Off-Season Programs

The 2012 season is coming to a close, boats and gear are winterized and we're looking forward to our winter programs.  Want to learn how to roll a kayak?  Let Maine Kayak's team provide you with the foundation needed.  Maine Kayak is pleased to take advantage of the off-season as a perfect opportunity for paddlers to brush up on their kayaking skills, learn new safety and rescue techniques, and enjoy an evening of paddling instruction in the safety and comfort of an indoor, heated swimming pool.  We will be publishing dates and location before the new year.  Check out this DVD before getting in the pool...The Kayak Roll

Maine Kayak Rolling Clinic Webpage

info@mainekayak.com

1-866-624-6352

Pemaquid River Fall Foliage

The Pemaquid River in Midcoast, Maine has ideal for sheltered paddling for kayakers or canoeist.  You can see Wood Ducks, Turtles and Herons feeding among the lily pads.  Come join Maine Kayak this fall for a half or full day guided trip and experience the Pemaquid beauty.  Check our our freshwater paddling page online for more information about the trips we offer...Lake Trips

Inn to Inn Maine Sea Kayaking Trips

Maine Kayak's 2 Day Inn to Inn Sea Kayaking Trip - Enjoy paddling the splendor of sheltered bays and rocky coastlines during the day while enjoying the comfort of hot showers, gourmet meals, and soft, cozy beds in the evenings.

The Two-Day Inn to Inn Trip will begin with an enjoyable full day of kayaking and island hopping, with a stop for a sea side picnic lunch, on our way to our Christmas Cove bed and breakfast destination. Dinner is enjoyed coveside while soaking in the sights of the bay. We will paddle through scenic Johns Bay and Pemaquid Harbor on our second day after a hearty breakfast, taking in the sights and sounds of this historic harbor.

Inn to Inn Maine Kayaking Trips

Maine Kayak restores its fleet of kayaks every 2-3 years and this fall is going to be our biggest used kayak sale in 13 years. Don't miss out on all the great deals! We have single and tandem recreation, touring and expedition touring kayaks for sale. We even have a fleet of whitewater kayaks available.

For Sale: Kayaks, PFD's, Paddles, Splash Tops, Water Shoes & Camping Gear.

The kayaks and gear can be picked up at our New Harbor Base location. Address: 113 Huddle Rd, New Harbor, ME 04554

Check out the Maine Kayak Sale online...

Maine Kayak Trips

Waking up this morning, there was a bit of a chill in the air - but paddling season is far from over! By midday, it's back up to 80 degrees Fahrenheit and the sun will be making its debut all day long over Johns, Muscongus, and Linekin bays. Sunscreen is a must for any Maine Kayak journey.

Getting out on the water in a kayak is arguably the most incredible way to see the coast. Driving down one of Maine's many peninsulas and seeing a glimpse of the water always makes us want to toss our boats on the trailer and head to the docks. When you paddle with us, you'll get to experience Maine's rocky shores, deep blue waves, playful sea life and many tiny islands in a whole new way.

For instance, have you ever seen a glorious sunset from a seaside spot? It's one of our favorite parts of a Maine Kayak trip. It doesn't matter if the skies are clear or if a wispy fog has settled - watching the light fading from the day from a secluded island or coastal inn never ceases to amaze.  Check it out...

Do you have your camera ready? We can't wait to show you the Maine coast in the cool morning hours, during the sunny midday, and in the beautiful moments just before nightfall. 

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Check out our Full Day Maine Sea Kayaking Trips!

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Camp Becket Island Overnight Paddle

What do you get when a group of seven fourteen-year old boys, three camp counselors, and a few Maine Kayak guides embark on a paddling trip along the Maine Coast? Nothing but fun!  Ask us the best part and we'd probably have a difficult time choosing between swimming and jumping off of the rocks of Crow Island, seeing an osprey dive and catch a fish, or watching the curious harbor seals follow us over to Jim's Island in Muscongus Bay. Or, maybe it was "surfing" the waves all the way up the coast from Round Pond to Bremen with the wind at our backs. There's no doubt that the whoopie pies we ate for dessert were a big hit, as was the chance to drink Maine Root sodas and eat lobster rolls for lunch at the Anchor Inn Restaurant on Day 2 of the trip.

If we had to choose the absolute best part? We'd say it was the bilge pump water fights happening at random all along the paddle. Every man for himself!

Do you have a group that you'd like to take on an epic adventure? If you're looking for a unique outing along the Maine coast, collect your friends, family, or summer campers and we can make it happen!  Join us for a half day, full day, or even an overnight paddle.  What will the best part of your trip with Maine Kayak be?

Maine Kayak Island Overnights - 

Check out our Boston Globe Article...Inn to Inn Kayak Trip with Maine Kayak

Sea Kayaking in Muscongus Bay, Maine

What a great trip in Muscongus Bay today.  We paddled for a full day and had extremely calm conditions with lots of wildlife like seals, eagles and ospreys.  We launched at the top of the bay in the Hockamock Channel.  We paddled along the east side of Oar Island on our way to Crow Island for a stretch beak.  The fog lifted as soon as we started paddling and the day was beautiful.  We stopped for a lobster bake at Muscongus Bay Lobster Company and then paddled back to our take out.  As we approached Hog Island we could hear an eagle.  Sure enough, an immature eagle was on the shore line watching us paddle by.  What a sight!  We reached the end of our adventure at the Cora Cressy Shipwreck.

Come join Maine Kayak on our Muscongus Bay full day sea kayaking trip this summer.  We run the trip daily and provide everything you need.  We even take total beginners to advanced paddlers.  Come paddle with us!

Maine Kayak Sea Kayaking Trips

Sea Kayak Half Day Trip - August 1st

We had a great day paddling with the Maine Arts Camp senior campers in Johns Bay yesterday.  We started out the morning with some instruction and warmed up our skills in Pemaquid Harbor.  After getting the feel for the kayaks we paddled by Fort William Henry State Historical Site and stopped on Little Beach for a picnic lunch.  The water was warm and great for looking for hermit crabs and star fish.

Our group launched off the beach for a paddle over to the Long Ledges in Johns Bay to look for seals.  We did see a large adult swimming around the rocks, although I was the only one to spot it.  After learning about the history of Johns Island we continued our paddle around the harbor and back into the river mouth.

Maine Kayak Half Day Sea Kayaking Trips Link

What a great day and we hope the kids keep on paddling!  Check out some picture of our day...

Sea Kayaking Half Day Trip - Maine Kayak

Witch Island with Maine Kayak

We had a great trip on the water today and lucked out with a real good wildlife show.  The harbor seals were sunning on the Rocky Knolls in Pemaquid Harbor and paid no attention to us as we quietly paddled across Johns Bay.  We stopped on Witch Island to find a new Eagle nest with 2 immature babies testing their flying skills.  We could look up the tree and see them hopping around on the branches.  What an experience.  This area is great for wildlife, come and visit us soon!  I have included the picture of the day to get you excited...

Join Maine Kayak on our full day lighthouse kayak tour in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. The lighthouse tours are offered daily with a minimum of 3 or more people required to start a trip or you can join an existing group. We meet at 9 am and paddle out of the Damariscotta River, past Christmas Cove and the Thread of Life, and around Ocean Point in Boothbay. We stop at Ram Island Lighthouse for a scenic picnic lunch and explore the island lighthouse rich with history and picturesque views of Boothbay Harbor and Linekin Bay. After a leisurely visit, we paddle back into the Damariscotta River and take-out in South Bristol on Rutherford Island at the "Gut", home to one of the only swing bridges in Maine.


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