Join Boothbay Region Land Trust members Dick Palmer and Allen Johnson as they paddle the Damariscotta River!

Saturday, Aug. 4, at 9 a.m. they will gather at Shipbuilder's Park in East Boothbay, next to Hodgdon Yachts. Any kayaker, from beginner level to intermediate or above is welcome. Please bring your own kayak, a personal flotation device, water and picnic lunch. 

Depending on the wind and weather, Dick and Allen will cross the Damariscotta River to South Bristol, kayak under the bridge and through the harbor, then cross lower John's Bay, passing Witch Island and John's Island to Colonial Pemaquid. This will take about 1.5 to 2 hours of gentle paddling.

After a picnic lunch, there will be an opportunity for paddlers to visit the Colonial Pemaquid museum and excavations. Cost of the optional museum visit is $2 for Maine residents, $3 for non-residents and free for 65-plus. There is no fee for joining the kayak trip.

The paddle will travel back to East Boothbay and participants will return to shore approximately 2 to 2:30 p.m.

To sign up for this event, please contact the land trust at 633-4818 or brlt@bbrlt.org.