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. Call Buck’s Harbor Yacht Club for questions about guest moorings: (207) 326-0556 (monitored weekends beginning mid-June, daily July and August). Buck’s Harbor Marina is open this year from May 30 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 on Dockwa or by emailing [email protected]. 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. Dropping the hook is possible in Lems Cove to the east but be sure to stay out of the channel. Boaters going to Buck’s for dinner may tie their dinghy up at the Jr. Sailing Program float after 5 pm. These dinghies may not remain on the JSP float after dinner or overnight.
VHF
Ch. 9 & 10
FUEL
BHM
WATER
BHYC Water is available if you need to fill your tanks only. The water is non-potable. BHM Water is available to customers.
ELECTRICITY
30 Amp is $20/Night. 50 Amp is $32/Night.
SHOWERS
for marina guests
LAUNDRY
BHM coin operated machines
WIFI
for marina guests
PUMP OUT
no
SERVICES
TRASH
Dumpster behind the marina restrooms for customers.
MEDICAL
MORE BOAT AMENITIES
Getting Ashore
Photo: Buck's Harbor Yacht Club by Linda Lewis
Buck’s Harbor Yacht Club has dinghy docks open to the public. You may tie up to the front dock to unload and load, but please limit that to no more than 30 minutes. Someone must remain on the boat to move it, if necessary.
Photo: Courtesy Buck's 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 Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to 11:30. 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 Buck's Restaurant
Dine Out
Buck’s Restaurant, 6 Cornfield Hill Rd., is a terrific find in this little village. Under new management, they’ve changed to a pub-type menu to make it more widely accessible. They also have a raw bar with local oysters and clams. Open Thursday through Monday. Call ahead for reservations (207-326-8688).
Photo: Lookout Rock Trail photo 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 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