CDSOA Northeast Fleet
Maine Cruise 2022
Casco Bay and Mid-Coast
July 31, 2022 to August 5, 2022
Please register by July 25th. Make your mooring reservations early!
NOTE: The first meeting place in the cruise has been changed from Falmouth Foreside to Bustins Island!
Download and print the information for this cruise by clicking here.
Questions? Contact Event Organizers Joe DeAlteris and Nancy Weaver, SV Dream Catcher II, CD36, Ph: 401-741-1129; Email: jdealteris [at] uri [dot] edu[/size]
Falmouth Foreside:
Handy Boat Service (Ch. 09; 207-781-5110).
Portland Yacht Club (Ch. 68; 207-781-9820).
Town dock (harbormaster 207-781-7317)
Potts Harbor:
Dolphin Marina & Restaurant (207-833-6000).
Sebasco Harbor:
Sebasco Harbor Resort (Ch. 09; 207-389-1161, 800-225-3819).
Boothbay Harbor:
Tugboat Inn and Marina (Ch. 09; 207-633-4434).
Carousel Marina (Ch. 09/08; 207-633-2922).
2022 NE Fleet Annual Maine Cruise — Jul 31-Aug 5
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2022 NE Fleet Annual Maine Cruise — Jul 31-Aug 5
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Raritan Bay
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Sunday, 31 July 2022, Bustins Island
Sunday, 31 July 2022, Falmouth Foreside
NOTE: The meeting place has been changed from Falmouth Foreside to Bustins Island.
NOTE: The meeting place has been changed from Falmouth Foreside to Bustins Island.
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Greenline 39 Electra
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay
CDSOA Associate Member #265
Founding member of Northeast Fleet
Former owner of CD32 Realization, #3 (owned from 1995-2022)
Greenline 39 Electra
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay
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Cathy Monaghan
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Monday, 1 August 2022, Potts Harbor
Monday, 1 August 2022, Potts Harbor, Dolphin Marina and Restaurant
(http://www.dolphinmarinaandrestaurant.com)
Theme: POTTS HARBOR is a great, wide-open bay at the southern end of Harpswell Neck. At first glance, it appears exposed to prevailing winds. Inside, however, the surrounding islands and ledges provide reasonable protection all the way around. Easy to enter, with updated facilities, Potts is a good stop for yachts traveling east or west or exploring Casco Bay.
Approaches: From outside Casco Bay, run from Halfway Rock, with its 76-foot lighthouse, to red-and-white bell “BS” (43° 41.72’N 070° 03.44’W) at the entrance to Broad Sound. In Broad Sound, expect a considerable current on the ebb or flood. Pass between green gong “1” and nun “2” southwest of Eagle Island.
Round to starboard between the red nun “4” on the ledge west of Upper Flag Island and red bell “6” off Little Birch Island. From there, the entrance between Horse Island and Thrumcap into Potts Harbor is wide and easy.
From the east, there is a well-marked, if circuitous, channel into Potts which should be attempted only in good visibility. Start with nun “2” north of Haskell Island, which should be left to starboard, and follow the channel buoys—reds to starboard and greens to port—around the hairpin to the south and then north and west again into Potts.
Anchorages and moorings: The charts show the anchorage inside the southwest tip of Harpswell Neck. This is the location of Dolphin Marina where you can obtain a mooring or dockage for the night in a low-tide depth of 6 feet. Moorings are available, but captains must contact the marina to reserve (207-833-6000). In the past, they have delivered hot coffee and fresh homemade blueberry muffins to boats at the dock or on the moorings each morning!
If you prefer to anchor, the mud bottom is shallow, and there is plenty of swinging room near the moored boats. Potts Harbor is almost a mile across, so it may not be a quiet anchorage in heavy weather. Quite a chop can build up. In a blow from the north or east, you might consider anchoring east of Ash Point.
For the Boat and Crew: This highly rated marina offers gas and diesel and holding tanks pump out. Water and ice are also available. They have a fine seafood restaurant, and we hear their chowder is the best in Maine! Complimentary bikes and kayaks may be available, and there is hiking on the island.
We plan to get together for cocktail /social hour at 5 PM on shore (more information will be available at the beginning of the cruise) , and there is the option to have dinner ashore at the restaurant associated with the marina.
Figure 4. Potts Harbor[/size]
(http://www.dolphinmarinaandrestaurant.com)
Theme: POTTS HARBOR is a great, wide-open bay at the southern end of Harpswell Neck. At first glance, it appears exposed to prevailing winds. Inside, however, the surrounding islands and ledges provide reasonable protection all the way around. Easy to enter, with updated facilities, Potts is a good stop for yachts traveling east or west or exploring Casco Bay.
Approaches: From outside Casco Bay, run from Halfway Rock, with its 76-foot lighthouse, to red-and-white bell “BS” (43° 41.72’N 070° 03.44’W) at the entrance to Broad Sound. In Broad Sound, expect a considerable current on the ebb or flood. Pass between green gong “1” and nun “2” southwest of Eagle Island.
Round to starboard between the red nun “4” on the ledge west of Upper Flag Island and red bell “6” off Little Birch Island. From there, the entrance between Horse Island and Thrumcap into Potts Harbor is wide and easy.
