PWA Paddle

Saturday 8/29, 10 AM - Bethel Point/Cundy’s Harbor - Advisory: This trip involves moderate, sheltered ocean paddling. Directions: Take Route 1 getting off at Cooks Corner in Brunswick and follow Route 24 South 4 miles toward Cundy’s Harbor. Turn left onto Cundy’s Harbor road continuing for 3 miles then right onto Bethel Point Road 1 ½ miles to the end. Drop off your kayak and gear close to the edge of the boat ramp and then double back to the Bethel Point Boat Yard you passed on the right coming in to park ($5.00 fee). The duration of the paddle will be 2 hours; rest room at boat yard; lunch at a restaurant in Cundy’s Harbor.
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Saturday 8/29, 10 AM - Dyer River, Sheepscot Village, Newcastle- Directions: From Newcastle take Route 1 South to the Sheepscot Road on your right and follow it to the 4 corners intersection (the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association (SVCA) office will be on your left/ the Sheepscot Community Center on the right). Make a left and go a very short distance to the Grange Hall on your right before the bridge. Leave your kayak and gear there and then go back and park at SVCA or at the Sheepscot Community Association parking lot. Paddle duration 2 hours; no public rest rooms.

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.