Questions
When is the best time to raft the Kennebec River in Maine ?Thanks to the schedule high water dam releases we are able to raft the Kennebec River daily May through October. Do I have to know how to swim?Knowing how to swim is not a pre requisite on our river trips. The type V pfd we will give you is designed to float you high in whitewater conditions. On our class V trips in Maine we recommend that you have basic swimming skills. What should we bring?You need to bring a wool hat, fleece or under armour, shorts, swim suit, foot protection (old tennis shoes, beach shoes, or sport sandals water shoes etc.), any medication you are on, and a dry set of clothes for your ride home. Everything that you wear will get wet so plan accordingly. Please do not bring valuable items (i.e. expensive clothes or shoes, jewelry, non-waterproof cameras or other items) on the raft. Under a wetsuit you will wear swimwear or insulated synthetic winter underwear (No COTTON) on cold spring days. On cold days wear wool socks with your wetsuit booties for extra warmth. Can I rent a wetsuit?Yes we rent wetsuits, booties, and river shoes at all locations. The can be rented the day of the trip or pre book and receive a discount. What type of meals are serve? We serve a barbeque lunch with a choice of steak, chicken, or a vegetarian option with salads, “Moxie” Baked Beans, dessert, juice and ice water. We can accommodate most dietary needs given an adequate warning. How often do trips run? Daily May-October How many people and rafts go on a trip?River trips generally have 7-15 rafts per trip. We can accomadate up to 160 rafters on a river trip in Maine. What if weather is bad? Trips run rain or shine. You are going to get wet. In twenty plus years of rafting we have only cancel one rafting trip. That was when Hurricane Irene directly hit the Deerfield River in Massachusetts! In the event we have to cancel a trip we will issue you a trip credit or rain check for a future trip. Can we request a guide?Yes we will make every effort to schedule guides you have enjoyed in the past. Is it appropriate to tip a guide after the trip?Yes guides work very hard to make sure you have a exciting and fun river experience, cooking your lunch and keeping you safe. If you feel your guide has made your trip an exciting and memorable experience, a tip is a very nice way to show your appreciation. Can we still raft if we have children (under 7 years of age) Yes we have several trip options in Maine and Massachusetts for children under the age of seven. These include raft float trips, and inflatable kayaking options on class 2-3 rivers. We also offer rowing frame and split trip options on class III rivers and above. See our family rafting trips page and our row frame trip options.
