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Back to The Good Life
(Nearing Farm)
Kayak back into simplicity to the homestead of Helen and Scott Nearing
on Cape Rosier in Penobscot Bay. The Good Life Center, known as Forest
Farm, is dedicated to extending the Nearings' profound and timeless message
about how to construct a positive self-sufficient lifestyle. We will tour
the Nearings' organic gardens and their last hand-built stone home, after
having a vegetarian lunch on the seashore.
Tour 10 a.m. to mid- afternoon.
$105 w/lunch |
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Bagaduce Lunch Paddle
Explore the tidal effect and reversing falls in the estuarian waters of
the Bagaduce River. Understand how to maneuver your
boat through moving water paddling on the incoming tide up the Bagaduce
past islands and seal colonies to the Bagaduce Lunch. With the change
of the tide paddle on the reverse current back to Castine.
Full Day tour: $105 w/lunch
Start time based on tide |
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Circumnavigation of Cape Rosier
Explore the outer shoreline of Cape Rosier, and the myriad of outer islands
at the cape’s head. Navigate through Horseshoe Cove, maneuver through
a narrow marsh and portage a short distance to connect back into the waters
of Castine Bay. Explore the effect of tides, trip planning and navigation.
Intermediate to advanced paddlers.
Full Day tour: $110 w/lunch |
The British Canal Traverse
This journey is for the intrepid explorer who is willing to follow
in the footsteps of the Native Americans and British Soldiers who came before
us using this passageway to decrease distance and avoid Dyces Head Light.
We will slog through the marsh at the highest possible tide and carry into
Wadsworth Cove from Hatch's Cove, where we will explore the entire shoreline
that surrounds the small neck of Castine.
$60 w/lunch 3 - 4 hour trip
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 Circumnavigation of the
Northern End of Islesboro
This full day adventure will introduce you to the importance of planning
a trip with the tides. We'll cross from Castine to Islesboro exploring
cliffs, beaches and coves. A short portage at high tide will bring us
to the western side of the island with a spectacular view of Camden. We'll
stop at beautiful beaches and explore the unique glacially molded rock
formations at the northern tip of the island, Turtle Head, before crossing
back to Castine's lighthouse.
Full day trip: 9 am -5pm $110
Lunch included
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