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Rockland Harbor S

Location: Gulf of Maine
Mile Marker: W Penobscot Bay
Lat / Lon: N 44° 05.317' / W 069° 05.820'
Depth: 15-22 ft
Description:
Anchorage moved based on comment below.

Holding:

5.00

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

4.00

Open and exposed E

Current Flow:

1.50

Wake Protection:

3.00

Open and exposed E

Scenic Beauty:

3.00

Ease of Shopping:

3.00

Shore Access:

4.50

Pet Friendly:

4.00

Cell Service:

5.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Rockland Harbor S

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

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Note that the charted anchorage areas in Rockland are more or less meaningless. Just anchor where the best protection from the wind is and where you are clear of mooring fields and channels.

This anchorage should be located southwest of here, close to Seal Ledge daymark Green 3. This location provides the best protection from prevailing southerlies. It's very popular with visiting cruisers. Between G3 and the boat ramp is a mooring field, anchor just east of the outer moorings.

Protection is good from the south through west. It is exposed north through east. Holding is good in thick, sandy mud.

You can land at the town dinghy dock, but it's a long ride. A private dinghy dock near the boat ramp is associated with Sharp's Point South. Check with them for mooring rentals and dinghy landing in the area.

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Review for Rockland Harbor S

Reviewed by: Steve on Jul 29, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 55'
Draft: 7.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

The quieter southern end of the harbor is a bit more distant from ferry wakes and commercial traffic. Can hear seals barking at night. Good holding in mud. Dinghy to public landing.
Reasonable wind protection from prevailing S-SW winds.

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