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Join the CCA to explore Maine's rugged coast, guided by our knowledgeable members.

Skip the overwhelm of traditional guides—we highlight only the best harbors and anchorages with essential, up-to-date information curated by experienced cruisers.

Key Features:

  • Top harbors with marine and provisioning services
  • Scenic, secluded anchorages
  • Charts for every location
  • Local weather and wind forecasts (via Windy.com)
  • Tide predictions (via US Harbors)
  • Insider tips on hiking, activities, and more

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For Cruisers. From Cruisers

Provisioning Opportunities: Portland to Penobscot Bay

Howard Coon

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Though more populous than the coastal region from Rockland to Mount Desert, once you leave Portland, convenient harborside provisioning is rare until you get to Rockland. This owes to the geography and nature of coastal living in this region as compared to downeast. In this region, town centers are often located at the head of the […]
Tips for VHF Radio vs Cell Phone

Brian Guck

As one sails east down the coast of Maine, conventional communication options may start to decline as cellphone reception and WiFi connections may become spotty or non-existent. Coverage is generally decent close to the coast but decreases the further one travels offshore or downeast. In the last two years the Starlink satellite communication system has […]
Sunshine, Swells, and Seabirds: An Unforgettable August in Maine

Tom Babbitt

Photo Courtesy of Camden Harbor Inn It would be unforgivable to talk about the wonders of Maine cruising in the fall without a fulsome round of applause for the month of August. Quite frankly, in our over four decades of cruising the coast we’ve never experienced anything remotely as glorious. By the numbers, we were […]
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Safety Resources from the Cruising Club of America for Cruisers

Safety and Seamanship

After thousands of miles and places visited, many of our members take a moment to share what they have learned. We offer the articles and courses for cruisers of all types.

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Cruising with Couples

The book is aimed at the less-experienced crewmember and promotes partnership and teamwork between skipper and crew to ensure they can handle an emergency on their own boat.

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Environment of the Sea

As members of the CCA, we sail and explore the oceans of the world with a spirit of adventure and a strong sense of stewardship for the oceans we love. We are looking to be a part of the solution.

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