So far this year we have not kayaked near as much as would have liked but recently while in Boothbay Harbor Maine we went out on Linekin Bay.
Jay and I set out at about 10:30 in the morning with a goal of reaching Ocean Point and then paddling back to our put in at the Murray Hill boat launch in East Boothbay.
High tide was at 1:31 pm and we knew we’d be able to get in a few hours of easy paddling.
Neither one of us had dipped our paddle in water since last summer! I think we’re classic fair weather paddlers.
This was our shake out paddle….working the kinks out so to speak.
When we put our kayaks in at the public boat launch at Murray Hill the water was like glass.
We glided along in the water marveling at the scenery…the lovely homes, sail boats and nature all around us.
I was trying to get used to being in my boat, a 17 foot long by 22 inches wide red Boreal Designs Ellesmere Kevlar kayak. A
long narrow kayak like that requires good balance and quick hip movements.
I wanted to take pictures of everything but was limited as I knew the water temperature was about 55 degrees and I still needed to gain my confidence. Balancing a sea kayak and a camera can be tricky!
Jay and I paddled towards Ocean Point staying close to the shore and each other.
It was lovely and at one point we stopped at Spruce Shores to stretch and have a snack!
Once we reached Ocean Point the waves picked up as we were no longer protected by the bay but out in the open ocean. We stayed long enough to drink in the view and turned our boats back.
Our return leg gave us the afternoon winds at our back which pushed us along at a faster clip. It took us a couple hours to kayak out and just one hour to get back!
It was a beautiful sunny day in Boothbay Maine 
one to remember and cherish!
Enjoy our virtual tour by clicking on the buoy below and remember I was sitting in my kayak while taking most of these pictures. Jay took a few too!
We love visiting the coast of Maine and hope you enjoy our tour.
Serving Southern New Hampshire and Rockingham CountyJay and Monika McGillicuddy
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Ines…Thanks so much
I’m looking to get a sit on top kayak…just so I can tan my legs!
Jay…It was a great day but those afternoon winds are tough at times.
you guys are so cute. I love this post….from pictures to the map. The other day there was a woman in Biscayne Bay on a “sit-on-top” that could use pedals or oars……it was very cool and she was booking!
That was a great day until the Southwest winds picked up and the following seas rolled us back into the bay. We need to get out more often.