CENTER HARBOR

44° 15.70’N 068° 35.00’W

4th ed. Cruising Guide page 284

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NEAR the eastern end of Eggemoggin Reach, north of the Torrey Islands, Center Harbor is an idyllic little place full of boats, with room for just one boatyard and a yacht club. The harbor is bounded on the south by Chatto Island and its rock ledges. A fleet of lovely gaff-rigged Beetle Cats is moored just inside the entrance. Astoundingly beautiful bigger boats are moored deeper in the small harbor—one of the most concentrated pockets of classic yachts on the coast.
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Approaches. Harbor chart. Leave to starboard nun “2,” off the rocky shore of Chatto Island (it’s hard to see), and leave to port green daybeacon “3,” which stands on a rock in the harbor.
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Anchorages, Moorings. You can anchor outside the moored boats in about 16 feet at low, but there is not apt to be room to anchor inside the harbor. The Center Harbor Yacht Club has a mooring for overnight visitors, and the Brooklin Boatyard has a few moorings that may be available for rental. Protection in the harbor is good except from the northwest.
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Getting Ashore. Row in to the dinghy dock at the Brooklin Boatyard or at the Center Harbor Yacht Club. The yard is closer to the market.
For the Boat. Brooklin Boatyard (207-359-2236). Brooklin Boat Yard, owned by Steve White, the son of author E.B. White, has gained a reputation for designing and building boats of refined simplicity and classic grace in the aesthetic tradition of Herreshoff. In addition, the yard maintains or services the classics in the harbor. The yard has two marine railways and a 25-ton boatlift and can handle most repairs. There is water at the float, with 4 to 5 feet alongside at low, but no fuel.
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Brooklin Marine Supply (207-359-5030). This new chandlery, located in a former school building in Brooklin, serves both the public and as the main stock room for Brooklin Boatyard. It carries fittings, tools, and hardware.
Center Harbor Sails (207-359-2003). This sailmaker’s loft is located in the Old School Building with Brooklin Marine Supply.
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Center Harbor Yacht Club (pay phone: 207-359-8868). You will see the gray-roofed, dark red clubhouse and the flagpole, dock, and floats of CHYC on the north shore near the harbor's entrance. Fresh water is at the floats, with 4 feet alongside at low.
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For the Crew. From the boatyard, walk up to the main road and turn right. It’s .7 mile to the post office and the Brooklin General Store, which in addition to a reasonable selection of groceries carries The New York Times and exchanges propane canisters. If you are loaded with groceries, they probably will give you a ride back to the harbor.
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Across the street is the Morning Moon Café, which has baked goods and serves breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Another dinner option is the Brooklin Inn’s pub or dining room.
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Things to do. If you don’t plan on visiting by boat, it is a long but pleasant walk from the Genral Store to the stunning headquarters of WoodenBoat magazine and school.

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