From the east, there is a well-marked, if circuitous, channel into Potts which should be attempted only in good visibility. Start with nun “2” north of Haskell Island, which should be left to starboard, and follow the channel buoys—reds to starboard and greens to port—around the hairpin to the south and then north and west again into Potts.
Anchorages and moorings: The charts show the anchorage inside the southwest tip of Harpswell Neck. This is the location of Dolphin Marina where you can obtain a mooring or dockage for the night in a low-tide depth of 6 feet. Moorings are available, but captains must contact the marina to reserve (207-833-6000). In the past, they have delivered hot coffee and fresh homemade blueberry muffins to boats at the dock or on the moorings each morning!
If you prefer to anchor, the mud bottom is shallow, and there is plenty of swinging room near the moored boats. Potts Harbor is almost a mile across, so it may not be a quiet anchorage in heavy weather. Quite a chop can build up. In a blow from the north or east, you might consider anchoring east of Ash Point.
For the Boat and Crew: This highly rated marina offers gas and diesel and holding tanks pump out. Water and ice are also available. They have a fine seafood restaurant, and we hear their chowder is the best in Maine! Complimentary bikes and kayaks may be available, and there is hiking on the island.
We plan to get together for cocktail /social hour at 5 PM on shore (more information will be available at the beginning of the cruise) , and there is the option to have dinner ashore at the restaurant associated with the marina.
Figure 4. Potts Harbor[/size]
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Raritan Bay
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Raritan Bay
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Tuesday, 2 August 2022 Snow Island, Quahog Bay
Tuesday, 2 August 2022
Snow Island, Quahog Bay, about 8 nm from Potts Harbor
Theme – Snow Island, at the head of Quahog Bay, is one of those idyllic anchorages you dream about in the dead of winter. It is a very special place—beautiful, tranquil, and, for the most part, uncrowded. Snow Island was the private retreat of the late world-famous sailor Dodge Morgan.
Take your dinghy beyond Ben Island at high tide and turn right to explore a beautiful inlet. The southernmost of the islets is Little Snow Island, owned by the state. In these upper reaches of Quahog Bay, the water temperature is delightful and swimming is a pleasure, rather than an ordeal—even for those from the three-quick-strokes-and-you’re-out school.
Approaches – As you pass Pole Island, note the ledges extending northward. Tiny Center Island, with a spray of trees, is very obvious ahead. Bear to the right to avoid the rock south of center, then turn east and run south of Snow Island, which has a red house on its southeast tip.
Anchorages – Anchor south and east of Snow Island in 16 feet of water at low. The bottom is mud and holds well. You can also anchor between Snow Island and the several islets to the east or work your way along the mainland east of Snow Island to anchor near Ben Island in 9 to 11 feet. Beware, though, of a possible uncharted rock located southeast of Ben Island, between the 2 and the 9-foot soundings. Conceivably this is what makes the 2-foot sounding 2 feet. But sailors Kym and Paul Cournoyer say Ratherby Rock, as it is known, is awash at low and when covered ―has claimed its share of prides. Anchor in the area indicated in the chartlet in Figure 4 below.
Figure 5 Snow Island/Quahog Bay
Use tide tables for Portland. Mean tidal range is about 9.1 feet.
For the Evening: Once everyone is settled in we can meet on one or two of the boats for evening snacks and cocktails. This is where at least one 2-boat raft-up will be handy, but this decision is entirely up to the captain of each vessel. Let's plan on a cocktail /social hour at 5 PM gathering by dinghy at one boat or in the cockpit of two rafted boats This area is great for swimming and exploring by dinghy.[/size]
Snow Island, Quahog Bay, about 8 nm from Potts Harbor
Theme – Snow Island, at the head of Quahog Bay, is one of those idyllic anchorages you dream about in the dead of winter. It is a very special place—beautiful, tranquil, and, for the most part, uncrowded. Snow Island was the private retreat of the late world-famous sailor Dodge Morgan.
Take your dinghy beyond Ben Island at high tide and turn right to explore a beautiful inlet. The southernmost of the islets is Little Snow Island, owned by the state. In these upper reaches of Quahog Bay, the water temperature is delightful and swimming is a pleasure, rather than an ordeal—even for those from the three-quick-strokes-and-you’re-out school.
Approaches – As you pass Pole Island, note the ledges extending northward. Tiny Center Island, with a spray of trees, is very obvious ahead. Bear to the right to avoid the rock south of center, then turn east and run south of Snow Island, which has a red house on its southeast tip.
Anchorages – Anchor south and east of Snow Island in 16 feet of water at low. The bottom is mud and holds well. You can also anchor between Snow Island and the several islets to the east or work your way along the mainland east of Snow Island to anchor near Ben Island in 9 to 11 feet. Beware, though, of a possible uncharted rock located southeast of Ben Island, between the 2 and the 9-foot soundings. Conceivably this is what makes the 2-foot sounding 2 feet. But sailors Kym and Paul Cournoyer say Ratherby Rock, as it is known, is awash at low and when covered ―has claimed its share of prides. Anchor in the area indicated in the chartlet in Figure 4 below.
Figure 5 Snow Island/Quahog Bay
Use tide tables for Portland. Mean tidal range is about 9.1 feet.
