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There is an experience
awaiting you here in Wells Harbor. There is a calling to start
your adventure. A perspective, a view you can’t get from
the shore. It is quiet, calm and tranquil. It seeps into your
soul as you slowly paddle through the marsh and into the estuary.
Each plunk and drip of water from your paddle becomes a rhythm
you can only experience in a kayak. Breath deep, relax, enjoy
this beautiful place, there are few like it in the world.
I sometimes go
out after work, to gather my thoughts out there. I feel centered
and whole when I am in a kayak on the water. I feel proud that
I have taken time for myself, to lose myself, to get lost in
nature for an hour or two. It is settling out there, away from
the bustle of life.
My son is laughing,
hardly able to control his excitement as we kayak into the marsh.
He is the captain of his own boat. I am near him in mine and
brimming with pride. What confidence he has, as he paddles, steering
me down another path, “follow me mom” oops it’s
a dead end, we paddle back laughing. The sun is shining, the
weather is warm, and we stop on the beach to go for a swim. We
paddle up to the bridge and shout out as we pass under it, “We
made it!!” We drift in the river eating a snack, take a
short break while we point out the birds, sneak up on a duck,
watch a fish jump out of the water in front of us. “I’ll
race you to the speed sign mom!!” What a great day! What
a great memory!
Solo
Kayak for 2 hours $25.00
Tandem Kayak for 2 hours $40.00
Longer Adventures Available! For
more information please click on the links below Kayaking Questions
& Answers:
Q. What is provided
with the rental price?
A. We provide a life vest, the paddle and the boat with the rental.
- We have life
vests to accommodate a wide range of sizes. Children’s vests
are sized by weight from toddler (20-50 lbs) to youth (50-90lbs).
Adult vests are all rated over 90 lbs and are sized small, medium,
large, extra, 2x and 3x large. All vests zip and have a pocket
for money, or cell phone (not waterproof).
Q. What should
I bring?
A. The following items are suggested but not required
- A drink- We
have a Pepsi machine with 24 hours access. Soda $1.50 and Water
$1.00; the machine accepts both dollar bills and change.
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray- available
for sale in our tackle shop
- Sunglasses or
a hat with brim
- Sweatshirt or
windbreaker
- Waterproof shoes
Q. Where do we
go?
A. There are two main directions.
- You can go into
the main river to the right of our launch area. This will take
you toward the Mile Road Bridge, and Billy’s Chowder House.
It takes about 45 minutes to reach the bridge and beyond that
is an estuary you can explore.
- You can go around
the town dock to the left of our launch area and into the Wells
Harbor. As you continue in that direction there are two main
estuary “brooks”. The first wrap around Lord’s
Lobster Restaurant and carries you into the estuary along the
Harbor Road. The second entrance is located toward Drakes Island
and carries you through a winding path through the estuary.
Q. Is there anywhere
we can’t go?
A. Yes. You are not permitted to go through the breakwater or
jetties and into the ocean. Our kayaks are not designed for ocean
surf kayaking. Additionally, this is a navigational channel and
the path needs to be kept free for traffic.
Q. Do I need
to have previous experience in a kayak?
A. Although it is not necessary it is helpful if you have been
in a canoe or kayak previously. Most important is how you feel
about water. If you are comfortable so are we.
Q. Is there an
age requirement?
A. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied and supervised
by an adult. The parent may choose whether they think their child
is capable of taking their own boat or being in a tandem. We
are happy to offer advice on the subject when you arrive.
Q. Is it hard?
A. It takes a moderate level of physical strength to move the
boats through the water. Your upper arms and back do most of
the work, and you need to have a good sense of balance.
Q. Will I get
wet?
A. Yes. You will most likely get wet from the elbow to your hands,
when water drips from the paddles, and from your knees to your
feet when getting into and out of the boat. Otherwise you will
remain relatively dry.
Q. Will I get
stuck in them and are they tipsy?
A. Our kayaks are Heritage brand Featherlite sit inside Kayaks.
- They have a
wide open seat inside the kayak. You are not attached in any
way to the boat. Most likely if it did tip over you would fall
out and the boat would still be upright.
- I have found
that the tipsiness depends on the comfort level of the person
in the boat. If you are secure with water and swimming, you will
find the boat to be stable. If you are not, you will feel the
boat is tipsy.
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