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Kayak the Bold Coast — A day trip this summer

A guided tour open to intermediate and advanced paddlers. Conditions permitting, we will paddle the stretch of coast between Bailey’s Mistake and Lubec.

The 12:24 PM high tide at West Quoddy Head on Saturday, Aug. 13 makes for an ideal day to launch from the MCHT ramp at Bailey’s Mistake at 9 AM, paddle the 8 miles to West Quoddy Head by slack tide, and then (conditions permitting) ride the ebb tide back to Bailey’s Mistake in the afternoon. 

Contingency options include taking out at West Quoddy Head, South Lubec, or Lubec. 

If fog or sea conditions make the trip inadvisable, alternatives include exploring Baileys Mistake Cove and nearby Sandy Cove or paddling the cliffs and rock gardens between Bucks Harbor (Machiasport) and Jasper Beach. 

Please contact us with questions or to make a reservation. Discounts are available for paddlers bringing their own boats and gear.

This trip is being offered as a one-day follow-up to two days of paddling in the Great Wass archipelago. Paddlers can sign up for one, two, or three days of epic Downeast kayaking.

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Sea Kayaking July

Our July coastal Maine sea kayaking trips have featured Frenchmen’s Bay south of Sorrento, the archipelago of islands south of Cape Split (South Addison), and the Bold Coast near Lubec / Quoddy Head State Park.

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Winter Cliffs of Machiasport

Life circumstances and weather conditions came together to allow a February afternoon paddle out of Bucks Harbor in Machiasport (downeast Maine) and toward Jasper Beach.

We had paddled this cliff-lined section of Maine coast a number of times before — and for a number of reasons, it has become a favorite. This short section of the coast offers a picturesque working harbor, views of photogenic Yellow Head, craggy high cliffs, rock gardening opportunities, and the unique volcanic rhyolite stones of Jasper Beach.

Cliffs on the western shore of Bucks Harbor.
Cliffs on the eastern edge of Jasper Beach.
Jasper Beach.
Jasper Beach.