| There are several options for moorings in the Harpswell, ME area.
Harpswell is the town which includes Orrs and Bailey Islands, Cundy's
Harbor, and a good bit of the northern end of Casco Bay. It is
a terrific area with good winds all summer, reasonably sheltered
anchoarages not much fog, and easy access from north and south.
Harpswell is about 25-30 minutes from Portland or about 2.5 hours
from Boston. To locate it on the map, find Brunswick and Cooks
Corner. From Cooks Corner, Harpswell is 10 miles SSE.
As for moorings, there are lots of areas available. There are two
or three yards in the area with space. Moorings at the yards rent
for about $500-600 per year. In addition, there are a number of
private moorings which are for rent. Areas I know of include:
o Orrs and Bailey Island Yacht Club-here they include
complimentary membership which permits the renter access
to the dock and parking (but not use of the clubhouse)
o Mackerel Cove - a nice sheltered cove with access via a
town landing and parking area and a few places to tie
up a dink
o Cundy's Harbor - slightly up the New Meadows River with
good protection, access, and the absolute best lobster
shack anyplace this side of heaven.
Most of the above places have moorings (ok for up to a 30 or so
foot boat) which can be rented for as little as $150 per season!
The way to find out more is to call Larry 'Sonny' Bailey who is
the Harpswell Harbormaster. You will find him helpful, very
knowledgable and a real straight shooter. His home phone number
is 207-833-6402. He also has a number at the Town Hall (207-833-
5771) but he is almost never there.
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| You can also try Great Island Boat Yard. It is on Rt 24 S, about
5 mi S of Cook's Corner. Bob and Marnee Small, (207)-729-1639.
Mooring is (guessing) about $500-550, slip is $900 for the season.
You may be waitlisted, but I am not sure. This marina is on the
N end of Quahog Bay, as you go out S, you have some of the most
"Maine-looking" scenery. 2 hrs 45 minutes from Sudbury, a little
less from Boston.
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