For the Evening: Once everyone is settled in we can meet on one or two of the boats for evening snacks and cocktails. This is where at least one 2-boat raft-up will be handy, but this decision is entirely up to the captain of each vessel. Let's plan on a cocktail /social hour at 5 PM gathering by dinghy at one boat or in the cockpit of two rafted boats This area is great for swimming and exploring by dinghy.[/size]
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Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay
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Greenline 39 Electra
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay
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Wednesday, 3 August 2017 The Basin
Wednesday, 3 August 2017 The Basin
Theme: Here is what many yachtsmen dream about when they ponder the ultimate safe harbor—a small lake surrounded by rocky points and dark green trees, with barely a sign of human habitation, the water as still as a millpond, completely protected from every direction.
The Basin is an extraordinary harbor on the New Meadows River, about two miles north of Sebasco Harbor. It is worth going out of your way to make the passage through the deep, narrow entrance and into the broad sanctuary beyond. In this part of the world, this is the best hurricane hole around.
Approaches: Coming up the New Meadows River, pass Cundys Harbor and leave can “5” on Sheep Island Ledge to port. Look along the east shore for a slight indentation which marks the entrance to The Basin. A house with a pointed chimney is just to the north of the entrance (Figure 6)
Turn right into the channel, perhaps 150 feet wide at low tide, and run straight down the middle. The channel narrows to about 75 feet at the left turn where slowed tidal current drops its suspended sediment. Controlling depth is 7 feet here, but turn wide around the bend to find it. Like magic, The Basin will open up before you.
Anchorages: Anchor in the middle of the western part of the Basin, in 14 to 20 feet of water at low. The bottom is mud. Even at the height of the summer season, The Basin usually has only a handful of boats, and there is room for a fleet.
Some boats work their way in close to the small island, Basin Island, to the east, or close to the rocky point of land that juts down from the north, but use caution. As benign as The Basin seems, the east side is shoal, and there is a ledge almost dead center, shown on the chart between two 11-foot spots, which claims its share of unsuspecting yachts. Pass either north or south of it but not over it.
The Basin on a calm night feels like a high mountain lake far removed from the sea. To dispel the illusion, taste the water.
Things to Do: Beautiful Basin Island is owned by the state and can be explored. However, this is a popular stop on the Maine Island Trail, and the steep banks of this tiny island are eroding. Walk softly.
The Basin holds some of the warmest salt water on the Maine coast (67° F). The timid won’t find a better place to take the plunge.
We can plan to gather aboard one or two of the boats again for happy hour at 5 PM.[/size]
Theme: Here is what many yachtsmen dream about when they ponder the ultimate safe harbor—a small lake surrounded by rocky points and dark green trees, with barely a sign of human habitation, the water as still as a millpond, completely protected from every direction.
The Basin is an extraordinary harbor on the New Meadows River, about two miles north of Sebasco Harbor. It is worth going out of your way to make the passage through the deep, narrow entrance and into the broad sanctuary beyond. In this part of the world, this is the best hurricane hole around.
Approaches: Coming up the New Meadows River, pass Cundys Harbor and leave can “5” on Sheep Island Ledge to port. Look along the east shore for a slight indentation which marks the entrance to The Basin. A house with a pointed chimney is just to the north of the entrance (Figure 6)
Turn right into the channel, perhaps 150 feet wide at low tide, and run straight down the middle. The channel narrows to about 75 feet at the left turn where slowed tidal current drops its suspended sediment. Controlling depth is 7 feet here, but turn wide around the bend to find it. Like magic, The Basin will open up before you.
Anchorages: Anchor in the middle of the western part of the Basin, in 14 to 20 feet of water at low. The bottom is mud. Even at the height of the summer season, The Basin usually has only a handful of boats, and there is room for a fleet.
Some boats work their way in close to the small island, Basin Island, to the east, or close to the rocky point of land that juts down from the north, but use caution. As benign as The Basin seems, the east side is shoal, and there is a ledge almost dead center, shown on the chart between two 11-foot spots, which claims its share of unsuspecting yachts. Pass either north or south of it but not over it.
The Basin on a calm night feels like a high mountain lake far removed from the sea. To dispel the illusion, taste the water.
Things to Do: Beautiful Basin Island is owned by the state and can be explored. However, this is a popular stop on the Maine Island Trail, and the steep banks of this tiny island are eroding. Walk softly.
The Basin holds some of the warmest salt water on the Maine coast (67° F). The timid won’t find a better place to take the plunge.
We can plan to gather aboard one or two of the boats again for happy hour at 5 PM.[/size]
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Raritan Bay
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Raritan Bay
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Thursday , 4 August 2017 Sebasco Harbor Resort
Thursday , 4 August 2017
Sebasco Harbor Resort, about 3 nm from Snow Island
(http://www.sebasco.com)
Theme – Sebasco Harbor is a welcoming spot, well protected under most conditions and easy to enter. It is probably the most convenient harbor at this end of Casco Bay, and it is not far out of the way for boats traveling east or west. On the chart it looks wide open to the south, though ledges at the harbor’s mouth and the Dry Ledges farther out give it a fair degree of protection. Before the days of refrigeration, this harbor sometimes was filled with trade ships taking on ice from the Cornelius Ice Pond for delivery to all parts of the world. Now it is the site of Sebasco Harbor Resort, a long-established and well-appointed resort whose resources are available to the visiting yachtsman. With its ample parking and facilities, the resort makes a good place for crew changes.
