2024 Down Et Cruise
Camden, Maine, to Saint Andrews, New Brunswick
August 3–14, 2024
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Commodore’s Welcome Letter
(to be added)
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Cruising Club of America
Boston Station
Dear Down East Cruise Participants,
The coast of Maine, with 3,478 miles of tidal shoreline, offers some of the best cruising anywhere. The
density of lobster pots and occasional fog will keep you on your toes, but the reward is hundreds of
secluded anchorages, many of which welcome you to explore the flora and fauna ashore. Add to that
the many picturesque small towns along the shore and we’re all in for a treat. For those who have
never sailed beyond Schoodic Point, this cruise will open new horizons with funny sounding anchorages
like the Cow Yard or the Mud Hole, a picnic ashore at Roque Island, with a beach that looks like it
belongs in the Caribbean (until you go for a swim), huge tides the further east we get, an international
border crossing, a visit to FDR’s summer home on Campobello Island, and finally a closing dinner in St
Andrews, New Brunswick.
We have Amy Jordan and Roger Block to thank for organizing this. When I recruited them last October,
they replied “but we’ve never been on a club cruise.” Perhaps that was a good thing as they didn’t know
how much hard work lay ahead. They put together a strong cruise committee and jumped in with both
feet (I guess I should say all four feet). They have worked tirelessly ever since and by the end of this
cruise I think you will agree that they have anticipated every detail. I admire them both and sincerely
appreciate their hard work.
Welcome to the 2024 Down East Cruise. The next twelve days promises to be a real adventure.
Sincerely,
Nick Orem, Rear Commodore
Boston Station
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Cruise Co-Chairs Welcome
(to be added)
Cruise Acknowledgements
The coast of Maine is a favorite destination for CCA cruises. Because of this, the Cruise Book authors
have had access to many fine Cruise Books of the past to guide them. In some cases, wisdom distilled
into well-crafted advice has been re-used since it probably wouldn’t be improved upon with our
tinkering. We’d like to thank all our predecessors in this unenviable task. Your efforts are greatly
appreciated.
In addition, we’d like to thank Zdenka Griswold (BOS/GMP)for her generosity in supplementing our
photograghs both in this book and on the website. Special thanks also to Catherine Arakelian for her
logo design and technical assistance with the Cruise Book.
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Table of Contents
Cruise Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Daily Itinerary ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Camden Opening Events ........................................................................................................................... 7
Along the Way – Penobscot Bay ............................................................................................................... 9
George Head / Merchant Row ................................................................................................................ 10
Along the Way - Merchant Row to Mount Desert .................................................................................. 11
Arabella Cocktail Reception .................................................................................................................... 12
Along The Way - Schoodic Point to Roque Island .................................................................................. 13
Along the Way - Roque Island to Campobello ........................................................................................ 16
Welshpool Anchorage Roosevelt Cottage Tour and Luncheon .............................................................. 22
Cruise in Company to Saint Andrews ...................................................................................................... 24
Saint Andrews Closing Events ................................................................................................................. 25
Cruise Essentials .......................................................................................................................................... 28
Cruising Guides, Charts, and Books ........................................................................................................ 28
Weather and Tides .................................................................................................................................. 31
Communications ..................................................................................................................................... 40
Pump Out, Supplies, Services, Fuel and Water ....................................................................................... 42
Border Procedures Generally .................................................................................................................. 45
Medical and Emergency Procedure Information .................................................................................... 49
Fleet Surgeon Memo............................................................................................................................... 50
Boat Towing and Assistance ................................................................................................................... 52
Additional Items .......................................................................................................................................... 53
Transportation ........................................................................................................................................ 53
Flag Etiquette .......................................................................................................................................... 55
Personal Floatation Devices .................................................................................................................... 55
Lobster Gear ............................................................................................................................................ 55
Arabella ................................................................................................................................................... 57
The Fleet and Crew by Boat .................................................................................................................... 58
The Fleet And Crew by Participant ......................................................................................................... 63
Note that the Table of Contents page numbers are linked to the actual page. Also the underlined page
headings in the Book are linked back to the Table of Contents.
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Cruise Overview
The Down East Cruise will begin on Saturday, August 3 at the Lyman-Morse Marina in Camden.
Registration will take place from 1 to 4 pm. The opening reception starts at 5 pm and the dinner will
begin at 6:30 pm.
Boats will then spend two free days in Penobscot Bay and the first Rum Keg/BYOB get together will be
on Monday, August 5 on George Head in Merchant Row.
On Wednesday, August 7 a cocktail reception will be held aboard Arabella which will be anchored off
Greening Island in Southwest Harbor on Mount Desert. Two Captain’s Choice Days following the
reception will allow for additional time on Mount Desert or to explore the beautiful stretch from
Schoodic Point to Roque Island. Another Rum Keg/BYOB will be held at Roque Island on Friday, August 9.
Captain’s Choice Days on Saturday and Sunday allow for a Grand Manan Channel passage to Campobello
Island, New Brunswick. A tour of the Roosevelt cottage followed by a lunch at Adams Lodge will take
place Monday, August 12.
On Tuesday, August 13 a cruise in company will be led by Ernest Hamilton (BDO) through Letete Passage
to Saint Andrews. That evening, the St. Andrews Yacht Club will host a joint Rum Keg event for the Fleet.
Wednesday, August 14 marks the end of the Cruise. Cruise members may tour the Kingsbrae Gardens
during the day and our closing reception and dinner will be held there under the tent beginning at 5pm.
Camden Opening
Ceremony Aug 3
George Head
BYOB Aug 5
Aug 5
Arabella
Reception Aug 7
Roque Island
BYOB Aug 9
FDR Tour
Aug 12
St. Andrews
Closing Dinner
Aug 14
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Daily Itinerary
Cruise Day
Date
Day
Location
Comment
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August 3
Saturday
Camden /Lyman Morse
Registration @1pm. Reception @5:00 pm
Dinner @ 6:30 pm.
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August 4
Sunday
Captain’s Choice Day
Skipper’s Meeting @ 8 am at LM
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August 5
Monday
George Head / Merchant Row
Rum Keg / BYOB @ 4 pm
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August 6
Tuesday
Captain’s Choice Day
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August 7
Wednesday
Southwest Harbor, MDI
Arabella Reception @ 4:30 pm
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August 8
Thursday
Captain’s Choice Day
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August 9
Friday
Roque Island
Rum Keg / BYOB @ 4 pm
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August 10
Saturday
Captain’s Choice Day
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August 11
Sunday
Captain’s Choice Day
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August 12
Monday
Campobello / Welshpool
FDR Cottage Tour @ 10:30 am ADT
Lunch @1 pm ADT
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August 13
Tuesday
Saint Andrews / SAYC
Group Cruise to St. Andrews@10 am ADT
Rum Keg/BYOB at SAYC @5 pm ADT
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August 14
Wednesday
Saint Andrews / Kingsbrae
Reception and Dinner 5 to 9 pm ADT
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Saturday, August 3, 2024
Camden Opening Events
Lyman- Morse Marina
Dockage and Moorings
The chart below shows the locations for the dockage and moorings for the opening events. The
Lyman- Morse (LM) dockage is available in front of its main marina building on the east side of the
Camden inner harbor. Its mooring field is east of the inner harbor. Some of the fleet will be using
the Town Floats located on the western side of the inner harbor. Based on your dockage and
mooring plans contact either LM (VHF 71 or 207-236-7108) or the Camden Harbor Master (VHF 16
or 207-236-7969) as you approach the outer mooring field for instructions .
Facilities
At Lyman-Morse participants will have access to launch service, the customer lounge, showers, wi-fi,
laundry,trash disposal, recycling, fuel,water, pump-out and repair services. Downtown Camden is just up
the ramp from the Town Floats and very near the LM Marina. There is a dinghy tie up at the Town
Floats and the LM launch will also take passengers across the harbor from its dock or from its mooring
field to the Town Floats for easier access to downtown. The LM launch can be hailed on VHF 71 or called
on 207-236-7108.
Downtown Camden has a small grocery store, French & Brawn, as well as many shops and restaurants
along its main waterfront street. The Chamber of Commerce is located right at the head of the Town
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Floats and they can direct you to any other stores or resources you might want to visit. Unfortunately,
neither LM nor Camden offer much in the way of retail marine supplies. Boats needing marine supplies
should stop in nearby Rockland and visit Hamilton Marine which is a very short walk from the harbor.
Registration
Registration will begin at 1 pm on Saturday, August 3 and will conclude at 4 pm. The registration desk
will be located on the main Lyman-Morse dock in front of the main office for the marina. The check-in
team will give participants their swag bag which will include, among other things, name tags and a paper
copy of the Cruise Book. Several local members have volunteered to be on hand to answer any
questions you may have about Camden.
Opening Reception & Dinner
The opening reception will begin at 5 pm and will be held in the Lyman-Morse Mast Room and Rigging
Shop. The mast room and rigging shop is located at the northwest side of the main marina building. For
those who have not been to the LM mast room, be prepared for a unique venue with indisputable
sailing flair. Cruise participants will be welcomed by Commodore Jay Gowell and by the Down East
Cruise Committee. Dinner will also be held in the mast room and will begin at 6:30 pm. The evening
should be a memorable start to our Maine adventure.
Skipper’s Meeting
A Skipper’s meeting will begin at 8 am on Sunday, August 4 and will be held in the mast room and
rigging shop.
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Sunday August 4 – Monday, August 5
Along the Way – Penobscot Bay
Following Saturday’s opening events in Camden, there will be an opportunity for a couple of day sails
and an overnight in Penobscot Bay before Monday’s late afternoon get together at George Head in
Merchant Row. Many cruise participants will already have their favorite routes and anchorages along
the way from Camden to Merchant Row. For sailors new to the area, the chart below identifies several
popular overnight options. As you do your planning, the CCA Online Guide, Taft, and Active Captain are
all good options for more specific and detailed information. We will be in Penobscot Bay right in the
middle of the summer’s most popular cruising time so plan on arriving at anchorages early.
Possible anchorages to research:
1. Islesboro
6. Carvers Harbor
11. Pickering Island
16. Wreck Island
2. Pulpit Harbor
7. Carver Cove
12. Brooklin
17. Round island
3. North Haven
8. Seal Bay
13. Pickering Cove
18. McGlathery Island
4. Perry Creek
9. Calderwood Island
14. Billings Cove
19. Merchant Harbor
5. White Islands
10. Barred Island
15. Bold/Camp Islands
20. Duck Harbor
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Monday, August 5
George Head / Merchant Row
Rum Keg/BYOB
4 pm
George Head is a privately owned island in Merchant Row which, at low tide, has an expansive beach on
its east side. The beach will provide ample room for our casual get together. Low tide is at 6:30 pm on
Monday which will be great timing for us to access the beach. Dinghies should plan on arriving at 4 to
4:30 pm on its east side. There are no facilities of any sort and the event is strictly carry- in and carry-
out. There will be a Rum Keg but otherwise it is BYOB and everyone should bring their own appetizers
and enjoy this beautiful spot. Sharing of dinghies is encouraged. The chart below shows anchorage
options in Merchant Row for the event. Merchant Harbor, Bold, and Camp are excellent anchorages but
they are a bit further away and over open water, requiring larger dinghies. Wreck, Round, McGlathery,
and Bare are close also exccellent choices and closer by.
