Dansm's Sea Kayaking Trips


	They're bound to go And the sun may find me running after them Seeing something far away We're bound to go *-- Jackson Browne, From Silver Lake, 1972*

A kayaker's journal. The window into a paddler's mind and heart. On this page I share my adventures: the sights, people, wildlife, and mishaps that are requisite parts of any kayaker's experiences. In introducing this new, simpler trip report format it is my intention to include all my trips. Therefore, you'll likely get an equal number of freshwater and ocean paddles from across New England. I hope you enjoy this glimpse through my eyes.

When planning any trip, including trips based on my descriptions, please remember that the ocean, or any other large body of water, is not a place to lull yourself into a sense of security. The ocean can kill you. BE CAREFUL. LEARN ABOUT THE OCEAN. KNOW YOUR LIMITS. This doesn't mean kayaking can't be fun. Being safe is the ONLY way kayaking can be fun. For a list of ocean-kayaking safety tips, click here.

Why Tell of My Favorite Spots?	An explanation of why I'm sharing my favorite paddling spots with the world.
Explanation of Trip Reports	A description of the information included in each trip report (quite self-explanatory).

Muscongus Bay (ME) July 6-8, 2004	Two nights in Muscongus Bay, camping on Thief and Strawberry Islands and stopping in Friendship. 25 miles, 3 days.
Casco Bay (ME) June 29-30, 2004	An overnight trip on Casco Bay, visiting Jewell Island. 18 miles, 2 days.
Hopkinton Lake (NH) June 21, 2004	Paddle the varied shoreline of Hopkinton Lake in Hopkinton, NH. 8 miles, 4.5 hours.
Marblehead & Salem (MA) June 17, 2004	Launch from Devereaux Beach in Marblehead and explore Marblehead and Salem Harbors. 15 nmiles, 6 hours.
Castle Neck Circumnavigation (MA) June 4, 2004	Launch from Hodgkins Cove in Gloucester and circumnavigate Castle Neck, stopping at Cranes Beach and Hog Island. 15 nmiles, 6 hours.
Newport (RI) May 14, 2004	Launch from Fort Adams in Newport Harbor, paddle the southern coast of Newport Neck, and visit the Dumplings and Rose Island. 16 nmiles, 6 hours.
Manchester & Marblehead (MA) May 1, 2004	Launch from Manchester Harbor and circle Salem Sound, visiting Great Misery Island along the way. 13 nmiles, 6 hours.
Portsmouth Harbor (ME & NH) April 18, 2004	Launch from Kittery Point Wharf and explore Chauncey Creek and the Harbor. 9 nmiles, 3 hours.
Charles River (MA) April 10, 2004	Launch from Great Plain Ave near I95 in Needham, paddle out and back on the Charles River. 6 miles, 1.5 hours.
Concord, Assabet & Sudbury Rivers (MA) April 3, 2004	Launch from Lowell Road near Concord Center, paddle out and back on the Assabet and Sudbury Rivers. 7 miles, 2 hours.

Original Trip Reports [July-September 2000]
Rockport, MA and Thacher Island September 9, 2000	Put in at Pebble Beach in Rockport and paddle around Cape Ann to Hodgkins Cove. Gape at the twin lights of Thacher Island and the rocks of Halibut Point. 4 hours, 10 nmiles.
Scarborough Marsh to South Portland, ME August 29, 2000	Put in at the Scarborough Marsh Nature Center and paddle to Spring Point. Salt marsh gives way to rocky coast and Portland Head Light. 5.5 hours, 18 nmiles.
Sakonnet Point, RI August 20, 2000	Put in at the Sakonnet Point Fishing Ramp, paddle around Sakonnet Point, and return. Wonderful lighthouse views and a rocky coast await. 3.5 hours, 9 nmiles.
Portsmouth Harbor, NH August 12, 2000	Put in at the Kittery Point Town Wharf in Maine and circumnavigate New Castle Island. A combination of secluded salt marsh, quaint towns, and a bustling port. 5.5 hours, 11 nmiles.
Manchester to Gloucester, MA July 8, 2000	Put in behind the town hall in Manchester, paddle to Gloucester Harbor, and return. The beautiful Cape Ann coastline and historic harbors make this trip. 6 hours, 16 nmiles.

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