Brooklin, Maine
Wooden boats and writers on Eggemoggin Reach
Overview
Brooklin sits on the Blue Hill Peninsula facing Eggemoggin Reach, a legendary sailing corridor. The town’s boatyards keep wooden boat traditions alive, and writers and artists have long been drawn to its quiet coves. It’s a peaceful base for exploring Deer Isle, Blue Hill, and the Reach.
Key Facts
Population 850
Region Downeast & Acadia
County Hancock
Founded 1849
Nearest City Blue Hill (20 minutes)
Town Office
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What Brooklin Is Known For
Brooklin Local Highlights
Wooden boat culture
Home to Brooklin Boat Yard and numerous craftsmen building and restoring classics.
Eggemoggin Reach
Protected sailing waters linking Penobscot Bay and Jericho Bay with iconic bridges.
Literary ties
Writer E.B. White lived and wrote here, inspired by the local coast.
Things to Do
1
Sail or paddle the Reach
Explore sheltered waters and island views from local launches.
2
Scenic peninsula drive
Follow Route 175 past farms, galleries, and shoreline vistas.
3
Day trip to Deer Isle
Continue over the suspension bridge for hiking preserves and lobster shacks.
Living in Brooklin
Brooklin offers a quiet coastal lifestyle centered on the working waterfront and arts community. Services are limited in town; groceries and hardware are in Blue Hill.
Weather & Seasons
summer
Mild, 65-78 F with sea breezes
winter
Cold, 12-32 F with coastal snow
spring
Cool and damp, 40-55 F
fall
Crisp, 45-60 F with standout foliage on the peninsula
How to Get There
Follow Route 175 south from Blue Hill or Sedgwick; Route 172 connects toward Ellsworth and Route 1.
Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.
Satellite preview
Brooklin outline
Key Facts
Population
850
Region
Downeast & Acadia
County
Hancock
Founded
1849
Nearest City
Blue Hill (20 minutes)
Town Office
Visit official website