| | Destination McGlathery Island and Stonington Stonington Waterfront  | | | | | | General: | McGlathery Island was rescued from loggers and is owned by Friends of Nature, a conservation group. Going ashore is permitted. Stonington, a working fishing community and windjammer destination, is about 3 miles away on Deer Isle. Billings Marine on Moose Island is about 3 miles from McGlathery Island and 1 mile from downtown Stonington. | | Things to do: | The Stonington Town Landing has a dinghy dock and short term tie up for big boats as well as a fuel dock. Tour the galleries and shops of Stonington, visit the Opera House, watch the fishing fleets unload their catch, and gaze at the schooners maneuvering in the harbor. Take a ferry boat ride out to Isle au Haut (home of Linda Greenlaw - the female captain of the swordfishing vessel in the Perfect Storm). McGlathery Island is a place to relax and take in some true Maine natural settings. Hike the Island, being mindful of the sheep, then walk the sandbar to the little adjacent island. Dinghy around the anchorage or stretch out on the sandy beach. You might even try swimming in the frigid waters if you are really brave. | | Boating information: | | | | Dockage | None at McGlathery Island, 10 slips at Billings Diesel in Stonington, about 3 miles away. Call Sue at 207-367-2328. Rates: $1.25/ft., plus electricity | | | Moorings | None at McGlathery Island. Billings has transient moorings. Call 207-367-2328. Rates: $15/day; no launch service. | | | Anchorage | Very adequate. | | | Dinghy Docks | No | | | Launch/Water Taxi | No | | | Ice | Billings | | | Fuel | Billings | | | Pump-Out | Billings | | | Nearest Yard | Billings Diesel and Marine 367-2398 | | | Ships Store | Billings | | | Trash Disposal | Billings | | | Propane/CNG | | | | Launch/Water Taxi | No | | | Heads | 2 at Billings | | | Showers | 2 at Billings | | | Laundry | Billings - one washer and dryer | | | Provisioning | Supermarket: Bartletts Stonington Market Other Resources: Burnt Cove Market 367-2681, Penobscot Bay Provisions & Bakery 267-5177, North Atlantic Seafood 367-2459 | | | Crew Changes | Possible from Stonington | | | Transportation | Rental Cars:
Airport Limo: Transportation Matters 348-2674 $95 to Bangor
Ferries: Stonington to Isle au Haut 367-5193
Airports: Knox County 30 mi.; Bangor 50 miles | | | | Islands of the Mid-Maine Coast: Penobscot Bay, Charles McLane, 1997 | | | | | | | | |
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