Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Ever wondered how to sea kayak? In this segment from Episode 5 of Borealis Season Three, Master Maine sea kayak guide Karen Francoeur from Castine Kayak Adventures breaks down how you can get started. Learn what gear you actually need, how to choose the correct kayak, and get tips and tricks for getting into your boat and hitting the water with confidence!

Borealis is made possible through the generous support of our production sponsors The Nature Conservancy, the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, and Poland Spring, and our broadcast sponsors Evergreen Home Performance, Patriot Subaru, and Bangor Savings Bank, in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.

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Production Credits:

Produced and Written by Aislinn Sarnacki
Videography by Brian Bechard and Nick Woodward
Edited by Christoph Gelfand and Brian Bechard
Music from Artlist