This trip is full. Email me if you want to be put on the waiting list.

This will be the fifth of five joint trips with SMSKN and the Maine Island Trail Association. It is open to paddlers who are members of either organization. We will leave from Knickerkane Island Park and paddle 1.4 nm around Hodgdon Island and land at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. CMBG has given us special permission to land on their shoreline for this trip. A docent will meet us and give a guided tour of the Gardens. Cost will be $7 entry fee plus prorated portion of $50 docent fee (compulsory for special landing permission.) After the garden tour we will paddle 1.0 nm to Mill Cove Store to buy lobsters, then 1.1 nm to Ram Island for lobster bake after the lobster bake it is 1.8 nm around south side of Sawyer Island back to Knickerkane.Island Park.

I will provide a pot(s) to cook the lobsters and will pick up some corn-on-the-cob and butter. You must provde any other food, beverages, dishes and utensils.

If you plan on participating in this paddle, please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , also please print, fill out and sign the Participation Agreement and give it to me at the launch site.