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Kayaking Linekin Bay Maine

By Monika McGillicuddy

Real Estate Agent with Prudential Verani Realty

July 06, 2007 11:20 AM

A perfect July day for kayaking Linekin Bay in East Boothbay Maine.

While on a 4th of July camping trip to Boothbay Harbor Maine, we decided to do some kayaking.

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.

Read more here... Kayaking Boothbay Harbor

Monika McGillicuddy,REALTOR

Serving Southern New Hampshire and Rockingham County

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NewHampshireRealEstateBlog.com

Prudential Verani Realty

Hampstead NH Real Estate

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Monika McGillicuddy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Hampstead, NH

Southern NH & the Seacoast Area

Ann...Someday you'll need to try it. Maybe in a calm lake to begin with. The ocean changes in an instant and even though Jay and I are fully equipped I still like to hug the coast line.

Jul 06, 2007 01:13 PM

Monika McGillicuddy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Hampstead, NH

Southern NH & the Seacoast Area

Thank you Bryant. We had a great time..I just wished I could have taken more pictures!

Jul 06, 2007 01:14 PM

Monika McGillicuddy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Hampstead, NH

Southern NH & the Seacoast Area

Maggie,

Thank you so much. It was an awesome day on the water. You are very intimate with nature when in a kayak, we've paddled a few feet from Sea Lions and Porpoises.

Jul 06, 2007 01:18 PM

Monika McGillicuddy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Hampstead, NH

Southern NH & the Seacoast Area

Jeff...You are a Good man wearing a red sox hat!!!! You should give kayaking a try Jeff. Thanks so much for stopping by.

Jul 06, 2007 01:19 PM

Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696

Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL

Selling the beach in Florida's space coast

wow...I hadn't even grasped the possibility of doing that. Of course with a motor boat, no matter how small, it would be impossible to do that. It sounds even more impressive now.

Jul 06, 2007 01:25 PM

Monika McGillicuddy

Prudential Verani Realty - Atkinson, NH

NH Real Estate Broker

Maggie

One time I had "something" bump the underside of my kayak. I felt a gentle lift but never saw what it was...LOL..freaked me out a bit.

Jul 06, 2007 01:31 PM

Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate

Majestic Properties - Miami Beach, FL

Moni - I LOVE to kayak and looks like you guys had the perfect day......your virtual tour is beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing, it really felt like I was there with you.

Jul 06, 2007 01:34 PM

Monika McGillicuddy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Hampstead, NH

Southern NH & the Seacoast Area

Ines...Thanks so much! I bet you kayak in a sit on top...I want one of them to beat around in some of our pretty lakes. When we were in Florida we rented a sit on top...they were cheap ones and I had a hard time maneuvering around in it. It was wicket wide!!! My friend has a nice sit on top and he loves it!

Jul 06, 2007 01:56 PM

Joan Mirantz

Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH

Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire

Thanks for a wonderful journry monika...I enjoyed every minute of it!

Jul 06, 2007 03:23 PM

Derek and Mariana Wagner

The Artisan Group- Keller Williams Premier Realty - Colorado Springs, CO

The Artisan Group - Colorado Springs REALTORS®

Wow! How fun! I miss the water sometimes ...

Jul 06, 2007 05:26 PM

Chris Griffith

Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL

Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent

How long was that trip? It looks like many miles.

I love your "Take a Tour" button!

Years ago I had an "experience" and vowed never to get in a boat without a motor. Thank you for providing the map, photos and tour so I don't have to do that. Virtual Kayaking, LOL.

Jul 06, 2007 09:58 PM

Jay McGillicuddy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Exeter, NH

Real Estate Broker

Chris, it was probably 7-8 miles round trip. The return leg is much quicker. Rolling in with the wind and tide makes for a fun ride. One must be careful in rolling seas as it can be a little nerve racking.

Jul 06, 2007 11:42 PM

Monika McGillicuddy

Prudential Verani Realty - Atkinson, NH

NH Real Estate Broker

Thanks Joan. Have you ever tried kayaking? With so many lakes in NH there is plenty of opportunity.

Mariana....No water! I don't think I could survive!

Chris...Jay did the map and made me that cute button. I understand, once you have a bad experience it's hard to put it aside. I'm glad you enjoyed the VT!

Jay...It sure seemed like a longer kayak trip!

Jul 07, 2007 12:14 AM

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Judy T.

Hi guys,

The tour was great but leaves me wanting for a kayak of my own. Perhaps we can get one before BarHarbor or at least by next summer. You know what they say "there's nothing like the real thing baby". Beautiful pictures.

Jul 07, 2007 02:16 AM

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Monika McGillicuddy

Prudential Verani Realty - Atkinson, NH

NH Real Estate Broker

Now it the time Judy. Lets go kayak shopping!

Jul 07, 2007 03:03 AM

Neal Bloom

Brokered by eXp Realty LLC - Weston, FL

Realtor CRS-Weston FL Real Estate

Monika,

I used to kayak when I was a kid at camp..good exercise while being able to view the sites around the lake...... nice localism piece.

Jul 07, 2007 03:55 AM

Monika McGillicuddy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Hampstead, NH

Southern NH & the Seacoast Area

Thanks Neal. I think you need to get back into a boat and dip the paddle. You'll love it!

Jul 07, 2007 04:17 AM

Rebecca Savitski

BSR Real Estate Group - Cary, NC

NC Real Estate Listings

Did you run into any of the BUSH"S!! Just kidding

Jul 11, 2007 10:40 AM

Monika McGillicuddy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Hampstead, NH

Southern NH & the Seacoast Area

Nope...not a one!

I think they were too busy hosting that summit down in Kennebunkport. We were about an hour north of Kennebunkport.

Jul 11, 2007 11:10 AM

Nick M.

Certified Residential Appraiser- West Palm Beach Real Estate - West Palm Beach, FL

Realtor-Appraiser in West Palm-South Florida Real Estate Appraiser

Hi Monkia, glad you both got to dip yer paddles for a while :) that looks like a lot of fun. thanks for the tour and enoyed the map.. i can just imagine it! :)

Jul 13, 2007 02:52 AM