PWA Paddle

Sunday 7/5, 10 AM - Little (Outer) Thrumcap Island, South Bristol - Advisory: This trip involves ocean paddling. Directions: From Damariscotta take routes 129/130 south for approximately 3 miles. Route 129 will split off to the right at Hanley’s Market/Gas Station. Follow Route 129 into South Bristol. Just after Harborside Market and before going downhill into the village, turn left onto Thompson Inn Road. The new boat launch will be on your right just before the Fishermen’s Co-op. Park there, but if it is crowded on the holiday weekend, we can use the school parking lot and shuttle after unloading. The duration of the paddle will be 3 hours. Optional picnic lunch on the island (bring your own); public rest rooms at the launch site.
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Sunday 7/5, 10 AM - Damariscotta Lake, Jefferson - Directions: From Damariscotta, take Route 1 North to East Pond Road in Nobleboro (just  a short distance past the Nobleboro Town Hall/Fire Station); turn left.  Follow East Pond Road 8.7 miles to its intersection with Route 32; turn left. Follow Route 32, 1.8 miles to the Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association (DLWA) sign and entrance; drive down to the water. Paddle duration 2 hours; no public rest room; optional lunch at Damariscotta Lake Farm.

The paddles are free and the public is welcome to accompany PWA on these trips. Unless noted, most paddles commence at 10 AM on Saturday and last approximately 2 to 3 hours. Additional paddles may be scheduled during the season. By popular demand, we are now offering many ocean paddles and lake/stream paddles on the same days for those who are not quite ready for ocean paddles or would prefer the alternative.  Paddlers must provide their own kayak or canoe, wear a personal flotation device (life jacket) and provide appropriate safety gear including water. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All paddlers participating in PWA trips are responsible for their own safety and each participant should determine in advance if conditions are suitable for their skill level. All paddlers must have a written release on file with PWA or complete one at the time of the paddle. The releases may be obtained at the PWA Paddlers web site or from the paddle leader. All paddles will be listed at the PWA website: www.pemaquidwatershed.org. For weather cancellation information, Peter Lawrence may be contacted at 563-7663, 563-3104 or paddlers@pemaquidwatershed.org. Peter Lawrence and Diane Gilman (dgilman @bbrlt.org) will lead the ocean trips while Jean Smith (jeansmith500@gmail.com) will lead the lakes and streams.