Sailing the coast of Maine | E036
3 August 2024 · 8 min · 443 views · Mount Desert Island
What this video covers
Yacht Zen Again cruised the Maine coast from Provincetown, Massachusetts, to Mount Desert Island, completing the final leg of a US East Coast voyage.0:06 The 24-hour passage to Tennant's Harbour featured a consistent southeasterly breeze, though the crew motored the final stretch to navigate lobster pots in daylight.0:30 Tennant's Harbour lacked anchoring space due to dense moorings, forcing a move to the protected waters of Long Cove.1:36 The crew subsequently visited Rockland, where they utilized an Ocean Cruising Club mooring, and explored Camden, Belfast, and Rockport.2:15 While anchored in Seal Cove on Vinalhaven, Mike climbed the mast to replace a broken headlight.3:35 The transit through Penobscot Bay required constant vigilance for lobster pots, though the crew found them well-marked.5:36 The cruise continued east to Frenchborough and concluded at Hinkley Marina in Mount Desert National Park, where the crew hiked Flying Mountain and toured local boatyards.6:29
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