DATE: Aug 14, 2021 to Aug 14, 2021
Other A Day at the Lake

Meeting Time: 10:00 AM

Event Coordinator: EZGoingMountainMan
Winthrop, ME
US

Max # People: 14

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate

SUMMARY:

Come enjoy the Upper Narrows in Winthrop, Maine (just 15 minutes West of Augusta) for an active day on the water. We have 12 small watercraft available (or bring your own), including -2 Canoe's, 1 Ghanooe, 2 Paddle Boards, 7 Kayaks and a 12 foot sailboat. The water should be warm. We have a dock you can jump off, a small beach to lounge at, and a ramp to launch your own. This outing is probably not best suited to the beginner kayaker. We'll likely take a 2-3 hour tour after lunch of our lake including the Upper & Lower Narrows, checking out wildlife (Bald Eagles, Loons, Ducks, Turtles) and other lake-front homes. Bring a noodle to float around on afterwards back by the dock, a hat, some sun-screen, and enjoy the warmest part of the year. Our lake is 1 mile long and has a dinky island in the middle where you can dock and jump off Standing Rock into deep water. Bring a pack lunch and your own beverages in a cooler with ice. We do have an old boathouse that provides ample shade and protection from the elements in the event of a temporary rain shower. Downtown Winthrop is 1 mile away where you'll find a gas station, dunkin donuts, Hannaford, etc. We'll offer a Campfire and BBQ (Chicken, Burgers, Veggie Burgers & Corn on cob) dinner that evening bring along a BYOB & pot-luck side dish (Salad, Side, Appetizer, Desert - Please RSVP with your choice, so I can plan accordingly) as a way to extend the day -- we have ICE, and both indoor and outdoor seating available (weather dependant) for comfortable social distancing. We are dog-friendly, and you're welcome to bring your own pooch as long as s/he's socially trained, not a barker, nor aggresive/breed & obviously pick up after them. 

Coming from far away? We have 7 spots for sm/med sized tents on our property right there on the lake, to allow you to drive up on Friday afternoon and spend the night Saturday night (we can split cost to order in local pizza / salad like last year + BYOB). Flat, dirt locations where you can set up a tent for the weekend. Text/Call me with requests of this nature, so we can reserve a spot -- especially if driving from afar. We do have running water, electricity, cell service, and a primitive toilet, or woods to take a leak.

Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

I-95 North from Portland towards Augusta, exit Route 202 West towards Winthrop, Drive 7 Miles on 202 West. LEFT at Winthrop Veterinary Hospital onto Ashaloona Drive, CONTINUE STRAIGHT at first fork (don't go left); then again CONTINUE STRAIGHT at 2nd fork (don't go right) onto dirt Private Road with large G.O. sign I will post eye-level on a tree. Park along/side dirt road before arriving at bottom. We might have to park couple cars at neighbors -- within walking distance.