Corinthians Annual Cruise 2025: Maine

Day 9; Friday; 8 August 2025

Camden, Maine

Port of Call Latitude & Longitude:  44º 12.15 N; 69º 02.70 W
Order of the Day
·      See Table:  Order of the Day.
 
Introduction
·      Today is the 9th day of the Annual Cruise.
·      The main events of the day are a short cruise from Long Cove west to Camden.
·      An early arrival in the harbor should provide a plenty of time to explore the many Retail Exercise Opportunities as well as lunch in the many restaurants and pubs at the head of the harbor.
 
Port Captain(s)
·      Bill Burnham
 
Approach
·      Camden
Marinas; Moorings: Anchorage
·      See Table of Marinas, Moorings, Anchorages.
·      See Table of Marine Services.
·      Anchorage:  Very limited anchorage space in deeper water at harbor entrance – tends to be very rolly due to traffic and weather
·      Launch Service:  Lyman Morse Wayfarer Marina, Camden Yacht Club – for their patrons.
·      Dinghy Dock:  City pier at NW corner of harbor.  Be respectful; use designated dinghy pier.
·      Fuel:  Lyman Morse Wayfarer Marina.
·      Water:  Lyman Morse Wayfarer Marina,  Camden YC for guests, City pier.
·      Pumpout:  Pumpout boat available.  Call VHF-
Provisioning
·      See Table of Provisioning Opportunities.
·      There is a Hannaford supermarket in Bar Harbor close to the Village Green.  Take the Island Explorer to the Village Green to explore Bar Harbor and finish the visit by shopping before taking the Explorer back to HR Able YY.
 
Restaurants & Libations
·      See Table:  Restaurant & Libation Opportunities.
Attractions & Activities
·      See Table:  Attractions & Activities.
·      Camden Shakespeare Festival.  The Festival will have a performance of Two Gentlemen of Verona in the Library Amphitheater across the street from Harbor Park and overlooking the harbor.  Tickets will be provided to Skippers & Guests.
 
Communications
·      US Coast Guard:  VHF Ch-16
·      Corinthians Cruise Communications:
o   VHF Ch-?
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
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Racing
·      See Table:  Racing Activities.
 
References & Links
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