Eggemoggin Reach Views

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Eggemoggin Reach is a ten-mile body of water between Deer Isle and the mainland that connects Penobscot Bay with Jericho Bay. The annual Eggemoggin Reach Regatta, held in August, draws some of the prettiest and swiftest wooden boats on the east coast to these waters. Maine waterfront properties along Eggemoggin Reach on Deer Isle and Little Deer Isle and in the towns of Brooklin, Sedgwick, and Brooksville include saltwater farms; dramatic waterfront estates; classic old shingle-style cottages; and summer houses poised at water's edge.

Perhaps the best day of the regatta is early Sunday morning. As usual, the band played late in Brooklin, and early Sunday, the mooring field was quiet, still, and flat. Rowing amidst the silent fleet is one of my great annual joys. Alden, Fife, Sparkman and Stephens, Herreshoff: examples from all the greats are there, lovingly cared for, lovingly sailed. The Eggemoggin Reach Race is good for the soul no matter where you place.

Eggemoggin Reach is a Channel in the state of Maine (county of Hancock), located at latitude - longitude coordinates (also known as lat-long or GPS coordinates) of N 44.28568 and W -68.66637. Eggemoggin Reach is shown in the center of the topographic (topo) map, which is sourced from the United States Geographical Survey map USGS Sargentville quad. The nearest major town is Little Deer Isle, ME.

Restaurants, groceries, shops, artisans (potters, painters, folk art, etc.) in the area (as close as 5 minutes). Deer Isle is as beautiful as Acadia (which is about an hour drive away), but not nearly as crowded. The island offers several seasonal festivals: Fisherman's Day, Eggemoggin Reach Regatta, Lupine Festival, Fourth of July, Lobster Boat races. There are at least 6 hiking trails as well as beaches and picnic areas.