Hancock
Pond Buoy Program
Hancock
Pond is one of the few small ponds in Maine which have buoys. They
are very helpful, especially for motor boats, considering many high
risk areas on the pond.
In
all we have thirty one buoys. There are eighteen hazard area buoys.
These are white with an orange diamond which means danger. This buoy
marks rocks, ledges, shoals, and submerged hazards. If they are in a
pair, do not go between them. If they are in a group of three
creating a triangle stay out of the triangle. There are two of these
triangles on the pond.
If
you see a red and white vertical strip buoy do not go between this
buoy and shore. It marks shallow area or rocks between the buoy and
shore.
The
third type of buoy on Hancock Pond is the rock buoy. Rock is written
on the marker. This buoy marks rocks which are close to the surface
and consequently very dangerous to boating. It is wise to keep a
healthy distance from these buoys because the anchor is on one side
of the rock, which could be very large, and the buoy could be in
different locations according to the wind direction.
Another
important rule is to not to tie up to buoys. The main reason is that
you could pull the buoy into deepwater and the buoy will disappear.
Also there is a fine if caught tied to a buoy
If
you see a red and a white vertical strip buoy, do not go between this
buoy and the shore. It marks a shallow area and/or rocks which are
close to the surface and dangerous to for boating.
If
you have questions, you can call me at (207) 883-6574 (home) or (207)
787-2893 (pond) or Carl Harbourt at (207) 452-2285. If you have a
Pond map, you will find it very helpful.
It
would be very helpful if you discussed the buoy information with
relatives, friends and renters who use boats on Hancock Pond.
Richard
Johnson
