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Matinicus moorings
In Response To: I agree. This was in 2002; we picked up empty moorings and had no problems. 
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() They used to have these chains strung east to west across the southern end of the harbor on Matinicus. The locals then attached "rental" moorings to the chains. About 4-6 as I recall. We picked one up a few times but not once did anyone ever come out to collect anything.
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- Looking back across the Gulf of Maine, I was wondering, "Is there a better way to do this?"
- I have done this once three years ago....
- I am going to port hop---at least on the
- The problem is sailboats and schedules don't mix well
- Excellent post
- If it were me, and I've not ever done this trip ...
- We debate this almost every summer with our cruising buddies.
- A west coast perspective
- Go all the way nonstop and work back.
- Everytime I have been across it has been a direct run...
- The Gulf of Maine, while relatively docile in the summer, is a very different body of water "out of (your short) season"
- You know my motto, "Just Do It"... (grin)
