Located 12 miles off the midcoast of Maine, lies the large island complex of Northhaven and Vinalhaven, known for its striking natural beauty and home to the largest lobster boat fleet on the East Coast.
Located 12 miles off the midcoast of Maine, lies the large island complex of Northhaven and Vinalhaven, known for its striking natural beauty and home to the largest lobster boat fleet on the East Coast.
Join us for a relaxing lodge-based getaway on the shores of Lake George, known as the “Queen of Lakes” in the Adirondack National Park. September's crisp cool air provides a clarity to autumn's early colors that is hard to beat on the lake - the water is at its warmest, there are few tourists and, the days are still nice and warm.
We have chosen September since it is a perfect month to visit... the days are crisp, clear,there are less people and hints of autumn colors begin to appear!
Enjoy the Perfect Island Getaway off Maine’s Rugged Coast - Swan’s Island: 5 days - 6 nights
Located 12 miles off the midcoast of Maine, lies the large island complex of Northhaven and Vinalhaven, known for its striking natural beauty and home to the largest lobster boat fleet on the East Coast.
Join H2Outfitters’ Cathy Piffath, for a dynamic and informative women’s retreat along the Coast of Maine. Cathy is one of the country’s foremost instructors in sea kayaking and canoe skills.
Recognized as one of the “finest technical paddlers in the country”, Cathy has been sharing her insights and knowledge with paddlers around the world since 1982. You will be working one on one with Cathy on the water and on land benefiting from her calm demeanor, approachable teaching style, and in-depth knowledge of the ocean environment. Evenings you’ll have free to enjoy a wonderful dinner at one of the local eateries, taking a stroll over the unique Cribstone Bridge capturing wonderful photos of the sunset and the tranquil waters. With paddle and compass in hand you will come away with a fresh perspective and thorough understanding of the water-based skills you’ll need to enjoy sea kayaking safely. The supportive, communicative, and cooperative learning environment will provide a positive atmosphere for you to excel and to form lasting friendships with your fellow paddlers.
Dates: Sept. 12 -14, 2021
Location: Harpswell, Maine
Cost: $695 per person based on double occupancy; Singles add an additional $200
Price includes 2 nights lodging, 3 lunches, kayak and related equipment.
Join H2Outfitters’ Cathy Piffath, for a dynamic and informative women’s retreat along the Coast of Maine. Cathy is one of the country’s foremost instructors in sea kayaking and canoe skills.
Recognized as one of the “finest technical paddlers in the country”, Cathy has been sharing her insights and knowledge with paddlers around the world since 1982. You will be working one on one with Cathy on the water and on land benefiting from her calm demeanor, approachable teaching style, and in-depth knowledge of the ocean environment. Evenings you’ll have free to enjoy a wonderful dinner at one of the local eateries, enjoy the beautiful sunset from just outside your door, or take a stroll over the unique Cribstone Bridge to soak it all in.. With paddle and compass in hand you will come away with a fresh perspective and thorough understanding of the water-based skills you’ll need to enjoy sea kayaking safely. The supportive, communicative, and cooperative learning environment will provide a positive atmosphere for you to excel and to form lasting friendships with your fellow paddlers.
Dates: August 14 - 16, 2021
Location: Harpswell, Maine
Cost: $695 per person based on double occupancy; Singles add an additional $200
Price includes 2 nights lodging, 3 lunches, kayak and related equipment.
Join H2Outfitters’ Cathy Piffath, for a dynamic and informative women’s retreat along the Coast of Maine. Cathy is one of the country’s foremost instructors in sea kayaking and canoe skills.
The rocky coast of Maine offers adventurous explorers a variety of geology, wildlife, and paddling opportunities.
5 days, 5 nights - lodge-based accommodation
June 30 - July 5, 2019
Arrive by ferry on the 30th, depart by ferry on the 5th.
Located 12 miles off the midcoast of Maine, lies the large island complex of Northhaven and Vinalhaven, known for its striking natural beauty and home to the largest lobster boat fleet on the East Coast. Here you will experience a full range of paddling opportunities from calm protected waters, to meandering channels through island thoroughfares, to the open seas along the southern coast. Pristine islands with white sandy beaches, deep penetrating coves providing shelter from the seas, and a meandering shoreline of spruce forest interrupted by simple to stately summer homes, provide the backdrop to our paddling experience. The adventure, however, reaches far beyond the seas surrounding this island archipelago. Take a walk down Vinalhaven’s main street, and a few side streets, and enjoy the wonderfully restoredhistoric homes with beautifully-maintained gardens, stroll along miles of maintained hiking trails taking in the smells, sights, and sounds of the forest, and meet the some of the colorful residents of the island at the local diner. This is a place not to be missed, a place that warrants at least a week to explore, and a place that will lure you back again and again.
Our home for the five days/five nights is a restored 1869 house situated on a quiet side street, just a mere 2-3 minutes walk from Vinalhaven’s main street and picturesque harbor. After a day on the water, enjoy sitting in a rocking chair on the enclosed deck reading one of the many books about the island history found in the living room, or pull out the scrabble board and challenge your fellow paddler to game of wits, or piece together a 1000 piece puzzle.
Cost: $1495 per person based on double occupancy; singles add $300
Price includes: Roundtrip ferry service from Rockland, accommodations for five nights, meals as noted on itinerary, kayaks and related gear, and professional leadership by H2Outfitters’ staff and Registered Maine Guides.
Join us as we explore the beautiful and wild western mountains region of Maine on this 4 day/3 night kayak adventure, utilizing the Maine Huts & Trails system, Maine's newest, year-round outdoor adventure destination. During our four days we will stay at the beautiful Flagstaff Lake Hut, named "best Lakeside lodging" by the editors of Yankee Magazine, and also at the Grand Falls hut located on the banks of the Dead River. We'll have a chance to experience the beauty of Maine's lakes and rivers as we make our way from Flagstaff Hut to Grand Falls Hut, hiking the last 2 miles through Maine's scenic woods to the hut. This is a great trip for all levels of paddlers and an opportunity to enjoy some fresh water paddling. Experienced kayakers, take advantage of the clear warm [img 3319] water of the lake to practice rescues, rolling, bracing or any other in-water skills that are less inviting to practice in the cold Maine ocean water.
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Opening weekends beginning May 27th . We will be open 7 days a week beginning June 12th.
• Prior to June 12th and after Sept. 6th please call us at 207-833-5257 to check on availability for a guided tour, instructional class, or rental. The more notice we have the better the chances are that we can set something up for you.
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