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Tuesday, August 6 - Wednesday August 7
Along the Way - Merchant Row to Mount Desert
After the get together on Monday, August 5 in Merchant Row, the Cruise begins to head east and has
several Captain’s Choice Days. Some may wish to visit a nearby anchorage on Marshall, Swan’s, Long or
Opechee before heading to Little Cranberry, Mount Desert, or Frenchman ‘s Bay. This would allow a
visit aboard Arabella for cocktails on Wednesday when she will be anchored just north of Southwest
Harbor. Fuel, water, and provisioning are available in both Southwest and Northeast Harbors. Other
boats, not needing supplies or services and wanting to spend as much time as possible between
Schoodic Point and Roque might choose to head directly east from Merchant Row, spending less time in
the Mount Desert area.
Listed below are anchorages that might be researched between Merchant Row and Schoodic Point.
Again, keep in mind that Southwest and Northeast Harbors on Mount Desert will be the final convenient
spots on the Cruise for fuel. Water and supplies, although available, won’t be as straightforward again
until you reach Saint Andrews. Pump outs will also not be available again until you reach Saint
Andrews.
Possible Anchorages to Research:
1. Marshall Island
4. Mackerel Cove
7. Little Cranberry
10. Northeast Harbor
2. Frenchboro
5. Buckle Harbor
8. Southwest Harbor
11. Winter Harbor
3. Burnt Coat Harbor
6. Opechee Island
9. Somes Sound
12. Sorrento/Flanders
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Wednesday , August 7, 2024
Arabella Cocktail Reception
Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert
4 pm
On Wednesday, August 7, there will be a cocktail reception aboard Arabella for the fleet. Wine and beer
and light hors d'oeuvres will be provided. As was the case in Merchant Row, boats should try to share
dinghies to make for less congestion along side Arabella. The reception is planned for 4:30 to 6 pm.
The above chart shows the expected anchorage location for Arabella as well the possible anchoring area
for the fleet northwest of Arabella. Arabella can also be reached by dinghy if you are using dockage or a
mooring at either the Dysart or Hinckley facilities.
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Thursday, August 8 – Friday, August 9
Along The Way - Schoodic Point to Roque Island
“To be headed east by Schoodic bell before a summer sou’wester with Mount Desert fading astern and the
lonely spike of Petit Manan Light just visible on the port bow is about as close to perfection as a man can expect
to come on this imperfect earth.” -The Cruising Guide to the New England Coast. Duncan, Fenn and Ware
Following the cocktail reception on Arabella on Wednesday, August 7 in Southwest Harbor, the fleet has
a Captain’s Choice Day before the beach gathering at Roque Island on Friday, August 9. The route to
Roque from Southwest Harbor is just a bit longer than 40 miles so it can be done in one day with good
weather. Another option is to split the passage into two days and enjoy one of several very interesting
stops along the way.
1. Trafton Island
3. Raspberry Island
5. Slate Island
7. Mistake Harbor
2. Northeast Cove
4. Sheep Island
6. The Mud Hole
8. The Cows Yard
As was the case with Penobscot Bay, most of these anchorage options are well covered in either the CCA
Online Guide, Taft, or Active Captain. Trafton Island, The Mud Hole, Mistake Harbor, and The Cows Yard are
some of Maine’s most classic and appealing anchorages and are covered well by these resources. There are
a few points to consider as you plan your route options to Roque from Southwest Harbor. Most of these
anchorages are small, able to hold at most 5-8 boats, and in prime sailing season space can be
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tight especially toward the end of the day. Plan to arrive eary. Secondly, although these anchorages all offer
good protection in mild conditions and prevailing southerly winds, only a few have good protection from
stronger N through ESE winds. Plan accordingly.
Several of these anchorages are less visited and are not covered at all, or only briefly, even in Taft. Here are
a few comments on these less visited spots:
2. Northeast Cove
Taft briefly mentions Northeast Cove on Dyer Island and describes it as “a charmer.” It is very small,
large enough for only a couple of boats, but offers good protection from all but the southeast. It is a very
remote and beautiful setting. Keep your fingers crossed that you find no one else there.
3. Raspberry Island
While talking with the Camden Yacht Club Cruise organizer, we learned that they will be anchoring at
Raspberry Island several days before us. It is a very pretty anchorage nestled among several islands.
Nearby Mink Island is a Maine Island Trail Association (MITA) site which means that visits ashore are
possible. This area appears to be a good option in settled southerly weather. It can safely accommodate
three , maybe five boats depending on boat size and conditions.
4. Sheep Island
Sheep Island is another MITA site. It has good protection from NE clockwise through WSW
winds and is a beautiful spot. Although it shallows up along its sandy beach there is ample
space to anchor well off the beach. A good option to consider in settled conditions and in these
conditions it can accommodate at least five boats.
5. Slate Island
Slate Island is a very good option with protection from the NE clockwise through to the WSW. There is
room for at least ten boats unless more lobster traps than normal are set.
Trafton Island The Cow’s Yard
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Friday, August 9
Great Beach, Roque Island
Rum Keg / BYOB
4 pm
Roque Island is a private island and the owners have provided permission for our get together. Respect
the signage that requests that all visitors remain on the beach and do not venture inland. The beach is
very long and wide so there will plenty of area for our gathering and for walking.
The tide will begin falling at 2:45 pm so if you aren’t already there, plan on coming to the beach at
around 4-4:30 pm. Similar to George Head in Merchant Row there will be a Rum Keg but otherwise it is
BYOB so plan on bringing your own appetizers and enjoy this iconic Maine destination. There are no
facilities of any kind and the event is strictly carry- in and carry- out.
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Saturday, August 10 – Monday, August 12
Along the Way - Roque Island to Campobello
After our gathering at Roque on Friday, August 9 we have two Captain’s Choice days before our tour and
luncheon at the Roosevelt Park in Campobello on Monday, August 12. Below are the three anchorages
near Roque as well as the anchorages on Campobello.
Moose Snare Cove, Cross, and Cutler are all well described in Taft. The CCA Online guide covers Cross
and Cutler.
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The passage from Roque, Moose Snare Cove , Cross , or Cutler to the Welshpool anchorage on Campobello
can be done in one day if you catch favorable currents in the Grand Manan Channel. In order to correctly
time your departure for Campobello, you will need to rely on the Bay of Fundy current charts. These charts
are based upon the tide calendar for Saint John, New Brunswick. Here are the tides for the relevant days of
our Cruise.
Saint John, New Brunswick
Tides Calendar
The following tidal current charts show the favorable 7 hours for making the passage from the areas
around Roque Island to Campobello. We have highlighted the The Grand Manan Channel to help orient
you to these current charts. The complete set of tables can be found in the Cruising Essentials.
Day
High AM
Ft
High PM
Ft
Low AM
Ft
Low PM
Ft
Aug 10
4:15
23.2
16:36
23.4
10:28
5.8
22:52
6.1
Aug 11
4:57
22.6
17:18
23.1
11:09
6.3
23:37
6.4
Aug 12
5:43
22
18:06
22.8
11:54
6.9
Aug 13
6:35
21.5
18:59
22.6
00:27
6.7
12:46
7.4
Aug 14
7:34
21.2
19:59
22.7
1:24
6.7
13:45
7.6
Aug 15
8:37
21.4
20:59
23.2
2:25
6.4
14:46
7.3
Aug 16
9:37
22
9:57
24.1
3:25
5.7
15:46
6.6
Aug 17
10:32
23
10:50
25.2
4:21
4.7
16:41
5.6
Aug 18
11:22
24.2
23:40
26.4
5:13
3.5
17:31
4.4
Grand Manan Channel
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In addition to the all important Bay of Fundy current information there are several other points to
consider in your planning for your passage to Campobello. First, if you do not have very good local
knowledge, do not consider entering Passamaquoddy Bay via Lubec Narrows. Not only is the bridge
clearance low, less than 50 feet at high tide, but the currents can be fierce if not entered at slack. It can be a
very dangerous passage.
Second, although many of us over the years have used Head Harbour at the top of Campobello to raft up
overnight and to check in to Canada, we are not recommending it for this Cruise. The fishing fleet in this
commercial harbor has grown quite a bit in recent years. Fishing boats, which do not lobster in the summer,
now often shift to other species at this time. This means that the previously stationary rafting options are
now more mobile, requiring that pleasure craft shift their location when their raft hosts head out to work.
In addition, open pilings, floats, and barges are largely gone. If this is your favorite harbor, by all means,
stop for the night. For the rest, the anchorage at Welshpool will provide ample space for our fleet to
anchor in more peaceful conditions.
And last, although Harbour de Lute is a fine anchorage with good protection, it is not a port of entry. If your
call to the Canadian authorities to check-in requires that you submit to further inspection you will need to
be at a Canadian port of entry. Welshpool is the most straightforward port of entry given our itinerary.
Head Harbour
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Monday, August 12
Welshpool Anchorage Roosevelt Cottage Tour and Luncheon
Anchorage
The chart below shows the anchorage areas in Welshpool. There is anchorage space between the
salmon pens and the Welshpool dock as well as between the salmon pens and the shore heading
south/southwest toward the Roosevelt Campobello International Park. Be aware of the depths when
anchoring along the shore. Depths go quickly from 15-20 feet to 5 feet or less. Depths shown below are
in meters. At the northeast corner of the harbor there is a large dock structure with a floating dock
between it and the shore. This floating dock has sufficient depth only for dinghies. There is a dumpster
for trash available for our use in the parking area next to the dock. We have hired a van from
Campobello Sightseeing from 8 am to 8 pm on Monday for trips to the market and other errands. Peter
Harwerth, the owner, can be reached at 506-752-1901 or 207-263-6076. He has a second van which can
be booked privately for Island sightseeing trips.
As seen in the above chart, Welshpool is exposed to the NNW. Although very unlikely at this time of the
year, if there were a strong frontal system with adverse winds, nearby Johnson Bay in Lubec would be
an alternative. This would require checking in to the US and then back into Canada, but would provide
better protection in a strong frontal passage. As mentioned on the previous page, Harbour de Lute
would also provide better protection in a frontal system but is not large enough for our entire fleet.
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The Roosevelt Cottage Tour
Monday, August 12, 10:30 am, ADT
Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Welshpool, NB
For our tour and luncheon, there is dinghy dockage at the large Park dock in the southwest corner of
Friars Bay/Welshpool. Given the size of our group we recommend dinghying to the tour but if this is not
possible, feel free to contact Peter Harwerth, listed above, for a van pick-up.
The tours begin at the Park’s visitor center ,up the hill from the Park dock, at 10:30 am ADT. The Park
will provide a golf cart from their dock for anyone requiring transportation to the visitor center. After
touring the visitor center, groups of 20 will then take the guided tour of the Roosevelt cottage. Cottage
tours last for 30 minutes, with a new tour beginning every 15 minutes. When not touring the cottage,
participants are free to walk the cottage grounds and gardens and visit the Hubbard Cottage located
next door to the Roosevelt Cottage.
Eleanor’s Picnic at Adams Lodge
Monday, August 12, 1 pm, ADT
Roosevelt Campobello International Park
Cottage tours will be followed by a luncheon. There is a walking path from the Wells-Shober cottage,
near the Roosevelt cottage, to the Adams Lodge where our lunch is being served. Transportation is
available for those who need it.
