Corinthians Annual Cruise 2025: Maine

Feeder Cruise Start; Tuesday; 28 July 2025

Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Feeder Cruise Start; Tuesday; 28 July 2025 Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Port of Call Latitude & Longitude:  43º 50.31 N; 68º 39.29 W
 
Introduction
·      Today is the first day of the Feeder Cruise, an event developed by members of the New England Fleet:  Alice and Andy Mutch and Ann & John Geissinger.
·      The motivation is to provide Corinthians who are wending their way down east to the Penobscot a chance for a pause in very boater friendly Port of Call that has excellent support services.
·      It also provides a opportunity for camaraderie with fellow Corinthians making the sojourn.
·      The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club has extended its hospitality and tonight there will be a Wecome Cocktail Hour at the Club
·      Corinthians can also arrange to dine at the BHYC
·      route to the Annual Cruise in the Penobscot
·      The BHYC has provided a Welcome document with all the details.
 
Port Captain(s)
·      Alice Mutch
·      John Geissinger
 
Approach
·      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 MRASS 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” (43° 48.39’N069° 34.79’W) 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.
·      Note, as you approach the Cuckolds and north into Boothbay Harbor, North Atlantic Right Whales may be present so maintain safe speed to avoid collisions with the whales.
 
Marinas; Moorings: Anchorage
·      See table of marine services
·      Harbormaster:  VHF Ch 9 and 16; Phone: 207-380-7602
·      Moorings:
o   See table.
o   Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club (reservations through Dockwa)
o   Carousel Marina (Dockwa)
·      Launch Service: Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club VHF Ch 9
·      Dinghy Dock:
o   There are several dinghy docks available
o   Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club – for access to the Club and the W side of town.
o   Town pier:  at the town park with large flagpole in NE corner of harbor.
o   Town pier:  on center section of footbridge that crosses harbor at the E end.
o   Caution:  do not tie up at private or commercial piers.
·      Fuel: See table of marine services
·      Water: Available at BBH Yacht Club or the many marinas
·      Pumpout:  Boothbay Harbor Pumpout Boat (Ch. 09; 207-380-9995).
·      Marine Services: see table of marine services

Provisioning
·      Alice and Andy Mutch have graciously offered their truck for runs to the grocery store.  Contact them directly.
 
Restaurants & Libations
·      See Table
 
Attractions
·       See table of Attractions
·       Costal Maine Botanical Garden; www.mainegardens.com
o   A gem of the Maine mid-coast.  Well worth a visit (deserves 3-4 hours).  It is a short taxi ride from town.
 
Communications
·      Harbormaster: VHF Ch 9 and 16;  Phone: 207-380-7602
·      US Coast Guard: VHF Ch 16 
·      Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club: VHF Ch 9
·      Corinthians Cruise Communications:
o   VHF Ch-?
o   Website:  corinthianscruise.org/Breaking-News
 
Camaraderie
·      Principal focus of today will be to meet fellow Corinthians, visit the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, rewind, prepare, provision for the Cruise.
 
Fun & Games
·      There are no Fun and Games activities planned.
 
Racing
·      There are no racing activities planned.
 
References & Links
·      Maine Coast Guide:  https://www.mainecoastguide.com/boothbay-harbor
 
Updated: 23 June 2025

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