Camden Windjammer Festival
July 30, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
| September 3, 2010 | to | September 5, 2010 |
CAMDEN, Maine (July 26, 2010) – More than a dozen schooners will sail into one of the country’s most-scenic harbors this Labor Day Weekend as the centerpiece of Camden Windjammer Festival 2010 – a celebration of the area’s maritime heritage and Maine’s sea-faring culture.
Some of Maine’s best-known musicians will perform at concerts that people can attend for free, and artisans will ply their trades at a Maritime Heritage Fair. These tradespeople include boat builders, blacksmiths, coopers, sail makers, blacksmiths and fishermen. Performers will stage a “pirate attack” on the town.
“When the schooners enter this harbor that’s framed by mountains, it’s amazing to see,” said Meg Maiden, Maine Windjammer Association marketing director. “The windjammers are powered primarily by sail and have no engines; most are designated National Historic Landmarks.”
What: Camden Windjammer Festival 2010
When: Sept. 3-5, 2010
Highlights: Schooners arrival; music (including Gordon Bok and Paranoid Social Club); Maritime Heritage Fair; Pirates of the Dark Rose attack; fireworks display; lobster crate and R/C boat races; schooner-crew talent show; all-comers boat parade.
Full Schedule: Available online at www.camdenwindjammerfestival.com/events
Each year, thousands of people from different parts of the country and some international locations attend this end-of-summer event. Camden has been celebrating its maritime heritage each Labor Day Weekend since the mid-1990s.
“It’s an authentic experience,” Maiden said. “The skills that the captains display have been passed down through the generations. All of them have worked their way up on sailing vessels.”
The schooners will host open houses, where visitors will be able to tour the schooners at no cost and learn about the tradition these windjammers represent. In the mid-1800s, ship builders regularly launched schooners into Camden Harbor, and for decades, Camden served as home port for cargo-carrying vessels that traveled to locales such as those in the West Indies.
Camden also is the birthplace of recreational schooner trips, with vessels beginning to carry passengers in the 1930s. Today, Camden remains home port to a dozen schooners, and these majestic sailing ships continue to offer trips where passengers can contribute to the sailing of the big ships, experience life on a windjammer, enjoy the stunning scenery and participate in activities such as lobster bakes.
On shore, the Heritage Fair also will offer free educational and fun activities to visitors.
“The whole impulse around this is activity and not just static displays,” said Bridget Qualey, chair of the Maritime Heritage Fair committee. “It takes people back into their memories and family recollections. It allows visitors to ask questions and learn new things.”
Contemporary Maine culture also will be on display, with free activities such as the performance of Maine’s premier rock band, Paranoid Social Club, on Saturday evening, and a closing performance Sunday by legendary Maine folk artist Gordon Bok.
“We call him the voice of the sea,” said John Orlando, the festival’s entertainment chair. “He’s a Maine native and loves sailing.”
Most events are free for those who attend. More information about the festival and the Camden’s maritime heritage is available online at www.camdenwindjammerfestival.com.
Camden International Film Festival
July 30, 2010 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
| September 30, 2010 | to | October 30, 2010 |
Camden International Film Festival
Sept 30 , 2010 to October 3, 2010
The 6th Annual Camden International Film Festival will take place from September 30th – October 3rd 2010, screening the best international documentary film to audiences in venues throughout Midcoast Maine. Fun exciting event that attracts hip young folk from the north coast to see innovative new films. Come and meet film makers, film producers, film enthusiasts.
Camden Windward House is a sponsor of this event, hosting staff and film producers.
My Early Birthday Present
July 27, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
I told my husband this year I want to have a picnic on Curtis Island for my birthday. Since we moved here, I have looked out on this island everyday. I have been curious about what is out there, and what it looks like. We do not own a boat or a kayak so getting out to Curtis Island would be a challenge. Curtis Island is the closest island to our lovely coastal village of Camden Maine. The Curtis Island Light House is on the island. The day sailors take tourist around the island to see the beautiful town owned property. The property is public and can be used by anyone. It is a lovely spot with a trail, benches and a little beach. I was talking to one of my friends that does own a boat, trying to drop a hint for him to sail us out there, but he had a funny answer, he said, well, you don’t need a boat, you can walk out there from Laite Beach at low tide. Although this might be true, barely, considering I would be walking in 4 – 5 feet of water with my picnic basket and cooler, this did not seem practical. My children sail out to Curtis Island with the Camden Sailing program. The kids have been to Curtis Island at least a dozen times, they go out there and have treasure hunts and play capture the flag. They think it is funny that I have never been there and that they know more then me about a jewel of Camden.
