Updated 3/31/2012
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IMPORTANT: PWA recognizes that there may be some element of risk in any outdoor activity, and requests that all paddlers have a signed PWA Paddlers Release Form on file in the PWA office. Please download and print the form and bring it to the first paddling event that you attend. The trip leader also will have blank forms available. The release form does not expire, so it only needs to be submitted one time.
2012 PWA Paddlers Schedule – May Through October
The 8th season of the PWA Paddlers includes 19 paddles on Saturday mornings from May 26 to September 29. The paddling trips explore waterways throughout the Pemaquid/Mid-Coast region, and this year most are ocean paddles. Trips are designed to be easy to moderate in difficulty and will be cancelled if raining. Participation is free and open to the public. Participants must provide their own kayak or canoe, wear a personal flotation device, and submit a standard release form prior to participation (once for season, or already on file in the PWA office). Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. FMI, contact Peter Lawrence at (207) 563-7663, (207) 563-3104, or paddlers@pemaquidwatershed.org.
Saturday, May 26, 10 a.m. - Nequasset Brook/Woolwich - Directions: From Damariscotta, take Rte 1 south to Wiscasset to Old Bath Rd (~1 mile on your right). Proceed on Old Bath Rd bearing right onto Old Stage Rd crossing Delano Rd on your left and Dana Rd on your right for a total of ~6 miles. Parking for the put-in is a short distance on the right just before the bridge; no public restroom; duration 2 hrs; optional lunch at the Montsweag Roadhouse restaurant.
Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m. - Weskeag (Gig) River, Thomaston - Directions: Take Rte 1 North to Thomaston. Proceed through town to 2nd traffic light at bottom of small downgrade. Turn right on Rte 131 going past Montpellier mansion on left. Proceed several miles passing RR tracks and “Hoggy’s” gas station on right. Shortly thereafter turn left onto Westbrook Rd and follow it for 1.9 miles to a “T” intersection with Rte 73. Go left across the bridge with the put-in on right. Porta-potty available; duration 2½ hrs; optional lunch at a local restaurant.
Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m. - Boothbay/Indiantown, Powderhorn, Spectacle Island Area – Advisory: ocean paddling. Directions: Take Rte 27 from Rte 1 toward Boothbay for 9.6 miles to the monument in Boothbay. Bear right at the monument onto Barter’s Island Rd for 1.75 miles and then a left over the bridge to the Knickercane boat launch on the right. Public restroom; duration 3 hrs; optional lunch at the Trevett Country Store.
Saturday, June 16, 10 a.m. - East Boothbay/Linekin Bay to Cabbage and Negro Islands - Advisory: ocean paddling. Directions: Take Rte 27 south from Rte 1 toward Boothbay/Boothbay Harbor for ~11 miles to route 96 (Ocean Point Rd) on your left. Follow Rte 96 for ~2½ miles taking a right turn just past the grocery market on your right onto Murray Hill Rd. The put-in is a short distance down the road on the left; no public restroom; duration 3 hrs; optional lunch at the Lobsterman’s Wharf restaurant.
Saturday, June 23, 10 a.m. - St. George River, Thomaston to Oyster River - Directions: Take Rte 1 North to traffic light in Thomaston turning right on Knox St and proceed to end (just across railroad tracks) to 90-degree right turn and look immediately for harbor entrance on left. Park on right by grassy area which is the put-in area. Public restroom available; duration 2½ hrs; picnic lunch (bring your own) at private home on Oyster River.
Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m. – Five Islands, Georgetown Island or Cozy Harbor area, Southport, depending on the sea condition. Advisory: ocean paddling. Directions: From Damariscotta take Rte 1 South to Rte 27 on your left in North Edgecomb. Follow Rte 27 through Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor into Southport over the bridge. Turn right off Rte 27 after the fire house and between the monument and the general store. After the store, fork left onto Shore Rd and proceed half a mile to the Lighthouse Beach where there is parking and where we will put-in. The duration of the paddle will be 2½ to 3 hrs with optional lunch at the general store or a new lunch place at Cozy Harbor; porta-potty at general store but no facilities at beach.
Saturday, July 7, 10 a.m. - Outer Thrumcap Island, South Bristol - Advisory: ocean paddling. Directions: From Damariscotta take routes 129/130 south for ~3 miles. Rte 129 will split off to the right at Hanley’s Market/Gas Station. Follow Rte 129 into South Bristol and cross over the swing bridge. Go 1.8 miles, with tennis courts on your right, to the fork in the road bearing right and immediately turn right onto Sand Cove Rd The put-in is just down the road with parking on the left. No public restroom. The duration of the paddle will be 3 hrs with picnic lunch on the island (bring your own).
Saturday, July 14, 10 a.m. - Burnt Island/Boothbay Harbor - Advisory: ocean paddling. Directions: From Damariscotta take Rte 27 south 9.6 miles to the monument in Boothbay. Bear right onto Lakeside Dr, leaving the monument on your left. Follow Lakeside past Back River Rd at the monument; bear left, then right at the next 2 forks; follow several miles until the stop sign at route 27. Cross Rte 27 and continue a quarter mile to the town launching ramp on the right. You may have to park on the main road after dropping off your kayak. The duration of the paddle will be 3 hrs to include a picnic lunch (bring your own) on Burnt Island where there is a public restroom.
Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m. – Bradford Point, Friendship to Cranberry Island – Advisory: ocean paddling. Directions: Take Rte 220 South into Friendship to Rte 97. Turn left and take your first right past the fire station and Community Center onto Bradford Rd. About 1 mile down Bradford Rd is the launch area. You can unload your gear and kayak there, but parking is very limited and is not allowed in the area. We have permission from a landowner to park on his property. You will be directed upon arriving at the launch site. The duration of the paddle will be three hrs with picnic lunch (bring your own) on the island. No public restroom.
Saturday, July 28, 10 a.m. - Pemaquid River from Bristol Mills to Biscay Pond - Directions: From Damariscotta take Rte 130 south ~5.5 miles to the Bristol Mills boat launch (just before the swimming hole and the dam). Public restroom; duration 2 hrs; optional lunch at the Bristol Diner.
Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m. – Muscongus Sound, Bremen to Hog and Oar Islands – Advisory: ocean paddling and a steep launch area. Directions: From Rte 1 in Waldoboro turn onto Rte 32 south at Hannaford’s. Follow for 7.1 miles past the Bremen Town Office turning left onto Medomak Rd and follow it 1.2 miles to Town Landing Rd. Turn left onto Town Landing Rd and follow to the end where you will see a small parking area on the left just before a private drive. No public restroom; trip duration 3 hrs; optional lunch at a local restaurant in Round Pond.
Saturday, August 11, 9 a.m. - Hatchet Cove, Friendship - Advisory: ocean paddling. Directions: From Damariscotta take Rte 1 North to Rte 220 South in Waldoboro, which becomes the Friendship Rd Proceed about 9 miles passing Friendship Scoop on your left to Martin Point Rd on your right at the museum. (If you miss Martin Point Rd you will end up on the main street of Friendship – turn around). Turn right on Martin Point Rd; the put-in is about 1/8th mile on your left and is marked. Park along put-in road off to the sides; no public restroom; trip duration 3 hrs optional lunch at the Narrows Tavern in Waldoboro.
Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m. - Muscongus Sound, Waldoboro to Hungry Island – Advisory: ocean paddling. Directions: From Damariscotta take Rte 1 North to Rte 32 South in Waldoboro at Hannaford’s. Go right down Rte 32 ~2½ miles to Dutch Neck Rd on your left. Follow Dutch Neck Rd 2.8 miles to a “Boat Landing” sign on your left just prior to the Osborn Finch preserve. Turn left and you will see the parking area on your right a short distance down the road. The duration of the paddle will be 3 hrs. Picnic lunch on Hungry Island (bring your own). No public restroom.
Saturday, August 25, 9 a.m. – Circumnavigation of Rutherford Island – Advisory: ocean paddling. Directions: Refer to July 7 directions for Outer Thrumcap Island, as we will put-in at Sand Cove and proceed counter clockwise. The duration of the paddle will be 3 to 4 hrs; no public restroom; optional lunch at Coveside Restaurant, Christmas Cove.
Saturday, September 1, 10 a.m. – Witch Island from Pemaquid Harbor – Advisory: ocean paddling. Directions: From Damariscotta take Rte 130 (Bristol Rd) for ~11 miles turning right onto Huddle Rd to its end. Turn right and follow the signs for the Colonial Pemaquid boat launch. The duration of the paddle will be 3 hrs, including hiking the trails on the Island and picnic lunch (bring your own). Public restroom at the Fort.
Saturday, September 8, 10 a.m. - Muscongus Sound, Bremen to Hog, Louds, Indian and Thief Islands. Advisory: ocean paddling. Directions: Take Rte 32 South in Waldoboro at Hannaford’s (toward Round Pond) for about 8 miles turning left onto Muscongus Rd (see sign for Midcoast Kayak Launch) and drive down Muscongus Rd where you will see the launch on the right in a private boat yard ($5 parking fee). If you go into Round Pond you’ve gone too far, as Muscongus Rd is 2 miles before Round Pond. The paddle duration will be 3 to 4 hrs with picnic lunch (bring your own) on Thief Island. No public restroom.
Saturday, September 15, 10 a.m. - Damariscotta River/Damariscotta to a picnic at Dodge Point Preserve - Advisory: a lengthy paddle both ways. Directions: the paddle will put in at the Damariscotta Public Boat Launch off Main St and will proceed southeast ~3 miles to the Dodge Point Nature Preserve for a picnic lunch (bring your own). Keep in mind the duration of this paddle will be at least 3 hrs due to distance and lunch stop. No public restroom.
Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m. – Tenants Harbor/Long Cove. Advisory: ocean paddling. Directions: From Damariscotta take Rte 1 north to Thomaston and then a right turn onto Rte 131 South at the Knox/Montpelier mansion. Proceed for ~9 miles to Tenants Harbor, taking a left turn down a lane several hundred feet beyond the general store to the launch area. Drop off your gear and kayak and park in the small public parking lot about half way up the lane. The duration of the paddle will be about 2 hrs; public restroom; optional lunch at a local restaurant.
Saturday, September 29, 10 a.m. – Biscay Pond to Pemaquid Pond - Paddle with a picnic as part of the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend. Biscay Pond into Pemaquid Pond and back - starting from Mary Berger's on Fogler Rd (see below).
Directions: From Damariscotta proceed north on Business Rte 1 (1 B) to Biscay Rd (McDonalds on the corner). Travel about 3 miles passing Lessner Rd and Biscay Pond Beach on your right over the bridge and to Fogler Rd on the right. Go about 1 mile down Fogler to Mary Berger's home at #163. We will put in at Mary's and have a picnic there at the end of the paddle -- bring your own food and beverage. The round-trip paddle is about 6 miles and the duration will be about 2 hrs. This is the last scheduled paddle for the PWA Paddlers.
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