Sebasco Harbor Resort (Ch. 09; 207-389-1161, 800-225-3819; http://www.sebasco.com). The cupola marked on the chart is a many-layered octagonal green-and white wedding cake of a house called the Lighthouse. Sebasco’s dock and float are just north of this Lighthouse, with 6 feet of depth at low tide. Pump-outs, ice, and showers are available.
Approaches – Coming from the south, leave the Jamison Ledge can ”7” to port and head for flashing red ”8” at Harbor Island Point. Note unmarked Dry Ledges on the chart and make sure you are well to the west of them. At flashing red ”8”, turn east and continue well beyond can “1” before heading north into the harbor. The ledges making out a long way from the southeast tip of Harbor Island are exposed except at high tide. The less prominent ledges on the right side are marked by a privately maintained beacon. It is safe to turn north into the harbor when you can see the channel between the boats moored to the west side of the harbor and those on the east side.
Anchorages and Moorings: During normal summer winds, the ledges at the entrance to the harbor provide good protection, and this is a comfortable anchorage. Strong wind from the southwest, though, blows in swells, and you will sleep more peacefully on one of Sebasco Harbor Resort’s dozen or so stout moorings, grouped on the west side of the harbor. The moorings of Sebasco Harbor Resort are marked with dayglow polyballs. Reservations are recommended. During the day, a launch service operates from the resort float on the east shore. The usual three toots will summon the Sebasco’s launch, or you can take your dinghy to the float. Brewer’s Boatyard also maintains some rental moorings in the harbor. If no moorings are available, there is usually room to anchor in mid-harbor, in 15 or 26 feet of water (Figure 7).
For the Crew: Sebasco Harbor Resort is a well-known vacation spot. Its facilities include a saltwater pool, golf course, tennis courts, fitness center, and possibly some complimentary bikes. Rental kayaks are also available to visiting boaters. Good hiking around the grounds and to a nearby overlook. There’s a great ice cream shack on the way to the showers!
Dinner: Cocktail/social hour will be at 5 PM gathering with dinghy or ashore (more information to follow). An optional dinner will be ashore perhaps a group cookout/picnic or at their waterfront restaurant. A Lobster/Steak Bake buffet is served during the summer on some evenings outside on the lawn with live music. So many possibilities![/size]
Sebasco Harbor Resort, about 3 nm from Snow Island
(http://www.sebasco.com)
Theme – Sebasco Harbor is a welcoming spot, well protected under most conditions and easy to enter. It is probably the most convenient harbor at this end of Casco Bay, and it is not far out of the way for boats traveling east or west. On the chart it looks wide open to the south, though ledges at the harbor’s mouth and the Dry Ledges farther out give it a fair degree of protection. Before the days of refrigeration, this harbor sometimes was filled with trade ships taking on ice from the Cornelius Ice Pond for delivery to all parts of the world. Now it is the site of Sebasco Harbor Resort, a long-established and well-appointed resort whose resources are available to the visiting yachtsman. With its ample parking and facilities, the resort makes a good place for crew changes.
Sebasco Harbor Resort (Ch. 09; 207-389-1161, 800-225-3819; http://www.sebasco.com). The cupola marked on the chart is a many-layered octagonal green-and white wedding cake of a house called the Lighthouse. Sebasco’s dock and float are just north of this Lighthouse, with 6 feet of depth at low tide. Pump-outs, ice, and showers are available.
Approaches – Coming from the south, leave the Jamison Ledge can ”7” to port and head for flashing red ”8” at Harbor Island Point. Note unmarked Dry Ledges on the chart and make sure you are well to the west of them. At flashing red ”8”, turn east and continue well beyond can “1” before heading north into the harbor. The ledges making out a long way from the southeast tip of Harbor Island are exposed except at high tide. The less prominent ledges on the right side are marked by a privately maintained beacon. It is safe to turn north into the harbor when you can see the channel between the boats moored to the west side of the harbor and those on the east side.
Anchorages and Moorings: During normal summer winds, the ledges at the entrance to the harbor provide good protection, and this is a comfortable anchorage. Strong wind from the southwest, though, blows in swells, and you will sleep more peacefully on one of Sebasco Harbor Resort’s dozen or so stout moorings, grouped on the west side of the harbor. The moorings of Sebasco Harbor Resort are marked with dayglow polyballs. Reservations are recommended. During the day, a launch service operates from the resort float on the east shore. The usual three toots will summon the Sebasco’s launch, or you can take your dinghy to the float. Brewer’s Boatyard also maintains some rental moorings in the harbor. If no moorings are available, there is usually room to anchor in mid-harbor, in 15 or 26 feet of water (Figure 7).
For the Crew: Sebasco Harbor Resort is a well-known vacation spot. Its facilities include a saltwater pool, golf course, tennis courts, fitness center, and possibly some complimentary bikes. Rental kayaks are also available to visiting boaters. Good hiking around the grounds and to a nearby overlook. There’s a great ice cream shack on the way to the showers!
