Harpswell, Maine

Pony docks with lobster traps

Our destination after Kittery was Portland but we were making good time and decided to go a bit further.  So... we went on to a little place in Casco Bay called Harpswell, Maine.  The further we go the prettier it becomes.  We are seeing more and more big rocks in the water.  And Islands - lots and lots of Islands!

Boats on mooring balls at Dolphin Marina

 It is becoming very important to be diligent with our navigation.  Not only are there many rocks but there are also many ledges.  A ledge is like a shelf in the water where the water depth changes very suddenly.  

A pony dock

 A couple of the places we have been to have wanted us to tie up to a "pony" dock.  This photo is of a "pony" dock.  I had never heard of or seen a pony dock before reaching Maine.  You will often see them piled high with lobster traps.

A small seal

 As we were sailing along I looked over and saw this small seal swimming along beside the boat.   And of course, before too long we saw a shark swimming by as well!

 All along there are Islands with lighthouses.  At one point all the lighthouses were automated.  The lighthouse keepers houses were auctioned.  Some lucky souls bought some pretty neat places.

 And as I mentioned there are now more and more rocks - many of them are quite large.  Careful navigation is a must!!