SMSKN Blog
2026 Trainings and Peer-to-Peer Skills Sessions
The Skills Committee has a full slate of both professional and peer-to-peer training scheduled for this season. Here's a list so you know what's coming up and can plan accordingly. Some have been posted for sign ups (so look for those for more details) and some will...
November, 2023: Baja, Mexico, Rock Play Sea Kayak Adventure (April 2023)
Last April 10 SMSKN members headed off to La Bufadora, Baja, Mexico for the adventure of a lifetime. Members of the team hosted a slide presentation and conversation of their rock play adventure in the big Pacific water, which was led by rock hopping experts Bill...
Trip Report: Surfing in the Rain at Higgins Beach
2023 SMSKN Summer Event by: Aaron Kiander I was glad to have my dry suit on when I pulled up to Higgins Beach because the rain was already coming down. It was April fools day and the forecast was for a warm but rainy morning. I walked my kayak down to the beach and...
Member Profile: Cath Kimball
Tide Race Member Profile Fall 2023: Cath Kimball Chances are, if you’ve ever been on a SMSKN paddle, you’ve had a chance to meet Cath, who holds the distinction of having attended more SMSKN events than anyone. This summer, we asked Cath to share with us a little bit...
Trip Report: SMSKN Summer Party and Rodeo!
2023 SMSKN Summer Event by: John Haile On a lovely Saturday, July 22, SMSKN held its annual summer gathering at Mitchell Field in Hapswell. In addition to the usual cook-out and social time, this year’s gathering featured a special event: the Richard Rotnem bequest...
June, 2023: Planning Trips with Floating Trails.com
Joe Berkovitz of our neighboring club North Shore Paddlers Network has created a free-access website called Floating Trails (https://floatingtrails.com) designed for researching and planning trips in kayaks or other small boats. In this Zoom-based event, Joe will...
Wilderness Systems Kayak for Sale
14'6" Cape Horn Wilderness Systems in very good condition for sale. Bought it around 5 years ago and have only used it a handful of times since. It has been stored inside over the winters. Paddle is also included. Will sell for $600 or best offer. Contact...
May, 2023: Regional Highlights of the Maine Coast
Join six paddlers from along the length of the Maine coast who shared their favorite routes in their home waters. We will have stops in Casco Bay, Muscongus Bay, Penobscot Bay, Stonington, Mount Desert Island, and Jonesport. These brief presentations showcase local...
April, 2023: Birds of Maine’s Coast
Interested in learning more about the sea birds you encounter when kayaking in Maine? For our April meeting, we are fortunate to have Doug Hitchcox, Staff Naturalist at Maine Audubon, talk with us about Birds of Maine's Coast: Who they are and what you can do to help...
2023 SMSKN Practice Session Series
The SMSKN Skills Committee is preparing for the summer season, and has planned weekly skills sessionsin May and June. These sessions are led by Skills Committee members and are a great opportunity tolearn some new skills or brush on some old ones at the beginning of...
