Approxomate Distances by Boat to Points of Interest:
Bar Harbor..........................120 Nautical Miles
Boothbay Harbor..............43 Nautical Miles
Cape Elizabeth...................12 Nautical Miles
Cape Porpoise...................11 Nautical Miles
Kennebunkport..................12 Nautical Miles
Old Orchard Beach............4 Nautical Miles
Portland...............................22 Nautical Miles
Portsmouth, NH.................38 Nautical Miles
Richmond Island...............10 Nautical Miles
Rockland/Camden............72 Nautical Miles
Boat trailer etiquette at Marston's Marina:
Our business does not allow for boat trailers to be stored on the property. Seasonal customers are expected to take them home, or to some other facility, after launching their boat. Transients are allowed short term storrage.
Webiste Links for Boaters and Visitors:
Maine Harbors
Website that provides tide, weather, and achorage information to boaters, focused on Maine.
Maine Marine Trades Association
Marine trades advocacy and educational group for the State of Maine.
Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce
Information on local businesses, restaurants, points of interest, and attractions for Old Orchard Beach.
Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce
Information on local businesses, restaurants, points of interest, and attractions for Biddeford and Saco.
Southern Maine Marine
Local family-owned and operated boat service, storage, repair, and retail business.
State of Maine
Official website for the State of Maine.
US Harbors
Comprehensive website that provides tide, weather, and achorage information to boaters, focused on the United States.
United States Coast Guard Auxilliary
Volunteer branch of the United States Coast Guard, focused on boating education and safety.
Visit Maine
Planning resource designed to help visitors and locals enjoy the State of Maine.
Maine Boating Laws
You can find the current Maine boating laws HERE. The state Wardens and local law enforcement patrol the Saco River regularly during the summer season.
THE LITERARY SIDE OF MARSTON'S MARINA:
Regular readers of Points East Magazine will have read some stories that featured Marston's Marina. These articles have been written by Randy Randall, one of the marina operators, and a regular contributor to Points East.
"Sandbox Camp Tales..." by Randy Randall:
Randy has also written his first book of collected stories that is now available from Amazon. The book is all about living and growing up in Maine and many of the tales related to the goings on at Marston's Marina. Please follow this link to learn more about "Sandbox Camp Tales from a Maine Storyteller". Randy’s book is also available for download to your Kindle or iPad. Bring your copy to the marina and you might convince the writer to sign it for you.
