2009 Knubble Bay Camp & Beal Island Kayaking Weekends

Several times a year, from May through November, the Knubble Bay Camp and Beal Island volunteer committee offers kayaking weekends based at the cabin or the island. The emphasis is on good company, good food, and good times. Weekends are organized around an all-day paddle Saturday and half-day paddle Sunday. Breakfasts and supper are provided by the committee, as well as guided explorations into some of the area’s most fascinating spots.

Though some trips are restricted to more advanced paddlers, others are open to all levels of experience. All weekends are led by volunteer AMC members, not certified guides. Advanced registration, health information and liability waivers are required. Trip dates and descriptions may be obtained by visiting our website www.amckbc.org.

April 24 - 26 Beat the Bugs Sea Kayaking Weekend, Knubble Bay Camp, Georgetown, ME

Open the season with a weekend of tidal water paddling in beautiful Georgetown, Maine. Experienced kayakers only. Dry- or wet-suits required. Lodge in Knubble Bay Cabin. Three meals provided.
$80 AMC members ($85 non) plus Maine Tax
Leader: Bill Howard
Registration: Gail Fensom, 52 Mooers Road, Nottingham,  NH 03290   gailrond@comcast.net   603-244-2500

June 5 - 7 Chart and Compass Sea Kayaking Weekend, Knubble Bay Camp, Georgetown, ME

Learn the basics of navigation, chart symbols and terms, trip time estimation, tides and currents in this hands on workshop. Saturday morning will be spent in class and after lunch we'll hit the water to follow courses plotted in the morning. Sunday morning we'll have a quick review and head back out on the water for more practice. There will also be time Saturday night to answer additional questions or get a topic clarified. Participants will be given a packet of the presentation material and a Small Craft NAV-AID Course Plotter.
$100 AMC members + non-members plus Maine Tax
Leader: David Corbin and Steve Formisani
Registration: Gail Fensom, 52 Mooers Road, Nottingham,  NH 03290   gailrond@comcast.net   603-244-2500

July 17 - 19 Novice Sea Kayaking Weekend, Knubble Bay Camp, Georgetown, ME

Are you a flatwater kayaker who’s ready for a bit more challenge? Join us for a weekend of sea kayaking where you’ll get a little exposure to tides, currents, and open water along the Maine coast. Saturday paddle will be 7-10 miles, and Sunday 5-6. Sea kayaks are required, so you can rent them if you need to.
$80 AMC members ($90 non) plus Maine Tax
Leader: Steve Formisani
Registration: Gail Fensom, 52 Mooers Road, Nottingham,  NH 03290   gailrond@comcast.net   603-244-2500

July 31 - August 2 Sea Kayaks & Lobsters Weekend, Beal Island, Georgetown, ME

Join us for a weekend of paddling beautiful mid-coast Maine. We will camp on Beal island and feast on lobsters. Open to all levels of sea kayakers. Camping on Beal Island. Three meals provided.
$90 AMC members ($100 non) plus Maine Tax
Leader: Mike Therrien
Registration: Gail Fensom, 52 Mooers Road, Nottingham,  NH 03290   gailrond@comcast.net   603-244-2500

September 11 - 13 Chapters and Clubs Coastal Paddling Weekend, Knubble Bay Camp, Georgetown, ME

Organize a group from your AMC chapter or independent sea kayak club, or come on your own to meet great people. Knubble Bay Committee will serve Sat. and Sun. breakfast and Sat. supper, and accompany you on paddles. A special beginner’s session will be offered, if there is interest.
$80 AMC members ($90 non) plus Maine Tax
Leader: Mary McCann-Baker
Registration: Gail Fensom, 52 Mooers Road, Nottingham,  NH 03290   gailrond@comcast.net   603-244-2500

October 2 - 4 Autumn Sea Kayaking Weekend, Knubble Bay Camp, Georgetown, ME

Wetsuits/drysuits and good sea kayaking skills required for this last hurrah of the season on the beautiful Maine coast. Lodging at Knubble Bay Camp. Three meals provided.
$80 AMC members ($90 non) plus Maine Tax
Leader: Pierre Erhard
Registration: Gail Fensom, 52 Mooers Road, Nottingham,  NH 03290   gailrond@comcast.net   603-244-2500