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Dear Cruisers,
Maine's short spring is upon us, and every boat owner in Maine
seems to be scurrying in preparation for the always-too-short
summer. Indigo has had her stiff rudder loosened up, which involved removing
and replacing the engine shaft and cutlass bearings and realigning
the engine. A big scraping job evolved into a marathon bottom
removal and repainting with new coats of ablative antifouling.
And on the rainy days, I've been laying new maple floors on Indigo's
floor sections (in our kitchen, much to Carol's distress). And,
as always, I've been varnishing, varnishing, varnishing.
Our big indulgence this year has been the purchase of radar for
the first time. We look forward to being able to see those boats
that in years past we otherwise just heard, or didn't. Combined
with the unscrambling of the scrambled GPS data, we should know
where we are, where we've been, and where we're going. In addition
to cruising in Maine, we're planning on exploring Nova Scotia's
east coast (does anybody have a set of charts they aren't using?).
The big business news of the spring is the publication of my latest
book, The Maine Coast Guide for Small Boats: Casco Bay. This regional guide is for any kind of portable boat from kayaks
to Boston Whalers. It pinpoints launching ramps, parking, picnic
beaches, shoreside hikes and camping opportunities, and shallow-draft
exploration up rivers, creeks and estuaries as far as tidal influence.
It had a wonderful debut at the Portland Boatbuilders Show this
March. One customer hit the nail on the head. "Oh I get it," she
said. "This is the Cruising Guide, and the new one is the dubbing-around
guide." Exactly.
A frequent question, though, was when to expect a new edition
of the Cruising Guide. Depending on the number of major changes,
not until 2002 or 2003. In the meantime, we will continue to collect
updates here. As always, we thrive on your comments, observations,
and encouragement. In particular, thank you to Trump Bradley,
Roger Bohl, George Hess, Andrew Lorant, Stephen Mayotte, and Steve
McInnes for their detailed reporting.
Our research department (that's me) has big news to report. We
(that's also me) have a definitive answer to another frequent
question. Where is the cover shot? This shot came out of the depths
(or should we say the "early period) of photographer Peter Ralston's
archives. When asked where he took it, he pointed to the chart
in the general area of Bucks Harbor and the western end of Eggemoggin
Reach. This spring, I happened to meet Sam Emerson, who, in conversation,
tossed out an "Oh, by the way." The cover shot is the backside
of Dog Island which sits out in front of his house by the mouth
of Horseshoe Cove. The boat is Kebeyun, a Dark Harbor 17 owned
by his son. And he could date the photo by the boat. "She hasn't
been white for a long time," he said. "In fact, there's not much
of that white boat left. She was completely rebuilt from the keel
up. Now she's black." Might make a nice shot for the fourth edition!
And, irony of ironies, our website was a finalist in a website
contest hosted by Interface Monthly. Apparently they only checked
the site once, otherwise they would know that the "Harbor of the
Month" has been wishful thinking at best. "Harbor of the Year"
might be more appropriate. But no Notices would be complete without
another well-meant promise that I will stay more on top of the
site. But don't hold your breath. I'd rather be cruising.
Happy cruising!
Curtis Rindlaub
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INTRODUCTION
Fishermen, Lobsterboats and Working Harbors, p. 10
Here is a Maine link you need to see to believe. Check out the
lobster cam. Here lobster, lobster, lobster...
And while we're on the subject of lobster traps, Andrew Lorant
writes:
First and foremost, the tremendous proliferation of lobster traps,
with their toggles are truly hazards to navigation. They become
more abundant as one travels further east. And they are especially
hazardous because now, it seems they are attached to the main
line closer to the surface. Hence, more opportunity to snag on
a shaft or prop. They don't begin to thin out until you pass Christmas
Cove on a homeward (western) journey. From our friends at Wayfarer
Marine, I heard more reports of repairs and emergency calls from
boaters caught in one of the damned things. I know everyone's
entitled to use of the waters, even the lobstermen. But this is
really becoming ridiculous.
Roger Bohl adds this thought, and we welcome yours:
Maine is becoming so littered with lobster floats, at least west
of and including Mt. Desert, that I have serious reservations
about recommending it to other cruisers. There are indications
in the Chesapeake that "float-free" zones and channels have been
established by the state. Float free zones are marked in the Chesapeake
by buoys marked, "crab line". Might you lobby for such zones in
Maine, to prevent discouraging out-of-state cruisers (and who
are your customers) from visiting Maine? I'm not talking about
big areas, but simply enough of a channel to get into and out
of, e.g., Rockland/Tenant's Harbor without having to crawl and
pick one's way through lobster pots. Tourist-based businesses
might support you. You might solicit pot area ratings from cruisers
for your publication, recognizing that changes may occur throughout
the season.
4: no pots -- can be negotiated at night
3: few pots -- can be negotiated by occasional course changes
under autopilot
2: many pots -- careful, manual steering required
1: dense pots -- manual steering at reduced speed required to
avoid catching a pot
There were far too many 1's and 2's, especially in heavily traveled
routes such as around the Cranberries and Tenant's Harbor, preventing
sailing and requiring motoring to deal with abrupt course changes.
Even leaving Portland, we had to dodge pots 15-20 out, in a southerly
direction.
Loran, Satnav, GPS, p. 21
The GPS signal's "selective availability" degradation has been
removed! I haven't yet tried mine to notice if there is any appreciable
difference in accuracy, but President Clinton tells me it should
improve, so of course I believe it. The Coast Guard obviously
has confidence in it (and in our ability for transpose lat/longs
to and from the chart!)--some of the changes in Notice to Mariners are in thousandths of seconds.
