Category Archives: Penobscot Bay

Paddling, Premonitions, & Possibilities

Posted on February 23, 2011 by touringk

“Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe.”  –Anatole France The once billowy snow has hardened into something that more resembles rock.  The noonday perch of the sun is beginning to show some ambition.  Daylight … Continue reading →

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Reaching for Robinson Rock: A Kayak Trip out of Camden, Maine

Posted on October 9, 2010 by touringk

If you ashore on a fair day in September, with late summer sunlight spilling over the water, the rock , and the beaches, with a salt breeze coming up the bay and the cry of gulls and the boom of surf in the air, you will fully appreciate Robinson Rock is much more than a rock. Continue reading →

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Guillemots: Clowns of the Sea

Posted on June 19, 2009 by touringk

Black guillemots would be strong contenders in any competition for “clowns of the sea,” and perhaps even serve as proof that God has a sense of humor. They are a medium-sized black duck with white wing patches — and bright … Continue reading →

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Seals but not on Seal Island. Flat Island Still Flat:

Posted on June 3, 2009 by touringk

An early season paddling trip to Flat and Seal Islands, off Saturday Cove, Maine. During the next few weeks, I’ll aim to focus my posts here on some of the critters (winged, on foot, or afloat) that you might expect … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Cold Water Boot Camp

Posted on December 31, 2008 by touringk

While paddling from the Commercial Street Boat Launch to the mouth of Little River the other day, I crossed paths with two other Belfast kayakers who were also out enjoying the brilliant December sunshine. Winter paddling is not for everyone, … Continue reading →

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Taking it Easy on Muscle Ridge: A Kayak Trip out of South Thomaston

Posted on August 28, 2008 by touringk

When sea kayakers talk about paddling the coast of Maine, they talk about Deer Isle, they talk about Acadia, they talk about Muscongus Bay. Not so often do they talk about the Muscle Ridge Archipelago which, to my mind, offers … Continue reading →

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Circumnavigating the Cape: A Kayak Trip Around Cape Jellison

Posted on June 14, 2008 by touringk

One of the great things about Midcoast Maine is that you can find adventure without going far from home. A friend and I planned to paddle around Sears Island, but the causeway was closed off due to a chemical spill. … Continue reading →

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We Make the Times!

Posted on August 28, 2007 by touringk

North America > United States > Maine Paddling Down East From Inn to Inn By CLAIRE MARTIN Published: New York Times, August 24, 2007 THE tides and wind were against us and the sun was in our eyes as we … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Island Photo Highlights

Posted on July 28, 2007 by touringk

1. Sunrise over Camden Harbor: 5:22 AM.2. Young guillemot on Robinson Rock, south of Mark Island. This guilly was surprised as I was to find the two of us in such close proximity. He seemed to take comfort in thinking … Continue reading →

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Paddle ’til You Drop (Or Where a Guide Goes on a Day Off)

Posted on July 27, 2007 by touringk

It had been a day set aside to do some work around the house, but when the forecast came in — temps in the high 80′s, sunny skies, 5 – 15 knot breezes out of the southwest, 0 percent chance … Continue reading →

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