H2Outfitters and the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust (HHLT) have partnered together to bring you informative 1/2 day and full day kayak trips highlighting Harpswell's history, islands, fishing, lobstering, geology, and beauty. Single or double kayaks are provided with related gear and no experience is necessary. Minimum age for a single kayak is 12. Kids 8 and older are encouraged to come but must paddle in a double with an adult.
Half day trips: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $75 per person; $60 for HHLT members ($10 savings with your own kayak and equipment); Kids in a double kayak $35
Full-day trips: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (bring a lunch)
Cost: $125 per person; $105 for HHLT members ($20 savings with your own kayak and equipment); Kids in a double kayak $35
Click here for registration information
Click here for a list of what to bring for your paddling trip
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, June 24
Coming to Bailey Island from the French Riviera in the 1960s: A
young girl's perspective Half-day Orr's Island
Michelle Moody moved with her mother to Bailey Island from the French Riviera in 1962 and her mother married a prominent lobsterman, fisherman and farmer. As we paddle, Michelle will point out landmarks and tell us what it was like for her to grow up on Bailey Island and how the island has changed over time.
Saturday, June 28
Fishing and Lobstering in Harpswell Half-day Orr's Island Hear about the state of the fishing and lobstering industries in Harpswell from Monique Coombs. As we paddle, we will discuss Maine's fishing heritage and strong fishing industry. Topics include everything fishy, from lobster to groundfish to sharks and tuna! We will learn about what makes Maine's fishing industry so unique and why is it so important to Harpswell.
Saturday, July 5
Reading and Writing About Nature Half-day Orr's Island Come be inspired! Listen to lovely writings about the Maine coast and take a stab atnature writing yourself. Harpswell Heritage Land Trust�s Julia McLeod will lead this interactive trip, which will include a stop on the shore to write and share. Bring a notebook and pen or pencil.
Monday, July 7
Harpswell's Rocks Full-day Harpswell Neck
Learn about the geologic story as told from Harpswell's coastal rock exposures. Bowdoin College Professor Rachel Beane will encourage participants to make observations of rocks and she will explain the fascinating geologic and tectonic story of the area.
Thursday, July 10
Exploring the Maine Island Trail in Your Backyard Full-day
Harpswell Neck
The Maine Island Trail is a 375-mile recreational waterway that spans the entire coast of Maine. America's oldest recreational water trail, it connects over 200 island and mainland sites open for day visits or overnight camping while traversing a variety of natural settings from sandy beaches and quiet bays to saltwater rivers and bold shores. Visit some of the stops on the Maine Island Trail here in Harpswell with the Maine Island Trail Association's Maria Jenness.
Monday, July 14
Migratory Fish and Marshes: Stories of Connection Half-day
Harpswell Neck
Learn about the life cycle and habitat needs of Maine's native migratory fish such as alewives, as we paddle into coastal coves and bays, as well as local efforts to restore natural tidal flows for the benefit of Harpswells vital salt marshes.
Sunday, July 20
Yoga for Paddlers Half-day Orr's Island
Explore Harpswell's coast, interspersing paddling with yoga postures to open up and revitalize your body and soul. Guided yoga poses are designed for paddlers, bring attention to hips, hamstrings, spine and shoulders. Be inspired by the coastal scenery of Harpswell. Yoga practice will happen during breaks from paddling.
Wednesday, August 27
Migratory Fish and Marshes: Stories of Connection Half-day
Bethel Point
Learn about the life cycle and habitat needs of Maine's native migratory fish such as alewives, as we paddle into coastal coves and bays, as well as local efforts to restore natural tidal flows for the benefit of Harpswells vital salt marshes.
Thursday, August 28
Fishing and Lobstering in Harpswell Half-day Orr's Island Hear about the state of the fishing and lobstering industries in Harpswell from Monique Coombs. As we paddle, we will discuss Maine's fishing heritage and strong fishing industry. Topics include everything fishy, from lobster to groundfish to sharks and tuna! We will learn about what makes Maine's fishing industry so unique and why is it so important to Harpswell.
Sunday, Sept. 7
Natural and Human History of Whaleboat Island� Half-day�
Harpswell Neck
Visit wild and beautiful Whaleboat Island, a 122 acre island off
Harpswell Neck. Whaleboat is owned and managed by Maine
Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT), and doubly protected with
conservation easements held by the state and Harpswell
Hertiage Land Trust. Once home to a small settlement of
subsistence farmers and fishermen, the island is now a nature
preserve inhabited only by a handful of deer, turkey, nesting
osprey and other wildlife. MCHT�s Amanda Devine will talk
about the island�s human and natural history. Be advised that
there are no trails, and scrambling around slippery rocks may
be required!