Today, I am pleased to announce that the United States will stop
the intentional degradation of the Global Positioning System (GPS)
signals available to the public beginning at midnight tonight.
We call this degradation feature Selective Availability (SA).
This will mean that civilian users of GPS will be able to pinpoint
locations up to ten times more accurately than they do now. GPS
is a dual-use, satellite-based system that provides accurate location
and timing data to users worldwide. My March 1996 Presidential
Decision Directive included in the goals for GPS to encourage
acceptance and integration of GPS into peaceful civil, commercial
and scientific applications worldwide; and to encourage private
sector investment in and use of US GPS technologies and services.
To meet these goals, I committed the US to discontinuing the use
of SA by 2006 with an annual assessment of its continued use beginning
this year.
The decision to discontinue SA is the latest measure in an ongoing
effort to make GPS more responsive to civil and commercial users
worldwide. Last year, Vice President Gore announced our plans
to modernize GPS by adding two new civilian signals to enhance
the civil and commercial service. This initiative is on-track
and the budget further advances modernization by incorporating
some of the new features on up to 18 additional satellites that
are already awaiting launch or are in production. We will continue
to provide all of these capabilities to worldwide users free of
charge.
My decision to discontinue SA was based upon a recommendation
by the Secretary of Defense in coordination with the Departments
of State, Transportation, Commerce, the Director of Central Intelligence,
and other Executive Branch Departments and Agencies. They realized
that worldwide transportation safety, scientific, and commercial
interests could best be served by discontinuation of SA. Along
with our commitment to enhance GPS for peaceful applications,
my administration is committed to preserving fully the military
utility of GPS. The decision to discontinue SA is coupled with
our continuing efforts to upgrade the military utility of our
systems that use GPS, and is supported by threat assessments which
conclude that setting SA to zero at this time would have minimal
impact on national security. Additionally, we have demonstrated
the capability to selectively deny GPS signals on a regional basis
when our national security is threatened. This regional approach
to denying navigation services is consistent with the 1996 plan
to discontinue the degradation of civil and commercial GPS service
globally through the SA technique.
Originally developed by the Department of Defense as a military
system, GPS has become a global utility. It benefits users around
the world in many different applications, including air, road,
marine, and rail navigation, telecommunications, emergency response,
oil exploration, mining, and many more. Civilian users will realize
a dramatic improvement in GPS accuracy with the discontinuation
of SA. For example, emergency teams responding to a cry for help
can now determine what side of the highway they must respond to,
thereby saving precious minutes. This increase in accuracy will
allow new GPS applications to emerge and continue to enhance the
lives of people around the world.
Radar, p. 21
Now that we have radar, the top spot in our nautical wish list
is a bigger cockpit.
SOUTHERN COAST
Pepperrell Cove, p. 35
Anchorages, moorings, p. 36. The Pepperell Cove Yacht Club in Kittery is no more, but the
Portsmouth Yacht Club has taken over their five rental moorings,
identified by large blue and white balls. A launch from Portsmouth
Yacht Club will pick you up and take you over to the PYC for showers.
Call on 9 or 78.
CASCO BAY
Portland
For the boat, p. 64. Roger Bohl has made the wonderful suggestion of including locations
where a laptop can be connected for e-mail access. Portland Yacht
Services is the first on the list he has compiled. He also has
located locations willing to accept and hold packages for cruisers.
Cousins Island, p. 72 (chart 13292, chart kit 59, 17)
Delete Cousins Island Light.
Chandler Cove, p. 73 (chart 13292, chart kit 59, 17)
Change Chandler Cove Buoy "2d" to "2" at 43-42-22.3N, 070-07-53.8W.
Also add Luckse Sound West red nun "8" at 43-44-40.8N, 070-05-23.4W
Sand Island, p. 76
Our description of Sand Island inadvertently lumps it together
with state-owned Crow and Bangs. Sand is NOT owned by the state
or public. In the past, however, it has been generously shared
with visiting boaters. Jeff England, one of its owners, is concerned
that visiting boaters are causing erosion on its southern end,
and reminds us that the center is full of poison ivy. The moorings
off the island are also private and exposed and should not be
used.
Potts Harbor, p. 83
Upper Flag Island has been aquired by the US Fish and Wildlife
Servoce as par tof the ever-growing Petit Manan National Wildlife
Refuge. Refuge lands protect nesting seabirds and are closed to
the public during the summer months.
Quahog Bay and Ridley Cove
Other approaches, p. 88, Ridley Cove approaches, p. 91. "It is also possible to enter Quahog bay from Ridley Cove to
the east. Use caution and attempt this only at midtide or better
when the three and four-foot spots are less threatening." This
passage is complicated by the inadequate scale of the chart and
later cartographers' interpretations of the obstruction off the
end of Bethel Point, opposite the three and four-foot spots (see
our chart on page 91). After contacting both the Coast Guard and
the chart-making branch of NOAA, Ken Textor fowarded us the following
comments from local resident and avid small-craft aficionado Henry
Bird.
You may remember that I wrote you a year ago about the unmarked
ledge off the SW end of Bethel Point on Quahog Bay. The older
charts had it marked with a star. The newer charts, for some reason,
have left off that star (even though it is shown on the topo maps!).