So onward toward my goal of getting to Curtis Island….
The other day I got a phone call around 9:30pm. My friend called and said she had a hankering to swim out to Curtis Island and wanted to know if I wanted to join her. She swims out there a couple times a year and thinks it is a pretty easy swim. I swam competitively in college. In fact my specialty was the mile race. I was not a fast swimmer but I had endurance. I was a lifeguard throughout college also, so I figured the 3/4 mile swim with a seasoned swimmer was probably going to be my only chance to get out to Curtis Island so I jumped at the chance. The next day we met at Laite Beach for the swim. I insisted that we have a paddle boat, just in case. I had my goggles, my speedo swim suite and was ready to go. I did not care that the water was approximately 60 degrees, that my feet and arms were freezing, I was going to swim to Curtis island and enjoy it. Well, I made it half way. I had a hard time breathing, I don’t know if it was me being out of practice, out of shape or if the cold water was crushing my lungs. I told the paddle boat that I would swim back by myself and that they should go on with my friend, whom was doing a great job. The person in the boat insisted that I get in and take the ride out to Curtis Island. I was disappointed that I was not going to make the full swim, but filled with joy that I was finally getting to Curtis Island. We paddled over there, while my friend swam. We docked the boat and I set foot on the lovely Island. There is a sign- in book on the island to show that you were there. I signed it saying, “early birthday present to me!”. I walked around the nature trail and stopped to look at the lighthouse. The light house keepers were sitting on the porch enjoying there little piece of heaven. I said hello and then continued back to the beach were the boat was docked. My friend got back in the water and swam and I took a ride in the paddle boat. There was no picnic but what a great experience.
The song “Small Island”, by Gordon Bok was playing while I wrote this post. A song about people on the small island not liking new comers on the island, “go back where you come from”. I thought it was ironic that this was playing on my itunes while I wrote about my journey and longing to go out to this small island .
Maritime Fall Foliage
July 25, 2010 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
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CONTACT: KRISTEN BIFULCO, 207-236-9656, bnb at windwardhouse dot com
COLORS OF CAMDEN MAINE
Maritime Fall Foliage & Event Calendar make Camden Maine a unique New England Fall Vacation.
The fantastic spectacle that is the maritime fall foliage, the lush mountains and calm ocean set Maine fall foliage apart from other New England foliage experiences. Camden Maine Innkeeper, Kristen Bifulco, stated “guests call us in January and ask when the leaves are going to change, visitors look forward to Camden’s Fall foliage all year round.”
The Colors of Camden, like an antique New England quilt formed by the meeting of Camden Harbor, Beauchamp Point, Penobscot Bay and the Camden Hills whether viewed from the air, aboard a scenic helicopter tour, the peak of Mt. Battie, Maiden’s cliff, aboard a Historic Schooner, or the lawn of the Camden Public Library, are breathtaking. Each aspect of land, mountain, sea and sky form a unique patch in this harmonious whole of the natural beauty of Autumn: deep ocean blue and light sky blue mingle with wispy white clouds, and the deep reds of sugar Maples veined with the vibrant gold and yellow of beeches, birches, elms, and green and black ash, and the rust and amber of oaks. The backdrop of Windjammer sails and American Bald Eagles in addition to leaves and trees, make Camden Maine a unique Fall experience.
In addition to the inherently economical fun of leaf peeping, Camden has lots of local events that are worth taking that scenic Rt1 trip up the coast to enjoy. Fall events are for the sophisticated movie buffs, boat lovers, cutting edge leaders and wine aficionados.
For those that want to see Camden fall foliage from the sky, Spirit Soaring Glider Rides http://www.spiritsoaring.org/ is a great choice.
To see the foliage from the sea: Schooner Olad, Schooner Surprise and Schooner Heron offer great harbor views.
Camden Maine Lodging Fall Packages:
Camden Windward House Fall Foliage Pancake Pan-tacular:
Come to Camden Windward House in October for the Fall Foliage Pancake Pan-tacular. Commencing October 17 until October 29th, The Fall Foliage Pancake Pan-tacular includes a gourmet menu breakfast featuring several of your favorite pancake recipes and afternoon tea will feature a sampling of local apples. For breakfast try the locally picked apple pancakes with saut~ed apples on top or the pumpkin pancakes with warm Maine Maple syrup. In the afternoon sample local apples and decide if you like the Macintosh or the Cortland’s. The Innkeepers will also provide maps of some of their favorite fall foliage walking and driving tours through the Camden area. The dates of this package might change if leaves change earlier in the season.