“The young Roosevelt family visited often. Sailing was the most important part of the Campobello
summer. The Roosevelts enjoyed both day-sailing, often picnicking on nearby islands, and cruising,
taking three and four-day trips around Passamaquoddy Bay, up to St. Andrews, or along the Maine
coast.”
Our lunch menu will feature some of the Roosevelt’s favorite picnic foods
Roosevelt Cottage
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Tuesday August 13
Cruise in Company to Saint Andrews
Via Letete Passage
10 am ADT
On Tuesday morning, cruise participants will have the option of cruising in company with Ernest
Hamilton, Past Rear Commodore (BDO), from Campobello through Letete Passage to Saint Andrews.The
total distance is about 18 miles. Letete Passage is best traversed at slack water which will be at 12:15 pm
ADT. Ernest has led boats through Letete Passage many times over the years and provides a very
interesting VHF commentary describing the sites and maritime history along the eastern side of Deer
Island leading up to and through the Passage. After exiting Letete Passage, Saint Andrews is just shy of
five miles west. Boats will have ample time to obtain their mooring or anchorage spot in Saint Andrews
before the joint Rum Keg gathering at St. Andrews Yacht Club which begins at 5 pm ADT.
The plan is for interested boats to gather at 10 am ADT at Man of War Head just outside Harbour de
Lute. This meeting spot is only a couple miles north of the anchorage at Welshpool and a little less than
six miles from Head Harbour for those boats who may be rafted up there to docks or floats.
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Tuesday August 13 – Wednedsday, August 14
Saint Andrews Closing Events
Anchorage and Moorings
Although two harbour entrances are shown on the chart, east and west, the preferred approach to Saint
Andrews from Passamaquoddy Bay is the east channel. It has the best markings and the deepest draft.
At half- tide or better, depending on the vessel’s draft, the west channel may be attempted with care.
Saint Andrews Harbour is an open roadstead at high water that becomes a bit more settled and
protected at low water. This is when the sand bars on either end of Navy Island emerge. On the ebb,
there is a current that runs from west to east, on a line connecting the respective channels, which can
cause a surprising slop off of the government wharf and towards the east entrance if wind opposes it.
The town moorings may unfortunately be in the midst of this. South-east winds are particularly
problematic. The most settled mooring area is to the south, close to Navy Island.
The St. Andrews Yacht Club, with quarters clearly visible on the small point just to the east of the
government wharf, is very friendly and the members have offered us hospitality in a number of ways.
Most importantly perhaps, they have a private dinghy dock on the west side of the government wharf
that they have made available to us. They are also going to make available to us any member moorings
that are not in use.
The Harbour Master, or Wharfinger as he is known locally, has his office on the government wharf. Head
Wharfinger David LaFlamme as well as his assistant, Alex Lively, can be reached at 506-529-5170.Town
moorings are being secured by the Cruise Committee for the use of participants. The charge for these
will be $46 CA for one night and $69 CA for two nights and even less for each day following. There will
be no charge for moorings provided by the Yacht Club. The best anchorage is to the west of the
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government wharf. Do not anchor close to the wharf itself and avoid the channel leading to the western
entrance. Remember that the tidal range in these parts is about 20’.
For those with mobility issues, the Wharfinger may be able to provide one or possibly two overnight
berths, behind the government wharf on the east side. Let us know if you are in need of a berth on the
wharf and we can make arrangements in advance.
The town was established in 1783 by Loyalists from Castine, Maine. It is designated a National Historic
Site. It is a charming town with interesting architecture, lovely homes, gardens, museums, an aquarium,
golf course, shops, restaurants, bars and a magnificent hotel, the Algonquin, which dominates it.
http://algonquinresort.com/ Provisions are close at hand on Water Street, the town’s main street,
located right at the head of the wharf. The bank and the hardware store are right there and the liquor
store is two blocks to the left (west) and the well stocked Joey’s Independent Grocer is one block to the
right (east). The Washboard Laundromat is located across the street from the grocer. Fuel is available
on the wharf by truck (see Cruise Essentials).
It’s a great town for walking. http://standrewsbythesea.ca
Joint St. Andrews Yacht Club – Cruising Club of America Rum Keg Reception
Tuesday, August 13, 5 pm, ADT
On Tuesday evening the St. Andrews Yacht Club has graciously offered to host a joint rum keg event at
their Clubhouse overlooking the east end of the harbour. The reception will begin at 5 pm, ADT. Light
snacks will be provided by the CCA. This will be a great opportunity to meet some Canadian Maritimes-
savvy sailors.
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Closing Dinner at Kingsbrae Garden
220 King St. Saint Andrews
Wednesday, August 14, 5 pm, ADT
The Down East Cruise closing reception and dinner will be held at the beautiful Kingsbrae Garden at 220
King St, Saint Andrews. It is an easy walk from the Government Wharf directly up King St. to the Garden
but transportation is available for those requiring it. Please let us know in advance if you require a lift.
Cruise participants have free admission to the Garden on the day of the dinner and should definitely
take some time to enjoy this award-winning setting.
The event tent will be located in the front garden adjacent to the Savour in the Garden Restaurant, with
views of Ministers Island and Passamaquoddy Bay. Cocktail hour will begin at 5 pm ADT and dinner will
begin at 6 pm.
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Cruise Essentials
Cruising Guides, Charts, and Books
Cruising Guides:
CCA Online Cruising Guide to Maine. The Cruising Club of America.
“Most cruising guides list hundreds of places to visit. We simplify your planning by highlighting only
the best harbors and anchorages while providing essential information and opinions. Dozens of CCA
members use their wide-ranging experiences to curate these lists. Facts are updated continuously
throughout the year using local knowledge to keep this your most up-to-date resource”
Please note that areas of the Cruise will not have reliable internet service preventing access to the
Online Cruising Guide. This link will provide instructions on how to download sections of the Guide in
advance so that you will have access to them during the Cruise How to Download Sections of the Guide.
A Cruising Guide to the Maine Coast. Taft, Hank and Jan, Curtis Rindlaub. This guide had several
publishers and editions between 1988 and 2017. We highly recommend that you obtain a copy of this
guide for the Cruise. It is no longer in print but used copies can be obtained at online book sellers like
Amazon. In addition to its comprehensive anchoring information there is wealth of useful and
interesting reading about cruising in Maine.
Also worth considering, though several are also out of print:
A Visual Cruising Guide to the Maine Coast. Bildner, James L. International Marine, 2006.
CCA Cruising Guide to Nova Scotia. Cruising Club of America. CCA Nautical Publishers, 2022.
The Cruising Guide to the New England Coast: Including the Hudson River, Long Island Sound, and the
Coast of New Brunswick. Duncan, Robert C., Duncan Roger S., Fenn, Paul W. and Fenn, W. Wallace.
W.W. Norton & Company, 12
th
Edition, 2002. This is a classic and worth getting a hold of. Ernest
Hamilton (BDO) favors the volume’s graph of the clearance heights, with tide levels, of the Bridge over
the Lubec Narrows.
2024 Maine Island Trail Guide. Maine Island Trail Association. (Mita.org) This Guide, available to MITA
members only, features comprehensive descriptions of 220 publically accessible islands along the coast
of Maine. It is also available as an App. If you like to explore ashore, a MITA membership is well worth
the money.
New England Coast, Block Island to the Canadian Border. MAPTECH Embassy Cruising Guide 16
th
Edition, 2023.
A Cruising Guide to the Bay of Fundy and The St. John River. Tracy, Nicholas. International Marine,
1995. This volume includes graphics, hour by hour, of the Passamaquoddy Bay currents. It’s worth
finding a used copy.
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Cruising Guides, Charts, and Books
Charts :
In 2021 NOAA began the process of sunsetting its raster nautical charts. This process will be complete
by January 2025. For discussion of this change read Farewell to Traditional Nautical Charts at
nauticalcharts.noaa.gov
Up-to-date paper charts:
You can contact any of several NOAA Certified Chart Agents, including Oceangrafix and Paradise Cay
Publications, who will print charts on demand using NOAA’s electronic navigation chart (ENC) data. You
may request the charts by the historical numbers listed in the box below.
You also have the option of creating your own charts using the new NOAA Custom Chart (NCC)
application.
Chart Number Scale Description
NOAA
13302 1:80,000 Penobscot Bay and Approaches
13305 1:40,000 Penobscot Bay; Carvers Harbor and Approaches
13312 1:80,000 Frenchman and Blue Hill Bays and Approaches
13313 1:40,000 Approaches to Blue Hill Bay
13316 1:40,000 Blue Hill Bay; Blue Hill Harbor
13318 1:40,000 Frenchman Bay and Mount Desert Island
13321 1:10,000 Southwest Harbor and Approaches
13324 1:40,000 Tibbett Narrows to Schoodic Island
13325 1:80,000 Quoddy Narrows to Petit Manan Island
13326 1:40,000 Machias Bay to Tibbett Narrows
13392 1:50,000 Grand Manan Channel Southern Part
13394 1:50,000 Grand Manan Channel Northern Part; North Head and Flagg Cove
13396 1:20,000 Campobello Island; Eastport Harbor
13398 1:50,000 Passamaquoddy Bay and St. Croix River; Beaver Harbor; Saint Andrews; Todds Point
CHS
4114 1:20,000 Campobello Island
4115 1:50,000 Passamaquoddy Bay and / et St. Croix River
4116 1:60,000 Approaches to / Approaches a Saint John
4124 1:25,000 Harbours in the Bay of Fundy / Ports dans la Baie de Fundy
4340 1:60,000 Grand Manan
The areas traveled on this Cruise are well charted electronically and electronic charts compatible with all
major chart plotters/software are available for purchase.
Of note, navigational conventions for buoyage are the same in Canada as the USA.
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Online Pilots, Tide & Current Tables:
ATL 106 Canadian Sailing Directions, Gulf of Maine and Bay of Fundy, 2023/02. Canadian Hydrographic
Service.
Canadian Tide and Current Tables, Volume 1, Atlantic Coast and Bay of Fundy, 2024/01. Canadian
Hydrographic Service.
Canadian Atlas of Tidal Currents, Volume 1, Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Maine, 2015. Canadian
Hydrographic Service. This volume contains very helpful hour-by-hour graphical depictions of the
currents in the Grand Manan Channel at each state of the tide.
United States Coast Pilot, Volume 1 Atlantic Coast: Eastport, Maine to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, 54
th
Edition, 2024.
e-Navigation Portal for the Canadian Maritimes. Canadian Hydrographic Service, Provides the official
data for weather, tides, currents, hazards, charts and sailing directions.
Paper Pilots, Tide & Current Tables:
Eldridge Tide and Pilot Book 2024. Kuliesis, Jenny White, Peter Kuliesis and Robert Eldridge White Jr.,
32 Norfolk Rd. Arlington, MA. 02476.
Maine Books of Interest/Reading for Pleasure:
On the Down East Cruise website you’ll find a reading list related to cruising in Maine. Make sure you
stock up from this Reading List in advance of the Cruise just “in case” we experience some fog during our
travels!
