of Portugal Cove - St. Philip’s Regatta Day celebrations.

Access will be restricted between 8:00-17:00.

30/06/2026

Information regarding the Regatta at the St. Philip’s wharf tomorrow, July 1st

26/06/2026

Our launch will be closed on Wednesday July 1 to facilitate the town of Portugal Cove St Philips annual regatta.

18/06/2026

30/04/2026

🚨 LAST CALL: Berthage Requests Open Tomorrow! 🚨

​Don't miss the boat!

This is your final reminder that our online application form goes live tomorrow, May 1, at 8:00 PM.

​If you’re looking for a spot this season, here is what you need to know:

​🕒 The Timeline
​Form Goes Live: Tomorrow, May 1 @ 8:00 PM.

​Waitlist Review: We will start filling vacancies from the list during the first week of July.

​⚓ Location Availability

​St. Philip’s: Applications are open for available slips.

​Portugal Cove: Please note we are not granting space to any new recreational boats at the Portugal Cove Small Craft Harbour at this time.

​🔗 Link to Apply
​Set your alarms and have the link ready to go:
👉 https://www.hapcsp.ca

​We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our harbours organized and safe. See you on the water! 🌊

The official website of the Harbour Authority of Portugal Cove - St. Philip's.

30/04/2026

🏗️ CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: ST. PHILIP’S SMALL CRAFT HARBOUR 🏗️
​We have an important update regarding the ongoing works at the harbour.
​We have been advised by Small Craft Harbours that the on-site contractor currently has full control of the harbour facilities until the project reaches completion. This includes the boat launch.
​🗓️ Project Timeline Extension
​Small Craft Harbours has granted a formal extension to the contractor. The new projected completion date is now May 15, 2026.
​🚤 Launch Access
​We know many of you are eager to get on the water. In the interim, we are actively communicating with the contractor to determine if there is any way the launch can be safely accessed during the construction phase. We will provide updates as soon as we have more information.
​📞 Inquiries
​Please note that specific inquiries pertaining to this project should be forwarded directly to the local Small Craft Harbours office.
​We sincerely appreciate your ongoing patience and apologize for any inconvenience this delay may cause our harbour users.
​— Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s Harbour Authority