Corinthians Annual Cruise 2025: Maine

Day 7; Wednesday; 6 August 2025

Burnt Cove Harbor
SSW Swans Island, Maine

PoC Latitude & Longitude:  44º 07.98 N ; 68º 26.75 W
 
Order of the Day
·      See Table:  Order of the Day.
 
Introduction
·      Today is the sixth day of the Cruise and it will take us from Pretty Marsh Harbor SSW to Swans Island.
·      There are two anchorages
o   Mackerel Cove on the N central coast of Swans Island.
o   Burnt Coat Harbor, and inlet in the S central coast.  It offers a very picturesque entrance through a narrow passage overlooked by a classic lighthouse.
·      The Fleet will be gathering in Burnt Coat Harbor.
·      It is possible to anchor in the northern Mackerl Cove.  Access to shore is by dinghy to the dock on the S side of the ferry landing.  Be respectful of needs of local residents.
·      The Fleet will participate in the annual Sweet Chariot Music Festival which is held in the Odd Fellows Hall.  This is about mid-way between the two anchorages.
·      There will be additional Festival festivities in the Anchorage.
·      The Cruise Committee is working with the Festival organizer to secure as many moorings in Burnt Coat Harbor as possible for the Fleet.
·      The Fleet should plan to be at Anchor by 1530 hrs.
·      Boats associated with the Festival will begin serenading the Fleet with Shanties at 1600 hrs.
 
Port Captain(s)
·      John Geisinger
 
Approach
·      Burn Coat Harbor is on the S central coast of Swans Island
Marinas; Moorings: Anchorage
·      See Table:  Marinas, Moorings, Anchorages.
·      See Table:  Marine Services.
·      Harbormaster:  None in local area.
·      Marinas:  None in local area.
·      Anchorage:  There is a large anchorage for the Corinthians Fleet that will allow participation in the Sweet Chariot Music Festival Activities both on the visiting schooners and ashore.
·      Launch Service:  None in local area.
·      Dinghy Dock: The local lobstermen’s cooperative is allowing use of their pier – on a non-inteference basis when lobstering activities are not ongoing.  Please be respectful of the working needs of these great people.
·      Fuel:  None in local area.
·      Water:  None in local area.
·      Pumpout:    None in local area.
Provisioning
·       See Table:  Provisioning Opportunities.
 
Restaurants & Libations
·      See Table:  Restaurant & Libation Opportunities.
Attractions & Activities
·      See Table:  Attractions & Activities.
·      The Sweet Chariot Music Festival is ongoing and the Fleet will arrive on its second day.
·      Festival tickets will be provided to skippers and crew.
·      The Fleet should be at anchor by 1530.
·      Boats from the Sweet Chariot Music Festival will begin serenading the Fleet with Shanties starting at 1600
 
Communications
·      US Coast Guard:  VHF Ch-16
·      Corinthians Cruise Communications:
o   VHF Ch-?
o   Website:  corinthianscruise.org/BreakingNews
 
Camaraderie
·      A principal focus of today will be to race, engage in activities in the anchorage with fellow Corinthians.
 
Fun & Games
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Racing
·      See Table:  Racing Activities.
 
References & Links
·      https://www.sweetchariotmusicfestival.com/