BANGOR DAILY NEWS • May 28, 2025
People often stash canoes and kayaks on the shores of remote ponds that aren’t accessible by vehicle. This way, they have a boat to use anytime they visit that pond, instead of hauling one each time they visit. Is it OK to use one of these boats? If you borrow a canoe that you come across in the woods, keep in mind it’s not your boat, so treat it well. If you abuse it or don’t put it away nicely, the owner may choose to remove it or chain it up, which would ruin the opportunity for others. It should go without saying, but if someone has chained up a canoe, it’s off limits.