Deep inside Cabot Cove, beyond the mooring field, there is space for two, maybe three boats to anchor. It’s close to our home so over nearly 20 seasons, we’ve anchored overnight many, many times.
Our favorite spot is all the way in with just over 4 feet(our draft) at LW. This photo is deceiving, at LW we'll only have an inch or two, under the keel. That shallow draft is the reason the spot is so beautiful; the privacy.
I know it so well that I’ve placed pins where I have grounded out on e-charts to help me place the anchor.
This spring upon entering the cove, I saw someone was in ‘our spot’. Then my heart sank when I realized, a mooring had been set in the spot.
What’s the difference? When a boat is moored, it’s attached to a permanent fixture. Outside of regulated mooring fields, here in Maine we have what are called ‘destination moorings’. They have no shore access and aren't regulated. The two moorings in the left side of the photo above, are destination moorings that have been there over a decade. They are rarely occupied.
These moorings are set by the owners in open water to be used when the owner happens to be in the area. Whether the mooring is used or not, they permanently hold the space to anchor.
Boat, houseboat, it's all the same when a mooring takes over a spot to anchor.
They (the houseboat) will enjoy a good view. After enjoying many sunrises and sunsets, and rain showers, I know the view well.
Because it is - was,... so beautiful, the spot was often taken. Fair enough, first come first serve, that's an ancient mariners rule when it comes to an anchorage. I'd try again next time.
I remember finding this out of state boat in the 'spot'. I wasn’t disappointed, I was glad he found such a great spot so far from home. He and his anchor, would be gone in a day or two.
Do you have 'destination moorings' in your area?
Our favorite spot is all the way in with just over 4 feet(our draft) at LW. This photo is deceiving, at LW we'll only have an inch or two, under the keel. That shallow draft is the reason the spot is so beautiful; the privacy.
I know it so well that I’ve placed pins where I have grounded out on e-charts to help me place the anchor.
This spring upon entering the cove, I saw someone was in ‘our spot’. Then my heart sank when I realized, a mooring had been set in the spot.
What’s the difference? When a boat is moored, it’s attached to a permanent fixture. Outside of regulated mooring fields, here in Maine we have what are called ‘destination moorings’. They have no shore access and aren't regulated. The two moorings in the left side of the photo above, are destination moorings that have been there over a decade. They are rarely occupied.
These moorings are set by the owners in open water to be used when the owner happens to be in the area. Whether the mooring is used or not, they permanently hold the space to anchor.
Boat, houseboat, it's all the same when a mooring takes over a spot to anchor.
They (the houseboat) will enjoy a good view. After enjoying many sunrises and sunsets, and rain showers, I know the view well.
Because it is - was,... so beautiful, the spot was often taken. Fair enough, first come first serve, that's an ancient mariners rule when it comes to an anchorage. I'd try again next time.
I remember finding this out of state boat in the 'spot'. I wasn’t disappointed, I was glad he found such a great spot so far from home. He and his anchor, would be gone in a day or two.
Do you have 'destination moorings' in your area?