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MASKGI Outfitter Members

The companies on this page have committed to following the MASKGI Code of Ethics and are staffed by Registered Maine Guides. Please let them know you found them here.

When choosing your outfitter, please remember that Maine State Law requires that all organized commercial sea kayaking trips along the coast of Maine be led by either a Registered Maine guide or a licensed Maine Trip Leader. MASKGI Outfitter Members meet and support these strict standards.

Southern Maine
L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Maine Island Kayak Company
Maine Multisport Outdoor Leader Trainers of America
Compass Rose Expeditions  
Midcoast Maine
Breakwater Kayak, LLC Chewonki Foundation
H2O Outfitters Maine Kayak Inc.
Midcoast Kayak Sea Spray Kayaking
Water Walker Sea Kayak LLC  
Downeast Maine
Aquaterra Adventures Ardea EcoExpeditions
Castine Kayak Adventures Coastal Kayaking Tours
Hancock Point Kayak Tours Maine State Sea Kayak
National Park Sea Kayak Tours Old Quarry Ocean Adventures
Sunrise Canoe & Kayak  


Aquaterra Adventures
David Legere 
One West St., Bar Harbor ME 04609
E-mail: info@aquaterra-adventures.com
Website: www.aquaterra-adventures.com/
Phone:  207-288-0007 
Toll Free: 1-877-386-4124
Sea kayaking tours, instruction and sales in Acadia National Park region. Exceptional sea kayaking instruction offered including pool session and professional development programs.  Top-notch service for the entire family with a smile, 'cause we love what we do.  Located on the waterfront with private kayak docks.  Join us to expand your paddling horizons to make this summer's family vacation unforgettable.

Ardea EcoExpeditions 
Darrin Kelly 
242 South Gouldsboro Rd.,
Gouldsboro, ME 04607
E-mail:mailto:info@ardea-ecoexpeditions.com
Website: http://www.ardea-ecoexpeditions.com/
Phone:  (207)460-9731
 
World class sea kayaking, birding and wildlife adventures in the Secret Acadia led by your Master Maine Guide. Full and half day sea kayaking Acadia Ecotours including a Sunrise Tour for Birders and Family Fun! Custom Overnight Programs featuring organic ingredients from local farms and fishermen. Tier based kayak skills instruction. Join a Research Expedition for hands-on wildlife adventures with researchers to maximize your vacation experience.

Breakwater Kayak Company
8 Mill Street
Rockland, ME 04841
Web: http://www.breakwaterkayak.com/
E-mail: info@breakwaterkayak.com
Phone 207-596-6895  
 

Castine Kayak Adventures
Sea Street
PO Box 703
Castine, ME 04421

E-mail: kayak@castinekayak.com
Website: http://www.castinekayak.com/
Contact: Karen Francoeur

Phone: 207-866-3506  
Customized, small group kayaking experiences. Uniquely located at Dennetts Wharf Restaurant on the confluence of the Penobscot and Bagaduce Rivers in historic Castine. Paddle to coves, shipwrecks, reversing falls, and coastal islands. Special sunrise and evening paddle adventures. Instructional clinics for beginners to advanced.

Chewonki Foundation 
485 Chewonki Neck Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
Web: http://www.chewonki.org
E-mail: gshute@chewonki.org
Phone: 207-882-7323  
The Chewonki Foundation is a non-profit organization offering year round environmental education programs and wilderness trips.  We offer a variety of trips including 2-day to 3-week sea kayak trips. 
Regions We Operate In:  Muscongus Bay, Penobscot Bay, Hockomock, Winter trips to the Florida Everglades

Coastal Kayaking 

Coastal Kayaking
48 Cottage Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Web: http://www.acadiafun.com/
E-mail: abckt@prexar.com
Phone: 207-288-9605 Toll-free phone: 1-800-526-8615
Coastal Kayaking Tours offers a wide variety of day trips, multi-day island camping tours, inn-to-inn trips, instructional clinics and custom group outings. Located in Bar Harbor, gateway to Acadia National Park, Coastal was founded in 1982 and was the first sea kayaking outfitter in New England. Our trademark: friendly, personalized service.

