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Get ready to get soaked (in the best way). This trip is all about learning the fundamentals of whitewater kayaking while exploring the water near Roll Dam Campground by Seboomook lake. Over four days, you’ll progress from calm flatwater to navigating moving currents, all while building skills and confidence. No prior kayaking experience is required—just a willingness to learn, a sense of adventure, and comfort swimming in moving water. We’ll cover strokes, how to get out of your boat if you flip over, and rescue techniques, all at a pace that meets you where you’re at. The group will travel in a van and support truck, camping in tents with access to an outhouse.

Sample Itinerary

Wednesday, August 26

• Depart Bowdoin for Seboomook Lake, ME.
• Arrive and set up camp!
• Get on the water to learn the basics—strokes, wet exits, and rescue/safety techniques.
  
  

Thursday, August 27

• Breakfast and gear up.
• River safety talk and paddle on the Seboomook!
• Have lunch at camp and relax.
• Paddle More!
  
  

Friday, August 28

• Breakfast at camp.
• Morning paddle session on Seboomook.
• Lunch at camp and more paddling in the afternoon!
  
  

Saturday, August 29

• In the morning depart Seboomook and return to Bowdoin!
  
  

If there is anything in the trip description or equipment list that you have questions about, please do not hesitate to contact us at (207) 725-4292 or bocOtrips@bowdoin.edu.

Please see packing list.