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. 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!
Buck’s Harbor
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Photo: US Harbors
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 is now closed but some of their moorings have pennants; be aware there’s an ongoing lawsuit. 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)
Getting Ashore
Photo: Bucks Harbor Yacht Club photo by Linda Lewis
Buck’s Harbor Yacht Club has dinghy docks open to the public. 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.
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