Maine
Falmouth
Located in Falmouth, just to the north of Portland, Handy Boat Services has what we believe is the largest mooring field on the east coast, with literally hundreds of mooring balls, sheltered between the mainland and Clapboard Island. A launch service picks up and drops off boaters all day. Onshore is a shop and a restaurant, and there’s a bus stop to get to Falmouth Center (5 minutes) or downtown Portland (15 minutes).
Boothbay Harbor
Friendly, conveniently located yacht club with friendly staff and members. Launch service on demand and well-maintained mooring balls.
Boothbay Harbor
Still a favorite thanks to the welcome from owners Kim and Chris, the family-like atmosphere and the perfect location.
Portland
Located a few minutes from the heart of the Old Port, this marina has very modern infrastructure and good services.
Camden
Lyman-Morse manages mooring balls throughout Camden Harbor. We were just north of Curtis Island on the outer harbor. A lauch service operates all day if you don’t want to fuss with a dinghy. Can be some swells this far out.
Seal Harbor
Anchorage
44º 05.33 N
68º 48.4’5 W
Beautiful, unspoiled inlet on the northeast side of Vinalhaven Island, surrounded with rocky islands and pine trees. Quintessential Maine. Quite a few obstacles coming in but charts are up to date and it’s safe if you follow them. Also, winds can be gusty and shifty as you pass by openings between islands.