TIMES RECORD • October 6, 2025
A sea kayak trip to Damariscove Island off the coast of East Boothbay has much to offer. During the 12-mile trip, paddlers pass some of the most spectacular island landscapes on the coast of Maine. And exciting paddling is almost guaranteed navigating through a collection of treacherous ledges on the southern end of the island called The Motions. In addition to providing an exceptional paddling experience, the rugged, distant island has a fascinating history. Once kayakers arrive in the sheltered harbor, a network of trails maintained by Boothbay Region Land Trust pass the sites and foundations of structures dating as far back as early Colonial times, and one path leads to a lookout tower on the southeast side. ~ Ron Chase