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Weather and Tides
Weather Forecasts :
US NOAA continuous marine weather broadcasts are available on WX2 and WX3. Weather and
warnings are available online from the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast office Caribou Maine at
www.weather.gov/car/
Canadian continuous weather broadcasts are available on VHF channel 21B (WX8) and channel 83B
(WX9). Weather and warnings are available online at: http://weather.gc.ca/marine/
Weather and Fog:
To quote from the CCA’s 1998 summer cruise notes prepared by Jim Harvie and Peter Willauer: “Maine
summer weather is a gamble but one with the odds heavily in your favor…The usual pattern starts with a
calm morning, a gentle southwesterly air before noon, sometimes breezing up to 15 knots in the
afternoon, and dying out rather suddenly before sunset. Offshore, the breeze is likely to air along all
night, usually working somewhat to the westward. After several days of this, the wind may work into
the south, bringing warm, damp air from the Bermuda High over the cold coastal water.”
Fog is inevitable during this cruise. If the sky is light overhead, it will likely burn off by noon. It may
persist to the leeward of islands and in the thoroughfares. If it is dark overhead, the fog may stay all
day. Fog can last for many days but this is unusual.
Hurricanes:
Our Cruise will be taking place during hurricane season in Maine and New Brunswick. The chance of
having a serious hurricane is very low but certainly possible. If a hurricane warning were to become a
real threat, every member of the Cruise would need to formulate their own plan to maximize their
chances for safety. In advance of the Cruise every boat should identify those anchorages or haul-out
locations that they would seek if a hurricane posed a real threat for the Cruise. These options might vary
based upon where the fleet was on its route.
Tides:
The tidal ranges in our cruising area increase notably between Camden (10’ +/-) and Saint Andrews (22’
+/-). The tidal currents are significant and must be accounted for.
Two areas are of particular note in regards to tidal current. These areas are the Grand Manan Channel
and Passamaquoddy Bay. We talked a bit about these tides previously but we are supplying the
information source for them here. We are also providing complete 12 hour tidal current charts, not just
the 6 hours of favorable eastbound charts.
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The Grand Manan Channel:
The current here can be 3 knots or greater. The good news is that you can use this current to your
advantage with proper timing. Available online at Tides and Currents , this volume contains very helpful
hour -by-hour graphical depictions of the currents in the Grand Manan Channel at each state of the tide.
We first show the Saint John, New Brunswick tide calendar since the current tables are based upon
these tide times. We then show the complete hourly set currents for the Bay of Fundy and the Grand
Manan Channel.
Saint John, New Brunswick Tides (in ADT)
August 10-August 18, 2024
Day
High AM
Ft
High PM
Ft
Low AM
Ft
Low PM
Ft
Aug 10
4:15
23.2
16:36
23.4
10:28
5.8
22:52
6.1
Aug 11
4:57
22.6
17:18
23.1
11:09
6.3
23:37
6.4
Aug 12
5:43
22
18:06
22.8
11:54
6.9
Aug 13
6:35
21.5
18:59
22.6
00:27
6.7
12:46
7.4
Aug 14
7:34
21.2
19:59
22.7
1:24
6.7
13:45
7.6
Aug 15
8:37
21.4
20:59
23.2
2:25
6.4
14:46
7.3
Aug 16
9:37
22
9:57
24.1
3:25
5.7
15:46
6.6
Aug 17
10:32
23
10:50
25.2
4:21
4.7
16:41
5.6
Aug 18
11:22
24.2
23:40
26.4
5:13
3.5
17:31
4.4
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Passamaquoddy Bay:
It is preferable to enter Passamaquoddy Bay with a fair tide or slack water. The only source we have
found for graphical current data in print is A Cruising Guide to the Bay of Fundy and The St. John River
by Nicholas Tracy International Marine, 1995. This volume includes hourly graphics for
Passamaquoddy Bay currents.
ATL 106, Canadian Sailing Directions, Chapter 3 includes detailed descriptions of the Passamaquoddy
Bay approaches, the major passages in the Bay, and the currents that affect Eastport and Saint
Andrews.
Here are the tide calendars for Eastport, Me and Saint Andrews, NB which will help in the estimation of
slack water
Eastport, Me
Tide Calendar
Day
High AM
Ft
High PM
Ft
Low AM
Ft
Low PM
Ft
Aug 10
3:16
17.3
15:38
17.6
9:33
1.8
21:57
2.1
Aug 11
3:59
16.7
16:21
17.3
10:14
2.4
22:43
2.4
Aug 12
4:46
16.2
17:09
17.0
11:00
3.0
23:33
2.7
Aug 13
5:38
15.7
18:01
16.8
11:51
3.4
Aug 14
6:34
15.5
18:56
16.9
00:28
2.8
12:47
3.6
Aug 15
7:32
15.6
19:54
17.3
1:26
2.5
13:45
3.5
Aug 16
8:30
16.1
20:50
18.1
2:24
2.0
14:43
2.9
Aug 17
9:25
16.9
21:44
19.0
3:21
1.2
15:39
2.0
Aug 18
10:16
17.9
22:35
20.0
4:14
0.2
16:32
1.0
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Saint Andrews, New Brunswick Tides (in ADT)
August 10-August 18, 2024
Passamaquoddy Bay Tidal Currents
Day
High AM
Ft
High PM
Ft
Low AM
Ft
Low PM
Ft
Aug 10
4:27
20.3
16:48
20.6
10:45
4.7
23:09
5
Aug 11
5:08
19.7
17:30
20.2
11:26
5.3
23:54
5.3
Aug 12
5:53
19.2
18:17
20
12:11
5.9
Aug 13
6:45
18.8
19:10
19.9
00:44
5.5
13:02
6.3
Aug 14
7:42
18.6
20:07
20.2
1:39
5.5
13:58
6.3
Aug 15
8:42
18.9
21:05
20.7
2:38
5.1
14:58
6
Aug 16
9:42
19.6
22:03
21.6
3:37
4.4
15:57
5.3
Aug 17
10:39
20.6
22:59
22.7
4:33
3.4
16:54
4.2
Aug 18
11:32
21.8
23:52
23.8
5:28
2.3
17:48
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Communications
VHF Communication in General
You will likely find your VHF radio has a mode for the USA, Canada, and International. For practical
purposes on this cruise you need only be aware of a few significant differences in VHF channel use
between the USA and Canada.
The channels commonly used by pleasure craft in the USA and Canada are the same and used for the
same purposes. These are:
CH 12 Vessel Traffic Service (VTS)
CH 13 inter-ship navigation safety
CH 14 port operations and VTS
CH 16 International Distress, Safety and Calling
Ch 71 VTS
CH 72 non-commercial inter-ship
Differences to be aware of include:
The US Coast Guard (USCG) working channel is CH 22A. If you get involved in VHF communications with
the USCG, they will most likely switch the communication to CH 22A (and/or to a cell phone) in order to
keep CH 16 free.
US continuous weather broadcasts are on WX2 and WX3. Canadian continuous weather broadcasts are
on WX8 (CH 21B) and WX9 (CH 83B).
You should check your VHF radio to see which channels are enabled in which mode (i.e., USA, Canada,
and International). Most of the time boats communicate on VHF just fine without ever changing the
mode of the radio.
Daily Fleet Communications
During the Cruise there will be a daily morning net at 8:10 am on VHF CH 69 in US waters and 68 in
Canadian waters. If CH 68 or 69 is in use, the net will switch up to CH 72. Members of the Cruise
Committee will host the net and keep the fleet advised of current or changed plans and provide any
information that they deem to be important. This will also be a time for other members of the fleet to
ask any questions they might have or communicate with the fleet as well.
A special feature of the net will be provided by Gulf of Maine Post Captain, Peter Driscoll (BOS/GMP). On
August 6, 8, 12, 13, and 14 while the fleet should be located in generally close anchorages, Peter will
provide an overview and historical commentary about the area where the fleet is then located.
On August 4 at Lyman-Morse and August 10 at Roque Island, in-person skippers meetings will probably
replace the daily net.
Given the possibility that some boats may be out of VHF range during Captain’s Choice Days, What’s
App Calls and Chats may be used as an alternative if internet is available. Remember to download
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Daily Fleet Communications
What’s App in the event that we use this communication option. Also, please make sure that the mobile
numbers listed in the Crew Lists at the end of the Cruise Book are accurate. If it is not, please contact
either of the Cruise Co-Chairs to make the necessary corrections.
Fundy Traffic
The Canadian Maritime Communication and Traffic Reporting Service (MCTS) operate a Vessel Traffic
Service in the Canadian waters of the Bay of Fundy. This service coordinates traffic up and down the Bay
of Fundy. The MCTS is referred to as “Fundy Traffic” on VHF. Pleasure yachts less than 30 meters in
length are not required to check in with Fundy Traffic, but in the fog it can be useful to monitor Fundy
Traffic on VHF Ch 12.
Mobile Devices
Cell coverage is getting better and better along the Maine coast as well as in Passamaquoddy Bay.
However, it is not uncommon for many US cell plans to roam to Canadian carriers as they approach and
then enter Passamaquoddy Bay. It is recommended that you check with your cell provider to determine
their policy for roaming charges with Canadian carriers. Last September we found that our T-Mobile
plan frequently roamed with Canadian carriers starting just west of Campobello. Fortunately these
roaming charges were covered by our plan.
Email
Due to the length of this Cruise and the number of Captain’s Choice Days the Cruise Committee may
send information via email. Please be sure the Committee has the best email address for you during the
Cruise. Please also refer to the Crew Lists at the end of the Cruise Book to make sure that your email is
the most up to date and if not, please contact either of the Cruise Co-Chairs to make the necessary
corrections.
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Pump Out, Supplies, Services, Fuel and Water
Location and Availability of Pump Out Facilities:
Camden:
Lyman-Morse Pier Side Station, VHF 71, 207-236-7108
Camden Pump-Out Boat. Hail “Head Hunter” on VHF channel 16 or call 207-236-7969. Hours: Monday-
Sunday 7 to 5:30 pm.
Stonington:
Billings Diesel & Marine Pier Side Station, VHF 16, 207-367-2328
Southwest Harbor:
Dysart’s Great Harbor Marina Pier Side Station, 207-244-0117
Hinckley Company Pier Side Station, 207-300-2010
Northeast Harbor:
Northeast Harbor Town Dock Pier Side Station, 207-276-5737
Clifton Dock Pier Side Station, 207-276-5308
Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Town Dock Pier Side Station, 207-288-5571
The pump out facilities on Mount Desert are the last you will encounter heading east on our Cruise
route until Saint Andrews Government Wharf
Saint Andrews:
Government Wharf Pier Side Station 506-529-5170
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Supplies, Service, Fuel, and Water
For more in-depth discussion of the listings below see the CCA Online Cruising Guide
Camden:
Lyman-Morse Marina: Full service marina, fuel dock with diesel, gas water and trash receptacles. VHF
71 or 207-236-7108
Camden Town Dock: dockage, trash receptacles, and water. 207-236-7969
North Haven:
J.O. Brown: Thanks to tremendous support from many island locals and friends this classic boatyard is
open for business after suffering terrible storm damage in January 2024. J.O. Brown usually has
moorings (no reservations) fuel, water, and ice. Call ahead (207-867-4621) to verify that they have what
you need.
Stonington:
Billings Diesel & Marine: Full service marina, fuel dock with diesel, gas, water, and trash receptacles
(small charge), haul-out, marine store and repair services, 207-367-2328. No Reservations. Open 7-
3:30, M-F. The ship’s store is open M-F, 7-3:30 and Saturday mornings.