And this morning at about 8 a.m. a sizeable (about 50') sloop,
cutting inside, as nothing shows on the chart, slammed into the
ledge and was hung up there until the incoming tide enabled them
to go free. It's hard to know how much damage was done, but I'm
sure the owners are not very happy about it. My question: After
notifying the Coast Guard a year ago, is there no notice about
that ledge anywhere in cruising guides or marine literature??
This happens every summer... Thanks
Mackerel Cove, p. 84
Mackerel Cove Marina, do you copy? Mackerel Cove Marina has become
the Lobster Village Restaurant and Marina, more restaurant than
marina. Sterling Blake reports that last fall, "we were unable
to hail them on 8, 16, or 9. Later, by telephone, we were also
unable to get a response. The current Bath-Brunswick phone book
lists Mackerel Cove Restaurant at the same phone number (833-6656),
but no marina, and we got no answer." It was, however, October.
Not much summa left in Octobah.
MIDCOAST
Seguin, p. 105
"Don't fix it if it ain't broke." The Coast Guard recently planned
to convert Seguin Island light to solar power, which is cheaper
than electricity brought to the island by cable. In the process
they would remove the lighthouse's rare and historic first order
Fresnel lens. The lens was first installed in 1857, encased in
a glass room atop the stone tower. On a clear night, its solid
white beam is visible for 20 miles or more.
Seguin is the only First Order Fresnel lighthouse north of Rhode
Island that is still operating. In 1979, the lighthouse was placed
on the National Register of Historic Places.
Fortunately, The Friends of Seguin prevailed in their campaign
against the Coast Guards plan. After a collecting more than 7000
signatures in a petition drive and heavily lobbying the Coast
Guard and US Senator Olympia Snow, the Coast Guard decided to
leave well-enough alone.
The Carlton Bridge, p. 110
Vehicular traffic on the Carlton Bridge has been replace by the
new bridge, the Sagadahoc Bridge, which has a minimum vertical
clearance of 70 feet. The old Carlton Bridge still carries a rail
line across, so you will need an opening to clear. The bridge
will open on demand during its hours of operation, which in the
summer will be either from 3am to 7 pm, seven days a week, or
around the clock. Jenny, currently the bridge's one and only tender,
is scrambling to train help for the extended hours. She reminds
powerboaters that there is plenty of water at the east end of
the bridge and a fair amount of clearance (though she didn't know
exactly how much) for cruisers to clear the bridge without an
opening. Otherwise call on VHF channel 13 for an opening. The
phone number is still 443-2482.
The Kennebec River above Bath, p. 110-112
Buoyage above the Carlton Bridge and its new sister bridge at
Bath is not on the Coast Guard's high-priority list. Stephen Mayotte
reports that some of the buoys were so in need of paint that he
could barely make out their numbers. One silver one had him puzzled
until he was on it and recognized its shape as a nearly naked
nun.
Richmond, p. 111
Anchorages, moorings. Don't anchor. The water main for the entire town runs, conveniently,
right through the middle of the harbor.
Richmond Swing Bridge, p. 112
Bridgetender Elin Page can still be reached at 737-4751
Cozy Harbor, p. 118
Our description of Cozy harbor begins "Thgis is truly a cozy harbor..."
Steve Mayotee's is as follows:
At 1314, we turned left onto the Sheepscot River. Cozy Harbor
was just about a mile ahead on the left. The guide book promised
that the approach would be a bit tricky and we weren't disappointed.
Once we got close, the depth sounder skidded lower. Seeing this
circuitous approach on a nice day made everyone realize that coming
here in the fog would have been a huge mistake.
Speaking of huge mistakes, entering Cozy Harbor with a 34 foot
sloop falls into that category. "Cozy" is misnamed. Let's change
it to "impossibly cramped". We were after a supposedly free mooring
and ended up trolling though spaces I thought that we'd never
fit. Normally, you get the feeling of being on a very small boat
in a very large sea. Cozy Harbor let's you experience the opposite.
You get the feeling of taking a battleship into a bathtub.
Does anyone know if Southport Yacht Club still maintains a guest
mooring?
Damariscove, p. 129-131
We were saddened to hear that the proud Browney Cottage on Damariscove
is gone. This staunch monument against time and weather finally
succumbed last summer, loosing a wall and becoming precarious.
A few strategic cuts in the name of safety brought down what so
many years had not.
Boothbay Harbor
For the boat, p. 134. Trump Bradley writes, "The restaurant at the Carousel Marina
in Boothbay Harbor is no longer named "Voila". It's now "Capt'n
Groovy". The food is pretty good so don't hesitate to patronize
them."
Things to do, p. 135. For those of you who love to pat sharks, I'm sorry to be the
one to inform you that the Boothbay Aquarium is gone. Which makes
us wonder. What exactly do you do with tame sharks when your business
goes under? Just don't think about it while you're swimming.
Hog Island, p. 156-157
And now for some good news from Hog Island (for the bad news,
see Notices #2). Steve McInnes writes "I was surprised to read
the comment in your Update about the Audubon Camp policy on Hog
Island. We visited Hog Island in late July, 1999 and picked up
one of the four guest moorings. At about 2 PM we were the first
boat there. The staff ashore was most friendly, charged us for
the mooring, encouraged us to hike on the island and we spent
about $75 at their small store at the Camp. Not a trace of unfriendliness
or restrictions. Maybe the "new manager" Scott Saunders isn't
there any more. Would appreciate any more information. By the
way, even overnight there was still one empty mooring." We'll
look into it!
