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Maine Outdoor Adventure Club
www.moac.org
Ongoing
The Maine Outdoor Adventure Club's Progressive Hiking Series ensures that every weekend year round there is a hike offered to members at progressively more difficult levels. A level one hike is offered the first weekend of the month. Hikes become increasingly more difficult each week, and are offered in both Maine and New Hampshire.
Progressive level one hikes are easy, with less than a 1,000-foot elevation gain. They are half-day hikes that progress at a slower pace and are more social. These hikes are for beginners and people who just want to get outside and may not have the entire day to devote to hiking.
Progressive level two hikes will have less than a 2,000-foot elevation gain, and are light to moderate half-day hikes. These trips are for those who have hiked before and are ready for some elevation and a bit more mileage.
Progressive level three trips consist of moderate all day hikes that are longer and higher than level two, with more elevation gain. Level three hikes are for those who are comfortable with the terrain of level two hikes and are ready for an all day outing.
Progressive level four hikes feature a 4,000-foot mountain, or comparable hike, in terms of difficulty. Level four hikes are difficult and strenuous. Unless otherwise stated by the leader, level four hikes are for the experienced hiker who can move at a faster pace and is looking for a full day workout.
The Progressive Hiking Series "Core of Four" coordinates hike leaders each month. These leaders choose the hike, set the pace, decide the limit of hikers, screen participants as to prior experience, and decide if dogs are welcome.
MOAC is a member driven outdoor adventure club. Meetings are held in Portland and Bangor. With over 700 members, the club is always looking for new adventures and leaders. Nancy Dorrans is the current president of MOAC and can be reached at president@moac.org
June 3
Join MOAC and bike from the Saco Amtrak parking lot to Cumming's Market in West Kennebunk and back for the Eastern Maine On-Road Ride, a 25-mile trip. There will also be an optional spur to the historic Mousam River embankment. Participants must wear helmets, and the trip is described as being average in difficulty. There is a limit of 20 participants for this event.
June 13
Take a walk to historic Cascade Falls, where slate was mined during the Civil War and movies about Alaska were filmed in the 1920s on the Cascade Falls Trail. Depending on participants' interests, other local trails may be explored. This is a short, half-mile walk that is for seniors and children. Participants should bring walking shoes, bug spray and water. The trip is categorized as easy. There is a limit of 20 for this excursion.
June 27
Part-time volunteers are needed for the MOAC web team meeting. Those with skills in areas including technology, content editing, design, and photography are encouraged to participate. Computer experience is recommended but not required. Meetings take place in Portland.
July 1
MOAC invites riders to bring hybrid or mountain bikes to explore Off-Road Eastern Trail. Riders are slated to meet at the Pine Point end of Eastern Trail (across Scarborough Marsh) at 9:30 a.m. Helmets are required gear for this outing, and there is a participation limit of 20. The difficulty of this trip is described as average.
Bangor Monthly Meeting
MOAC meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at Epic Sports in downtown Bangor. New members are welcome!
Portland Monthly Meeting
MOAC meets 7:00 PM on the first Wednesday of each month at the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church ,524 Allen Ave., Portland, ME. EXCEPTION: June 7 BBQ starts at 6 p.m.; meeting follows 7:30 p.m.
Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society
www.paddleandchowder.org
June 3-4
A big paddling weekend is planned at The Forks. Contact Gary Cole at 207-933-4025 for more information.
June 9-11
PPCS will be participating in the Maine Canoe Symposium, which takes place annually at Camp Winona on Moose Pond in Bridgton. The volunteer-run, non-profit weekend is an event aimed at people of all ages, and strives to give those in attendance an appreciation for the diverse heritage of canoeing in North America. The symposium is also designed to assist canoeists to further develop their skills through educational workshops, presentations, and hands-on instruction. For more information contact Paul Faria at 207-487-6122.
June 10-11
Another big water weekend is planned at The Forks. Contact Rodney Reed at 207-353-5598 for more information.
June 12-17
Join PPCS for a canoe trip on the St. Bonaventure River in Quebec. For more information, call Henry Deshane at 207-884-7058.
June 17
PPCS will conduct a kayak and canoe instructional day. Contact Dana Dibiase (207-993-2611) or Paul Faria (207-487-6122) for time and location.
June 18
A big water release trip on the Dead River is planned. Contact Dave Wallace at 207-442-7196 for more information.
June 24-25
PPCS will take a canoe trip on the St. Croix. Contact Doug Field at 207-784-4285 for more information on this excursion.
June 24-25
PPCS will head to Magalloway River (on the Maine and New Hampshire border) for the weekend. For information on this trip, call Tom Meredith at 603-449-0957.
Border Riders - Jackman
www.borderridersclub.com
ATV Trail Work - Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers to help prepare the trails for the upcoming ATV season. We need to remove snowmobile signs, place the ATV signs and work on the trails and bridges. The ATV trails are slated to open by Memorial Day weekend. Anyone who has some free time, please give Dave Jones a call to find out what needs to be done. You can reach Dave at Jackman Powersports 668-4442. Thank you for your help.
