Lyman-Morse expands to Port Clyde
by Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding 30 Jun 07:11 PDT
We're excited to share the news that Lyman-Morse has partnered with Colby College to relaunch a managed mooring field in Port Clyde Harbor. The collaboration supports Colby's growing investment in Port Clyde and expands a safe, quality anchorage for visiting boaters in one of Maine's most storied working harbors.
The moorings give visiting sailors and cruisers a convenient, well-managed option for securing an overnight spot for their vessel in one of the most scenic harbors on the Eastern Seaboard. Fuel, restrooms and showers, and Wi-Fi will be available to mooring customers. Dockage is also available on a short-term basis for those visiting town. Availability, reservations, and seasonal details are available online at Dockwa.com under Port Clyde Moorings by Lyman-Morse.
Port Clyde is more than a destination for boaters. It is one of Maine's most enduring working waterfront communities. For generations, the harbor has been home to commercial fishermen, local businesses, and families whose lives are closely tied to the sea. As the village looks toward its next chapter following the loss of the historic Port Clyde General Store in 2023, new investments by community-minded organizations are helping strengthen the harbor's role as both an economic engine and a gathering place for residents and visitors alike.
Colby College has made a remarkable commitment to Port Clyde recently, purchasing several downtown properties including the former general store site which was lost to fire in 2023, to establish its new Center for Resilience and Economic Impact. The center is designed as an interdisciplinary hub where scientists, economists, and policymakers can work alongside the people of Maine to address the challenges facing coastal and rural communities: changing fisheries, severe weather, economic uncertainty, and more. The Seaside Inn will house student researchers who will live and work alongside the community, and the college's Island Campus on nearby Allen and Benner Islands has long used Port Clyde as its launch point.
On the former general store site, Colby will construct a new building housing a street-level restaurant, community spaces, and offices for the center. The Barn and Squid Ink Coffee will continue to operate, and the Seaside Inn will remain a place for people to stay, work, and be part of village life.