COVID-19 & Going to Sea
Safety - Education - Awareness
The Maine Association of Sea Kayak Guides & Instructors offers these resources to assist Paddlers, Guides and Businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. We're waiving the MASKGI membership fee for 2021, so join our community as we navigate this challenging time.
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Join MASKGI
We welcome Registered Maine Sea Kayak Guides from Maine and other states, and non-guides who would like to be involved.
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Become a Maine Guide
Maine Guides were first licensed in 1897. There are now approximately 4,000 licensed Maine Guides.
Outfitters & Guides
Maine Association of Sea Kayak Guides & Instructors: Outfitters and Guides listed by Region.
Professional Development
Opportunities for guide courses, first aid training, skill building, and other applied instruction.
Getting Started in Sea Kayaking
First steps to help you discover sea kayaking and plan your paddling trips.
Welcome to the Maine Association of Sea Kayak Guides and Instructors
The rocky, forest-lined shores of Maine offer kayakers a dream come true. With more coastline than California (over 3,400 miles), you will find innumerable bays, coves, inlets, and beaches to explore. Our waters provide a challenging paddling environment, with frigid temperatures even in the summer, fog, huge tidal ranges, and pronounced ocean currents. Whether you're a Mainer or a visitor: for your safety and enjoyment when paddling the coast of Maine, plan to use a knowledgeable Outfitter or Guide. Use our Resources to help plan your trip.