Corinthians Annual Cruise 2025: Maine

Day 7; Wednesday; 6 August 2025

Burnt Cove Harbor
SSW Swans Island, Maine

 
Day 7; Wednesday; 6 August 2025 Burnt Cove Harbor, SSW Swans Island, Maine

PoC Latitude & Longitude:  44º 07.98 N ; 68º 26.75 W
 
Order of the Day
·      See Table:  Order of the Day.
 
Introduction
·      Today is the sixth day of the Cruise and it will take us from Pretty Marsh Harbor SSW to Swans Island.
·      There are two anchorages
o   Mackerel Cove on the N central coast of Swans Island.
o   Burnt Coat Harbor, and inlet in the S central coast.  It offers a very picturesque entrance through a narrow passage overlooked by a classic lighthouse.
·      The Fleet will be gathering in Burnt Coat Harbor.
·      It is possible to anchor in the northern Mackerl Cove.  Access to shore is by dinghy to the dock on the S side of the ferry landing.  Be respectful of needs of local residents.
·      The Fleet will participate in the annual Sweet Chariot Music Festival which is held in the Odd Fellows Hall.  This is about mid-way between the two anchorages.
·      There will be additional Festival festivities in the Anchorage.
·      The Cruise Committee is working with the Festival organizer to secure as many moorings in Burnt Coat Harbor as possible for the Fleet.
·      The Fleet should plan to be at Anchor by 1530 hrs.
·      Boats associated with the Festival will begin serenading the Fleet with Shanties at 1600 hrs.
 
Port Captain(s)
·      John Geisinger
 
Approach
·      Burn Coat Harbor is on the S central coast of Swans Island
Marinas; Moorings: Anchorage
·      See Table:  Marinas, Moorings, Anchorages.
·      See Table:  Marine Services.
·      Harbormaster:  None in local area.
·      Marinas:  None in local area.
·      Anchorage:  There is a large anchorage for the Corinthians Fleet that will allow participation in the Sweet Chariot Music Festival Activities both on the visiting schooners and ashore.
·      Launch Service:  None in local area.
·      Dinghy Dock:
o   The local lobstermen’s cooperative is allowing use of their pier – on a non-inteference basis when lobstering activities are not ongoing.  Please be respectful of the working needs of these great people.
o   The local sailing club has installed a new dock that they will make available to Corinthians.  Please be respectful of their ongoing activities.
·      Fuel:  None in local area.
·      Water:  None in local area.
·      Pumpout:    None in local area.
Provisioning
·       See Table:  Provisioning Opportunities.
 
Restaurants & Libations
·      See Table:  Restaurant & Libation Opportunities.
·      There are few opportunities for dining ashore around Burnt Coat Harbor.
·      The Cruise Committee is investigating the possibility of lobsers (fresh or dinner – unknown at this time.)
·      It is recommended that each yacht treat the lunch and dinner meals in Burnt Coat Harbor as a good time to have a picnic meal aboard or on shore so that crew will be able to adapt and participate in the many activities that will be “happening” around us as part of the Festival
Attractions & Activities
·      See Table:  Attractions & Activities.
·      The Sweet Chariot Music Festival is ongoing and the Fleet will arrive on its second day.
·      Festival tickets will be provided to skippers and crew.
·      The Fleet should be at anchor by 1530.
·      Boats from the Sweet Chariot Music Festival will begin serenading the Fleet with Shanties starting at 1600
 
Communications
·      US Coast Guard:  VHF Ch-16
·      Corinthians Cruise Communications:
o   VHF Ch-68
o   Website:  corinthianscruise.org/BreakingNews
 
Camaraderie
·      A principal focus of today will be to race, engage in activities in the anchorage with fellow Corinthians.
 
Fun & Games
·      Festival participation should provide more than enough Fun & Games!
 
Racing
·      See Table:  Racing Activities.
 
References & Links
·      https://www.sweetchariotmusicfestival.com/