Lobsta Pots

Swan's Island, Maine

Whenever one reads about sailing in Maine, there is always mention of the ubiquitous Lobster pots. Still, I wasn't prepared for their number and density. Many parts of Penobscot Bay look like they are in the fall-out zone of an explosion at a giant Skittles factory. Multicolor bouys are so thick one can almost step from island to island. The crew can never relax while cruising in Maine - especially when under power.

After a relaxing two days anchored in the Isle au Haut Thorofare, we set sail for another of Maine's outer islands. The breeze was moist and cold - hard to believe it was late July.

July sailing in Maine

If we liked Isle au Haut, we loved Swan's Island. It's larger in area and population with about 300 year round residents. While wandering around we stumbled on the dream home and it is for sale. While we were gawking at the home and its view, the next door neighbor came out and said hello.

View from Swan's Island homes

Deb showed us around her property and told us a lot about life on the island. Deb's home is even more amazing than the one for sale. New, high quality construction and a wharf with floating dock that had me salivating.

Deb's on left, for sale on right