Rockland

Designated anchoring areas are shown on the Rockland chart, and there is ample space for anchoring. Tucked behind the breakwater, up near Jameson Point, is the best option, but in settled weather the anchorage in the south corner is good, too. In our experience the harbor has a sticky mud bottom that grabs hold of both your anchor and its chain.

• The Public Landing is south of the Coast Guard station, and dock space is available on a first come, first served basis at $2.50/foot/night.  Water is $5. Dinghies can be tied up free if you’re on a town mooring or, if not, free for two hours or $5 per day. The city maintains 20 rental moorings ($50) and the Harbormaster, Molly Eddy, can be reached at 207-594-0312 or VHF 9, 11, and 16. Email is [email protected]. She will hold mail and packages for cruisers. Address mail, UPS or FedEx to the recipient c/o Molly Eddy, Harbormaster, 270 Pleasant St., Rockland, ME 04841. Note that the city does not accept advance reservations in order not to compete with private firms. Tokens for showers at the public landing are $2 for 8 minutes, and there is one washer ($1.50) and dryer (pay $1.00 at the office) in the building as well. The public landing has a free pump-out (depending on dock space), WiFi is available near the office, and Molly can also assist with locating short- or long-term parking. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 to 4:00, closed on holidays.
• Rockland Yacht Club was founded in 1928 and is located in the white building that looks like a lighthouse, shared with the Harbormaster. The Club and Public Landing facilities flow together in this shared space. RYC operates a harbor-wide launch service, $10 per passenger per ride, credit cards only, and they have a few rental moorings, which the launch driver can arrange. They monitor VHF Ch. 9; cell 207-233-2800.
• Journey’s End Marina is a large facility with full services in facilities both north and south of the Coast Guard station; they have two rental moorings this year ($50) in addition to dockage. Rates are $3.00/foot/day for vessels up to 45′ and $4.00 for vessels 46’+. Power is available in 30, 50 and 100 amp, and they’re proud of their longer ramps that are well lit and less steep at low tide. There are five showers, five bathrooms, and laundry (two washers, two dryers) with 24-hour access. Contact at VHF 9, 18;  207-594-0400, ext. 146; or [email protected].
• Knight Marine Service, next to the Maine State Ferry Terminal, is a full-service boat yard offering travelift hauling and storage. They offer dockage ($60/night for boats up to 80′ or $10/hour for short-term day dockage), fuel, water, ice, WiFi, a chandlery, showers and laundry. Contact by phone at 207-594-4068 or [email protected]. During the season the dock phone is 207-691-2175 to reach Dale, and they monitor Ch. 9.
• Ocean Pursuits is the northern-most marina in Rockland, and has moorings tucked in behind the breakwater, although this year they’ve all been reserved for the season. No dockage, and dinghy dockage is private. Bill Cowan, the owner, is extremely knowledgeable, and they provide excellent electrical and mechanical work, as well as carpentry, Awlgrip, varnishing, and total system upgrades or cosmetic refits. Contact at 207-596-7357 or [email protected]
• Landings Marina is close to the Public Landing and has 400′ of dock space at $3.50/foot/day for vessels up to 39′, $4.25 for 40′-59′, $5.00 for 60′-99′, $6.00 for 100′-139′ and three close-in moorings (“best in the harbor!”)  at $50 night for boats up to 45′ LOA, up to 6′ draft. They may have other moorings available for boats up to 50′ with 10′ draft, also $50. They offer a full range of services, including a restaurant. Located a block from Hamilton Marine, they’ll hold mail and packages, they have restrooms, laundry, and shower facilities, and the deck includes BBQ grills, seating, and a fire pit. Contact the dockmaster at [email protected], 207-596-6573, or use the link on the website for reservations.
• Safe Harbor Marina is the southern-most marina in Rockland. Located at 60 Ocean St. on the waterfront boardwalk, they offer dockage for boats up to 200′ ($3.75 to $7.00/foot), 14 transient moorings ($50) for vessels ranging from 30′-70′, Archer’s on the Pier restaurant, a sandy beach, barbecue grills, showers, water, electricity, pump-out, Wi-Fi, laundry, parking, and courtesy cars. This is the most secure marina, with gated access. Book on Dockwa. For more info, call or email Chris Benedict 207-596-0082, [email protected].