- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sheltered anchorage on the east side of Vinalhaven island, Penobscot Bay, Maine, with all-round protection and several pockets to drop the hook.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
The entrance lies on the eastern shore of Vinalhaven, between Bluff Head and Hen Island, about 1.5 to 2 miles south of the Fox Islands Thorofare. Inside, five or six separate anchorages give shelter from every direction. The bottom is sand and rock, so set the anchor with care.
Ashore
Land trust trails run through the woods and over the low-water sandbars around the bay. Maine Coast Heritage Trust holds the shoreline at Seal Bay and Winter Harbor, and seals and bald eagles are seen regularly. The inner reaches can be explored by tender at high water.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 44.09562, -68.80101 (44°5.74'N 68°48.06'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Seal Bay lies at 44°5.74'N 68°48.06'W, that is 44.09562, -68.80101 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Seal Bay sheltered from?
Seal Bay is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Seal Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Seal Bay.
How do boaters rate Seal Bay?
Seal Bay is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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