Offer start at $130.00 based on double occupancy. Tax is additional
Camden Windward House Lovely Leaves and Lodging:
See Camden Fall Foliage from the sea or air, stay 3 nights at Camden Windward House and receive a 10% discount on your sailings, or glider ride. Ask your innkeeper for more details.
Camden Calendar of Events:
Camden Windjammer Festival: Sept 3,4,&5 2010
The Camden Windjammer Festival is a community-led celebration of Camden’s maritime heritage and living traditions.
Camden International Film Festival
Sept 30 , 2010 to October 3, 2010
The 6th Annual Camden International Film Festival will take place from September 30th – October 3rd 2010, screening the best international documentary film to audiences in venues throughout Midcoast Maine. Fun exciting event that attracts hip young folk from the north coast to see innovative new films. Come and meet film makers, film producers, film enthusiasts.
Vin Fest
October 1 &2, 2010
Cellardoor Winery’s 4th Annual Vin Fest. Come fall, it is grape stomping time. This magical weekend begins Friday night with a 4 course dinner-dance under the stars in the vineyard. Each course will be paired with Cellardoor wines, and the evening’s menu will be prepared by local star chefs Lawrence Klang (Natalie’s Camden Harbour Inn), Chris Bassett (Azure Cafe), and Michael Salmon (Hartstone Inn). Dinner will be followed by desserts and dancing, with dance music provided by the Chris Humphrey Big Band.Tickets to Fridays dinner-dance will also gain you access to the Saturday, October 2 Vinfest festivities Advanced ticket purchase required, call 207-763-4478. Tickets are $100 and are now available for purchase on www.brownpapertickets.com
Pop Tech
October 20 – 23rd 2010
Pop Tech is a 4 day seminar about the effects of technology on People. It is an exciting seminar bringing amazing minds to Camden Maine. If you are not coming for the seminar, be sure you have a reservation for your room and your restaurant before you get here. Rooms are hard to come by during this week in October. 2010 theme: Brilliant Accidents, Necessary Failures, and Improbable Breakthroughs. For more information on Pop Tech go to: http://www.poptech.org/***********************************************************************
Camden Windward House is a Bed and Breakfast in the historic district of Camden Maine, one block from the downtown and harbor, walking distance to all Camden activities. The Camden Windward House Bed and breakfast website is dedicated to posting area events and activities, as well as selling comfortable lodging in Camden Maine. The Camden Windward House web site, www.windwardhouse.com, is a great resource for travelers coming to the Mid Coast of Maine.
4th of July Inn History 1854
July 1, 2010 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
The Camden Yacht Club Dingy Parade is today Friday July 2nd, 2010 at 10:00am. The community children go out on boats in the harbor all decorated for the fourth. My daughter, Hope, is dressed like George Washington. She is wearing a pair of my nice black leather boats! If she ruins them I will scream, anyway what we do for our children and our country! God Bless America!
This is my post from last year 2009: I will write about the wonderful Camden Yacht Club dingy parade and add some pictures, but first i want to share some fourth of July history that I learned this evening. I was googling about Elijah Glover, the ship builder that built this Inn and I found out that he was not only a ship builder but a sea captain. More interesting than that, there is documentation that there was a family wedding here on the 4th of July 1854, the same year he finished building the house. I find great joy in this news, because it further proves to me that this house was always great for hosting groups of people and sharing wonderful moments.
The children dressed in red, white and blue and set out on their dingys, turn abouts and optys. They waved their flags, blew their wistles and yelled happy 4th of July. All of this took place in Camden Harbour. The rain stopped for their wonderul parade. It probally is the cutest thing you can witness.
Rockport Maine Farm Tours
June 30, 2010 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
Aldermere Farm Visitor’s Center Open for Season; Farm Tours Offered Fridays
Summer is here, and the black-and-white Belted Galloways are grazing the pastures at Aldermere Farm in Rockport. For those passersby who would like to learn about the Farm, the Aldermere visitor’s center at 20 Russell Avenue will be open during the summer months.
The visitor’s center is staffed by knowledgeable and friendly volunteers who can answer questions about the Farm, and orient visitors to its trails and cattle viewing sites. There are also “Beltie” retail items for sale. Sales of these items support Aldermere Farm and its mission to protect a working landscape in Rockport and conduct farm-based educational programming.
