Southern Maine Sea Kayaking Network

Meet 9:00am, Butts in Boats, BIB, 9:30am
NOAA forecast
E winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the morning.

Low Tide 6:00am
High 12:09pm
Low 5:52pm

We will paddle around finding to features to play on.
Required sea kayak with bulkheads, sprayskirts, PFD, whistle.
suggested - water, sunscreen, snack, spare paddle, VHF radio.

to play around the rocks you must bring a helmet. let us know if you need to borrow one.

unload end of road, bring your gear to the beach. we park in the upper lot so visitors can park near LAnds End and the water.

This is a Professional Training Session partially subsidised by SMSKN for members only. To join this session first sign up here, and then follow this link to pay for the course.
https://www.pinnipedkayak.com/sea-kayaking-classes-calendar/2015/8/23/rocks-ledges-bar-harbor-hm6cm-wc7ke-r6hgy-sdrpf-d6ew3-pke3j-awyye

That dynamic strip of real-estate where the land and sea mix it up is full of opportunities for improving boat control, and having a good time. The cliffs, caves, slots, and countless variety of rock features surrounding Maine’s glacially-carved islands provide the perfect venues to refine these skills. As with all of Nate’s kayak coaching, our path to greater ease and success in challenging environments will be through a combination of understanding how to move in concert with the environment and refining our techniques to maintain efficiency and safety. We'll focus on learning how to use the ocean's wave energy to our advantage, because paddling with the sea as your partner is always easier than going head to head!

In collaboration with the SMSKN board, Pinniped is offering a 10% discount to members and the SMSKN board offers additional 30% discounts for SMSKN members. For a total of 40% off for members. Full price is $190, SMSKN members pay $115.00. IF this course isn't full by July 1st it will be open to anyone at full price.

Course Staff: Nate Hanson, founder of Pinniped Kayak. British Canoeing Sea Kayak Coach; ACA Level 5 Coastal Kayak Instructor, L4 Instructor Trainer; ACA Level 4 Whitewater Kayak Instructor; seeker of both ease and excitement on bumpy water.

One of the joys of sea kayaking in Maine is taking advantage of the numerous islands that allow camping (e.g., the Maine Island Trail). You may have never kayak camped on an island, you may need a refresher on what to pack or how to pack your kayak, or you may be a seasoned voyageur. All are welcome.

We'll do a simple overnighter on Whaleboat Island. After launching from Lookout Point (see photo), we'll paddle about 5 miles to Whaleboat then pitch our tents in the meadow near the middle of the island. After a supper of whatever we each bring, we'll watch the sunset (again, see photo). Next morning we'll eat, strike camp and make our way back to Lookout by noon.

To help prepare we'll have a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, July 29 at 7:00 p.m. This is your chance to ask any questions or offer advice. Attendance is optional. I'll message registrants with the link.

This trip is weather dependent. I have no great need to camp in a downpour or in howling wind. So if you register, stay alert for possible cancellation.