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Hadlock Cove

Location: Eastern Way
Mile Marker: Little Cranberry Isl
Lat / Lon: N 44° 15.461' / W 068° 14.500'
Depth: 12-14 ft
Description:
Anchoring is possible outside the mooring area but the bottom here is covered with thick grass and often kelp. (Even more so toward the head of the harbor.) Setting a hook securely enough to handle relatively swift currents of reversing tides may require several tries.

Wind Protection:

2.00

Open and exposed NW and NE

Current Flow:

3.00

Wake Protection:

3.00

Open and exposed NW and NE

Scenic Beauty:

3.00

Ease of Shopping:

2.00

Shore Access:

5.00

Tie up loosely at the crowded dinghy dock alongside the ferry landing so each dinghy can make its way to the dock for loading and unloading. Stay clear of the face dock, which is regularly taken over by the inter-island ferry from Northeast Harbor.

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Cell Service:

2.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Hadlock Cove

Reviewed by: Matt Claiborne, Dulcinea, on Sep 26, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

2

WiFi:

1

There is plenty of space to anchor, but the town has put out free, first come, first serve moorings for guests. They are clearly labeled "Town Guest." As of 2023, there were three available; they were some of the outermost, easiest-to-find in the mooring field. It's a very busy harbor with ferries and lobster boats running, so expect some early-morning noise and wakes.

You can land your dinghy at the town dock and walk around. We didn't stay long as the mosquitoes were fierce!

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