PeterB Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 (edited) Orrrs Island-Ragged Island and upper Casco Bay We have changed the date of this trip from Saturday June 9th to Sunday June 8th. New launch time will be discussed. I'd like to amble and explore the area of ledges and small islands in the part of NE Casco Bay between the Orrs/Bailey Island Peninsula and the Cape Small Headland. This seems to be a rarely visited area, an open bay at the extreme northern end of Casco Bay , a patchwork of ledges and small islands with Ragged Island as the focus. (I began to study this area as Ragged Island was the summer home of Edna Saint Vincent Millay until @ 1950) Launch from H20/ Orrs Island at 10:45. and hop from island to island , ledge to ledge with Ragged Island the anchor of the trip, probably a counter clockwise tour with a return along the northern coastline. High Tide is 4PM , so there will be a rising tde for much of the trip. The trip will involve a series of mini- crossings from 1/2 nm to 1 nm , and the ideal sea state for this trip would be on the mild side: if seas are greater than 2-3 feet and winds greater than 10 kt , the route the can seek the more protected waters of Quahog Bay and the inlets and ledges to the north hugging Sebascodegan Island. Trip will be canceled if there is a small craft advisory. Drysuits are required to highly recommended, as the water temps (still not over 50 degrees ) seem to be a bit on the cold side for this time of year. If you are interested in joining me, rsvp ("I'm going" ) on the calendar posting or PM me (PeterB) and we can communicate by PM in advance of the trip . Edited June 6, 2019 by PeterB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSANTA Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Count me in. I live on Bailey Island !! It's great place to paddle. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy Hill Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 I wish I lived closer so I could join you. It is too far for a day-trip for me. I did paddle in that area once a long time ago. I paddled from the crib bridge to Hemit Island Campground via Elm, Flag and Wood Islands. It was a nice trip across the bay with big swells coming in. I hope you'll post a trip report. I'll be in that area in July and will be looking for paddling routes/ideas. -Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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