Southwest Harbor:
Downeast Diesel and Marine: Diesel engine service, 207-244-5145
Dysart’s Great Harbor Marina: Full service marina, diesel, gas, water, and trash receptacles, 207-244-
0117
Hamilton Marine: Marine hardware, 207-244-7870
Hinckley Yacht Services: Moorings (no dockage), Diesel (no gas), water, service, haul-out, showers,
laundry.
West Marine: Marine hardware, 207-244-0300.
Northeast Harbor:
Northeast Harbor Town Dock: Dockage and moorings, trash receptacles, showers, laundry, wifi,
electricity, and water. No reservations. VHF Ch 68 or 207-276-5737. Ch 66 for launch.
Clifton Dock: A few moorings by chance, diesel, gas, water, and ice. VHF 9 or 207-276-5308.
Jonesport:
Hamilton Marine: Marine hardware, 207-497-2778.
Jonesport Shipyard: A shipyard with repair and hauling services available. Floats can be booked on
DOCKWA. The shipyard has 3 or 4 moorings outside the harbor barrier.
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Jonesport:
(continued)
Facilities include showers, restrooms, marine supplies, hardware, trash receptacles (small charge) and
laundry. 207-497-2701.
Jonesport Town Landing: Limited dockage available for those drawing 5’ or less. These may be useful at
half-tide and rising. Trash receptacles are provided (small charge). Water is available with your own
hose. Call John Church, harbormaster, 207-497-2117.
O.W. Look Lobster Wharf: Fuel may be obtained here at half-tide or better. Call ahead to see if there is
dock space available. 207-497-2061.
Cutler:
Little River Lobster Co: Fuel (and lobsters) may be obtained here, as well as a trash receptacle for a
small fee. Call ahead to check for dock space, 207-259-7704 orCh 13. Mornings are better.
Eastport:
Deep Cove Marine Services: Located on the west side of Eastport’s Moose Island, Deep Cove Marine
Services provides mooring rentals, showers, haul-out and repairs, 207-853-0153.
Eastport Breakwater/City Dock: The transient dock in Eastport is located north of the large L-shaped
cargo pier. This is also the dock for Customs and Border Patrol if required. Tie-up is first-come, first-
served. Tie-up is free for errands but there is a fee of $2.50 per foot for overnight dockage. The City
Dock can be reached at 207-853-4614. Fuel can be delivered by truck from Bay City Garage by calling
207-853-2736. Water is available at the head of the breakwater. Fuel and water fills can be done from
the “Loading/Unloading” portion of the dock. There is an IGA a short walk up the hill. For a lift, call
Kinny at 207-992-7008.
Moose Island Marine: Marine Hardware and Services. 207-853-6058.
Saint Andrews:
The Government Wharf (506-529-5170) in Saint Andrews allows boats to tie up for water and pump-
outs. Call ahead to get docking directions.
With some advanced organization fuel can be delivered to the wharf by calling BB Chamberlain (506-
321-1897) to arrange delivery.
The wharf has showers and trash receptacles.
Just beyond the head of the wharf to your left there is a hardware store, St. Andrews Home Hardware,
189 Water St., (506-529-3158), which carries some basic marine supplies.
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Border Procedures Generally
The Down East Cruise involves crossing the border into Canada and back into the U.S. Before the Cruise,
check that each of your crew has a valid passport. Canada, as is the case with many countries, requires
that your passport’s expiration date not be within six months of entry. In order to make border crossings
as easy as possible and at the suggestion of border officials, we will be providing them with a list of boat
names and crew.
a. Entering Canada
Checking in to Canada is generally an easy process. There are a number of Ports of Entry between
Campobello and Saint Andrews. See list below. Simply call 1-888-Can-Pass (1-888-226-7277) from your
boat at your chosen port of entry and answer the standard questions asked by the border official. These
include the reason for your trip, passenger information, and goods to declare (honesty is always the
best policy). After you are cleared in you are given a number which you must display in a conspicuous
location such as a port or dodger window. Very occasionally the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
will request that you remain on your vessel for further examination. Only the Captain may leave the
vessel until it has been cleared.
b. Ports of Entry: On Campobello there are three ports of entry; Head Harbour Wharf, North Road
Wharf and Welshpool. On Deer Island there are four ports of entry; Stuart Town Wharf, Lord’s Cove
Wharf, Leonardville Wharf and Fairhaven Wharf. These Deer Island ports of entry may have depth
issues for your boat. Please review accordingly. Saint Andrews is also a port of entry.
Due to the size of our fleet the Down East Cruise qualifies as an international event. Because of this the
CBSA has provided us with a letter of recognition to facilitate border entry into Canada. A copy of this
letter is at the end of this border discussion and also posted on the website. Please have it available for
your use and note that the request for a listing of items being brought into Canada does not pertain to
us.
To see a list of Canada’a restricted and prohibited goods see this link .
c. Re-Entering the United States
CBP ROAM
In 2018 U.S. Customs and Border Protection introduced the CBP ROAM App. This App replaces the
Small Vessel Reporting System which you may have used previously. The App has made checking into
the U.S. much simpler, since it allows boaters to present themselves face-to face via video chat.
Download the free CBP ROAM App from the Apple App Store or Google Play. You will want to check
that the App is up to date shortly before the Cruise. You must also purchase a border crossing decal
from DTOPS (the Decal/Transponder Online Procurement System) at DTOPS . In order to check into the
U.S. you must have a decal which proves you have paid the annual user fee for entry. The fee is $34.83
per calendar year for vessels over 30 feet. Vessels 30 feet and under don’t require a decal.
Although boat information and details for all crew aboard may be pre-loaded into ROAM, your actual
check in can be initiated only AFTER ENTERING US WATERS. Using your cell phone, submit your arrival
request via CBP ROAM and you will receive a call back from CBP. The officer will ask a series of
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questions and, on occasion, take a “selfie” video tour of your vessel before granting you clearance. The
information on your decal will be requested by the CBP ROAM form when checking in.
If any of your crew are from a visa waiver country they are admissible if they have been pre-approved
through ESTA and they have been admitted at a port of entry in the US within 90 days via land border or
by signatory carrier (commercial flight) and have not been to a contiguous country for more than 30
days. Possessing a B2 visa removes all doubt.
If you are unable to successfully check in using CBP ROAM you will have to report your arrival by phone
at 1-207-532-2131 ext. 255 then report in person to a designated reporting location. If you are headed
back to the U.S. from Passamaquoddy Bay your closest U.S. ports of entry will be Eastport and Lubec. If
you are returning to the U.S. from Nova Scotia or another Canadian destination after the Cruise, your
ports of entry are a bit further afield with Bar Harbor and Rockland/Belfast being your first options.
Cutler is not a port of entry.
Be aware that the USDA prohibits a wide variety of agricultural products from entering the U.S. To learn
about what products are forbidden, visit the USDA’s Information for International Travelers .
Note that although cannabis and all of its derivatives are legal in both Maine and Canada, it is illegal to
transport it across the border.
A somewhat less convenient option, at least initially, for U.S.-Canadian border crossings is the NEXUS
program. NEXUS is a trusted traveler program which allows very quick check-ins for regular visitors.
NEXUS, a joint US/Canadian program requires an application and an interview. The fee, $50 for five
years, is slated for a large increase in the near future. EVERY MEMBER OF THE CREW must be a NEXUS
member in order for a boat to use this method to check in. If you and your entire crew qualify, this may
be the way to go.
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Canada Border Services Agency
International Events and Convention Services Program
263 Susie Lake Crescent
Halifax, NS B3S 0J5
April 26, 2024 File #:
ATL_2024_14418
Cruising Club of
America 28 Sellers
Rd.
Stonington, ME 04681
USA
Dear Amy Jordan,
In response to your correspondence dated April 14, 2024; the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) -
International Events and Convention Services Program (IECSP) officially recognizes the following event:
CCA 2024 Down East Cruise
August 11 – 14, 2024
Kingsbrae Garden
St. Andrews, New Brunswick
The information provided to the CBSA states there will be approximately 120 attendees to which 95% are
foreign to Canada and that the event is closed to the general public with no sales.
It has been determined that this event qualifies under the provisions of the Foreign Organization Remission
Order as outlined in tariff classification 9830.00.00.00. Conference materials such as souvenirs, printed
matter, pens, decorations, etc. may enter Canada free of duty and taxes, provided the items will be exported
upon the completion of the event.
Under certain circumstances, the CBSA will require a security deposit on goods temporarily imported to
Canada. These goods are normally documented on the Temporary Admission Permit (Form E29B).
At the time of exportation, goods granted temporary admission on a Form E29B or Carnet must be
presented along with importer’s/owner’s copies of the appropriate documentation to CBSA for
verification and certification. This presentation may occur at a CBSA office inland or at the port of
export, depending on the circumstances involved and is necessary for you to receive a refund of any
securities posted. Please note that the refund is not immediate.
CBSA requires everyone seeking admission into Canada to properly declare themselves to CBSA by
providing accurate identification. CBSA will accept a valid passport as proof of citizenship.
Persons who have been convicted of any criminal offences may be inadmissible to Canada. For more
information please visit: www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-
canada/inadmissibility.html
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If you are an event organizer and you have attendees from visa-requiring countries
(www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp), please contact the Special Events Unit of Immigration, Refugees
and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) at special.ev[email protected] with the specifics of your event. They will
assess the visa requirements of your event.
To facilitate border procedures during entry into Canada, each participant should have a copy of
this letter and be in possession of an itemized list of articles stating description, quantity and value
for presentation to CBSA officials.
Please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned if you have any questions or require additional
information
Sincerely,
Kimberly Crawford, Regional Coordinator
International Events and Convention Services Program (IECSP)
Canada Border Services Agency
Tel: 506-647-3872
Email: Kimberly[email protected].ca
Government of Canada
The information you provide in this document is collected under the authority of Section 107(9) of the Customs
Act for the purpose of the facilitation of border coordination services for organizers of international events
being held in Canada. The information may be disclosed to Other Government departments and/or Agencies
(e.g. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for the purposes of providing assistance with
admissibility requirements.
Individuals have the right of access to, the protection and correction of their personal information under the
Privacy Act – Section 12. The information collected is described under the International Events Personal
Information Bank CBSA PPU 040 which is detailed at www.cbsa.gc.ca/agency-agence/reports-rapports/pia-
efvp/atip-aiprp/infosource-eng.html
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Medical and Emergency Procedure Information
1. For all emergent issues while away from land based services contact VHF CH 16 and hail the Coast
Guard for assistance. The Coast Guard Sector Northern New England is headquartered in Portland and
monitors all VHF Ch 16 calls for the Maine Coast including Passamaquoddy Bay. Once the nature of the
emergency is determined the responding officer will involve the best Coast Guard resources for
assistance and response. If there is poor CH 16 reception or phone contact is preferred the Portland
Sector can be reached at 833-449-2407 or 207-767-0303.
For medical emergencies, the Coast Guard will contact local 911 services and will coordinate and
assemble water, land, and air transportation services as required.
2. If access to land transportation is readily available, 911 services can be contacted directly to arrange
for care as would normally be done if ashore. If problems are encountered in contacting 911 services,
the Coast Guard can be contacted for assistance as well.
3. The Portland Northern New England Sector has requested that the Cruise file a Float Plan along with
Fleet specifics with the Marine Events office at the Portland Northern New England Sector. They will be
alerting the stations between Rockland and Passamaquoddy Bay of our cruise. Please note that the
Eastport Coast Guard Station handles all Emergency issues from Machias to Passamaquoddy Bay
including Canadian Waters within Passamaquoddy Bay. There is no need to attempt to contact Canadian
resources while in Passamaquoddy Bay.