Because it is volunteer-staffed, open hours may vary at the visitor’s center. Currently, it is open Mondays from 2-4, Tuesdays from 2-4 starting July 12th, Wednesdays from 10-4, Thursdays from 10-5, Fridays from 10-2, and Saturdays from 10-2. If you are traveling a long distance, please call the Aldermere office at 236-2739 to confirm the center will be open.
For those that would like an even more in-depth experience at Aldermere Farm, there will be guided farm tours happening every Friday starting at 10 AM. These tours will meet at the visitor’s center.
Aldermere Farm is a program of Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a statewide land trust.
Va-Bloom! – Gardens, Gardens, Gardens
June 19, 2010 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
VABLOOM: A vacation where one visits gardens and blooming flowers. A new word created by the children at Windward House. Steve Colbert of Comedy Central would be so proud. He recently ranted about the NY Times banning the word Tweet because it was not a real word. Steve Colbert is famous for making new words up, such as truthiness. Now for my blog entry…. A guest called yesterday to reserve for July 14, 15, and 16th at our Camden Maine Bed and Breakfast. He specifically was coming to Camden Maine for the Camden Garden Club Tour http://www.camdengardenclub.com/index.html . The Camden Windward House is a “Friend” Sponsor of this event. The gentleman stated that after coming to the Camden garden tour he was headed to Kennebunk for the Private Gardens of Kennebunk Tour. He enjoys gardening and said that going on these trips were cheaper than therapy. The Kennenbunk Tour is on July 17th. http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org/Events_Calendar.htm. I thought this was such a great itinerary that I wanted to share it with anyone that is reading this Windward Blog. I suggested to the man that he should add a quick visit to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens: http://www.mainegardens.org/
I made dinner reservation for this lovely couple at Atlantica Seafood Bistro and Francines.
Fan Mail Camden Windward House
June 2, 2010 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
Dear Jesse and Kristi. We love your B&B. Thanks for taking us in at the last minute and especially for the early morning coffee. I am glad I got to see Peyton Place the movie. The room, bathroom and tub and breakfast were such a treat after a hectic day. I will spread the word about Windward House to the people of North Haven, so you’ll get some business. Many Thanks.
Free Barge Concert Camden Public Landing
May 22, 2010 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
| May 22, 2010 | ||
| 4:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
May 22nd, 2010 4-8pm, Free Concert – Next to the Harbor Masters Building. Join Harbor Master Steve Pixley in welcoming summer and the men & women of Camden’s working waterfront! The music is a spontaneous collaboration of great local musicians. Come down, dance and have fun w/ the whole family.
Sterling Silver Sailing Ship Earings Schooner
May 1, 2010 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
schooner earrings
Schooners of the Midcoast Series, By Maine craftsman, Russel of Camden these beautiful sterling silver earings have many intricate details. $65.00 plus tax, free shipping in the US on this item.
Camden Cookies for a Cause
December 4, 2009 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
The Camden Windward House Bed and Breakfast is hosting its first Cookie Walk. I baked 84 cookies today and prepared cookies dough for another 100 to baked off tomorrow. Tomorrow is the kick off to the Christmas By the Sea Holiday in the Mid Coast of Maine. It is a wonderful time to visit the area. There will be a parade in the downtown and the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Saturday, Camden Windward House is the sponsor of Santa coming to Camden Harbor by Lobster Boat @ 11:30am. Santa motors in and then walks up to the Camden Public Library (12:00pm) to read the Night Before Christmas to the children. at 1:00 The Camden Windward House will host the Cookie Walk. The cookie fundraiser benefits local school nurse Judy Clossey. Judy has been helping area children for over 35 years.
1st coookie for the WALK:
White Chocolate and Rasperry Cookies: 11 ounces white baking chocolate 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp Salt 2 eggs 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup seedless jam 1/2 tsp shortening 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease cookie sheet. Melt 4 ounces of white baking chocolate and let cool. Ta ke another 4 ounces of white chocolate and chop int small pieces. 2. Beat in butter, sugar, baking soda and salt, beat until combined. Beat in eggs and melted white chocolate. Beat in flour, and then stir in extra 4 ounces of chopped white chocolat. 3. Drop by tsp onto cookie sheet. Bake for 7-9 minutes. Bake until brown around the edges and bottom. Let stand for 1 minute on the sheet then cool on rack. 4. Before serving, melt jam over low hea. Spoon onto of cookie. Heat the remaing 3 ounces of white chocolate and the shortening. Dizzle over the cookies, refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm. ENJOY!!!
