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Come explore the waters surrounding beautiful Crescent Beach in Maine!
The gorgeous waters off of Crescent Beach in Cape Elizabeth offer the perfect environment for sea kayaking. On this 4-hour tour, which departs from our base at Crescent Beach State Park, we typically paddle along the coast towards Two Lights State Park and then cross open waters to reach the shores of privately-owned Richmond Island. After paddling along the shoreline, we’ll head back to Crescent Beach via a different route, looking out for seals, working lobstermen, seabirds and diving osprey.
This trip involved roughly three hours of slow to moderate-paced sea kayaking and is suitable for all skill levels.
When launching at Crescent Beach, we sometimes need to paddle through small waves, so you should plan to get wet and dress accordingly.
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- Exploring a quiet section of Casco Bay and Cape Elizabeth
- Possible sightings of seals, eider ducks, guillemots, osprey, eagles and all sorts of seabirds
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- Double (two-person) sea kayaks that are stable, swift and perfect for beginners. Or, if you prefer, request a solo kayak.
- A brief lesson on the basics of sea kayaking taught by an expert kayak guide
- Basic paddling gear: life jacket, paddle, dry bag, spray skirt, etc
- Free entry to Crescent Beach State Park
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Clothing: It’s often cooler on the water than on land, so bring a warm layer even if it is a warm day. Sometimes we get slightly wet from seaspray or from water dripping off the paddles. Cotton will not keep you warm if it gets wet, so it’s best to leave the blue jeans and t-shirts at home and wear fleece, nylon, wool or other non-cotton materials. Long sleeves are also the best protection against sunburn, so a light, long sleeved shirt is often best for sun protection.
Footwear: You may need to briefly step in shallow water while getting in and out of your kayak, so you should wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. We recommend close-toed shoes to protect from stubbed toes, watershoes or sneakers are good options. During a trip with Portland Paddle you may encounter a variety of ground surfaces, including rocks, mud, and sand, so be prepared!