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Shaw's Fish and Lobster Wharf, New Harbor, ME

5 STAR EATS   Allen's Seafood, Harpwell, Maine
Allen's Seafood on the Harpwell Neck in Casco Bay is a great outdoor family seafood restaurant. You'll find 5 star service and fresh seafood doesn't get any fresher. The kids will have a ball looking at the bins of live lobsters and crabs or exploring the nearby cove. Tie up on their moorings for lunch or land at their dock. There's a town boat launch within 100 yards of Allens.

Bar Harbor, Maine
Bar Harbor on the eastern shore of Mt Desert Island is an extremely popular destination for tourists - be they from other parts of the U.S. or the world. For the boater there is great beauty from surrounding mountains and nearby Acadia National Park.

Charity Fundraiser   Boat Building Festival
Happening 7/15/2007 through 7/17/2006
EXTERNAL LINK: Click to go there
Teams build their own 12-foot skiff in 2 days with co-workers, guests or favorite charity. All materials & instruction provided-no skills necessary!

All tide!   Dolphin Marina and Restaurant, Harpswell, Maine
The Dolphin Marina and Chowderhouse Restaurant provide plenty of mooring opportunities, limited slips and an all-tide ramp. Located in well protected Potts Harbor with ready access to all points in Casco Bay.

Dysart's Great Harbor Marina
150 slips for up to 180' boats, there's a lot of Marina here.

Historic site   Eagle Island (Admiral Peary home and State Historical Site)
Eagle Island in Casco Bay, Maine is a state owned treasure that you can visit for the day between June 15 and labor day. It makes a fine family outing - both adventurous and educational. Projecting well into Casco Bay, the island is easy to reach and a perfect "pit-stop" for those simply making their way along the Maine Coast.

Grassy Ledge near the Goslings, Harpswell, Maine
Grassy Ledge near the Goslings is a tiny rock outcropping that is home to dozens of Atlantic Harbor Seals.

History of Jewel Island, Peter W. Benoit's book, a Review
A rich history of Jewell island - a favorite gunk hole, harbor, and island in Maine's Casco Bay.

Jewell Island, Maine
A state-owned island with a small but well protected harbor. Walking paths and WWII military towers with a view of Casco Bay. Very busy in season.

Little Snow Island, Quahog Bay, Harpswell, Maine
A small island in Quahog Bay you can visit and camp on, Little Snow sits near the larger (and private) Snow Island. It invites you and your family to enjoy a free campsite and some spectacular views all around this small pocket-size island. The island is managed by the Maine Island Trail Association and is owned by the State of Maine for public enjoyment.

Mackerel Cove, Bailey Island, Maine
A picturesque small working Maine harbor and a nice place to take photos, but no services for the pleasure boater.

A Must-Stop-At Place   Maine Maritime Museum, Bath, Maine
The museum offers a few overnight moorings but allows shorter stays for FREE with entry to the museum. Visit the museum to see and experience a rich visual history of Maine's maritime past, participate in workshops and lectures, or hop on one of their sponsored cruise boats!

Monhegan Island, Maine
A well known island located about 10 miles off Mid Coast Maine. Known for its rugged beauty, beautiful vistas and as a place where artists come for inspiration. Has a small working harbor with a few guest moorings.

Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth, Maine
George Washington commissioned one of the most well known Maine lighthouses. Enjoy a tour in-season.

Rangeley Lake, Maine
Rangeley Lake is 6300 acres or about 7-8 miles long and a mile wide. It is generally very deep- up to 145 feet in places.

Seal Harbor, Maine on Mt Desert Island
Seal harbor on the southern side of Mt Desert Island is a cozy harbor with some anchorage, a large public beach, supplies close by, a town landing and a private yacht club that has several guest moorings.

Sebasco Harbor Resort, Sebasco Estates, Maine
Sebasco Harbor Resort is a boater-friendly luxury resort that offers moorings, two restaurants and resort amenities like golfing, salt water pool, Health Club and shower facilities. Located near the mouth of the New Meadows River.

Great family time!   Seguin Island Lighthouse, Maine
A major Maine lighthouse you can visit with your family located on Seguin Island at the mouth of Kennebec River. Includes a small gunk hole cove with 5 guest moorings. You'll need your own dingy.

Wayfarer Marine
Wayfarer welcomes you to Camden with full facilities for cruising yachts. We offer moorings, harbor floats, marina slips, and tie-up alongside lighted docks. Services include gas, diesel, water, shore power, pump-out, laundry, wi-fi, and showers.

The Coast of Maine Book; A Complete Guide
Although not a book specifically about boating it is a useful reference for coastal boaters and sailors. We have to come to shore sometimes!

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