4. Coast Guard phone numbers are:
Portland 833 449 2407 (Search and Rescue) or 207 767 0303 for general information
Rockland 207 596 6667
SW Harbor 207 244 4270
Jonesport 207 497 5700
Eastport 207 853 8395
5. For questions regarding medical services the recommended approach is to contact the following
Hospitals along our Cruise Route either by phone or via the internet. These Hospitals maintain care
systems and should be the easiest and most readily available source of information:
Location
Hospital
Phone Number
Rockport
Penobscot Bay Medical Center
207-301-8000
Belfast
Waldo County General Hospital
207-338-2500
Blue Hill
Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
207-374-3400
Ellsworth
Maine Coast Memorial Hospital
207-664-5311
Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Hospital
207-288-5081
Machias
DownEast Community Hospital
207-255-3356
Calais
Calais Community Hospital
207-454-7521
Bangor
Eastern Maine Medical Center
207-973-7000
Bangor
St. Joseph’s Hospital
207-907-1000
St. Stephen NB
Charlotte County Hospital
+1 506-465-4444
Saint John, NB
Saint John Regional Hospital
+1 506-648-6000
Black’s Harbor
Fundy Health Centre
+1-506-456-4200
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6. In Saint Andrews, NB, Dr.Brian Peer and his associate Dr. Julie Levesques-Taylor have a primary care
practice called the Saint Andrews Wellness Center located at 24 Reed Ave., located five blocks from the
Saint Andrews wharf. They have been made aware of the Down East Cruise. Their phone number is 506-
529-9120.
Fleet Surgeon Memo
Although there will be medical professionals on the cruise, these individuals are advisory to the Cruise
leaders only. They may offer assistance in triaging, however, they are not expected to be rendering care
unless they choose to act in a “Good Samaritan” manner. The Cruise leaders can be contacted for a list
of the medical professionals on the Cruise. Each individual needs to be responsible for their own
pharmaceuticals and potential health care during the cruise. This applies to all levels of first aid up to
and including when it is appropriate to contact the Coast Guard or 911 in the case of a “Mayday Medical
Emergency”. As outlined in the Medical and Emergency Procedure Information, the Coast Guard or 911
will coordinate and assemble water, land, and air transportation services as required. Cruise members
might also consider commercial medical evacuation insurance policies to supplement available local
medical resources.
1. It is recommended that cruise participants provide their Captain or Medical Officer with a health form
that includes their medical problems, medications, medication allergies as well as contact information
for their primary care physician. This would be made available when needed in an emergency.
Food allergies may also be of particular importance to the Cruise Leaders.
2. Make sure you bring extra medications that you are taking in the event of loss or unforeseen delays in
your trip. It is recommended that these medications remain in the original bottles so that prescription
information is readily available.
3. Each vessel should have a complete first-aid kit, which can be commercially purchased. Please refer to
the Fleet Surgeon Memo in the Yearbook or Website for additional recommendation commensurate
with availability of 911 services. Please note that some of the areas we are cruising are fairly remote
and 911 services may not always be readily available so medical kits should be well stocked accordingly.
As part of each boat’s cruise preparation, a Medical Officer should be identified who is familiar with the
contents and use of the medical kit. All crew members should also know where the medical kit is
located.
4. Please consult your primary care physician regarding any question you may have concerning your
own personal health care issues and travel prior to the trip and make sure you are up to date with your
tetanus booster. Remember there will be very limited non-emergent medical resources on the cruise so
plan accordingly.
5.Remember to take precautions and bring tick repellent while hiking or visiting high risk areas for tick
borne disease which is the case with Maine and NB. Please see links below.
https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/avoid/on_people.html
https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/pdfs/FS_TickBite-508.pdf
Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellentsexternal icon containing DEET,
picaridin, IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), or 2-undecanone. EPA’s
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helpful search toolexternal icon can help you find the product that best suits your needs. Always follow
product instructions. Do not use products containing OLE or PMD on children under 3 years old.
6.. Do not forget to bring sunscreen and UV protective clothing.
7. If you are prone to seasickness, bring medications that work for you and if unsure try them before
going offshore. Detailed information regarding seasickness is available on the CCA Website.
https://cruisingclub.org/article/seasickness-prepare-it-treat-it
8. Stay well-hydrated
9.Remember that Covid 19 is still actively circulating. Bring some test kits and masks and test if you have
symptoms. Follow CDC guidelines regarding isolation if you are infected to help keep fellow cruisers
safe.
https://www.cdc.gov/ncird/whats-new/changing-threat-covid-19.html
https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/guidance/respiratory-virus-guidance.html
10. As always while sailing or participating in any activities, remain in the moment and practice
prevention to help avoid accidents.
11. Have a wonderful time!
Jeffrey S. Wisch, M.D.
Fleet Surgeon CCA
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Boat Towing and Assistance
There are very limited commercial resources for boat towing and non-emergency assistance along the
eastern sections of our Cruise route. As we did our research we learned that neither Sea Tow nor Tow
Boat US have any service locations east of Penobscot Bay and they rely on independent contractors to
serve their customers. We have further been advised by two independent contractors that when they
have been contracted in the past by Sea Tow and Tow Boat US to serve eastern regions of our Cruise
route, the Sea Tow and Tow Boat US maximum allowances have been exceeded, especially for Tow Boat
US. We recommend that if you plan to have either Sea Tow or Tow Boat US coverage that you check the
details of your plan for the eastern areas of the Cruise route.
Charlie Weidman in Rockland (207-691-3483) is a good resource for assistance and is dispatched by both
Sea Tow and Boat US.
The Coast Guard is also the other obvious resource to contact for information regarding local assistance.
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Additional Items
Transportation
Air Travel to Maine
Logan Airport (BOS)
Boston’s Logan Airport is served by over 40 airlines, both domestic and international. If you are
traveling from afar it’s likely that your visit to New England will begin here. If you wish to continue your
journey to Maine by air, Cape Air , in partnership with JetBlue, serves both Rockland and Bar Harbor ME
airports from Logan’s terminal C. These flights sell out early so make your arrangements NOW. Other
options for getting from Logan to Camden include pre-arranging an airport shuttle (3.25 hrs) or catching
a Concord Coach Lines bus. (See Taxi and Bus listings below). Car rentals are also available. Budget, Avis
and Enterprise all have offices in Rockland. A taxi would be required to cover the last 11 miles from
Knox County Airport in Rockland to Lyman-Morse in Camden.
Knox County Regional Airport (RKD)
Knox County Regional Airport, located in Owl’s Head, near Rockland, ME., is 11.5 miles from Lyman-
Morse in Camden. As mentioned above, the airport is served by Cape Air from Boston’s Logan Airport.
There are a number of taxi services available for the ride from the airport in Rockland to Camden. These
are listed below.
Portland International Jetport (PWM)
Portland International Jetport is served by eight airlines including; American, Breeze, Delta, Frontier,
JetBlue, Southwest, Sun Country and United. To cover the remaining 85 miles northeast to Camden
there are several options. An airport shuttle can be arranged in advance, a rental car can be secured
from any of several companies located at the airport. Concord Coach Lines has a daily bus which leaves
from the Portland Transportation Center (six minutes from the airport by taxi) to Camden.
Bangor International Airport (BGR)
Five airlines serve Bangor International Airport, which is located 58 miles north of Camden. These
include; American, Allegiant, Breeze, Delta and United. The most straightforward way to get to Camden
from this airport is to pre-arrange for a shuttle or a taxi.
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
The airport in Manchester, NH is served by American, Avelo, Breeze, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country and
United. A car rental to Rockland, ME, followed by a brief taxi trip would get you to Camden.
Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)
For those who may be joining the Cruise further east, the Bar Harbor Airport is a good option. Cape Air,
in partnership with JetBlue, serves this airport from Boston’s Logan Airport. During the summer, eight
flights per day make the trip. These flights fill up so if you’re interested book NOW. Once at the airport
your best bet for a rendezvous in Southwest or Northeast Harbor is by taxi. You might also check out
the free Island Explorer bus to see if it stops near your destination. Hertz and Enterprise have offices at
the Airport.
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Land Travel To/Within Maine
Car Rentals
All of the airports listed above have several rental car companies on site. Knox County Airport in
Rockland is the drop-off location closest to Camden for most rentals. Double check with your rental
company about drop-off details. The trip from the airport in Rockland to Lyman-Morse in Camden, a
distance of 11 miles, will require a taxi.
Taxis and Shuttles (Camden Area)
Schooner Bay Taxi & Limo (1-207-594-5000, Schooner Bay Taxi ) Schooner Bay provides airport pick-up
from Logan, Portland and Bangor airports. The trip takes just over three hours. They have 12 and 14-
person vans as well as smaller vehicles. They also provide local service in and around Camden. They are
a good option for getting from the Knox County Airport or Concord Coach’s Camden stop to Lyman-
Morse. Summer in Maine is a busy time for the limited supply of taxis. Make sure to arrange your
transportation in advance. Erica Frank efrank@schoonerbaytaxi.me is your contact at Schooner Bay.
Sterling Elite
(1-207-785-3100, sterlingelite.net ) Sterling provides airport shuttle service to Maine airports as well
as Chauffeured services. They are based in Union ME.
Needful Things & Services
(1-207-593-7402, needfulthingsservices.com ) Transportation services based in Rockland/Camden.
Joe’s Taxi
(1-207-975-3560) Based in Rockland.
Taxis and Shuttles (Mount Desert Area)
Bar Harbor Shuttle
(1-207-479-5911, downeasttrans.org ) Bar Harbor Shuttle provides service from Bangor International
Airport to Bar Harbor on Mount Desert twice per day, occasionally three times a day in the summer.
The shuttle’s stops are limited so call ahead to see if this option will work for you.
Y&P Taxi Services (1-207-412-8934, Y & P Taxi )
Coastal Compass Taxi (1-207-801-8470, Coastal Compass Taxi )
Bus Options
Concord Coach Lines
(Concord Coach Lines ) Concord Coach Lines provides bus service to Camden once daily from Boston’s
Logan Airport. The bus leaves Logan at 10:35 am, stopping at the Portland Transportation Center at
1:10pm where there is a bus change. The bus arrives at its Camden stop at 3:50 pm. The bus stop in
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Camden is located 1.6 miles from Lyman-Morse so a taxi would be advisable if you’re carrying heavy
luggage. If you’re traveling light there is a sidewalk into town.
Travel To/From Canada
For those leaving the Cruise in Saint Andrews, the Cruise Committee is organizing a bus from Saint
Andrews back to Lyman-Morse in Camden with a stop at the Bangor Airport. For non-Arabella
participants there will be a modest fee for this bus trip. Unfortunately, on its return trip to St. Andrews
the bus cannot take new crew back to Saint Andrews. This is due to international transportation
regulations.
As soon as these bus details are completed there will be fleet wide mailing.
Flag Etiquette
”Flags shall be flown properly or not at all.” Morning colors should be made at 0800 and struck at
sundown unless underway. Please don’t forget your Canadian courtesy flag which should be flown from
your starboard spreader after check-in. As a reminder, burgees should be flown from the masthead of
sailboats. See the CCA Yearbook for more detail.
