SMSKN Blog
Alone on Casco Bay
By Joe Guglielmetti North north east. Rare wind. Just strong enough to matter. Wrinkling the sea just enough for people to stop saying things like “great day for it” to paddlers. Little Diamond raw with snowless February. Lone caretaker assesses beach damage, prodding...
How to replace foot-pegs with foam block
By Edwina Ducker Driven by the loss of one of my foot pegs last summer and a deep seated, embarrassing urge to have the latest thing/gear like all the cool kids on the block, I decided to replace my pegs with foam over the winter. As a complete novice, I seriously...
My first roll
By Aaron Kiander So there I was, sitting in my kayak, floating in the pool. My goal was to learn how to roll this winter, and the first pool session finally arrived. After weeks gathering advice from anyone willing, I had visions of pulling off a roll on my first try....
Trip Report: 2022-12 Post Christmas Camping on Jewell Island
Post Holiday Camping trip on Jewell Island by: Joe Herlihy On Monday, December 26, a small group of SMSKN regulars including myself, Joe G., Vick and Zach, decided to work off the fattened Christmas goose and got out on Casco Bay for an overnight to Jewell Island. I...
Welcome to the new SMSKN Tide Race Newsletter
After lots of discussions, the SMSKN Board gave the go-ahead to launch the SMSKN Tide Race newsletter. The first edition was launched on Sunday, February 5 and sent to all active SMSKN members as identified in the Meetup member listing. SMSKN has a long history of...
Pool Sessions are happening!
SMSKN Winter Pool sessions are now happening! Pay close attention to Meetup for notices as spots go quickly.
Blog: 2003-05-Trip Planning Guidelines
Article from 2003 with good discussion on considerations for trip planning.
Blog: 2003-05-PaddlingEtiquette
Paddling Etiquette Disclaimer: The following Blog Entry was written for the May 2003 SMSKN Newsletter and is re-presented here for fun and good information! 2002 The Starter Guide to Essential Paddling Etiquette 7 Rules for Paddling Alone or in Groups By Berry...
Trip Report: 2002 – Paddling with Whales
Paddling with Whales, August 2002 Disclaimer: The following Trip Report was written in August 2002 and is re-presented here for new paddling ideas and general interest. However, the specific trip details such as boat launch, parking, and other such things should be...
Trip Report: 2002 – Monhegan Island
Monhegan Island Trip Report, August 2002 Disclaimer: The following Trip Report was written in February 2009 and is re-presented here for new paddling ideas and general interest. However, the specific trip details such as boat launch, parking, and other such things...
