On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 02:43:23 GMT, Mark Borgerson
wrote:

In article ,
says...


That brings up some questions:
1. Here in Oregon, and IIRC, Washington,
the land between high and low tide lines is considered public property
and you can anchor in any water not othwise restricted. That means
you can put down the lunch hook and dinghy ashore for a trip
through the tide pools. Are the laws and regulations similar
in Maine?

2. What's the expected tidal range and are the tides diurnal or
semi-diurnal? (OK, I know the ranges may vary widely in different
areas, but assume I'm asking about common anchorages).


Semidiurnal, and normal range is in the 11-13 foot range along most of
the Maine Coast. It rises steeply as you enter the Bay of Fundy, with
a mean range of 28 ft on Grand Manan.


If you are serious about Maine you would do well to get all the
cruising guides you can lay your hands on. Read them at home with
planning charts. (The Johnson guide comes with planning charts.)

Also get an Eldridge or other book with tide tables.



Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a

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