An early-season trip down the Saco River in Fryeburg offers a special kind of solitude that disappears once summer arrives.
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Exciting whitewater adventures on Kingsbury Stream
Paddling Kingsbury Stream in Abbot has been a Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society spring tradition for decades. In recent years, club member Kyle Duckworth has coordinated the exciting whitewater adventure almost every April. Planning the excursion around the weather, ice and varying water levels is always a challenge. Starting after ice-out is a must. Determining […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Whitewater thrills and spills on Marsh Stream
For several years, the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society has provided safety for the Marsh Stream Canoe & Kayak Race. Traditionally led by Kyle Duckworth, each April, safety-minded club members enthusiastically volunteer their time to support this worthwhile paddling endeavor. There are added benefits for club members. Many Chowderheads participate in the downriver race. And […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Spring excitement on the Sheepscot River
Forty-five years ago, I experienced my first spring paddle on the Sheepscot River between Whitefield and Head of Tide with my friend, Bob Smith. Novice paddlers, we navigated an 18-foot tandem canoe wearing jeans, wool tops and old sneakers offering little defense from the icy water. We capsized in a Class II rapid about a […]