Dinner: Cocktail/social hour will be at 5 PM gathering with dinghy or ashore (more information to follow). An optional dinner will be ashore perhaps a group cookout/picnic or at their waterfront restaurant. A Lobster/Steak Bake buffet is served during the summer on some evenings outside on the lawn with live music. So many possibilities![/size]
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Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay
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Greenline 39 Electra
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay
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Friday, 5 August 2022 Boothbay Harbor
Friday, 5 August 2022
Boothbay Harbor, Tugboat Inn and Marina
(http://www.tugboatinn.com)
Theme: BOOTHBAY HARBOR is one of the best harbors on the Maine coast. Not only is it large and well protected, it is easy to enter under all conditions. Here are all the services a yachtsman might need and then some. If you are cruising west or east, it is very convenient, less than 5 miles off the direct route.
The harbor bustles with boats of every description and has the air of a city of the sea. Like Kennebunkport, the town is crowded and touristy, but festive. Shops and restaurants jam the streets, and the calendar is filled with summer activities.
Approaches: Coming from the west, round green bell “1C” off Southport Island, leaving the Cuckholds (two little bare islets) to port. The Cuckholds Light, a good landfall, is a distinctive white octagonal tower 48 feet high on a dwelling with a foghorn and radio beacon.
Pass either side of high Squirrel Island, observing red lighted buoy “4” if you are to the west. Head for red lighted buoy “8” off Tumbler Island, leaving Burnt Island, with a lighthouse and a horn, to port. Don’t be tempted to go inside Tumbler Island. Keep it to starboard. Leave green lighted buoy “9” to port at McFarland Island and enter the inner harbor.
Coming from the east, find red-and-white bell “HL” at the beginning of Fisherman Island Passage, sailing north of Hypocrites, Fisherman Island, and small, grassy Ram Island with its lighthouse and foghorn. Keep the three nuns marking the ledges to the south of Linekin Neck to starboard and turn northward. Leave high Squirrel Island to port and enter as described above.
In fog, keep your radio on to listen for securité calls—some whale-watching boats waste little time getting to the feeding grounds, even when the visibility is zero.
Anchorages and Moorings: Because Boothbay Harbor is one of the busiest boating centers on the coast, anchoring is prohibited everywhere in the harbor except in exposed Mill Cove, on the backside of the town, north of Signal Point Marina’s docks. However, there are a dozen or more places to find a mooring or berth (see sketch map). The most convenient locations are in the inner harbor, at the northeast corner of Boothbay Harbor.
Tugboat Inn and Marina (Ch. 09; 207-633-4434; http://www.tugboatinn.com/marina.htm). The Tugboat Inn has a large marina and many moorings just south of Pier 8. This is the first facility on your left as you enter the inner harbor. The marina provides a large amount of dockage, which can accommodate boats to 110 feet, with 12 feet of water at the outer floats with electricity, water, ice, and pump-outs, but no fuel. Their moorings have bright polyball floats. Ashore, they have very pleasant coin-operated showers and a laundromat. . The cost of moorings at Tugboat Inn and Marina was $35/night in 2021, and reservations are recommended. Please consider making your reservation sooner rather than later here also as it will be a busy harbor.
Carousel Marina and Brown’s Wharf Marina are well down Spruce Point along the eastern side of the harbor, about half a mile from town. The distance from town has the advantage of being less noisy.
Public Landing (harbormaster Ch. 09, 16; 207-633-5281). Just south of Fisherman’s Wharf Inn and Pier 6 are the floats of the public landing. Their 120-foot length can accommodate boats of up to 50 feet in depths to around 10, with a generous three-hour maximum tie-up. There are no facilities. The harbormaster keeps his launch here.
Joe and Nancy aboard Dream Catcher II plan to be on a Tugboat Inn mooring. We like the hot showers there, but they are an extra cost at 25 cents per 2 minutes. There is an anchorage to the west of the inner harbor in Mill Cove. Denny & Peggy Frehsee on the S/V Sweetness have indicated that they have gone around the corner and anchored in the NW corner of Linekin Bay in Lewis Cove. There is a city park there where you can land a dinghy on the rocks (with some difficulty) and walk into town. They indicate that they have seen other fleets there.
Let’s go ashore and explore – as a group, or on your own. Bicycles and kayaks can be rented from Tidal Transit Kayak Company (18 Granary Way), which is also nearby and off Townsend Avenue.
Use tide tables for Portland. High tide in Boothbay is approximately 5 minutes before high in Portland. Mean tidal range is about 9 feet.
Evening Activity: There will be a cruise Closing Dinner on the open air deck at the Tugboat Inn at Commercial Street in Boothbay Harbor at 6 PM. We will make reservations for all those registered to attend the cruise by boat or auto, and wanting to join us for dinner[/size]
Boothbay Harbor, Tugboat Inn and Marina
(http://www.tugboatinn.com)
Theme: BOOTHBAY HARBOR is one of the best harbors on the Maine coast. Not only is it large and well protected, it is easy to enter under all conditions. Here are all the services a yachtsman might need and then some. If you are cruising west or east, it is very convenient, less than 5 miles off the direct route.
The harbor bustles with boats of every description and has the air of a city of the sea. Like Kennebunkport, the town is crowded and touristy, but festive. Shops and restaurants jam the streets, and the calendar is filled with summer activities.
Approaches: Coming from the west, round green bell “1C” off Southport Island, leaving the Cuckholds (two little bare islets) to port. The Cuckholds Light, a good landfall, is a distinctive white octagonal tower 48 feet high on a dwelling with a foghorn and radio beacon.