Bremen, p. 159
Sterling Blake gets the sharp-eye award. The first line of this
entry should read "The small working harbor of Bremen is west
(not east!) of Bremen Long Island..."
PENOBSCOT BAY
Rockland, p. 199
Harbormaster Jon Trumble's office at the head of the municipal
pier can provide e-mail access and will hold packages for cruising
sailors. Address them to Rockland Harbormaster, 270 Pleasant St.
(for USPS), Harbor Park, Main Street (for UPS etc.), Rockland,
ME 04841
Belfast, p. 238-239
The harbormaster's number we have listed is for the old harbormaster
who, as it turns out, is also a member of the fire department.
To reach Kathy Messier, the harbormaster during the last couple
of years of tremendous Belfast growth, call 338-1142 (Fax: 207-338-6222).
Don't call the old number unless your boat is on fire (and even
then, 911 will be more direct).
Belfast City Landing offers dockage with up to 50 amp electrical
service and moorings, and showers, ice, and phones ashore. Gas
and diesel delivery can be arranged. The will hold cruisers mail
and packages addressed to Belfast Harbor Master, City of Belfast,
131 Church St., Belfast, Me. 04915.
Bucks Harbor, p. 254-255
The Landings Restaurant has closed.
Barred Island, p. 257
Tom Cabot writes: Please note that we have extended our "Private
Property, No Visitors Allowed" policy to include the two Barred
Islands, Bartender and Escargot, to the west of Butter Island.
Bartender and Escargot are also owned by the Cabot Family, and
are connected to Butter Island at low tide by a sandbar.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your understanding.
We continue to try to balance the public's visitation with our
own family's use of these islands without harming their ecological
health. Thank you again, the Cabot Family. See Butter Island,
below.
Butter Island, p. 258
Tom Cabot has sent us the following year 2000 update on Butter
Island regulations. Please respect them for the Cabot family's
continued sharing of this beautiful island.
The goal of the Cabot family is to maintain the solitude and natural
beauty of Butter Island and the two western islets of Bartender
and Escargot. As owners of the island, they wish to communicate
these intentions and the appropriate use of Butter with the public.
The public can continue to have access to Butter Island's Eastern
facing beaches ñ Nubble Beach to the southeast and Orchard Beach
to the northeast- and the trail up Montserrat Hill between these
two coves. The public is no longer allowed on the Barred Islands
named Bartender and Escargot.
The rest of Butter Island and the Barred Islands are CLOSED TO
THE PUBLIC.
Under Maine State Law, private property rights extend to the LOW
TIDE LINE. Public access between the low and high tide line is
only for fishing, fowling, and navigation. This does NOT include:
hiking, walking a dog, using the beach as a toilet, campfires,
or picnics.
For the past few years Butter, Escargot and Bartender Islands
have suffered from a steady increase in the number of people using
the property. This has put a variety of pressures on the island
in the form of waste, camping, fires, trail and beachhead
Erosion, and a diminished sense of privacy and solitude. As a
result, the Cabot family has implemented new policies to restrict
public access to the islands as of the Spring of 1999.
Please keep in mind that Butter, Escargot, and Bartender Islands
are privately owned by the Cabot family. The Cabot family resides
on the islands and they want to maintain their right to privacy.Most
of the people who use the island have a deep love and respect
for the place. Visitors need to be aware of the rules to insure
a natural and serene environment now and in the future. Many thanks
to all those who have and continue to make this possible.
NO CAMPING
Camping is by reservation only. Campers must be members of the
Maine Island Trail Association. Other nonprofit groups may be
allowed to camp under special permission. For reservations, call
the caretaker Andrew Russo at 207- 446-4147.
RESPECT AND PROTECT ALL VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE
Maine islands are fragile and complex environments because of
the short growing season and the severity of the ocean climate.
With the increase in use by both people and wildlife, it is essential
that we all have respect for plants, animals and each other.
NO DOGS ALLOWED
We ask that you leave your pets at home or on board ship. They
leave waste and bother other visitors. There are wild sheep, deer,
and nesting birds on the island. Because this wildlife is confined
to a limited area, they are very vulnerable to outside threats.
Dogs have been known to chase and kill sheep, as well as run deer
into the water. A dog can wipe out a bird's production for an
entire year.
REMOVE ALL TRASH AND HUMAN WASTE
So that we all can enjoy Butter Island in its natural state, please
carry out all trash. This includes human waste. Please do not
use the forest as a privy.
NO FIRES
No Fires are allowed on Butter, Bartender, and Escargot. The threat
to wildlife and private property is too great. Please do not build
campfires on the beach. Under Maine State Law, a permit must be
obtained from the Forest Service for any form of burning.
ISLAND MONITORS
The caretakers for the island patrol the property daily by boat
and on foot.
Maine State Police Marine Patrol, US Coast Guard, and State Forest
Service Helicopter are on call to enforce private property rights,
Maine State Law, and Federal Law.
The landowner, neighboring island owners, and caretakers are helping
to monitor the islands and are in radio contact with each other.
To become a MITA member contact:
Maine Island Trail Association
41A Union Wharf, Portland, ME 04101
(207)761-8225
For reservations:
Andrew Russo
(207)446-4147
MOUNT DESERT
Photo spread, p. 266-267
More photo news: the ketch in this shot of the Swan's Island Lobster
Coop at Burnt Coat Island has been identified as Whimveral, owned by Bill and Billie Colman.
Burnt Coat Harbor, Swan's Island, p. 288
The Boathouse is in a constant state of flux. Trump Bradley reports
that owner Kevin Staples was considering selling it last summer,
but plans on reopening this summer if a deal doesn't materialize.
