Sept. 17, 2026 Dysarts Marina in Southwest Harbor

 Sept. 17, 2026    Southeast Harbor to Dysart's Marina    29 miles and 2.9 hours

Anchor up a little before 9AM.  Once again took awhile to get all the mud washed off the chain.  Guess that's actually a positive as some of these anchorages look nice but have a solid granite rock bottom that won't hold an anchor. A bit overcast and low 60's.  Expecting a chilly ride but it's humid and feels warmer without much wind.  A pretty typical 3-hour cruise in Maine.  Lobster boats, lobster trap buoys, granite rocks and tree lined islands, windjammers, lighthouses, etc.  We're here for four nights. Family get together for a wedding.  More to come on that on another posting.

Working towards low tide as we depart.  This rock just outside our anchorage
was barely visible at high tide.  Pay close attention to your charts!

Sort of a dreary looking day, but the flat water makes spotting lobster traps easier.

These guys typically start their day at 4:30 and run until mid-afternoon.

Bigger land masses in the background as we head for the Mt. Desert Island area

Windjammer cheating and using auxiliary power

Judith Ann Circles around to grab another buoy

Not sure how a lobsterman picks out their floats with so many to choose from

But they go blasting from one to another

1858 Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse

R&E Riggins making way under full sail

More windjammers as we approach Southwest harbor

Lobstermen selling live lobster right off the boat - $8.50/lb cash only please.

Fog and rain rolled in at dusk.  No sunset picture today.

Journey for Sept. 17, 2026