Pass either side of high Squirrel Island, observing red lighted buoy “4” if you are to the west. Head for red lighted buoy “8” off Tumbler Island, leaving Burnt Island, with a lighthouse and a horn, to port. Don’t be tempted to go inside Tumbler Island. Keep it to starboard. Leave green lighted buoy “9” to port at McFarland Island and enter the inner harbor.
Coming from the east, find red-and-white bell “HL” at the beginning of Fisherman Island Passage, sailing north of Hypocrites, Fisherman Island, and small, grassy Ram Island with its lighthouse and foghorn. Keep the three nuns marking the ledges to the south of Linekin Neck to starboard and turn northward. Leave high Squirrel Island to port and enter as described above.
In fog, keep your radio on to listen for securité calls—some whale-watching boats waste little time getting to the feeding grounds, even when the visibility is zero.
Anchorages and Moorings: Because Boothbay Harbor is one of the busiest boating centers on the coast, anchoring is prohibited everywhere in the harbor except in exposed Mill Cove, on the backside of the town, north of Signal Point Marina’s docks. However, there are a dozen or more places to find a mooring or berth (see sketch map). The most convenient locations are in the inner harbor, at the northeast corner of Boothbay Harbor.
Tugboat Inn and Marina (Ch. 09; 207-633-4434; http://www.tugboatinn.com/marina.htm). The Tugboat Inn has a large marina and many moorings just south of Pier 8. This is the first facility on your left as you enter the inner harbor. The marina provides a large amount of dockage, which can accommodate boats to 110 feet, with 12 feet of water at the outer floats with electricity, water, ice, and pump-outs, but no fuel. Their moorings have bright polyball floats. Ashore, they have very pleasant coin-operated showers and a laundromat. . The cost of moorings at Tugboat Inn and Marina was $35/night in 2021, and reservations are recommended. Please consider making your reservation sooner rather than later here also as it will be a busy harbor.
Carousel Marina and Brown’s Wharf Marina are well down Spruce Point along the eastern side of the harbor, about half a mile from town. The distance from town has the advantage of being less noisy.
Public Landing (harbormaster Ch. 09, 16; 207-633-5281). Just south of Fisherman’s Wharf Inn and Pier 6 are the floats of the public landing. Their 120-foot length can accommodate boats of up to 50 feet in depths to around 10, with a generous three-hour maximum tie-up. There are no facilities. The harbormaster keeps his launch here.
Joe and Nancy aboard Dream Catcher II plan to be on a Tugboat Inn mooring. We like the hot showers there, but they are an extra cost at 25 cents per 2 minutes. There is an anchorage to the west of the inner harbor in Mill Cove. Denny & Peggy Frehsee on the S/V Sweetness have indicated that they have gone around the corner and anchored in the NW corner of Linekin Bay in Lewis Cove. There is a city park there where you can land a dinghy on the rocks (with some difficulty) and walk into town. They indicate that they have seen other fleets there.
Let’s go ashore and explore – as a group, or on your own. Bicycles and kayaks can be rented from Tidal Transit Kayak Company (18 Granary Way), which is also nearby and off Townsend Avenue.
Use tide tables for Portland. High tide in Boothbay is approximately 5 minutes before high in Portland. Mean tidal range is about 9 feet.
Evening Activity: There will be a cruise Closing Dinner on the open air deck at the Tugboat Inn at Commercial Street in Boothbay Harbor at 6 PM. We will make reservations for all those registered to attend the cruise by boat or auto, and wanting to join us for dinner[/size]
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Re: 2022 NE Fleet Annual Maine Cruise — Jul 31-Aug 5
To register for the cruise please contact Joe DeAlteris at jdealteris [at] uri [dot] edu by July 25th. Provide the names of your vessel, captain and mate, other guests, and the anticipated days (ports of participation), and participation in the opening and closing dinner. Remember to independently make your marina/mooring reservations. We will make the reservations for the opening/closing dinners based on cruise registrations.
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Greenline 39 Electra
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay
CDSOA Associate Member #265
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Greenline 39 Electra
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Raritan Bay
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Re: mooring reservation reminder
Begin forwarded message:
From: Joseph DeAlteris <jdealteris [at] uri [dot] edu>
Date: May 25, 2022 at 9:48:03 AM EDT
Subject: Mooring reservation reminder for 2022 CDSOA NE fleet Maine summer cruise
All,
Just a quick reminder to make mooring reservations ASAP for the Maine summer cruise if you are planning on participating, and want to stay on moorings at the locations where they are offered.
I called to make mooring reservations yesterday for Dream Catcher II at Handy, Dolphin, Sebasco and Tugboat. I learned that at the first three locations mooring reservations are increased for this season, and remaining mooring are limited. They recommended that I forward this news to all in our fleet that may want to make reservations. These marinas now require us to use the online service https://dockwa.com/ to make a reservation, but at least you do get a electronic confirmation once the reservation is accepted. Mooring rates are up this year, as is everything else. I noted the cost of diesel fuel at Handy was $7.49. Good thing we are in sailboats, and use mostly wind for power. I also reached Tugboat Inn by phone for a mooring reservation. Please do not forget to register for the cruise with me, if you plan to participate, and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Joe
Dream Catcher II
401-741-1129
From: Joseph DeAlteris <jdealteris [at] uri [dot] edu>
Date: May 25, 2022 at 9:48:03 AM EDT
Subject: Mooring reservation reminder for 2022 CDSOA NE fleet Maine summer cruise
All,
Just a quick reminder to make mooring reservations ASAP for the Maine summer cruise if you are planning on participating, and want to stay on moorings at the locations where they are offered.
