SMSKN Blog and Articles
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...
Alone on Casco Bay
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...
How to replace foot-pegs with foam block
By Edwina Ducker Driven by the loss of one of my foot pegs last summer and a deep seated, embarrassing urge to have the latest thing/gear like all the cool kids on the block, I decided to replace my pegs with foam over the winter. As a complete novice, I seriously...
My first roll
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....
Blog: 2003-05-Trip Planning Guidelines
Article from 2003 with good discussion on considerations for trip planning.
Blog: 2003-05-PaddlingEtiquette
Paddling Etiquette Disclaimer: The following Blog Entry was written for the May 2003 SMSKN Newsletter and is re-presented here for fun and good information! 2002 The Starter Guide to Essential Paddling Etiquette 7 Rules for Paddling Alone or in Groups By Berry...
Winter Kayaking – Tips and Tricks
The coast of Maine is different in winter. On some days, bigger, louder, more powerful, and awesome. On other days, quieter, more intimate, and entrancing. While many SMSKN members move on to other activities after Labor Day, there is a dedicated crew that comes...