August is Maine is a treat that many visit here for. Those of us who live here need to remember to enjoy it!  We have gotten out on Casco Bay quite a bit this summer on our boat. Since we keep our boat moored right off our neighborhood dock in the Seabourne Association in Yarmouth it is only a short stroll down the street to our beautiful waterfront. Many of our neighbors have kayaks or dingey's right on the dock. We all enjoy immediate access to numerous small islands.

Last week we visited French's island.  We pulled in to the little protected cove set out our anchor and rowed in in our dingey to explore. There is a lovely little sandy beach.  Afterwards we picnicked on our boat before heading back cruising along between Little John island and Cheabeague island.It was quite choppy and we were glad to arrive back at our home dock and get our boat back on the mooring.

Several days before that we headed out to Jewell island which is the farthest island out in Casco Bay. It is rewarding to make the effort. When we reached the little protected cove we found an anchoring spot quickly. Swimming was delicious! There are 2 world war 2 lookout towers to climb on Jewell, and the views are stunning!