2008 REED’s East Coast Edition - Pilot Notes
Waypoints at the Camden Town Landing for loading and
Roaring Bull Lighted Bell Buoy 2
unloading, 2-hour limit (or less, depending on
demand). Town rentals of 5 or 6 slips available
43 59.4N, 68 37.9W Fl R 6s 4M Red
through the harbormaster. These are in high
Wooden Ball Island Lighted Bell Buoy 2WB
demand on summer weekends.
Anchorage: No anchorage in the inner har-
43 50.4N, 68 49.9W Fl R 4s 4M Red
bor; outer harbor anchorage area is exposed.
Zephyr Rock Lighted Buoy 5
Fuel: Diesel and gas are available t
Supplies: Groceries, marine supplies, and
43 53.8N, 68 51.8W Fl G 4s 4M Green
ilo
groceries all within walking distance. P
Matinicus Island Lighted Bell Buoy 9MI
Services: Repairs, haulouts, and pumpouts.
43 53.1N, 68 52.87W Fl G 4s 5M Green
Rockland: 44 06N, 69 06W
West Penobscot Bay Approach Lighted Bell Buoy WP
(see chart on following spread)
Pilotage: Rockland is protected by a well-
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43 56.2N, 68 52.5W Mo (A) W 6M Red/white
marked breakwater. The harbor is open and
Three Fathom Ledge Isolated Danger Lighted Buoy DTF,
well-marked. Commercial fishing vessel
E of 16ft ledge
traffic can be heavy in the harbor and some
ferries come here as well.
43 54.3N, 68 42.08W Fl (2) W 5s 6M Black
ampshir
Port of Entry: Contact U.S. Customs 207-
over red with 2 black spherical topmarks.
338-3954.
Old Horse Ledge Lighted Bell Buoy 2A
Harbormaster: VHF 09; 207-594-0312.
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43 59.9N, 68 50.1W Fl R 2.5s 4M Red
Waypoint
Breakwater Light
Tenants Harbor Approach Lighted Bell Buoy 1
44 06.25N, 069 04.65W Fl W 5s 17M
43 57.7N, 69 10.9W Fl G 6s 4M Green
aine & N
1 horn every 15s.
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Two Bush Island Lighted Whistle Buoy TBI
Dockage/Moorings: Dockage is available
43 58.3N, 69 00.3W Mo (A) W 6M Red/white
at the public wharf off the channel leading
Entrance Lighted Gong Buoy PA
southwest near the Coast Guard station.
There is reported to be about 6ft of water at
44 01.1N, 69 00.3W Mo (A) W 6M Red/white
low tide alongside the wharf. There are also
West Penobscot Bay Entrance Lighted Gong Buoy PB
marinas N and S of the Coast Guard station
and in the cove W of Crockett Point. Tran-
44 06.1N, 69 00.3W Mo (A) W 6M Red/white
sient moorings are available from several
Camden: 44 12N, 69 03W
boatyards and marinas.
Anchorage: In easterly winds, the best
(See chart on following page)
shelter is behind the breakwater. Check the
Pilotage: Camden is on the W side of Penob-
chart for the designated anchorage areas.
scot Bay. The harbor approach is obstructed by
Northeasters can raise considerable seas in
several islands. Respect all buoyage. Crowded
SW part of the harbor. Call harbormaster for
mooring fields and floats with boats docked to
recommendations.
them fill the inner and outer harbors.
Fuel: Diesel and gas are available
Harbormaster: VHF 09 / 16; 207-236-7969.
Supplies: Marine supplies, groceries, and
Waypoint
other supplies are all within walking distance.
Entrance Bell Buoy 2 Services: Numerous repair facilities,
44 12N, 069 02.4W Red
haulouts of all sizes, pump-out, laundry, and
Internet service available. Nearby emergency
Dockage/Moorings: Several marinas offer medical care is available.
limited dockage, some on moored floats. Floats
(marina information after next spread)
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