Buck’s Harbor
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- Jane Babbitt
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Photo: US Harbors
Buck’s Harbor is a well-protected harbor at the western end of the Eggmoggin Reach that is sheltered on all sides. It is a calm harbor great for paddleboarding and kayaking. Bucks Harbor Yacht Club has two guest moorings, and Bucks Harbor Marina is back in business with many moorings and dockage. Just a short walk from the BHYC is the Buck’s Harbor Market, but better get there early if you want the fresh pastries! These sell out quickly!
Approach & Cautions
Photo: US Harbors
Approach from either side of Harbor Island, but stay close to the middle of the channel. Look for the red and greens that mark the channel. Most importantly, in the middle of the anchorage is Harbor Ledge — be careful of the rock there!
Docking, Anchorages, or Moorings
There are two Buck’s Harbor Yacht Club guest moorings available on a first come, first served basis. The outermost mooring, B330, says 35’ max; the more northerly mooring, B076, says 40’ max. Buck’s Harbor Marina, under new ownership, is open Memorial Day to Indigenous People’s Day and has moorings that can accommodate boats up to 70′ in length. Moorings are $50 per night; you can make a reservation by either calling 207-326-8839 or emailing [email protected]. After a two-year hiatus, Bucks Harbor Marina is once again offering gas and diesel as well as fresh water, shore power, laundry, showers, marine supplies, ice, cold beer and wine. Buck’s Restaurant (under new management along with the market) also has three moorings for those lucky enough to reserve them early. Dropping the hook is possible in Lems Cove to the east but be sure to stay out of the channel. Call Buck’s Harbor Yacht Club for questions about guest moorings: (207) 326-0556 (monitored weekends beginning mid-June, daily July and August)
VHF
Ch. 9 & 10
FUEL
BHM
WATER
BHYC and BHM
ELECTRICITY
SHOWERS
For marina guests
LAUNDRY
BHM
WIFI
For marina guests
PUMP OUT
No
SERVICES
TRASH
Dumpster behind the marina restrooms for customers
MEDICAL
MORE BOAT AMENITIES
Getting Ashore
Photo: Bucks Harbor Yacht Club photo by Linda Lewis
Buck’s Harbor Yacht Club has dinghy docks open to the public.
Photo: Bucks Harbor Market
Provisioning
Buck’s Harbor Market, 6 Cornfield Hill Rd. just up from the yacht club, is a terrific little grocery store with fresh meat and local seafood, plus a satisfying selection of liquor and groceries including local quail eggs! They also have pastries in the morning, pizza, breakfast and lunch items, and soups. 207-326-8683 The Brooksville Farmers Market, 11 Cornfield Hill Rd., is open Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to noon. They offer “fresh, local, and healthy produce, dairy products, baked goods, meats and seafood, plants, and delicious food & drink. Our market also offers various locally produced crafts by potters, painters, weavers and jewelers.” [email protected]
Photo: Courtesy of Buck's Restaurant
Dine Out
Buck’s Restaurant, 6 Cornfield Hill Rd., is a terrific find in this little village. Known for fine dining, they offer “inventive dishes made with freshly caught seafood, premium meats and locally grown produce” with gluten-free and vegetarian options. They also have a raw bar with local oysters and clams. Call ahead for reservations (207-326-8688 or book on OpenTable).
Photo: Lookout Rock trail by Martha B Moss - Flickr
Hikes
There are not any hikes within a close distance. Seven minutes by car is Lookout Rock, which is a a Maine Coast Heritage Trust preserve. The half-mile hike provides beautiful panoramic views of Eggemoggin Reach, Penobscot Bay, and beyond.
Photo: Kate Somers
Other Things To Do
As you walk up from the BHYC to the road, look to the right and you’ll see Condon’s Garage, made famous in Robert McCloskey’s book One Morning in Maine. The Post Office is about a 2-mile walk, on Coastal Road. Turn left at the stop sign. Farther up the hill is the town library.
OUR REVIEWS
What CCA Members are saying:
One of our favorite places for the protection, the historic yacht club, the historic Condon's Garage (One Morning in Maine), and a great restaurant.
Jane Babbitt
A beautiful spot. We found many available moorings in July, 2021 and spent a peaceful night there.
Ernie Godshalk