I called to make mooring reservations yesterday for Dream Catcher II at Handy, Dolphin, Sebasco and Tugboat. I learned that at the first three locations mooring reservations are increased for this season, and remaining mooring are limited. They recommended that I forward this news to all in our fleet that may want to make reservations. These marinas now require us to use the online service https://dockwa.com/ to make a reservation, but at least you do get a electronic confirmation once the reservation is accepted. Mooring rates are up this year, as is everything else. I noted the cost of diesel fuel at Handy was $7.49. Good thing we are in sailboats, and use mostly wind for power. I also reached Tugboat Inn by phone for a mooring reservation. Please do not forget to register for the cruise with me, if you plan to participate, and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Joe
Dream Catcher II
401-741-1129
Message Board Admin. - CDSOA, Inc.
CDSOA Associate Member #265
Founding member of Northeast Fleet
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Greenline 39 Electra
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay
CDSOA Associate Member #265
Founding member of Northeast Fleet
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Raritan Bay
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Re: Bustins Island instead of Handy Boat
From: Joseph DeAlteris <jdealteris [at] uri [dot] edu>
Date: June 13, 2022 at 9:13:18 PM EDT
Subject: 2022 CDSOA NE fleet Maine summer cruise, REVISED PLAN for FIRST STOP AND OPENING DINNER
All:
Bob Dugan, a long time CDSOA NE fleet member, and summer resident of Bustins Island in Casco Bay, has offered to host a lobster bake at his home on Sunday, 31 July 2022. This is clearly a superior option to our planned stop at Handy BoatYard in Falmouth Foreside, and an opening dinner at the Dockside Grill. Bustins Island is just a 5+ miles NE of Handy BoatYard, so there should be no additional difficulty in getting to Bustins Island. Bob Dugan has provided me detailed information on anchorages at and adjacent to the island, and has indicated the possibility of some mooring being available. This plan has just been confirmed today, and I want to let you know so you can plan accordingly. No need to make reservations at Handy's for a mooring on 31 July, or if you have already done that, then you will want to cancel the reservation, sorry. I will be cancelling my reservation later this week.
I will send out a revised itinerary later this week for the cruise that will include all the information related to the anchorages at Bustins Island and the lobster bake.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in a couple of months. We are heading to Rockland next Sunday to get Dream Catcher ready to launch in late June.
Joe and Nancy
SV Dream Catcher II, CD36
Date: June 13, 2022 at 9:13:18 PM EDT
Subject: 2022 CDSOA NE fleet Maine summer cruise, REVISED PLAN for FIRST STOP AND OPENING DINNER
All:
Bob Dugan, a long time CDSOA NE fleet member, and summer resident of Bustins Island in Casco Bay, has offered to host a lobster bake at his home on Sunday, 31 July 2022. This is clearly a superior option to our planned stop at Handy BoatYard in Falmouth Foreside, and an opening dinner at the Dockside Grill. Bustins Island is just a 5+ miles NE of Handy BoatYard, so there should be no additional difficulty in getting to Bustins Island. Bob Dugan has provided me detailed information on anchorages at and adjacent to the island, and has indicated the possibility of some mooring being available. This plan has just been confirmed today, and I want to let you know so you can plan accordingly. No need to make reservations at Handy's for a mooring on 31 July, or if you have already done that, then you will want to cancel the reservation, sorry. I will be cancelling my reservation later this week.
I will send out a revised itinerary later this week for the cruise that will include all the information related to the anchorages at Bustins Island and the lobster bake.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in a couple of months. We are heading to Rockland next Sunday to get Dream Catcher ready to launch in late June.
Joe and Nancy
SV Dream Catcher II, CD36
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Re: 2022 NE Fleet Annual Maine Cruise — Jul 31-Aug 5
From: Joseph DeAlteris — jdealteris [at] uri [dot] edu
Date: July 11, 2022 at 4:44:09 PM EDT
Subject: Last call for registrations for the 2022 CDSOA NE fleet Maine summer cruise, REVISED PLAN for FIRST STOP AND OPENING DINNER
All,
The 2022 summer cruise is fast approaching, and I want to offer you a last opportunity to register. This will be my last message to all past participants, only registered participants will get any future messages. Attached please find a spreadsheet with a list of all registered participants. Please check to be sure that I have not inadvertently missed your vessel. So far, we have 8 boats (16 people registered for the lobster dinner).
Any additional registrations must be submitted before 25 July, as per the itinerary, but the sooner the better so we can plan the lobster bake at Bob Dugan's house on Bustins Island accordingly. The party will start at Bob's house at 4 PM, and end when the food and drink are gone. The $20 per person (max $40 per registered and dues paid boat) fleet subsidy will go directly to Bob from me, so there should be no additional cost to participants for the opening dinner. While there is a ferry to Bustins island, the last passage off the island is at 5:40 PM, so attendance by personal boat is the only option for participating in the opening dinner. The closing dinner at Tugboat Inn will start at 5:30 PM in Friday 5 August, and as the restaurant does not take reservations, it will just be up to you to show-up and get seated outside on the deck with everyone else.