H2Outfitters and the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust (HHLT)
have partnered together to bring you informative 1/2 day and
full day kayak trips highlighting Harpswell's history, islands,
fishing, lobstering, geology, and beauty. Single or double
kayaks are provided with related gear and no experience is
necessary. Minimum age for a single kayak is 12. Kids 8 and
older are encouraged to come but must paddle in a double with
an adult.
Half day trips: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: $75 per person; $60 for HHLT members ($10 savings
with your own kayak and equipment); Kids in a double kayak
$35
Full-day trips: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (bring a lunch)
Cost: $125 per person; $105 for HHLT members ($20 savings
with your own kayak and equipment); Kids in a double kayak
$35
Click here for registration information
Click here for a list of what to bring for your paddling trip
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, June 24
Coming to Bailey Island from the French Riviera in the 1960s: A
young girl�s perspective� Half-day� Orr�s Island
Michelle Moody moved with her mother to Bailey Island from
the French Riviera in 1962 and her mother married a prominent
lobsterman, fisherman and farmer. As we paddle, Michelle will
point out landmarks and tell us what it was like for her to grow
up on Bailey Island and how the island has changed over time.
Saturday, June 28
Fishing and Lobstering in Harpswell� Half-day� Orr�s
Island
Hear about the state of the fishing and lobstering industries in
Harpswell from Monique Coombs. As we paddle, we will
discuss Maine�s fishing heritage and strong fishing industry.
Topics include everything fishy, from lobster to groundfish to
sharks and tuna! We will learn about what makes Maine�s
fishing industry so unique and why is it so important to
Harpswell.
Saturday, July 5
Reading and Writing About Nature� Half-day� Orr�s Island
Come be inspired! Listen to lovely writings about the Maine
coast and take a stab at nature writing yourself. Harpswell
Heritage Land Trust�s Julia McLeod will lead this interactive
trip, which will include a stop on the shore to write and share.
Bring a notebook and pen or pencil.
Monday, July 7
Harpswell�s Rocks� Full-day� Harpswell Neck
Learn about the geologic story as told from Harpswell�s coastal
rock exposures. Bowdoin College Professor Rachel Beane will
encourage participants to make observations of rocks and she
will explain the fascinating geologic and tectonic story of the
area.
Thursday, July 10
Exploring the Maine Island Trail in Your Backyard� Full-day
� Harpswell Neck
The Maine Island Trail is a 375-mile recreational waterway that
spans the entire coast of Maine. America�s oldest recreational
water trail, it connects over 200 island and mainland sites open
for day visits or overnight camping while traversing a variety of
natural settings from sandy beaches and quiet bays to
saltwater rivers and bold shores. Visit some of the stops on the
Maine Island Trail here in Harpswell with the Maine Island Trail
Association�s Maria Jenness.
Monday, July 14
Migratory Fish and Marshes: Stories of Connection� Half-day
� Harpswell Neck
Learn about the life cycle and habitat needs of Maine�s native
migratory fish such as alewives, as we paddle into coastal
coves and bays, as well as local efforts to restore natural tidal
flows for the benefit of Harpswells vital salt marshes.
Sunday, July 20
Yoga for Paddlers� Half-day� Orr�s Island
Explore Harpswell�s coast, interspersing paddling with yoga
postures to open up and revitalize your body and soul. Guided
yoga poses are designed for paddlers, bring attention to hips,
hamstrings, spine and shoulders. Be inspired by the coastal
scenery of Harpswell. Yoga practice will happen during breaks
from paddling.
Wednesday, August 27
Migratory Fish and Marshes: Stories of Connection� Half-day
� Bethel Point
Learn about the life cycle and habitat needs of Maine�s native
migratory fish such as alewives, as we paddle into coastal
coves and bays, as well as local efforts to restore natural tidal
flows for the benefit of Harpswells vital salt marshes.
Thursday, August 28
Fishing and Lobstering in Harpswell� Half-day� Orr�s
Island
Hear about the state of the fishing and lobstering industries in
Harpswell from Monique Coombs. As we paddle, we will
discuss Maine�s fishing heritage and strong fishing industry.
Topics include everything fishy, from lobster to groundfish to
sharks and tuna! We will learn about what makes Maine�s
fishing industry so unique and why is it so important to
Harpswell.
Sunday, Sept. 7
Natural and Human History of Whaleboat Island� Half-day�
Harpswell Neck
Visit wild and beautiful Whaleboat Island, a 122 acre island off
Harpswell Neck. Whaleboat is owned and managed by Maine
Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT), and doubly protected with
conservation easements held by the state and Harpswell
Hertiage Land Trust. Once home to a small settlement of
subsistence farmers and fishermen, the island is now a nature
preserve inhabited only by a handful of deer, turkey, nesting
osprey and other wildlife. MCHT�s Amanda Devine will talk
about the island�s human and natural history. Be advised that
there are no trails, and scrambling around slippery rocks may
be required!
