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Paddling

Whether it's paddling a tandem kayak in a lake or paddling a canoe down river, Old Town has you covered with these helpful paddling articles.
Canoeing Tips, Paddling

Learning To Paddle Episode 2: Basic Tandem Canoe Maneuvers

Basic tandem canoe maneuvers from Maine canoe guide Dave Conley.

Canoeing Tips, Paddling

Learning to Paddle Episode 1: Basic Canoe Paddle Strokes

Tandem canoe paddle strokes and demonstration from Maine canoe guide Dave Conley

Canoe Trips, Paddling

Two Reasons For Going Solo I Will Never Forget

Tandem canoe trips are great, but here's why solo can be better.

Canoe Trips, Paddling

Lessons from the Allagash

Two fly anglers and filmmakers learn valuable lessons in canoe tripping on their first tripdown the Allagash.

Canoeing Tips, Canoe Trips, Paddling

Meal Planning for Your Next Canoe Trip

Maine Guide Dave Conley serves up cooking and meal planning tips for canoe trips.

Canoeing Tips, Canoe Trips, Paddling

The Complete Guide to Canoe Camping

Whether it’s your first time or you are rather experienced at canoe camping, our Complete Guide to Canoe Camping has something for everyone.

Kayak Fishing, Kayaking Tips, Paddling

Kayaks For Big Guys And Gals

Kayaking can be enjoyed by people of all shapes and sizes. While kayaks for average and smaller individuals are abundant, there are absolutely kayaks for big guys and women, too! Here is our list, broken down by the different types of kayaking activities.

Canoe Trips, Paddling, Canoe Fishing

Maine’s Best 3 & 4 Day Canoe Trips

Master Maine Guide Dave Conley offers tips for planning a summer canoe trip on one of Maine's famous waterways.

Canoe Trips, Paddling

Canoe Tips With Dave Conley

Meet Master Maine Guide Dave Conley, who will be sharing canoe tips all year.

Kayaking Trips, Paddling

Kayaking In The Puget Sound

Escape from the chaos of Seattle with a day touring trip in an Old Town Castine.

Canoe Trips, Paddling

Monumental: Canoeing Katahdin Woods and Waters

A story about three photographers exploring Maine’s new Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument

Canoe Trips, Paddling, Canoe Fishing

Family Fun at Giant Goose Ranch

The Herman Brothers created Giant Goose Ranch as a way to fish the species of fish you can’t find in Illinois. Today, the ranch has grown to 840 acres and contains over 50 lakes and ponds, attracting visitors from all over the country.

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