Maine Canoe and Kayak Racing Organization (MaCKRO)
www.mackro.org
Canoe/Kayak Races
Saturday, June 3
St. George River Saltwater Challenge Canoe & Kayak Race
4pm
Thomaston Town Landing, Thomaston
Type: FW
Point Series: FW Point Series Race
Registration: $15 minimum donation
Contact: Paula Lunt, Race Director
Phone: 372-8195
Email: lunt@mackro.org
Website: Get Fit Maine
Other info: $15 minimum donation includes registration, T-shirt and post race BBQ.
Profits will benefit the American Lung Association and the American Diabetes Association.
Saturday, June 10
Bangor Harbor Race
9am
Penobscot River, Bangor
Type: FW
Point Series: FW Series 4 of 12
Registration: 8am ($15)
Contact: Harrison Clark
Phone: 848-0745 (work) - 942-7974 (home)
Other info: Benefit race for Bangor Lions Club Charities Eyeglass Program.
Last years race bought eyeglasses for over 100 people.
Sunday, June 18
Maine Bragging Rights C2 Race
Androscoggin River, Bethel
Type: FW
Point Series: Part of the Maine Bragging Rights Series
Registration: 9am ($10)
Contact: Don Wescott
Other info: C2 Men, C2 Women
Saturday, June 24
Union River Salmon Run
1:00 p.m.
Union River, Ellsworth, Maine
Type: ww
Registration: $15.00, starts 11:00a.m.
Contact: Tammy Kelley
Phone: (207) 667-3947
Email: Tammykwh20w@hotmail.com
Other info: registration includes t-shirt
Saturday, July 1
Sheepscot River Race
1pm
Wiscasset Waterfront, Wiscassett to Sherman Lake, Newcastle
Type: FW, 6 miles
Point Series: FW Series 5 of 12
Registration: 11:30am - Pre-registration ($12), race day registration ($15)
Contact: Scott Shea
Phone: 865-4189
Email: info@seaspraykayaking.com
Website: seaspraykayaking.com/
Other info: The race has been reversed in 2006 due to a dam being washed out at Sherman Lake last fall. All pre-registered racers will receive a T-shirt.
Tuesday, July 4
Sebec Lake Canoe Race
10:30am
Sebec Village, Maine
Type: Racing class 8 miles. Recreational class 4 miles.
Registration: Entry Fee: $10 Youth/Junior $15 Adult
Contact: Peter Wright
Phone: 368-2140
Email: petew@vicfirth.com
Other info: All participants receive a t-shirt. Please join our 4th of July celebration: breakfast, road race, parade, canoe race, chicken bbq, activities, and live music
Wednesday, July 5 through Sunday, July 9
ACA Whitewater National Championship
Deerfield River, Zoar Gap, Charlemont, Mass.
Type: WWDR - 8 miles, WWSP - 1.2 miles
Registration: 11:30am - Pre-registration ($12), race day registration ($15)
Contact: Charlie Brackett
Phone: (603) 585-7167
Website: www.canoe-newengland.org
Other info: July 5 is a practice day. Races begin July 6.
ACA Nationals registration forms, etc.
Sunday, July 9
Chief Werumbo Fun Race
11am
Androscoggin River, Durham boat launch
Type: FW, 6 miles
Registration: 9am ($12)
Contact: Faye Brown
Phone: 353-5771
Website: www.moxiefestival.com
Other info: Lunch is included with registration. Pre-register by July 6 for a T-shirt. Part of Lisbon's Annual Moxie Festival
Saturday, July 15
Potato Blossom Festival Regatta
5:00 pm
Aroostook River, Ft. Fairfield
Type: 6 mile FW
Point Series: FW Series 6 of 12
Registration: 3:00 pm ($10)
Contact: Tom Towle
Phone: 472-3882
Email: N/A
Website: www.potatoblossom.org
Other info: Race will be part of a two day triathlon
Sunday, July 16
Marsh Island Canoe Race
Mass starts between noon and 1pm
Penobscot River, Riverfront Park, Old Town
Type: FW, 15 miles
Registration: 3-6pm beginning July 5
Contact: Valerie Osborne, Old Town Public Library
Phone: 827-3972
Email: Valerie.Osborne@old-town.org
Website: www.canoehullabaloo.com/canoeraces.htm
Other info: There are five portages in this race. Cash prizes.
Thursday, July 20
Southside Tavern Sundowner
6pm
Kennebec River, Skowhegan (above the dam)
Type: FW, 5 miles
Registration: 4:30-5:45pm ($10 - first 100 get a T-shirt)
Contact: John Alsop
Phone: 474-6073
Website: www.neckra.org/RaceInfo-Sundowner.jpg
Other info: Cash prizes.
