Richard Malcolm wrote:

Is it possible to boat to Bangor? What would that be like?

I haven't been reading this thread so I don't know what you're sailing in or
where you're starting, but anyway ...

I have been up the Penobscot River to Bangor in a small cruising boat.
There is a high bridge on the lower part of the river near the fort, but no
other obstacles until you actually arrive at Bangor. There is a boatyard
about half way up where moorings are usually available, with some services
but not too many. Right now I don't feel enthused enough to look up the
names of these places, but they _are_ there.

At Bangor there is (or was, anyway) a town float with no charge for a
reasonable tie up period. One thing about the river is that you will
encounter quite a bit of current, so going "with" is how to do it. This
also means that you will most likely need an outboard for the dink (unless
you have some Olympic rowing experience). Otherwise it's a nice ride and a
pretty nice place to visit. I don't believe too many sailboats make this
trip.

As usual, the "Cruising Guide to the Maine Coast" and a few others will fill
in the details.

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Good luck and good sailing.
s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat
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