by Newsletter Editor | Mar 9, 2023 | Reflections, TripReport
By Joe Guglielmetti North north east. Rare wind. Just strong enough to matter. Wrinkling the sea just enough for people to stop saying things like “great day for it” to paddlers. Little Diamond raw with snowless February. Lone caretaker assesses beach damage, prodding...
by Newsletter Editor | Mar 9, 2023 | skills, TripReport
By Aaron Kiander So there I was, sitting in my kayak, floating in the pool. My goal was to learn how to roll this winter, and the first pool session finally arrived. After weeks gathering advice from anyone willing, I had visions of pulling off a roll on my first try....
by Joe Herlihy | Feb 5, 2023 | TripReport, trips
Post Holiday Camping trip on Jewell Island by: Joe Herlihy On Monday, December 26, a small group of SMSKN regulars including myself, Joe G., Vick and Zach, decided to work off the fattened Christmas goose and got out on Casco Bay for an overnight to Jewell Island. I...
by Newsletter Editor | Feb 4, 2023 | TripReport, trips
Paddling with Whales, August 2002 Disclaimer: The following Trip Report was written in August 2002 and is re-presented here for new paddling ideas and general interest. However, the specific trip details such as boat launch, parking, and other such things should be...
by Newsletter Editor | Feb 4, 2023 | TripReport, trips
Monhegan Island Trip Report, August 2002 Disclaimer: The following Trip Report was written in February 2009 and is re-presented here for new paddling ideas and general interest. However, the specific trip details such as boat launch, parking, and other such things...
by Newsletter Editor | Feb 4, 2023 | TripReport, trips
Fort Williams Fireworks Paddle, October 2000 Author: Bill Ridlon It’s 5:30 on Thursday, June 29th. I’ve rushed home from work, put the boat on top of the truck, grabbed the kayaking gear, and headed the few miles to Willard Beach. I’m the fi rst one here but others...
