Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die by Chris Santella

Author:Chris Santella
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Abrams
Published: 2011-09-17T04:00:00+00:00

Getting There: Southwest Harbor is approximately 140 miles north of Portland, which is served by many major carriers, including Continental, Delta, and United Airlines. It’s about 50 miles from Bangor, which is served by American, Continental, and Delta.

Best Time to Visit: July and August are major tourist times and offer fairly consistent weather. September can be an excellent time to be on the water here, though fog is an ever-present possibility.

Charter Operators: Hinckley Yacht Charters (800-492-7245; www.hinckleycharters.com) has many boats available for Downeast cruising.

Moorings: Most towns along this section of “Downeast Maine” offer moorings of one sort or another. In Southwest Harbor, you might begin with the harbor master, Gene Thurston, at 207-244-7913.

On-Shore Accommodations: Southwest Harbor and nearby Bar Harbor offer many lodgings options. The Maine Office of Tourism (888-624-6345; www.visitmaine.com) has a comprehensive list.

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