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It’s hard to picture a more beautiful place than Maine in high summer. Ocean waves crash against granite boulders and wash over colorful cobblestone beaches that stretch to the base of mountains dotted with fragrant pine trees. Days are long and often warm enough for a dip in a pond, but rarely too hot for a satisfying hike. Nights are cool enough to sleep under a comforter without air conditioning. The only notable downsides are an ungodly number of lobster pots that threaten to choke the rudder and condensation in the cabin caused by wet fog and a steep variance between air and water temperatures. With more than 2,000 picturesque islands and several vibrant towns in coastal Maine, we barely scratched the surface during our four weeks cruising between Portland and Bar Harbor. Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth We spent two nights (July 11-13) anchored in Portland Harbor, a quick dinghy ride from the public dock at Maine State Pier. My friend from college and local resident, Winston...

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