Compass Rose Expeditions
10 Wiscasset Road
Whitefield, ME 04353
Web: http://www.compassroseexpeditions.com/
E-mail: compassrose@gwi.com
Phone 207-549-3270  
Compass Rose Exeditions utilizes wilderness settings, low impact camping philosophies and practices, and an extensive history in the field of experiential education to fashion thrilling sea kayaking adventures along the Coast of Maine and beyond. Through our programs we seek to sahre our passion for paddling and exploration, as well as to educate our guests through experiences that we hope further develop their understanding of the world around them and the people with whom they interact.


H2Outfitters
H2Outfitters
PO Box 72
Orrs Island, ME 04066
Web: http://www.h2outfitters.com/
E-mail: h2o@h2outfitters.com
Phone 207-833-5257 Toll-free phone: 1-800-20-KAYAK
 

Hancock Point Kayak Tours 

Hancock Point Kayak Tours
PO Box 53
Hancock, ME 04640
Web: http://www.hancockpointkayak.com/
E-mail: info@hancockpointkayak.com
Phone 207-422-6854  
 

L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School
15 Casco Street
Freeport, ME 04033
Web: http://www.llbean.com/
E-mail: sconnor@llbean.com
Phone: 888-LLBEAN-1  
From basic paddling skills to advanced techniques for becoming self-reliant in an ocean or wilderness environment, L.L.Bean’s Outdoor Discovery Schools take special pride in ensuring that each of our students enjoys the highest quality outdoor experience. Our instructors are passionate, our equipment top-notch and our locations stunning. You’ll find a breadth of experience and knowledge here that you won’t find anywhere else—and we guarantee your satisfaction. Join us for canoe and kayak adventures.

Maine Island Kayak Company 
70 Luther St. 
Peaks Island, Maine 04108
Web: http://www.maineislandkayak.com/
E-mail: info@maineislandkayak.com
Phone: 207-766-2373  
Maine Island Kayak Company offers a wide range of trips and instructional courses among remote and magical ocean islands. WE WELCOME ALL LEVELS OF PADDLERS from beginners to the trained athlete. We particularly welcome groups, families and businesses... mostly we welcome the adventurer in you. We are committed to giving you the personal attention and instruction that emphasizes safe kayaking.

Maine Kayak  
113 Huddle Rd.

New Harbor, ME 04554 

E-Mail: info@mainekayak.com
Web: http://www.mainekayak.com/
Phone (207) 948-5194 Toll Free:  866-624-6352

Discover kayaking with Maine Kayak. We offer sea kayaking, lake touring and whitewater instruction.

We have camping and lodging packages available. Paddle along Maine's scenic coast and enjoy a Maine lobster lunch. Experience incredible scenery on some of Maine's most beautiful and popular lakes. Spend a thrilling day on some of New England's best whitewater. Add state of the art kayaks and equipment with competent Registered Maine Guides and ACA certified instructors and you have "The Way Paddling Should Be"!


Maine Multisport
60 Easter Ave.
Windham ME 04062 
E-Mail: info@mainemultisport.com
Web: http://www.mainemultisport.com/
Phone 207-650-2669  
Sea Kayaking and so much more!  Maine Path & Paddle Guides invites you to explore our MultiSport adventures. These trips include some of the best high adventure activities that Maine offers. All inclusive; transportation, accommodations, meals, activities, complete vacation packages.  We have teamed up with the established guides and outfitters in Maine to provide exciting multisport trips that will be appropriate for beginners but will thrill and reward even seasoned outdoor enthusiasts. Activities include; Sea Kayaking / Hiking / Rafting / Mt Biking / Canoeing / Rock Climbing and more...

Maine State Sea Kayak 
POB 97, 254 Main Street 
Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
Web: .mainestatekayak.com
E-mail: info@mainestateseakayak.com
1-877-481-9500 (Toll-free)  
Small sea kayak outfitter specializing in ecological sea kayak tours. 1/2 day AM, PM, & Sunset tours with professional experienced Maine Guides. Recommended by National Geographic and Travel & Leisure Magazines. Free on-site parking, locally owned / operated, beginners welcome.