His moorings are still available for $15/night, and I'm sure he'll
still be happy to sell you lobsters off his boat.
Kent's Wharf (207-526-4186, Ch. 68), just up from the lobster
coop is filling in for cruiser's needs. They have floats on either
side of their wharf and welcome pleasure boaters to their 130-foot
dock with 6 feet of water at low. They have gas, diesel, water,
ice, phones, and live or cooked lobsters. They also welcome you
in your dinghy at their punt float. They accept major credit cards
or personal checks. Bicycle and kayak rentals are available from
the Harbor Watch Motel (1-800-532-7929, 207-526-4563), and if
you call ahead, they can be delivered to Kent's Wharf. They even
have a website: www.swansislandlobster.com. In a marvelously understated (and unsigned) letter, the proprietor
says, "Kent's Wharf has a little of what you need." I guess!
Blue Hill, p. 296
Berto Nevin reports the comings and goings in Blue Hill. McVay's
Hardware has become Granville Lumber. Largay's IGA is now a Hannaford
Shop 'n Save. Merril and Hinckley, though, is the same as it ever
was. The Firepond (also known as the Millstream) restaurant is
gone. And the famous Left Bank Cafe and Bakery is under new management
with a new name, though we don't know what it is.
Long Island, Blue Hill Bay, p. 297
Home, home. Where do the buffalo roam? If you have been following
the fate of the Long Island buffalo in previous editions of NMC
(see NMC #1), then you know that as part of a land donation agreement, the
buffalo had to be removed from Long Island. Our fastidious research
department has discovered their new home--Hillside Game Ranch
in Aurora, Maine. Here, to the tune of about $2,000, you can have
the chance to shoot one from a tree stand. Or you might be able
to pick off a stag, a horned sheep, or a wild, so-to-speak, boar.
The imported, nonnative animals are penned in two huge fenced
areas, each about 250 acres.
Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park
Why sail when you can take a bus? Roger Bohl raves about the new,
free bus service around Mount Desert Island, which can take you
from Southwest Harbor to Bar Harbor to the airport and beyond.
Southwest Harbor
For the boat, p. 304. Hinckley Great Harbor Marina is now Dysart's Great Harbor Marina,
but the biggest change was the opening of a branch of West Marine
(244-0300) on the premises last summer.
Manset ,Southwest Harbor, p. 307
Roger Bohl reports that Hinckley no longer gives tours, but their
store has two good, interesting videos of their construction processes.
Manset is served by the Island Explorer free bus service. The
harbormaster's office in Manset at head of pier can provide e-mail
access.
Northeast Harbor, p. 311
The harbormaster will hold packages for cruisers. Address them
to Northeast Harbor Harbormaster
18 Harbor Drive (for UPS, etc.), PO Box 237 (for mail), Northeast
Harbor, ME 04662. E-mail access can be found in the Chamber of
Commerce's "Yachtsman's Building" just up from the harbormaster's
office.
Frenchman Bay, p. 318 (chart 13318 16th ed., chart kit 74)
Relocate and Otter Cliff Ledge Bell "7" to 44-18-30.8N, 068-10-54.6W
and rename to Otter Cliff Bell "1."
Relocate Baker Island Buoy "1" to 44-14-17.3N, 068-11-17.8W.
Bar Harbor, p. 318
The public floats or moorings can be used for a few hours without
a charge if their is space. Contact the harbormaster for availability.
The harbormaster's office can provide e-mail access. The lobster
hatchery that used to be in the Harbor Place building by the town
floats has move to the north of town, but it is on or near the
free Mount Desert shuttle bus route. Atlantic Brewing Co. has
devised a nice way to work up a thrist--free bus tours of Bar
Harbor.
Sorrento, p. 322
Roger Bohl reports that the (two?) guest moorings in the harbor
are actually marked "guest."
Sand Cove, p. 325
Holding north of the Winter Harbor moorings is reported to be
questionable but good further southeast in the vicinity of the
club.
Henry Cove, Winter Harbor, p. 326
Trump Bradley reports: "Winter Harbor Marina in Henry Cove: Closed
on weekends, previous rich owner died after running at a loss
for years and his kids don't know how to run it at a profit. On
the sale block for something over 1/2 a million. Trashy place.
Also NO moorings for rent. We picked up an empty one and got rocked
to death. Something to do with the tide changes."
DOWNEAST
Mistake Island Harbor, p. 342-343 (chart 13325 14th ed., chart kit 77,24)
Change Moose Peak Light from 26M to 19M.
Bunker Cove, p. 346-347
Priscilla Weatley reminded us this spring what we discovered during
our last visit to Bunker Cove: there isn't much water left there.
Silting has limited deep water to right at the mouth of the cove
to the point where it can barely hold two or possible three boats
without encroaching on the Thorofare. At best a cruising boat
of moderate draft can't get in much beyond a range between the
first point on Great Spruce Island and the obvious shoulder on
Little Spruce.
PASSAMAQUODDY BAY
Seal Cove, Grand Manan, p. 373 (Canadian chart 4340)
There have been extensive changes to the buoyage southeast of
Grand Manan and between Grand Manan and White Head Island. Be
sure to have a current chart if you are anywhere near this treacherous
area.
Lubec, p. 381-382 (chart 13328, 13396, chart kit 79)
North of Lubec, add Treat Island Shoal can "3" at 44-53-09.5N,
066-59-27.4W.
