This adventure is near the top of so many people’s bucket list that I was absolutely captivated by this video as I watched Doug Welch cruise the Maine Island Trail in a small boat.
Along the coast of Maine, we are lucky to have a trail of over 200 islands that we can row, paddle, or sail to, quickly andeasily. We can camp overnight on most of them, and there are 20 islands within easy reach of Brooklin alone. Several, in fact, that I can reach for an overnight after I leave the OCH office in the evening.
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David Rawls says:
I now have the vicarious understanding of what makes you Maine coast people ‘tock’ ! Not bad work on your part; since I’m across the continent. Come try the California coast!! I believe you would love it.
Laszlo Morocz says:
Finally! A video other than the endless building of the same boat. This is what I joined OCH for. It’s good to see it come back.
And it was the perfect video to return with. Very well done with the haunting views and equally haunting music.
Bruce LePage says:
Super great !!,
I’ve done some of that in Casio Bay. I was a lobster fishe.
BWL
Brent Williams says:
Great video, I love the smaller Boston Whalers great boats. Great job on the still pics. 👍👍
Jim Sullivan says:
Wonderful story. Made me stop and think.
Steve S - RestHarrow Boatworks says:
Great video. Reminders of my own sailing trip to Rogue Island. YHANKS for the beautiful photos!!
Steve Melcher says:
Mola mola! the Ocean Sunfish!…’the weirdest fish’. Pretty much at the whim of currents, the ocean sunfish’s favorite food is what can be found floating alongside: jellyfish. Next trip, Cruising the Maine Island Trail In A Small Powerboat 2.0, stop in Green’s Island and Hurricane Island for a cup of Jo! Steve Melcher , Maynard’s hidden neighbor.
Cap'n Rick Urban says:
One of the best things you can do in your life, is help your parents to the other side. My Dad ended up in a nursing home for eight years. I went or my brother went two times a week for all those years. Your Dad left you a trail legacy and I feel you did him proud with this video.
Even though my Dad did not know me for the last 3 years, I still went to visit and bring him a hot dog or a pizza. Some of my brothers would not go back to visit once he did not acknowledge them. But he was still the Dad that raised me and gave me my love of the water.
Steve Stone says:
And there was probably a couple years at the beginning when you didn’t acknowledge him much, and a couple teenage years that you didn’t acknowledge him at all, and he kept coming around. Funny how it all evens out in the end, ay?
Robert Ford says:
This discussion reminds me of a children’s book titled “Love You Forever” written by Robert Munsch that I would read to my kids when they were toddlers.
George Blaisdell says:
The healing of one’s self begins with one’s family… It is step #1, without which there is no healing… You reaped a harvest which some of your brothers missed, and it only cost you a hot dog or some pizza… It is still your Dad who is no longer recognizing you… You gave him that recognition which he could not give you as his son…
I hope you pray for him regularly, and that he comes to you in your dreams, and in memories as you walk your life… The trip of the author was one of coming to terms with a parent still alive but no longer “there”… He needs to learn from him, because if he lives long enough, he can easily end his days the same way dealing with the same issues with reduced cognitive function…
Rob Nelms says:
Doug, thanks for the great experience. Could you tell me the Make and model of depth sounder that you used?
Beagle3344&yahoo.com
Thanks,
Rob
Rob Nelms says:
Correction, my email is:
Beagle3344@yahoo.com
Rob
Edgar Boyd says:
Often the most difficult part of a plan is to do it. Congratulations on doing it.
Allen Browne says:
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Ben Mendlowitz says:
Nicely done Doug, the trip, the photos and the video.
Robert French says:
Great work Doug. I’ve cruised the coast of Maine on my sail boat as well as numerous charters with good friends and family. Now I need to retire to spend the entire summer doing what you have done. Thanks for the inspiration. Bob
Mark Sullivan says:
Thanks for this work, what a tonic in mid-winter. Beautifully shot, composed and narrated- great evocation of a special place and journey.
I’d echo a previous comment that it would great to know something of the logistics Doug considered and managed to carry it out.
Lyle Russell says:
Well done!
Jon Elcock says:
Very nice video.
I would like more information on practical things like, what did he do for water, food and fuel
David Jeffery says:
Lovely and deep.
Sam Benson says:
I have a 19′ Outrage. I’m going to show this video to my kids and see if it inspires our own adventure. Thanks!
John Wujack says:
Good for you and thanks for sharing. Regards, John
karenlsullivan says:
A thoughtful video with stunning visuals and subtle narrative – I did not know about the Maine Island Trail, and am glad it’s there. We live at the “bottom” of the west coast’s Inside Passage, but now I’m inspired to travel to Maine, too. Thanks for sharing.
Tom Williamson says:
Great video, Doug. Thank you for publishing this.