by Newsletter Editor | Aug 4, 2023 | TripReport, trips
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...
by Newsletter Editor | Aug 4, 2023 | TripReport, trips
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...
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...