Reposition can "9" north of Popes Folly to 44-52-11.1N, 066-58-58.3W
Eastport, p. 383 (chart 13396, chart kit 79, Canadian chart 4114, 4340)
The Canadian Hydrographic Service chart corrections have the addition of a
green can marked "3" off Estes Head, south of Eastport, possibly
in conjunction with the new marine terminal there. It gives two
positions for the two Canadian charts listed above respectively:
44-53-09.5N, 066-59-27.4W and 44.53.09.9N, 066-59-30.3W. Are they
there?
FUNDY AND SAINT JOHN
Saint John River (Canadian chart 4141-2)
Delete Palmer Point Light at 45-34-33.5N, 066-01-08.8W
APPENDIX
CHART CORRECTIONS
13283 17th ed., 04/11/1998 LAST LNM 22/99 NAD 83 18A/00
PORTSMOUTH HARBOR CAPE NEDDICK HARBOR TO ISLES OF SHOALS CGD01
Relocate Badgers Island Buoy 14 from 43-04-51.088N 07045-20.671W
to 43-04-51.951N 070-45-21.518W
13285 9th ed., 05/02/1998 LAST LNM 01/99 NAD 83 18A/00
PORTSMOUTH TO EXETER CGD01
Relocate Badgers Island Buoy 14 from 43-04-51.088N 07045-20.671W
to 43-04-51.951N 070-45-21.518W
13288 39thed., 11/06/99LASTLNM50/99NAD83 13AHA13288 18A/00
ME-MONHEGAN ISLAND TO CAPE ELIZABETH NOS SILVER SPRING
(New edition due to various general changes) 1:80,000/Loran-C/$16.50
(CGDol)
Change Ducks Rocks Bell Buoy 5 to Duck Rocks Lighted Bell Buoy
5, Fl G 2.5s, Green 43°46'55.2"N 069°19'49.4"W
Change Chandler Cove Buoy 2D to Chandler Cove Buoy 2 and relocate
from (43°42'23.9"N 070°07'48.3"W) to 43 °42'23.1',N 070°07'52.0"W
Add Luckse Sound West Buoy 8, Red nun 43°44'39.0N 070°05'24.9"W
Relocate Gangway Ledge Buoy 4 from 43°48-29.371N 069-36-11.134W
to 43-48-28.577N 069-36-10.509W
Relocate Tumbler Island Ledge Buoy 6 from 43-49-41.579N 069-3745.835W
to 43-4941.551N 069-3746.969W
13290 33rd ed. 03/04/2000 LAST LNM: 10/99 NAD 83 NEW EDITION 13AHA13290
18A/O0
CASCO BAY NOS SILVER SPRING (New edition due to changes in hydrography
and numerous Notice to Mariners changes.) 1:40,000/$16.50
13292 35th ed. 03/04/2000 LAST LNM: 21/99 NAD 83 NEW EDITION 13AHA13292
18A/00
ME - PORTLAND HARBOR AND VIC~ITY NOS S]LVER SPRING (New edition
due to numerous Notice to Mariners changes) 1:20,000/$16.50
13293 32nd ed., 04/22/95 LAST LNM 21/99 NAD 83 18A/00
DAMARISCOTTA, SHEEPSCOT AND KENNEBEC RIVERS (CGD01)
Delete Green and Red Buoy 43'55'45.0"N 069°48'32.0"W
Delete Green and Red Buoy 43°56'37.0nN 069°48'36.0"W
Change Doubling Point Light, F1 W 4s, 23 ft 43-52-57.000N 069-48-24.400W
Relocate Tumbler Island Ledge Buoy 6 from 43-49-41.579N 069-37-45.835W
to 43-4941.551N 069-3746.969W
Relocate Gangway Ledge Buoy 4 from 4348-29.371N 069-36-11.134W
to 4348-28.577N 069-36-10.509W
13296 24thed.,07/11/98LASTLNM 14/99NAD83 18A/00
BOOTHBAY HARBOR TO BATH, INCLUDING KENNEBEC RIVER (CGD01)
Relocate Upper Kennebec River Buoy I from (43°55'58.0"N, 69°48'25.0"W)
to 43°55'58.0,'N 069°48'24.9''W
Relocate Tumbler Island Ledge Buoy 6 from 4349-41.579N 069-3745.835W
to 4349-41.551N 069-37-46.969W
Change Doubling Point Light, Fl W 4s, 23 ft 43-52-57.000N 06948-24.400W
13298 9thed., 08/22/98LASTLNM14/99NAD83 18A/00
COURTHOUSE POINT TO AUGUSTA (CGD01)
Relocate Upper Kennebec River Buoy 7 from (43°56'33.0"N, 69°48'31.9"W)
to 43°56'32.9"N 069°48'31.9"W
13301 20th ed., 03/01/97 LAST LNM 30/99 NAD 83 18A/00
MUSCONGUS BAY (CGD01)
Change Duck Rocks Bell Buoy 5 to Duck Rocks Lighted Bell Buoy
5, Fl G 2.5s, Green 43°46'55.2"N 069°19'49.4"W
Relocate Gay Cove Ledge Buoy 3 from (43~56'38.3"N, 69°17'55.2"W)
to 43°56'38.4"N 069°17'57.2"W
13302 20thed., 11/28/98LASTLNM25/99NAD83 18A/00
PENOBSCOT BAY AND APPROACHES (CGD01)
Change Ducks Rocks Bell Buoy 5 to Duck Rocks Lighted Bell Buoy
