Robinhood Cove
Six miles up the west side of the Sheepscot River, Robinhood Cove (also known as Riggs Cove) is a well-protected harbor with a full-service marina. It’s quieter, prettier, and more secluded than nearby Boothbay. Yet, with Robinhood Marine Center’s courtesy car, it offers resupply, travels to nearby attractions, and crew change options.
Approach & Cautions
Photo: Bill Wohlforth
Heading up the Sheepscot River from the ocean, if the current is fair, take Goose Rock passage; if foul, enter via the Little Sheepscot passage behind MacMahan (locally pronounced “Mack-ma-Hay-an”) Island. Mind the currents, which can be wicked strong in the river. For timely current conditions, see NOAA’s page.
Charts provided by:
Docking, Anchorages, or Moorings
Derecktor Robinhood maintains many moorings and slips, and there are usually openings for visiting yachts. Call at (207) 371-2525, office; (207) 371-2343 or (800) 255-5206, or hail on VHF Ch. 9. You can reserve space online through Dockwa. One can anchor up toward the head of Robinhood Cove or on the east or west side of Knubble Bay out of the main current. However, both locations are far from shore amenities.
VHF
Ch 9 for Derecktor Robinhood
FUEL
Derecktor sells diesel and gas at its fuel dock
WATER
From 8 am to 8 pm, but no direct hook-up to your boat
ELECTRICITY
30a 120v ac and 50a 240 ac on the docks
SHOWERS
Marina
LAUNDRY
Marina
WIFI
Ask for a password. It reaches some closer moorings, depending on wind and weather
PUMP OUT
At the marina fuel dock, no charge
SERVICES
Derecktor is full-service
TRASH
Marina will take transient trash
MEDICAL
Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick Call 911 for nearest EMT
MORE BOAT AMENITIES
Derecktor Robinhood is a full-service yard with a Travelift and marine supplies store. Their campus includes a small library building!
Getting Ashore
Photo: Bill Wohlforth
Derecktor Robinhood maintains dinghy docks on either side of the main fuel dock.
Photo: Courtesy of store
Provisioning
Derecktor customers have use of a courtesy car permitting trips to nearby Bath, where there are two supermarkets, Shaw’s, 1 Chandler Dr., (207) 443-9179, offering delivery; and Brackett’s Market IGA, 185 Front St., (207) 443-2012. Open 7:00-7:00.
Closer to Robinhood, there are two smaller stores: Georgetown Country Store, 769 Five Islands Rd., (207) 371-2106, and Five Islands Farm, 1375 Five Islands Rd., (207) 371-9383.
Photo: Courtesy of Osprey Restaurant
Dine Out
Osprey Restaurant on site. In nearby Five Islands, try Five Island Lobster Co, 1447 Five Islands Rd., (207) 371-2990, for the classic Maine coast feast.
In Bath, many options, including:
Winnegance Café & Bakery does all three meals, and by most accounts does them well. 36 High St., (207) 443-3300, offers outdoor seating.
Photo: Landing beach at Beal Island by Frank Polito
Hikes
About a mile up the Sasanoa River is Beal Island, which is owned by the Appalachian Mountain Club and has a trail circumnavigating the island. Maine Island Trail Association volunteers maintain the trail. There’s an interesting history of the area posted on the AMC page. Other hiking trails in the area are shown on this map offered by the Town of Georgetown. Consider traveling to Popham Beach State Park (about a 40-minute drive) to see the historic Popham Fort, pictured here. The nearby beach offers excellent walking, especially at low tide. There’s an Enterprise car rental facility in Wiscasset that will deliver. The marina’s courtesy car is just for local use.
Photo: Courtesy of Maine Maritime Museum
Other Things To Do
Other nearby anchorages: Best nearby are Five Islands, Indiantown Island, and Ovens Mouth, and eight more miles up the river, Wiscasset is worth a visit.
OUR REVIEWS
What CCA Members are saying:
I’ve never understood why the Taft guide limits this to 2 stars—most who visit here are favorably impressed with the natural setting and the unusually neat and attractive Marina.
Bill Wohlforth, s/v Hotspur
Excellent mooring field and generous dingy dock. Onshore restaurant, fuel and water dock, with serene surroundings make this a gem if trying to find some peace and quiet with generous amenities. Approach is well marked and navigable even in strong river current. Four stars.
Steve Berlack