Martha’s Vineyard Sea Kayak Adventure

• 6 Days / 6 Nights
• Price: 1450 Euro .
  Date: September 2011
• 10% reduction if booked before July 2011

Tour includes all lodging, kayaking, guides, lessons, breakfast, most lunches, and 2 dinners. Ferries to and from the Island.
Transportation on the Island is also supplied.  
We will provide Transport from Boston Logan airport to Martha’s Vineyard on the 28th. @ 4 pm . and of course back on the 4th
Should you be coming from somewhere else we will not be able to provide transport to the Island.

Marthas Vineyard.

This impressively scenic island is part of a group of islands formed by a glacial deposit located seven miles off the southern coast of Massachusetts. The Vineyard’s
unique formation offers a variety of paddling experiences, such as inter connected finger ponds, white sand barrier beaches, kettle holes, and the island’s famous brightly colored clay cliffs of Aquinnah.

Accomodations: Pequot Hotel

Single Supplement of 100 euro applies .

• Cozy, historic "Martha's Vineyard" atmosphere
• One block from the Beach; three blocks from town
• Complimentary extended continental breakfast
• Front porch with rocking chairs
• Local, knowledgeable, super-friendly staff
• Private baths, air conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi
• Easy walking distance to/from ferries

Every morning our guests awaken to the delicious scent of fresh muffins baking for our daily complimentary continental breakfast(yogurt, eggs, fruit, freshly baked items). We welcome our guests to join us in the afternoon for tea and fresh baked cookies on our comfortable porch. Relax at our Martha's Vineyard hotel on one of our cozy rocking chairs, which offer the perfect spot to sit back and enjoy Oak Bluffs ' unique scenery.

Wildlife

The island’s expansive protected beaches, wet lands and unique habitats provide thriving environments of rare birds, wildlife and sea life. Piping Plovers are one of the endangered species often seen on our paddles followed by Great Blue Heron, Snowy Egrets, Osprey, Red Tail Hawks, Terns, many gulls and more.

Fish

The island is a world renowned fishing location, famous for Bluefish, Striped Bass, Albacore, Bonita and King Mackerel.
Many of our trips, especially the Cape Pogue Adventure, offer an opportunity for trawling a fishing line behind your kayak and the chance to catch dinner.

Phosphorescence

Our sunset champagne and hors duerves paddle returns under the stars and brilliant night sky amongst one of our most beautiful phenomenon, Phosphorescence. This is a bioluminescent organism especially brilliant in the late summer and early fall, illuminating the path of your kayak with glowing sparkles in the water.

Shellfish

Our paddles will float us over the shellfish beds and rocky inlets home to the islands many delicacies such as Oysters, Quahogs, Scallops, Little Necks, and Lobster! You will have the opportunity to sample many of our island’s fare, especially our highly desired Quahog chowder, as part of your farewell Menemsha clambake dinner.

The Towns

Each of our five towns have their own history and character. The island was originally inhabited by the Wampanoag Native American Tribe. Tribal lands and cultural activities are still a vibrant part of the island’s culture, especially in Aquinnah, where most of the tribal members reside. In the 19th century the island was a prominent force in the whaling industry, still evident in the architecture and charm of Edgartown. Widows walks top large sea captain homes bordering Edgartown’s historic harbor and lighthouse. Oak Bluffs is home to what was originally a methodist colony of tents, now a brightly colored village of gingerbread homes and host to the Annual fireworks display. Menemsha is a picturesque fishing village and backdrop to many of the scenes in the movie Jaws. West Tisbury is known for its outdoor summer markets offering local organic produce and flowers and hosting the annual Agricultural Fair. Home of the Steamship Authority, Tisbury is the island’s most year round town, offering plentiful shopping, BYOB restaurants and the Tisbury Street Fair.

Paddle Experience

The Martha’s Vineyard Sea Kayak Adventure provides you with the opportunity to experience a wide variety of paddling situations. These include a drift paddle with the tides along the North shore, a surf launch and landing,( Easy) an open ocean crossing, a portage and a night paddle amidst many beautiful environments. The pairing of the island’s history, culture and amazing sea kayaking makes Martha’s Vineyard a truly one of kind experience. As usual on our trips Jim Kennedy will be there to look after your safety and advising on technique and helping you where necessary. We will also have a local guide (chic) She is a great kayaker an expert on the local area and great company. All of our days are full days. We usually finish our activities in time for dinner. Day 5 is an exception to this as we break it up.

Due to tides and weather, trip times and locations may be altered.
All Days are full days.

Day 1:

Pick up at Logan Airport and transport to Marthas Vineyard.
Arrive on Martha’s Vineyard
Check-in Pequot Hotel
Introductory meeting with your guides and fellow travellers.
Welcome BBQ

Day 2:

Squibnocket Loop. A moderately challenging paddle which meanders down the Wampanoag herring creek, through an underground tunnel to Menemsha Pond, over a barrier beach and into the Nantucket Sound. Squibnocket is a private fresh water pond surrounded by massive beach dunes and is teaming with oysters, swans, and ospreys. Departs 9am, lunch included.

Day 3:

Pub & Paddle . A one way paddle along East & West Chop off the Vineyard Sound. Challenge the island’s infamous chops of confusing tides and rips while being rewarded with spectacular views and passing two lighthouses. The paddle concludes at the base of Oak Bluffs Harbor. Your guide will bring you on a walking tour of the town to Offshore Ale Co. Here you will be treated to a tasting tour of the island’s only brewery. A welcome reception of chicken wings and beer followed by pizza and more beer in a private function room overlooking the pub below and the ocean afar, are a perfect end to this rewarding paddle. Departs 10am, lunch included.

Day 4:

Chappaquiddick. An open ocean crossing paddle from Edgartown to Chappaquiddick island, home of the famous Dyke bridge. A beach lunch with views of breathtaking cliffs and Striped Bass fishing at one of the
most premier spots are highlights of this day. Departs 10am, lunch included.

Day 5:

Aquinnah Sunrise. Watch the sun’s reflection effect the brilliant clay colors of the Aquinnah Cliffs. This paddle includes a possible surf launch and landing. Breakfast and coffee provided.
Here we take a break and let people have some time to themselves for sight seeing , shopping or whatever.
Golf, biking, beach tour, snorkeling, hiking and fishing are all available, or just take the day to relax or sunbathe!

Day 5. contd.

Evening Paddle:

Sunset Champagne and Hors’duerves Sunset
Paddle. This paddle departs one hour prior to sunset returns under the stars with glow sticks lighting our kayaks and a trail of Phosphorescence, bioluminescent organisms, lighting our wake.

Day 6:

Menemsha Drift Paddle. This is a special experience .
Our paddle is with a 4 to 7 knot current along the northern shore of the island ending at the best place to watch the sunset over the Vineyard Sound. Lobster clambake on Menemsha Beach provided.

Day 7:

Check-out Pequot Hotel
Depart Martha’s Vineyard
Transport back to Logan airport or Boston Supplied.