5, Fl G 2.5s, Green 43°46'55.2"N 069°19'49.4"W
Relocate Alden Rock Buoy from (43°55'24.4''N, 69°03'59.4"W) to
43°55'21.4"N 069°04'00.7"W
Relocate Saddleback Ledge Gong Buoy SD from 44-00-10.658N 068-44-27.944W
to 44-00-13.731N 068-44-27.271W
13303 11th ed., 07/06/91 LAST LNM 08/99 NAD 83 18A/00
APPROACHES TO PENOBSCOT BAY (CGD01)
Relocate Alden Rock Buoy from (43°55'24.4"N, 69°03'59.4"W) to
43°55'21.4"N 069°04'00.7"W
Relocate Saddleback Ledge Gong Buoy SD from 44-00-10.658N 06844-27.944W
to 44-00-13.731N 06844-27.271W
13312 20tb ed., 10/31/92 LAST LNM 34/99 NAD 83 18A/00
APPROACHES TO FRENCHMAN AND BLUE HILL BAYS (CGD01)
Relocate Dram lsland Ledge Buoy 2 from 44°28'00.3"N, 68°11'52.0"W
to 44°28'04.1"N, 068°11'55.2"W
Relocate Jericho Bay Buoy 2 from 44°10'53.8"N, 68°31'59.1'W to
44°10'53.0"N 068°31'58.0"W
Delete magenta recommended route symbol from 44°19'21.0"N, 068°07'25.0"W)
to 44°09'36.0"N 068°08'47.0"W
Delecte magenta recommended route symbol from 44°19'21.0"N, 068°07'25.0"W
to 44°15'01.0"N 067°56'16.0"W
Delete legends: RECOMMENDED TRACK (see note B) at 44°12'00.0"N
068°08'30.0"W, and at 44°16'30.0"N 068°01'00.0"W
Add magenta recommended route symbol from 44°09'36.0"N, 068°08'12.0"W
to 44°19'39.0~N 068°07'42.0"W, to 44°20'00.0"N 068°08'54.0"W,
to 44°22'36.0"N 068°09'24.0"W, to 44°23'42.0"N 068°10'24.0"W
Add magenta recommended route symbol from 44°14'54.0"N, 067°56'18.0"W
to 44°19'39.0"N, 068°07'42.0"W
Add legends: RECOMMENDED ROUTE (see note B) at 44°12'35.0"N 068°08'29.0"W
at 44016'50.0"N 068°00'38.0"W, magenta pilots symbol at 44D 17'36.0"N
068 °07'48.0"W, at 44°18'36.0"N 068°05'12.0"W
Change Egg Rock Light to 15M 44°21'14.2"N, 068°08'18.0"W
Change Whaleback Ledge Buoy 5 to Whaleback Ledge Isolated Danger
Buoy DW, Black over Red with 2 Black Spherical Topmarks 44°09'14.9"N
068°33'10.3"W
Relocate Mark Island Junction Lighted Gong Buoy MI from 44°21'29.
I''N, 68°05'06.7"W to 44°21'29.3"N 068°05'07.0"W
Change Harriman Ledge Buoy 9 from 44°18'02.1"N, 68°31'19.7"W to
44°18'02.1"N 068°31'20.7"W
Change recommended Track Route symbol joining 44°20'00.0"N 068°08'54.0"W
to 44°22'36.0"N 068°09'36.0"W, to 44°23'42.0"N 068°10'24.0"W
13313 19th ed., 08/28/93 LAST LNM 28/99 NAD 83 18A/00
APPROACHES TO BLUE HILL BAY (CGD01)
Relocate Jericho Bay Buoy 2 from 44°10'53.8"N, 68°31'59.1"W to
44°10'53.0"N 068°31'58.0"W
Delete magenta recommended route symbol from 44°09'37.0"N, 068°08'47.0"W
to
44°13'00.0"N, 068°08'20.0"W
Delete legend: RECOMMENDED TRACK (see note B) at 44°11'30.0"N,
068°08'30.0"W
Add magenta recommended route symbol from 44°09'48.0"N, 068 °08'1
2.0"W to 44° l3'07.0"N 068°08'02.0"W
Add legend: RECOMMENDED ROUTE (see note B) at 44°11'37.0"N 068°08'10.0"W
Change Whaleback Ledge Buoy 5 to Whaleback Ledge Isolated Danger
Buoy DW, Black over Red with 2 Black Spherical Topmarks 44°09'14.9"N,
068°33'10.3"W
13315 10th ed., 07/04/98 LAST LNM 49/97 NAD 83 18A/00
DEER ISLAND THOROFARE AND CASCO PASSAGE (CGD01)
Relocate Jericho Bay Buoy 2 from 44°10'53.8"N, 68 °31'59.1 "W
to 44°10'53.0"N, 068°31'58.0"W
13316 21st ed., 07/12/97 LAST LNM 34/99 NAD 83 18A/00
BLUE HILL BAY (CGD01)
Relocate Harriman Ledge Buoy 9 from 44°18'02.1"N, 68°31'19.7"W
to 44°18'02.1"N, 068°31'20.7"W
13318 16tb ed.03/07/1992 LAST LNM 50/99 NAD 83 18A/00
FRENCHMAN BAY AND MOUNT DESERT ISLAND CGD01
Relocate Flynns Ledge Buoy 5 from 44-14-27.508N 068°17-01.479W
to 44-14-27.700N 068-17-00.500W
Change (Temp) Clark Point Daybeacon 1 to Clark Point Buoy 1, Green
can in (PA) 44-1641.488N 068-18-33.458W