Saturday, July 29
Dead River Race (New!)
10am
Lower Dead River, West Forks
Type: WW downriver, 8 miles
Point Series: 2006 ACA New England Division WWOC Championship
Contact: Andy Webb
Phone: 663-4475
Website: www.riverdrivers.com
Other info: Requires intermediate experience
Saturday, July 29
Fort Knox Festival Boat Race
12pm
Penobscot River, Verona Island
Type: FW
Point Series: FW Series 7 of 12
Registration: 10:30am ($15)
Contact: Bucksport Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 469-6818
Website: www.bucksportbaychamber.com/
Mountain Bike Racing
Maine Mountain Bike Association
www.mainemountainbike.com
Eastern Fat Tire Association
www.efta.com
June 25
Clifford Park Assault
EFTA NECS Event
Biddeford, Maine
July 16
Maine Sport Run Off
Camden Snow Bowl
Camden, Maine
July 30
Bradbury Mtn Challenge
EFTA NECS Event
Pownal, Maine
August 20
Carrabassett XC Challenge
Sugarloaf USA
Carrabassett Valley, Maine
September 3
Rangeley Lakes Trail Center
Saddleback Challenge
Rangeley, Maine
September 17
Southern Maine Short Track
Biddeford, Maine
October 1
GrillZ Memorial MTB Race
EFTA NECS Event
Reid State Park
Georgetown, Maine
Pine Tree Society
www.pinetreesociety.org
June 2-3
The Pine Tree Society, a non-profit organization out of Bath, is celebrating its 10th year of bringing paddlers together from all over the state for the fundraiser known as Paddle for Pine Tree Camp. In 1997, the Paddle for Pine Tree Camp began with a handful of kayakers and canoeists on the Kennebec River. In celebration of its 10th year, the event will go back to the Kennebec River. This year, Paddle for Pine Tree Camp will feature two trips. The first will be Friday, June 2. It will be a sunset paddle from Bingham to Solon. On Saturday, June 3, the event will consist of a morning paddle from Solon to North Anson, followed by a celebratory barbecue. A shuttle service will be provided at both locations. Maine guides and expert volunteers will act as escorts on both trips. Paddle sites are accessible and are appropriate for paddlers of all skill levels. Paddlers raise money for Pine Tree Camp by collecting pledges per mile or accepting straight contributions. All money raised will go directly to Pine Tree Camp, a summer camp for Maine children and young adults with disabilities.
Pine Tree Camp, a program of Pine Tree Society, was established in 1945 as a summer therapy outlet for children with disabilities. Over the years, it has evolved into an innovative barrier-free environment offering fully accessible recreation to Maine people with disabilities. Pine Tree Camp is committed to welcoming anyone who could benefit from the experience, regardless of his or her ability to pay tuition. For more information contact Erin Rice at 443-3341 or info@pinetreesociety.org.
Caribou Parks and Rec.
CRX Adventure Programs for Grades 6-9
www.caribourec.org ~ 207 493-4224
All of these programs are for Grades 6-9. Preference is given to Caribou residents, but non-residents may also register.
Canoeing
Madawaska Lake, including The Thoroughfare and Carry Brook, will be the initial setting for students to learn the basics of water safety and canoe gear, fundamental and advanced paddle strokes, and typical rescue maneuvers. Pre-registration is required.
Active Dates:July 5-7, 2006
Fee:$10 reservation fee (refundable)
Backpacking
In a nutshell, we are going to cover the basics of outdoor survival and trekking. This program will culminate with an overnight backpacking trip. Pre-registration is required.
Active Dates:July 17-29, 2006
Times:See handout for times
Fee:$10 reservation fee (refundable)
Kayaking I
We'll start the week at Madawaska Lake; learn about Eskimo rolls, double-bladed paddles and T-rescues (among other things), then progress up to trips on the Madawaska River, Presque Isle Stream and the Aroostook River. Swimming pre-requisite.
Active Dates: June 19 thru June 22, 2006
Fee: no fee ($10 reservation fee - refundable)
Kayaking II
Plenty of kayaking. Mostly fun, with a chance of swimming in the afternoon? Swimming pre-requisite.
Active Dates: June 26 thru June 29, 2006
Fee: no fee ($10 reservation fee - refundable)
WOW (Wild Outdoor Women)
Program for girls only, includes hiking, mtn biking, canoeing and kayaking. Participants required to provide an all-terrain bike and other related equipment. Pre-registration is required.
Active Dates: July 10-13, 2006
Fee: N/A ($10 reservation fee, refundable)
Mountain Biking
Students learn the principles of on and off road bike safety and off road biking techniques. Participants must have own all-terrain bike, a helmet, a spare tire tube and a tire pump as well as a lunch and water. Pre-registration is required.
Active Dates: July 24-29, 2006
Fee:$10 reservation fee (refundable)
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