With regard to the lobster bake, Bob will be trying to arrange for moorings for the fleet, and either he or I will directly contact all registered boats with details about the moorings. Bob has indicated that he will be providing the lobster, corn, and watermelon, so please plan to bring some appetizers or veggies/salad. Of course, please bring your own beverages. If the weather is unfavorable for the gathering that evening (unfortunately we will not know that until that evening) I propose the Bob cook the food anyway, and we somehow distribute the dinners to the boats on the moorings, or that we pick up the food at Bob's house the next day before proceeding to Dolphin Marina. I do not believe that we will be able to just postpone the party until Monday evening, without forfeiting our paid mooring fees at Dolphin, but we can check on this further if the weather looks unfavorable.
I think that covers it. We look forward to seeing everyone that is participating in a couple of weeks. If you have any questions call me at 401-741-1129 or email me at the above address.
Joe and Nancy
Date: July 11, 2022 at 4:44:09 PM EDT
Subject: Last call for registrations for the 2022 CDSOA NE fleet Maine summer cruise, REVISED PLAN for FIRST STOP AND OPENING DINNER
All,
The 2022 summer cruise is fast approaching, and I want to offer you a last opportunity to register. This will be my last message to all past participants, only registered participants will get any future messages. Attached please find a spreadsheet with a list of all registered participants. Please check to be sure that I have not inadvertently missed your vessel. So far, we have 8 boats (16 people registered for the lobster dinner).
Any additional registrations must be submitted before 25 July, as per the itinerary, but the sooner the better so we can plan the lobster bake at Bob Dugan's house on Bustins Island accordingly. The party will start at Bob's house at 4 PM, and end when the food and drink are gone. The $20 per person (max $40 per registered and dues paid boat) fleet subsidy will go directly to Bob from me, so there should be no additional cost to participants for the opening dinner. While there is a ferry to Bustins island, the last passage off the island is at 5:40 PM, so attendance by personal boat is the only option for participating in the opening dinner. The closing dinner at Tugboat Inn will start at 5:30 PM in Friday 5 August, and as the restaurant does not take reservations, it will just be up to you to show-up and get seated outside on the deck with everyone else.
With regard to the lobster bake, Bob will be trying to arrange for moorings for the fleet, and either he or I will directly contact all registered boats with details about the moorings. Bob has indicated that he will be providing the lobster, corn, and watermelon, so please plan to bring some appetizers or veggies/salad. Of course, please bring your own beverages. If the weather is unfavorable for the gathering that evening (unfortunately we will not know that until that evening) I propose the Bob cook the food anyway, and we somehow distribute the dinners to the boats on the moorings, or that we pick up the food at Bob's house the next day before proceeding to Dolphin Marina. I do not believe that we will be able to just postpone the party until Monday evening, without forfeiting our paid mooring fees at Dolphin, but we can check on this further if the weather looks unfavorable.
I think that covers it. We look forward to seeing everyone that is participating in a couple of weeks. If you have any questions call me at 401-741-1129 or email me at the above address.
Joe and Nancy
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Raritan Bay
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Greenline 39 Electra
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay
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Carl Thunberg
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Re: 2022 NE Fleet Annual Maine Cruise — Jul 31-Aug 5
We joined the NE Fleet Maine Cruise for the end of the Cruise at Boothbay, which was the first day of our cruise to the central Penobscot Bay Islands. More about that later. The first photo below is Libby in the foreground, owned by Don and Pat Wass and Nutmeg, owned by Russ Campbell and Alayne Schroll. Both are CD36s. You can also see the Tugboat Inn in the background, where we had our closing dinner. Sorry, I forgot to take pictures of the closing dinner.
The second photo is CD36 Dream Catcher II, owned by Joe DeAlteris and Nancy Weaver. Joe organized the Maine Cruise, and we are all thankful for that.
The third photo is CD36 Fallen, owned by Peter and Carolyn Cryans.
A number of participating boats had moved on to other locations or headed home. Hopefully others will post pictures from the other destinations.
The second photo is CD36 Dream Catcher II, owned by Joe DeAlteris and Nancy Weaver. Joe organized the Maine Cruise, and we are all thankful for that.
The third photo is CD36 Fallen, owned by Peter and Carolyn Cryans.
A number of participating boats had moved on to other locations or headed home. Hopefully others will post pictures from the other destinations.
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Carl Thunberg
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Re: 2022 NE Fleet Annual Maine Cruise — Jul 31-Aug 5
One more. Here is Nutmeg getting under way, heading to Maplejuice Cove. That's Russ on the foredeck, and Alayne at the helm. Note the tie dye dinghy, and yes there is a peace sign on the transom.
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Re: 2022 NE Fleet Annual Maine Cruise — Jul 31-Aug 5
Thanks to all who participated and espaecilly those who organized and hosted: Joe, Bob & Becky!
A few photos:
A few photos:
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John Stone
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Re: 2022 NE Fleet Annual Maine Cruise — Jul 31-Aug 5
Looks like y'all had a great time. How many boats participated?