13318 17thed. 03/04/2000 LASTLNM:50/99 NAD83 NEWEDITION13XHA13318
18A/00
FRENCHMAN BAY AND MOUNT DESERT ISLAND NOS SILVER SPRING
(New edition due to numerous Notice to Mariners changes) I :40,000/S
16.50
Change (Temp) Clark Point Daybeacon 1 to Clark Point Buoy 1, Green
can in (PA) 44-1641.488N 068-18-33.458W
13321 8th ed. 12/02/1989 LAST LNM 7/99 NAD 83 18A/00
SOUTHWEST HARBOR AND APPROACHES CGD01
Relocate Flynns Ledge Buoy 5 from 44-14-27.508N 068°17-01.479W
to 44-14-27.700N 068-17-00.5OOW
Change (Temp) Clark Point Daybeacon 1 to Clark Point Buoy 1, Green
can in (PA) 44-1641.488N 068-18-33.458W
13322 8th ed., 07/21/90 LAST LNM 16/97 NAD 83 18A/00
WINTER HARBOR (CGD01)
Relocate Mark lsland Junction Lighted Gong Buoy MI from 44°21'29.1"N,
68°05'06.7'W to 44°21'29.3"N068°05'07.0"W
13323 7th ed., 05/19/90 LAST LNM 08/94 NAD 83 18A/00
BAR HARBOR (NOS SILVER SPRING, MD)
Add magenta recommended rcute symbol from (44°23'07.7"N, 068°09'53.1"W)
to 44°23'42.0"N 068°10'24.0"W
Add legend: RECOMMENDED ROUTE (see note B) at 44°23'18.0"N 068°10'01.0"W
Add Note: NOTE B For recommended route of deep draft vessels approaching
Frenchman's Bay, see U.S. Coast Pilot 1, Chapter 6. at 44°22'58.0"N
068°12'30.0"W
Relocate Recommended Track Route symbol joining 44°22'59.4"N 068°09'53.1"W
to 44°23'42.0nN 068°10'24.0"W
13324 13thed.,03/11/9SLASTLNM 19/98NAD83 18A100
TIBBET NARROWS TO SCHOODIC ISLAND (NOS SILVER SPRING, MD)
(NOS NW-2564)
Add magenta recommended rcute symbol from (44°23'07.7"N, 068°09'53.1"W)
to 44°23'42.0"N 068°10'24.0"W
Add legend: RECOMMENDED ROUTE (see note B) at 44°23'18.0"N 068°10'01.0"W
Add Note: NOTE B For recommended route of deep draft vessels approaching
Frenchman's Bay, see U.S. Coast Pilot 1, Chapter 6. at 44°22'58.0"N
068°12'30.0"W
Add Tabulation - Narraguagus River centered at 44-33-25.000N 068-00-42.000W
Change Baileys Mistake Entrance Buoy to Baileys Mistake Entrance
Buoy 1, Green can 44°45'30.4"N, 067°03'22.0"W
13325 14th ed., 11/04/95 LAST LNM 31i99 NAD 83 18A/00
ME-QUODDY NARROWS TO PETIT MANAN ISLAND (CGD01)
Relocate Brothers Passage Bell Buoy I from (44°33'38.9"N, 67°25'51.8"W)
to 44°33'38.3"N 067°25'51.0"W
Relocate Libby Island Light Station Mooring Buoy from 44-34-20.000N
067-22-08.000W to 44-34-22.300N 067-22-02.000W
Relocate Little Breaking Ledge Lighted Gong Buoy I from 44-30-41.666N
067-30- 13.345W to 44-30-40.982N 067-30- 11.743W
Change Baileys Mistake Entrance Buoy to Baileys Mistake Entrance
Buoy 1, Green can and relocate from (44°45'30.3"N, 67°03'27.9"W)
to 44°45'30.4"N 067°03'22.0"W
13326 12th ed., 03/20/93 LAST LNM 31/99 NAD 83 18A/00
MACHIAS BAY TO TIBBET NARROWS (CGD01)
Relocate Brothers Passage Bell Buoy I from (44°33'38.9"N, 67°25'51.8"W)
to 44°33'38.3"N 067°25'51.0"W
Relocate Libby Island Light Station Mooring Buoy from 44-34-20.000N
067-22-08.000W to 44-34-22.300N 067-22-02.000W
Relocate Little Breaking Ledge Lighted Gong Buoy I from 44-30-41.666N
067-30- 13.345W to 44-30-40.982N 067-30-11.743W
Add Shorey Cove CG mooring Buoy, white wit6h blue band in (PA)
44-35-24.000N 67-31-34.000W
13394 M 2nd ed., 07/13/96 LAST LNM 35/99 NAD 83 18A/00
ME-NEW BRUNSWICK-GRAND MANAN CHANNEL-NORTHERN PART (CGD01)
Change Baileys Mistake Entrance Buoy to Baileys Mistake Entrance
Buoy 1, Green can and relocate from (44°45'30.3"N, 67°03'27.9"W)
to 44°45'30.4"N 067°03'22.0"W
Change Dog lsland Light DI to 11m 44°55'06.5"N066°59'21.1"W
13396 M 3rd ed., 09/04/93 LAST LNM 35/99 NAD 83 18A/00
ME - CAMPOBELLO ISLAND (CGD01)
Change Dog lsland Light DI to 11m 44°55'06.5"N066°59'21.1"W
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