Bok Amphitheatre Ceremony Photo Blog
March 27, 2009 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
Schooner Olad Sandwich at Camden Deli
March 14, 2009 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
Kiosk of Local Events
February 9, 2009 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
Small Wonder Gallery
February 9, 2009 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
Bayview Lobster
February 9, 2009 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
Live Maine Lobster
February 9, 2009 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
Camden Public Library
February 9, 2009 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
Ice Cream Stand
February 9, 2009 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
Olad Ticket Table
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Boats & Island Camden Harbor
February 9, 2009 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
Atlantica Restaurant
February 9, 2009 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
Antique Clocks
February 9, 2009 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
Waterfront Restaurant Deck View
February 9, 2009 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
Waterfront Restaurant
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Camden Harbor
February 9, 2009 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
Laite Beach
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Mt Battie Camden Harbor
February 9, 2009 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
Camden Church
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Camden Opera House
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Before Kayaking, Biking, Hit the Deli
February 7, 2009 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
No Ferns at Mariners
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Boynton Mckay
February 7, 2009 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
Kayaking in Camden Harbor
January 1, 2009 by Kristen · Leave a Comment
Kayak, Paddle the Penobscot – Using One of Our Great Kayak-Tour Outfitters is Highly Recommended
Kayaking the Maine coast is the perfect way to see it. From the vantage of the surface of the water, the hidden coves, island estates, precipitous ledges, all the colors and contours of Maine’s unique drowned coastline open up to the Kayaker. It’s also a great way to see Maine’s coastal wildlife. The Penobscot Bay is home to Atlantic Puffin, Porpoises, Cormorants, Harbor Seals, Eagles, Osprey, and many other ocean dwelling creatures that you simply will not see while driving up Route 1.
Kayaking Day Trips
Despite the fact that Kayaking Maine’s coast can be a wonderful experience, it can also be challenging and requires preparation in order to be enjoyable. Thankfully, for those who are not trained and experienced in kayaking the Maine coast, or those experienced kayakers who simply want to enjoy the area without all that preparation, there are several tours and outfitters that provide wonderful guided completely outfitted kayak tours. Camden Maine is home to some of the best Kayak tours around, and letting the tour guide outfit you is not only a great introduction to Kayaking the Maine coast, but even for experienced Kayakers, it takes the hassle out of the enterprise.
Kayak day trips permit you to experience the Penobscot Bay, while still being able to take a nice bath or shower at your Bed and Breakfast that night. Also, touring with an outfitter-guide permits you to have all the proper equipment, without carrying it with you on your trip. The tour operators take care of the myriad details, and have seen every kind of condition on the water, so there is nothing for you to do but sit back and enjoy the paddle. Most tour-outfitters have guided paddles for every level of kayaker, from the casual to the experienced.
Here is a list of the issues that you should be aware of , that your kayak tour outfitter will know before undertaking a kayak tour of the Penobscot Bay:
- You should possess and be familiar with the local charts. Maps are for land, and charts are for anyone using the waterways.
- Camden, Rockport, Rockland Charts: National Ocean Service (NOS) Charts for the Camden-Rockport area are Charts 13305 Penobscot Bay (1:40,000) and 13307 Camden, Rockport and Rockland Harbors (1:20,000).
- Chart kit: 65, 68A, 20
- Maine Atlas locator map: 14
Camden, Rockport, Rockland Tides:
The tides change, there are neap tides and spring tides, and the size and duration of the high and low tides vary by the phase of the moon. You can pick up a local tide chart from Maine Sport Outfitters, or better yet, take a tour with one of their expert guides, and let them worry about the tides.
Charts are navigational aids for kayaking around Camden, and Rockport and some of the aids indicated on the charts are the Seal Ledge Beacon, and the Graves and Curtis Island Light. Charts are full of useful information such as landmarks, depths, rocks, islands and points of entry, including all tide points of entry to land. But, no need to worry about sea charts, because, any of the kayak tour services listed below can provide them and are fully familiar with the ones pertaining to the guided routes.
For those do-it-yourselfers, we have listed a number of wonderful Kayak the Maine coast tour books that are full of information.
