- Portland, Maine
- 3 Hours
- Ages 10+
Kayak across Portland harbor to one of the most fascinating historic sites on the Maine coast. This is a 3-hour guided sea kayak tour with a visit to Portland’s legendary Fort Gorges!
A special course for teachers, school volunteers, and student leaders, in partnership with Teens to Trails Portland Paddle is partnering with Teens to Trails this spring to offer an Educational Trip Leader Permit Training course. The ETLP system is a way for schools to offer paddle sports and wilderness camping programs in compliance with Maine…
February 5, 2024
Check Out Our Schedule of Multi-Day Expeditions in 2024 Our trips range from 3-day journeys across Casco Bay to 5-day explorations of the Downeast coast. Already thinking about the adventures you’ll have next summer? So are we! We’ve just released our multi-day trips calendar for 2024. It includes many dates for our classic two and…
November 27, 2023
Check Out Our Schedule of Lessons & Workshops for Summer 2024 We’re expanding our weekend skills workshops and offering our full range of sea kayaking classes for all skill levels Our 2024 lessons and workshops schedule is here! It might seem early, but we like to plan ahead and we thought you would too 😉…
November 27, 2023
Here’s Why You Should Paddle in a Pool This Winter And some tips on keeping your paddling skills fresh through the winter! It’s not easy to learn and practice kayaking skills when air and water temps are frigid. That’s why many kayakers head to their local pool in the wintertime. Kayak pool sessions allow paddlers…
November 27, 2023
It’s Paddle Time! Our site at the East End Beach officially opens for the season on May 20, though we’ll have some guided trips and lessons scheduled before then. Here’s the most up-to-date hours for this season: Monday-Friday: 8:30am to 7pm Saturday-Sunday: 7:30am to 7pm MAY (starting May 20th) Saturday-Sunday: 8:30am to 6pm Memorial Day: 8:30am to 6pm…
May 2, 2023
We’ve finalized all the dates of our 2023 lessons and multi-day trips, plus a few special events. Everything is summed up in this four-page booklet. You can view it online, download a pdf copy, or pick up a print copy at our site to keep on hand.
May 2, 2023
New Dates Added You asked for it and we answered! Due to the popularity of our winter paddles and pool clinics we have decided to add additional dates and times to the calendar, and even dreamed up some new offerings! Dates are listed below, and full details can be found at the respective webpages!…
January 15, 2023
Kayaking on Tuesdays and SUP on Thursdays Once again we’ll be hosting our early morning group paddles during the summer of 2023! If you’re a kayaker or stand-up paddler looking for a chance to get on the water with others, please join us. SEA KAYAK TUESDAYS: 7:30am-8:30am SUP THURSDAYS: 8am-9am Please arrive at least 15…
April 5, 2022
Kayak across Portland harbor to one of the most fascinating historic sites on the Maine coast. This is a 3-hour guided sea kayak tour with a visit to Portland’s legendary Fort Gorges!
Glide across Casco Bay in Portland, ME as the sun begins to set! This trip involves a leisurely paddle just far enough along the waterfront or into the islands to enjoy a panoramic view of the sun setting over the city as we paddle back to the East End Beach.
Island-hop your way through Casco Bay in Portland, ME! This trip offers an island-hopping adventure in the archipelago of gorgeous islands in Casco Bay that lie between the open ocean and Portland harbor.
This 4-day expedition for intermediate to advanced paddlers explores the island-dense stretch of waters between Penobscot Bay and Acadia National Park. The pink granite of the islands and the views of Acadia’s mountains create a magical sea kayaking experience like no other.
Learn the basics of sea kayaking the Maine Coast in this 3-hour course! This is the course to take if you are new to sea kayaking — or if you started sea kayaking without gaining a solid foundation of skills and knowledge.
Attend a navigation skills weekend workshop in Maine! Navigation Weekend focuses on the core skills necessary to navigate on coastal waters, especially when paddling in challenging conditions.