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Dix and High Islands

Location: Gulf of Maine
Mile Marker: Penobscot Bay
Lat / Lon: N 44° 00.750' / W 069° 03.920'
Depth: 8-20 ft
Description: The entrance going east is straightforward. Stay well north of red nun buoy "10" and well south of red daybeacon "12." Pilot a center course between Oak Island to the south and Little Green Island to the north.

4.00

(3)

4.00 out of 5 stars

Holding:

3.33

Good, Grass, Rock

Wind Protection:

3.00

Open and exposed N thru NW, settled weather only

Current Flow:

3.33

Wake Protection:

3.67

Open and exposed N thru NW, settled weather only

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

4.67

Pet Friendly:

4.67

Cell Service:

3.67

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Dix and High Islands

Reviewed by: Tina Pickell on Jun 18, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 62'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

Rocky bottom left the anchor chain clean with hardly any mud. Private island permits cruisers to come ashore and enjoy the sandy beach.

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Review for Dix and High Islands

Reviewed by: Matt Claiborne, Dulcinea, on Sep 25, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

Finding a spot here can be a little tricky...there's not much wind protection and there are often many other boats anchored for the night. Holding is mixed, make sure your anchor sets well and expect reversing current.

Dix Island is privately owned, but the owners maintain a mowed trail system and welcome visitors so long as they stay on the trails. Birch Island (immediately east of Dix) is a MITA site. You can land for camping or picnicking; it has gorgeous beaches on the north side.

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Review for Dix and High Islands

Reviewed by: Jennifer Carroll on Sep 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Some areas between the islands are scoured and it has taken us a couple times to get the hook to set well once or twice - however a lovely anchorage with a nice island and beach to explore and stretch legs.

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