Midcoast Kayak
Midcoast Kayak
47 Main St.
Damariscotta, ME
Web: http://www.midcoastkayak.com/
E-mail:mailto:info@midcoastkayak.com
Phone: 207-563-5732  
Midcoast kayak is located in Damariscotta and Muscongus Harbor, Maine. We offer sea kayaking tours and lessons, recreational and sea kayak rentals and a retail shop on Main St. in Damariscotta. New for 2006- Theme tours on the Damariscotta River!

National Park Sea Kayak Tours
National Park Sea Kayak Tours
POB 305, 39 Cottage Street
Bar Harbor, ME
Web: http://www.acadiakayak.com/
E-mail: info@acadiakayak.com
207-288-0342 1-800-347-0940
Guided sea kayak tours of the Acadia region. Small groups (12 people max.). AM, PM & Sunset paddles. Wildlife sightings... Registered Maine Guides. All equipment, transportation and instruction provided.  $45 per person. Quality ecological tours since 1993. Open 7 days June - Sept.
Regions We Operate In: Frenchmen Bay, Western Bay, Blue Hill Bay, Somes Sound, Eastern Bay

Old Quarry Ocean Adventures Inc
130 Settlement Road,
Stonington ME 04681
Web: http://www.oldquarry.com/
E-mail: captbill@hughes.net
207-367-8977  
We are located on beautiful Web Cove. Our facilities include; a small private campground, new fully equipped bathhouse, 2 all tide launch sites, boat rentals, guide service, plenty of safe parking, and a camp/kayak store.

Outdoor Leader Trainers of America
Outdoor Leader Trainers of America (OLTOA)
15 Victory Lane
Durham, ME 04222
Web: http://www.oltoa.com/
E-mail: bobmyron@securespeed.net
Phone 207-720-0257  
The mission of OLTOA is to create a positive, friendly environment where people can learn to be responsible, competent and confident outdoor leaders and enthusiasts.
At OLTOA, we feel that well trained, skilled outdoor enthusiasts can take care of themselves, their friends and their customers while enjoying and preserving our natural environment. We specialize in paddle sports.
Bob Myron created OLTOA in 2006 with a focus to take people who are committed to learning to canoe or kayak and help them bring their skills to the next level.
If you are new to the sport of paddling or someone who has been leading trips for years, we can help you improve your skills as a boater or leader.

Seaspray Kayaking
- 4 Great Locations!

*New Meadows River, Brunswick
*Sebasco Kayaking Center, Phippsburg

* Bay Point Kayaking Center, Georgetown

* Hermit Island, Small Point

Web: http://www.seaspraykayaking.com/
E-mail: info@seaspraykayaking.com

Phone: 207-443-3646 Toll Free:1(888)349-SPRAY (7772)
Explore the protected islands and beaches, paddle into the more exposed waters of Casco Bay or access the Maine Island Trail from one of our four Kayaking Centers. Contact us for Rentals, Tours, Instructional classes, Sunset/Moonlight paddles, Island to -Lodging and Camping Packages available.

Sunrise Canoe & Kayak
Sunrise Canoe and Kayak
RR 1 Box 344A
Machias, ME 04654
Web: http://www.sunrisecanoeandkayak.com/dir/boldcoast.htm
E-mail: info@sunrisecanoeandkayak.com

Phone: 207-255-3375

Toll Free:1(877)980-2300
Eastern Maine's sea kayaking reputation is fueled by the the dynamic paddling conditions found along the Washington county coast. Lying beyond Maine's mainstream travel destinations, these bold waters may harbor the most intriguing sea kayaking destination in the eastern United States.
For over ten years Sunrise Canoe and Kayak has been Maine's only outfitter to lead a range of trips throughout the season on the Washington county coast.


Water Walker Custom Kayak Tours 
152 Lincolnville Avenue
Belfast, Maine 04915
E-mail: tours@touringkayaks.com
Website: http://www.touringkayaks.com/
Phone: 207-338-6424  
Venture into the extraordinary! One-of-a-kind day and overnight trips among the islands of the Midcoast and Acadia regions. Welcoming families, groups, and paddlers of all levels. We offer top-quality kayaks, gear, and instruction -- for the best possible paddling experience. Trips & instruction led by ACA certified Maine Guide.