LITTLE SNOW ISLAND

43° 48.84’N 069° 54.36’W

4th ed. Cruising Guide page 93 Maine Coast Guide: Casco Bay P. 192

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SNOW ISLAND, the largest of the islands in the basin at the head of Quahog Bay, is the private retreat of world-famous sailor Dodge Morgan. A red cottage sits at its southeast tip, and landing is not allowed. The smaller island to the southeast, however, is owned by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands and managed by the Maine Island Trail Association.
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Little Snow is beautiful, easy to get to, and completely protected—a combination that makes it busy. Its few campsites are often occupied.
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By sea. Rocks lie off Little Snow’s south and west shores, but the slot between Snow and Little Snow is remarkably free of obstructions. Land on the island’s northwest shore.
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At high tide, you can explore the little inlets on the mainland shore where you are bound to discover ospreys and blue heron.
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Ashore. The three campsites are in constant use, so low-impact camping is essential here. So is respect for thy neighbors. Even if you happen to find yourself on the island alone, all of the abutting water is a popular cruising anchorage, with sound carrying far across the still water.
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In the 1980s, Dodge Morgan broke set a new world record for a non-stop, single-handed sail around the world in his boat American Promise. You may see his latest vessel nearby, the stunning fan-tail steamer Quiet Presence, designed and built by Michael Porter on Chebeague Island.BROUGHT YOU THIS INFORMATION. BUY THE GUIDE!