Trip Reports
Kayak Dave’s Top 10 National Parks for Sea Kayaking
For those of you who, like me, didn’t already get the memo: This week is… All of America’s amazing natural treasures are on display with tons of special events, giveaways, and free admission! I was lucky enough to have spent this past weekend exploring the Province Lands at the Cape Cod National Seashore. As I … Continue reading
Trip Tips: Spring Kayaking on Cape Cod
There’s no doubt in my mind that the spring is the best time of the year to go paddling on Cape Cod. There are many reasons for this but mostly because it’s quiet on the Cape in the spring. The summer tourists and beach-goers have yet to descend on this vacation hot-spot thus leaving the … Continue reading
Birthday Paddle on Billington Sea!
“Indian Summer” hit New England just in time this year to provide me with a proper 27th birthday paddle! A solid sheet of ice had covered Billington Sea for the past few weeks but a thick morning fog announced that its breakup was just around the corner. Sure enough, by the afternoon the quagmire ice … Continue reading
Paddling.net Launch Map
Here’s a great map of kayak and canoe launches compiled by our friends at Paddling.net: Map courtesy of Paddling.net
Trip Report: Thumb & Humpy Coves, Resurrection Bay, Alaska…Part 1
Part 1 – “Our Great Alaskan Adventure!” Have you ever been on an amazing trip that you enjoyed every minute of but still couldn’t wait for it to end? This is exactly the feeling that I had during my first trip to Alaska in June 2011. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t want the trip … Continue reading
Trip Report: Newport Lighthouse Tour By Land
Although illness has kept me land-bound this summer I’ve made the point to keep most of my adventures close to the water. This was especially true of a recent weekend escape to Newport, RI where my girlfriend and I spent an afternoon exploring some of the area’s more fabled lighthouses. Newport, RI certainly boasts its … Continue reading
Trip Report: Boston Harbor Outer Islands
Trip Deets Boston Harbor Outer Islands (including The Graves) Date: Wed. July 11th, 2012 Launch: Pemberton Point, Hull, MA at 10:05am Return: Pemberton Point, Hull, MA at 3:10pm Total Distance: 13.8 miles Weather and Ocean Conditions: Temperature: 73 °F Humidity: 59% Avg. Wind Speed: 7 knots Visibility: 10 miles (SSE) This was my second journey in … Continue reading
Five Epic MA Paddling Trips to Earn Your Stripes
People always give me strange looks when I provide my candid answer to the seemingly obvious (or maybe not so) question “where has your most epic paddling been?” Answer: Coastal Massachusetts. It’s true that I’ve paddled in some pretty amazing places from the kayaking Mecca of Downeast Maine to the wildly gorgeous coasts of Kenai … Continue reading
Trip Report: The Martha’s Vineyard Crossing
There are certain classic paddling trips that may be considered a “rite of passage” for aspiring New England sea kayakers. The crossing from Woods Hole in Falmouth, MA to the island of Martha’s Vineyard is one of them. A mere 4 miles separates the island from the mainland but the waters of Martha’s Vineyard Sound … Continue reading
Trip Report: Boston Harbor Islands Lighthouse Tour
The Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area has been a mainstay destination for many of my paddling adventures over the years. The Recreation Area encompasses over 30 islands in the greater Boston and Hingham Harbors. Each island offers a unique experience whether it’s exploring historic forts, relaxing at cast-away campgrounds, or attempting to understand the … Continue reading