Sailing in Penobscot Bay

Penobscot Bay sailing Overnight to Castine

         Castine is a great place to visit by boat. Its about 20 miles sail from Rockland Harbor. Boats have been sailing into Castine for hundreds of years. Although there are some mooring and dock space for rent here I prefer not to use them. The current runs very strong in the mooring field and frankly makes your boat sound like you're under way. I like going over to Smith Cove. It is very protected! you could ride out a hurricane here. The picture you see above is from Smith cove looking back towards Castine. From this anchorage you can dingy over to Castine. Its a little over a mile so if you're rowing you might want to get closer. Castine has everything you might need provision wise and some great places to eat. Also from this anchorage is a small beach and access to Holbrook Island Sanctuary. There are some really nice trails to hike on and some great views of Penbay. Its a great place to visit!! FYI the big motor boat in the picture is Eric Clapton's boat Blue Guitar. He wasn't on it at the time. We did go visit to see :-)