Personal Floatation Devices
Maine law and the USCG require children 10 and under to wear a USCG approved PFD while on deck.
All vessels must carry one USCG approved life vest or PFD per person. If the PFDs aboard are inflatable
with integral safety harnesses they must be worn to qualify. In Canada the rules are much the same.
Please refer to the CCA’s recommendation on life jackets and tethers finalized in April 2024 and
provided at Life Jackets and Tethers .
Lobster Gear
Lobster traps are everywhere in Maine. Canada has a lobster season and lobster fishing is generally
prohibited in Canada between July and the end of September to protect summer months.
Traps will not be present in Canadian waters during the period of this cruise with the exception of the
area around Machias Seal Island.
One will see a main buoy marked with colors specific to the owner. Increasingly there is also a smaller
float (toggle) on a line attached to the main buoy. Do not go between the buoy and the toggle,
especially if there is a current running that will keep the line between them taught and near the surface.
Always try to pass down current of the buoy pairs.
Avoiding the traps and their buoys is essential, especially when under power. Lost traps are quite
expensive for the lobstermen. Equally or more importantly, fouling lobster gear under power can
disable the propeller and potentially damage it and other shaft components. Despite a sharp lookout, it
is all too easy to miss a semi-submerged lobster toggle, not to mention the added difficulty of fog or
darkness. The authors recommend that you be well prepared to remove a line from a fouled propeller.
A wetsuit, dive weights, mask and fins and a means to hold you in position will be required in these cold
waters.
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Line cutters such as Spurs and Shark may be effective. However sometimes they are not. The increasing
use of plastic swivels in the line between buoys and their toggle seem to result in fouling propellers with
a large diameter “bundle” of line instead of a tight wrap around the shaft – often rendering the line
cutter ineffective.
Some boat’s hull shapes are more effective than others in deflecting buoys. Likewise, different propeller
and shaft arrangements are more susceptible to fouling lobster gear. The best strategy as mentioned
above is to always be alert for gear when underway.
Lobster buoys will also be in our anchorages. Try to avoid buoys as best as you can while anchoring,
although, given a boat’s swing you will most likely discover yourself on top of or very near a buoy at
least once during the Cruise. The best solution is to always raise your anchor carefully and observe any
gear that may be around your boat, over your chain, or in the path of your propeller. If you find lobster
gear in any of these positions you will have to use a boat hook or carefully re-position your boat to avoid
entanglement. Each situation will be different and will require a different technique. As with avoidance
underway, when retrieving your anchor always be alert for nearby gear.
Thanks to Mark Gabrielson (BOS/GMP) for the above graphic.
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Arabella
About The Arabella
Originally 110 feet long, the Arabella was commissioned in 1983 by Top Gun actress, Kelly McGillis, and
built by the venerable yard, Palmer Johnson. The actress took the yacht, then called Centurion, across
the Atlantic Ocean on her maiden voyage to great fanfare.
In 2000 she was purchased by hoteliers in Newport and underwent a significant makeover, when she
was cut in two and extended 47 feet. She then served for over a decade as a small cruise ship. Arabella
now is one of the few yachts with a United States Coast Guard Certification. She has a cannon that fires
at each destination to mark the yacht’s arrival.
In 2013 Arabella was purchased by her present owners, The Manhattan Yacht Club. For the last eleven
years, she has served as a distinguished cruise and charter boat, traveling around New England in
summer and the Virgin Islands in winter.
Arabella Facts:
Original name: Centurion
Designer: MacLear & Harris
Builder: Palmer Johnson, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Year launched: 1983
Hull and superstructure: Aluminum
LOA: 157 feet
Beam: 24 feet
Draft: 12 feet
Displacement: 208 tons
Max speed: 12 knots
Cruising speed: 10 knots
Engine: Caterpillar 3196 Diesel Engine, 500 HP, total rebuild in 2016
Number of crew: six to nine, depending on number of passengers
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The Fleet and Crew by Boat
Boat
First Name
Last Name
Station
Email
Cell Phone
Ada Hall
Annette
Cooke
c.annette.cooke@gmail.com
617-378-8001
Brian
Guck
BOS/NBP
[email protected]m
617-543-4519
Arabella
Ann
Clementson
ICC/NAS
[email protected]m.
John
Clementson
ICC/NAS
[email protected]om
Catherine
Deichmann
cldeichmann@gmail.com
860 908-5425
Fred
Deichmann
ESS
fdeichmann@comcast.net
860 481-9517
Toby
Dunn
NAS
[email protected]m
Mark
Ellis
ESS
[email protected]om
860-876-7779
Dianne
Embree
ESS
[email protected]
Jeb
Embree
ESS
jebembree@outlook.com
Geoffrey
Gee
SOC
pairdriver@gmail.com
310-874-3104
Susan
Gee
[email protected]om
808-286-3723
Nick
Grace
BOS/GMP
nadamgrace@gmail.com
Maureen
Koeppel
NYYC/NAS
[email protected]om
Bruce
Munro
SAF
blmunro@sbcglobal.net
415-279-0440
Mark
Nordenson
NAS
mnordenson@gmail.com
Barbara
Sweet
BOS
[email protected]m
Dawn
Szot
NAS
dawnszot@comcast.net
Walter
Szot
NAS
[email protected]m
Dee
Woodward
BOS
dmwoodward123@gmail.com
Jim
Woodward
BOS
[email protected]om
Aries
Ernie
Godshalk
BOS/BUZ
[email protected]om
603-854-0424
Ann
Noble-Kiley
BOS/BUZ
[email protected]om
617-817-1308
Arrowhead
Cindy
Berlack
berlackcindy7@gmail.com
603 387-4920
Steve
Berlack
BOS/GMP
steveberlack@msn.com
603 387-8748
Atlantic
Ben
Blake
ESS
[email protected]om
Marggie
Blake
marggie.blake9@gmail.com
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Boat
First Name
Last Name
Station
Email
Cell Phone
BLUE
MAGIC
Lloyd
Brown
[email protected]om
610 715 9292
Thacher
Brown
CHE
[email protected]om
610 420 1999
Betsy
Kellogg
[email protected]om
781 910 3325
Rusty
Kellogg
BOS/BUZ
morriskellogg@gmail.com
781 799 4497
Bonnie Rye
Chace
Anderson
CHE
[email protected]et
216-970-5215
Josie
Anderson
josieand@sbcglobal.net
216 403-2241
Kathleen
O'Donnell
BOS
[email protected]m
617 794-2794
BREEZING
UP
Bennett
Gardner
Flo
Spaulding
[email protected].
512-417-2717
Brad
Willauer
BOS/GMP
[email protected]om
207-318-8912
Canty
Martha
Rogers
marty@yachtcanty.com
207-317-7872
Paul
Rogers
BOS/GMP
[email protected]om
207-596-9144
Esplanade
Cheryl
Pedone
r.pedone@comcast.net
Rick
Pedone
BOS
rpedone@nixonpeabody.com
FOXTROT
Nick
Brown
BOS/NBP
[email protected]om
401-580-4495
Heather
McHutchison
BOS/NBP
heather.mchutch@gmail.com
401-835-3000
Meredith
Rugg
[email protected]m
917-513-6046
Peter
Rugg
BOS/NBP
[email protected]om
917-519-1376
Galatea
Bill
Baker
wbaker1763@gmail.com
207-361-7534
Peter
Driscoll
BOS/GMP
pedriscoll47@gmail.com
202-321-1774
Michael
Mariner
BOS/GMP
michaelhmariner@gmail.com
401-465-8736
Rick
Sperry
[email protected]om
610=306-2489
Charlie
Tarbell
BOS/GMP
charles.a.tarbell@gmail.com
603-235-6005
Glooscap ll
Ernest
Hamilton
BDO
[email protected]
506-640-2650
Highlander
Jonathan
Bixby
BOS/NBP
[email protected]om
401-742-8918
Nancy
Bixby
[email protected]om
401-447-2877
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Boat
First Name
Last Name
Station
Email
Cell Phone
Marigold
Heather
Chalmers
[email protected]om
David
Fuquea
[email protected]
Annemarie
Lannigan
BOS/NBP
annielannigan@gmail.com
Charles
Starke
FLA
[email protected]m
Moonstone
Melinda
Fitter
Elizabeth
Gowell
BOS/NBP
eliz.gowell@gmail.com
Emily
Gowell
BOS/NBP
[email protected]om
Jay
Gowell
BOS/NBP
jay.gowell@gmail.com
401-225-4728
Mystery
Susan
Keenan
[email protected]om
415-710-3790
Walter
Keenan
BOS
[email protected]om
415-710-3784
Next Boat
Mark
Ellman
NYS
mellman@celestialcapital.com
Brett
Himsworth
Owen
Himsworth
Deanna
Polizzo
NYS
dpolizzo@whitehatcap.com
Night
Hawk
Erin
Clancy
erinclancymia[email protected]
John
Siegel
FLA
[email protected]om
NIGHT
WATCH
Karyn
James
FLA
kmbjames1@gmail.com
954-654-9879
Steve
James
FLA
[email protected]om
954-778-8658
Charlie
Lalanne
FLA
charleslalanne@hotmail.com
203-331-2759
Heather
Lalanne
heatherlalanne@icloud.com
203-520-2703
Noreen
Shortway
nshortway159@gmail.com
310-801-4026
David
Tunick
NYS
[email protected]om
203-921-7348
Passage
Lynn
Noyes
[email protected]om
Peter
Noyes
BOS/GMP
pnoyes@noyesmoving.com
207-776-1741
PASTIME
Pieter
de Zwart
ESS
[email protected]om
917-885-8020
Joanna
Miller-de
Zwart
FLA
jodymiller55@gmail.com
917-399-6899
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Boat
First Name
Last Name
Station
Email
Cell Phone
PrimeTime
Rob
Beguelin
rbeguelin@comcast.net
301-300-0622
Ed
Freitag
CHE
[email protected]om
202-285-4442
Molly
Haley
[email protected]om
401-271-3290
Susanna
Jones
susannajones@gmail.com
301-300-0644
Reindeer
Claire
Parker
Tony
Parker
CHE
parker@parkertide,com
Jon
Wright
CHE
Karen
Wright
Samantha
Andy
Brown
CHE
abrown1048@gmail.com
Bonnie
Post
bonniepost3@gmail.com
SCONSET
Eric
Pierce
BOS/BUZ
[email protected]om
617-962-6038
Jackie
Pierce
[email protected]om
617-610-6551
Sequoia
Melinda
Darbee
mmdarbee@earthlink.net
925-286-9572
Peter
Darbee
SAF
[email protected]om
925-285-5807
Shango
Roger
Block
BOS/GMP
[email protected]m
207-975-5734
Amy
Jordan
BOS/GMP
[email protected]om
207-975-5733
Silver
Apple
Alex
Agnew
BOS/GMP
[email protected]
207-450-5363
John
Caroll
Bart
Dunbar
BOS/BUZ
[email protected]m
Nathaniel
Dunbar
Caroline
Kroh
George
Kroh
Lisa
Lewis
Susan
Merrow
Skagerrak
Missy
Kasnet
missykasnet@mac.com
978-944-7322
Stephen
Kasnet
BOS
skasnet@calypsomanagement.com
617-331-3177
Peter
Robbins
probbins17@comcast.net
508-517-4940
Skye
Jean
Deighan
[email protected]om
Glen
Porter
BOS/GMP
gleeporter@gmail.com
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Boat
First Name
Last Name
Station
Email
Cell Phone
Summer
Star
Atle
Moe
FLA
[email protected]
727-642-6521
Kristina
Thyrre
FLA
[email protected]
727-642-6524
Swanabe
David
Fraizer
Bos
[email protected]om
617 320-5834
Patricia
Frazier
[email protected]m
978 491-9227
Tag
Nancy
Cook
CHE
nancy.cook@gyresinternational.com
215-219-3013
John
Devlin
CHE
[email protected]om
Susan
Devlin
sdevlin80@gmail.com
Barry
Klickstein
[email protected]et
617-721-4440
Take Two
Gordon
Fletcher
BOS
riptide407@gmail.com
401-474-0179
Sharon
Fletcher
[email protected]om
401-474-0179
Wassail
Hendrik
Fasmer
NAS
[email protected]o
47 404 13 881
Nick
Orem
BOS/GMP
[email protected]om
603-359-3618
Phyllis
Orem
BOS/GMP
[email protected]m
603-359-3619
Wischbone
Cindy
Crofts-Wisch
BOS/GMP
merrysea@comcast.net
781-856-6412
Jeff
Wisch
BOS/BUZ
[email protected]om
63
The Fleet And Crew by Participant
First
Name
Last
Name
Boat
Station
Email
Cell Phone
Alex
Agnew
Silver Apple
BOS/GMP
amagnew@me.com
207-450-5363
Chace
Anderson
Bonnie Rye
CHE
[email protected]et
216-970-5215
Josie
Anderson
Bonnie Rye
josieand@sbcglobal.net
216 403-2242
Bill
Baker
Galatea
wbaker1763@gmail.com
207-361-7534
Rob
Beguelin
PrimeTime
rbeguelin@comcast.net
301-300-0622
Cindy
Berlack
Arrowhead
berlackcindy7@gmail.com
603 387-4920
Steve
Berlack
Arrowhead
BOS/GMP
steveberlack@msn.com
603) 387-8748
Jonathan
Bixby
Highlander
BOS/NBP
[email protected]om
401-742-8918
Nancy
Bixby
Highlander
[email protected]om
401-447-2877
Ben
Blake
Atlantic
ESS
[email protected]om
Marggie
Blake
Atlantic
marggie.blake9@gmail.com
Roger
Block
Shango
BOS/GMP
[email protected]m
207-975-5734
Andy
Brown
Samantha
CHE
abrown1048@gmail.com
Lloyd
Brown
BLUE
MAGIC
[email protected]om
610 715 9292
Nick
Brown
FOXTROT
BOS/NBP
[email protected]om
401-580-4495
Thacher
Brown
BLUE
MAGIC
CHE
[email protected]om
610 420 1999
John
Caroll
Silver Apple
Heather
Chalmers
Marigold
[email protected]om
Erin
Clancy
Night Hawk
erinclancymia[email protected]
Ann
Clementso
n
Arabella
ICC/NAS
[email protected]m.