Wildlife: Another reason it is advisable to take a trip with a kayak tour outfitter is to assist you in being a good steward of the bay by helping kayakers to follow precautions to keep the areas precious wildlife and archeological treasures preserved for future generations to enjoy. Tips to be a good steward of nature include being wary of nesting birds, honoring signs that designate areas closed for nesting birds, not bringing dogs on your trip, avoiding known seal ledges, watching all wildlife from a safe distance. Do bring binoculars and waterproof cameras to help you enjoy while keeping a distance. Never approach seal pups, even if you think they might be abandoned. Most often, of course, they only look like they have been abandoned, and approaching them will necessarily disturb the care of their mother. Stick to the established paths, picnicking in established sites. Never light fires, and do not walk or dig in shell middens. You should always carry all trash out with you.
There are several great places to see from the water, and several really nice kayak trips in and around Camden Harbor. The land in public or conservation ownership which a kayaker may visit is Curtis Island Park, Mark Island, and Goose Rocks, which is closed during bird nesting but open to careful day use afterward.
Launching your Kayak in Camden Harbor
The all-tide boat ramp is on Sea Street, that overlooks Camden’s outer harbor but the kayak tour outfitters have their own places to disembark. Directions to the Camden Maine all-tide boat ramp are as follows: if you’re heading north on Route 1, at the intersection of Route 52, or Mountain Street, your landmark is the Camden Public Library on the right, bear right continuing on Route 1 North. Turn right on Sea Street, which is 0.1 mile north, a very short ride. Go 0.3 miles along Sea Street (follow the left turn). Turn right on Steamboat Landing drive. There is room only for a couple of cars, and it is better to park on Avey Drive, where there is a small lot for boat launchers. Avey Drive is back to Sea Street, turn right, the road curves left and the lot is on the left.
Links, and Contact Information for Penobscot Bay, Camden, Rockport or Rockland Maine Kayak Tour Outfitters:
- Breakwater Kayak
- Mailing address: 6 Megunticook St., Camden 04843
Located in Rockland, Breakwater Kayak specializes in tours focused on natural history. Offers professionally guided trips in Penobscot and Muscongus bays. Trips available for all ages and skill levels. Leads two-hour tours of Rockland Harbor, four-hour trips to Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, and full-day trips to Owls Head State Park and Lighthouse. Multi-day trips feature tent camping or accommodations in bed-and-breakfast inns. - Camden Kayak
- Based in Camden, Camden Kayak guides trips in Penobscot Bay or Muscongus Bay, either for a day or for overnight trips.
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E-mail: info@camdenkayak.com
Web: www.stormloader.com/camdenkayak/ - Maine Sport
- Based in Rockport, this Outdoor School has a wide range of courses, tour, clinics and instructor and guide certification. Day trips include tours of Camden Harbor and Friendship Harbor. Family tours include paddling the St. George River or Megunticook Lake. Maine Sport does rent kayaks as long as you can demonstrate that you have paddling experience.
- Hurricane Island Outward Bound School
- Based in Rockland, the School offer sea kayaking courses in Penobscot Bay. Most courses are one or two weeks long.
Phone: (207) 596-6895
E-Mail: info@breakwaterkayak.com
Web: www.breakwaterkayak.com
Phone: 800-722-0826 or 207-236-8797
E-mail: outdoorschool@mainesport.com
Web: www.mainesport.com
75 Mechanic Street
Rockland, ME 04841
Bus: 1 (207) 594-5548
Bus 2: 1 (866) 746 9771
Bus Fax: 1 (207) 594-9425
E-mail: info@hurricaneisland.org
Web Page: http://www.hurricaneisland.org
Other Useful Online Articles on Sea Kayaking in the Penobscot Bay
Books on Kayaking the Maine Coast
- Kayaking the Maine Coast: A Paddler’s Guide to Day Trips from Kittery to Cobscook, Second Edition (Paperback)
- by Dorcas S. Miller (Author)
(A Backcountry Guide) - Guide to Sea Kayaking in Maine, The Best Day Trips from Casco to Machias
- Shelley Johnson and Vaughan Smith
(2001 Globe Pequot Press) - Sea Kayaking Along the New England Coast 2nd Edition
- Coastal Paddling Adventures from Down East Maine to Long Island Sound
Tamsin Venn
(2004 Appalachian Mountain Club Books) - Quiet Water Maine 2nd Edition,
- Alex Wilson and John Hayes
(2005 Appalachian Mountain Club Books) - Strange Maine
- Edited By Charles G. Waugh, Martin H. Greenberg and Frank D. McSherry, Jr.
(1986 Lance Tapley)