John
Clementso
n
Arabella
ICC/NAS
[email protected]om
Nancy
Cook
Tag
CHE
nancy.cook@gyresinternational.co
m
215-219-3013
Annette
Cooke
Ada Hall
c.annette.cooke@gmail.com
617-378-8001
Cindy
Crofts-
Wisch
Wischbone
BOS/GMP
merrysea@comcast.net
781-856-6412
Melinda
Darbee
Sequoia
mmdarbee@earthlink.net
925-286-9572
Peter
Darbee
Sequoia
SAF
[email protected]om
925-285-5807
Pieter
de Zwart
PASTIME
ESS
[email protected]om
917-885-8020
Catherine
Deichmann
Arabella
cldeichmann@gmail.com
860 908-5425
Fred
Deichmann
Arabella
ESS
fdeichmann@comcast.net
860 481-9517
Jean
Deighan
Skye
[email protected]om
John
Devlin
Tag
CHE
[email protected]om
Susan
Devlin
Tag
sdevlin80@gmail.com
Peter
Driscoll
Galatea
BOS/GMP
pedriscoll47@gmail.com
202-321-1774
64
First
Name
Last
Name
Boat
Station
Email
Cell Phone
Bart
Dunbar
Silver Apple
BOS/BUZ
[email protected]m
Nathaniel
Dunbar
Silver Apple
Toby
Dunn
Arabella
NAS
[email protected]m
Mark
Ellis
Arabella
ESS
[email protected]om
860-876-7779
Mark
Ellman
Next Boat
NYS
mellman@celestialcapital.com
Dianne
Embree
Arabella
ESS
[email protected]
Jeb
Embree
Arabella
ESS
jebembree@outlook.com
Hendrik
Fasmer
Wassail
NAS
[email protected]o
47 404 13 881
Melinda
Fitter
Moonstone
Gordon
Fletcher
Take Two
BOS
riptide407@gmail.com
401-474-0179
Sharon
Fletcher
Take Two
[email protected]om
401-474-0179
David
Fraizer
Swanabe
Bos
[email protected]om
617 320-5834
Patricia
Frazier
Swanabe
[email protected]m
978 491-9227
Ed
Freitag
PrimeTime
CHE
[email protected]om
202-285-4442
David
Fuquea
Marigold
[email protected]
Bennett
Gardner
BREEZING
UP
Geoffrey
Gee
Arabella
SOC
pairdriver@gmail.com
310-874-3104
Susan
Gee
Arabella
[email protected]om
808-286-3723
Ernie
Godshalk
Aries
BOS/BUZ
[email protected]om
603-854-0424
Elizabeth
Gowell
Moonstone
BOS/NBP
eliz.gowell@gmail.com
Emily
Gowell
Moonstone
BOS/NBP
[email protected]om
Jay
Gowell
Moonstone
BOS/NBP
jay.gowell@gmail.com
401-225-4728
Nick
Grace
Arabella
BOS/GMP
nadamgrace@gmail.com
Brian
Guck
Ada Hall
BOS/NBP
[email protected]m
617-543-4519
Molly
Haley
PrimeTime
[email protected]om
401-271-3290
Ernest
Hamilton
Glooscap ll
BDO
[email protected]
506-640-2650
Brett
Himsworth
Next Boat
Owen
Himsworth
Next Boat
Karyn
James
NIGHT
WATCH
FLA
kmbjames1@gmail.com
954-654-9879
Steve
James
NIGHT
WATCH
FLA
[email protected]om
954-778-8658
Susanna
Jones
PrimeTime
susannajones@gmail.com
301-300-0644
Amy
Jordan
Shango
BOS/GMP
[email protected]om
207-975-5733
Missy
Kasnet
Skagerrak
missykasnet@mac.com
978-944-7322
Stephen
Kasnet
Skagerrak
BOS
skasnet@calypsomanagement.com
617-331-3177
Susan
Keenan
Mystery
[email protected]om
415-710-3790
65
First
Name
Last
Name
Boat
Station
Email
Cell Phone
Walter
Keenan
Mystery
BOS
[email protected]om
415-710-3784
Betsy
Kellogg
BLUE
MAGIC
[email protected]om
781 910 3325
Rusty
Kellogg
BLUE
MAGIC
BOS/BUZ
morriskellogg@gmail.com
781 799 4497
Barry
Klickstein
Tag
[email protected]et
617-721-4440
Maureen
Koeppel
Arabella
NYYC/NAS
[email protected]om
Caroline
Kroh
Silver Apple
George
Kroh
Silver Apple
Charlie
Lalanne
NIGHT
WATCH
FLA
charleslalanne@hotmail.com
203-331-2759
Heather
Lalanne
NIGHT
WATCH
heatherlalanne@icloud.com
203-520-2703
Annemari
e
Lannigan
Marigold
BOS/NBP
annielannigan@gmail.com
Lisa
Lewis
Silver Apple
Michael
Mariner
Galatea
BOS/GMP
michaelhmariner@gmail.com
401-465-8736
Heather
McHutchis
on
FOXTROT
BOS/NBP
heather.mchutch@gmail.com
401-835-3000
Susan
Merrow
Silver Apple
Joanna
Miller-de
Zwart
PASTIME
FLA
jodymiller55@gmail.com
917-399-6899
Atle
Moe
Summer
Star
FLA
[email protected]
727-642-6521
Bruce
Munro
Arabella
SAF
blmunro@sbcglobal.net
415-279-0440
Ann
Noble-Kiley
Aries
BOS/BUZ
[email protected]om
617-817-1308
Mark
Nordenson
Arabella
NAS
mnordenson@gmail.com
Lynn
Noyes
Passage
[email protected]om
Peter
Noyes
Passage
BOS/GMP
pnoyes@noyesmoving.com
207-776-1741
Kathleen
O'Donnell
Bonnie Rye
BOS
[email protected]m
617 794-2794
Nick
Orem
Wassail
BOS/GMP
[email protected]om
603-359-3618
Phyllis
Orem
Wassail
BOS/GMP
[email protected]m
603-359-3619
Claire
Parker
Reindeer
Tony
Parker
Reindeer
CHE
parker@parkertide,com
Cheryl
Pedone
Esplanade
[email protected]t
Rick
Pedone
Esplanade
BOS
rpedone@nixonpeabody.com
Eric
Pierce
SCONSET
BOS/BUZ
[email protected]om
617-962-6038
Jackie
Pierce
SCONSET
[email protected]om
617-610-6551
Deanna
Polizzo
Next Boat
NYS
dpolizzo@whitehatcap.com
Glen
Porter
Skye
BOS/GMP
gleeporter@gmail.com
66
First
Name
Last
Name
Boat
Station
Email
Cell Phone
Bonnie
Post
Samantha
bonniepost3@gmail.com
Peter
Robbins
Skagerrak
probbins17@comcast.net
508-517-4940
Martha
Rogers
Canty
marty@yachtcanty.com
207-317-7872
Paul
Rogers
Canty
BOS/GMP
[email protected]om
207-596-9144
Meredith
Rugg
FOXTROT
[email protected]m
917-513-6046
Peter
Rugg
FOXTROT
BOS/NBP
[email protected]om
917-519-1376
Noreen
Shortway
NIGHT
WATCH
nshortway159@gmail.com
310-801-4026
John
Siegel
Night Hawk
FLA
[email protected]om
Flo
Spaulding
BREEZING
UP
[email protected].
512-417-2717
Rick
Sperry
Galatea
[email protected]om
610-306-2489
Charles
Starke
Marigold
FLA
[email protected]m
Barbara
Sweet
Arabella
BOS
[email protected]m
Dawn
Szot
Arabella
NAS
dawnszot@comcast.net
Walter
Szot
Arabella
NAS
[email protected]m
Charlie
Tarbell
Galatea
BOS/GMP
charles.a.tarbell@gmail.com
603-235-6005
Kristina
Thyrre
Summer
Star
FLA
[email protected]
727-642-6524
David
Tunick
NIGHT
WATCH
NYS
[email protected]om
203-921-7348
Brad
Willauer
BREEZING
UP
BOS/GMP
[email protected]om
207-318-8912
Jeff
Wisch
Wischbone
BOS/BUZ
[email protected]om
Dee
Woodward
Arabella
BOS
dmwoodward123@gmail.com
Jim
Woodward
Arabella
BOS
[email protected]om
Jon
Wright
Reindeer
CHE
Karen
Wright
Reindeer
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