MOAC - Maine Outdoor Adventure Club

Memorial Day Weekend Camping in Bar Harbor - UPDATE!!
2026-05-22 13:00 - 2026-05-25 12:00 (America/New_York)
As of 3/25/26, Hadley’s lists 9 tent sites available and “plenty” of RV sites (water/electric/some with sewer). If you are interested in this trip, please don’t wait too long. You also do NOT need to stay at Hadley’s. You are welcome to outdoor adventure with us and hang out for the evening/whenever festivities.
Let’s keep a long-standing MOAC tradition alive by welcoming summer with a group campout on Mt. Desert Island.
We camped at Hadley’s Point CG last year and had a great time. Hadley’s Point is just off Route 3 as you head to Bar Harbor. It is 2.5 miles before Bar Harbor Campground. Holiday weekend prices appear to be:

Field tent sites are $37.00 per night
Wooded tent sites are $39.00 per night
Sites with water/electric are $54.00 per night
They even have cabins if you want to check those out

There appears to be a $3.25 campground fee, plus tax of course.
https://www.hadleyspoint.com/
Tammy and I will reserve site C-37 (water and electric) and it is near to a pod of tent sites (13-20, 30-36, 40-42). We will also reserve C-36 to use as a home base for the group. We will ask attendees to help pay for this community site. If we get 25 people, that will mean about $5 per person for the weekend.
If you choose to go, please drop us a line at pcm25me@gmail.com so we know who to expect and what site you are in. You can also stay anywhere you like and come visit as well.
You do have to make your own reservations. Deposit amounts vary. For 1-2 nights, it is the full balance. For 3 or more it is $100. Unfortunately, they state there are no refunds for a holiday weekend.
It might be best to grab a site as soon as you can if you are interested.
We will continue the traditional experience of group happy hours and pot luck dinners in the evenings. Restaurants are also on the table. Activities during the day will be up to the group. Hiking, biking, paddling, etc.

Maine Canoe Symposium
2026-05-29 16:00 - 2026-05-31 13:00
This not a MOAC led trip.
This is the 40th anniversary of the Maine Canoe Symposium. Join fellow paddling enthusiasts in on-water and on-land classes, demonstrations, speakers, and all things canoe.
It is the last weekend of May and will be held at the University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond. Weekend or Saturday only options are available. Meals are provided and different levels of bunking are available.
https://www.mainecanoesymposium.org/

Street Jam at First Friday: Join me for random acts of Violins, Violas, Guitars, other things to make lots of noise!
2026-06-05 18:00 - 20:00
I’m thinking we meet somewhere on Congress by MECA and start playing. I’ve participated in many jams with MOAC members and we’ve played popular folk, Americana, country, rock tunes. But it really doesn’t matter what we play and with what. Bring any skill level and any instrument. Hide in the middle of the group if you are afraid (safety in numbers). This could be great or a complete mess, but I’m sure it will be fun! I’ve been thinking about this and watching the weather which finally looks better so I figured I needed to post this now! Details to follow once I hear from interested parties. Ate Ate 9- Ate 5 1 Ate, which is a cell phone number written in Kiddspeak.

American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-14 | Nine Tigers Kung Fu, 366 Elm St., Biddeford, ME, 04005, United States
American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid Course
Sat & Sun June 13 & 14 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Cost $200.00 Covers books, training equipment and materials, Red Cross fees, and lunch each day.
Class link at bottom of Flyer
The 16 Hour Wilderness and Remote First Aid (WRFA) course provides students with the knowledge and ability to learn wilderness first aid. Hands on practice and realistic scenario based training ensures that students learn the skills needed to perform in an emergency.
Topics covered include: Pre-trip Preparation, Primary and Secondary Survey, Documentation, Shock, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Soft Tissue Injuries, Heat & Cold, Allergies, Breathing Issues, Bites & Stings, Diabetes, Lightning, Moving patients, Treatment Scenarios.
students should come prepared to be outside in the elements and to bring your day pack or backpack loaded with whatever you bring with you into a remote setting.
CPR certification or higher care is a prerequisite for registering for WRFA. A CPR course is usually offered the evening prior to the start of the WRFA course. Ask about CPR if needed. Students who successfully complete the course will receive an American Red Cross WRFA Card which is good for two years from the date of the course. You must attend both dates to receive the card by email. American Red Cross WRFA meets the requirements for Scouting America’s High Adventure Camps. The course is also recommended for hikers, backpackers, boaters, and workers in remote areas,
The cost of the course is $200.00 per student which covers the cost of training materials, textbook and certification card, Red Cross fees and lunch each day. To register or for questions email Instructor John Mulloy – EMT at: jmulloy01821@gmail.com or call 508-423-4069 for further details.
For more information go to Red Cross Training | Take a Class | Red Cross, type in Biddeford, ME and select First Aid from the Find a Class drop down menu. On the next page select Wilderness First Aid from the Class Focus drop down menu.
The June 13 & 14, 2026 course will be held at Nine Tigers Kung-fu,
366 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005
Class begins at 8:00 AM sharp and ends by 4:30 PM, each day.

MOAC Meeting: Sailing to Newfoundland and Labrador.
2026-08-05 18:30 - 20:30 | A2U2 Church, 524 Allen Avenue, Portland, 04101
Join us for a sail to Newfoundland and Labrador.
In 2019, 2022, and 2025 Jonathan Fulford sailed a BCC 28 sailboat from Maine to Newfoundland and northern Labrador. Forty people have joined him on some portion of these expeditions (up to five at a time onboard). These trips have been filled with icebergs, whales, arctic char, cod, lots of bears (both polar and black), fiords, remote fishing villages, and warm friendships.
The crews also witnessed the environmental and climatic changes affecting these subarctic and boreal lands and waters which directly impact the Gulf of Maine. They learned some of the region’s history of exploitation and ecological collapse, as well as seen the continued resilience of these communities and ecosystems.
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Jonathan Fulford is a sailor and environmental activist from Waldo County. He has worn many hats – father, grandfather, carpenter/builder, farmer, whitewater kayaker, pilot gig racer, wilderness canoer, Captain, political candidate, public power advocate, and non-profit organizer. He is currently a founder and the board president of both Waldo County Bounty and Penobscot Bay Waterkeeper.
Meeting begins at 7:00. Come at 6:30 or so to socialize with your friends and meet new people.

Eastern Trail "Gap" Ribbon Cutting/Opening
2026-08-06 10:00 - 11:00
https://www.easterntrail.org/news/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-and-grand-opening-of-the-eastern-trails-gap-section/
It’s finally here!!! The “Gap” on the Eastern Trail between Wainwright Sports Complex and the Scarborough Marsh section has been closed. Bicyclists will no longer have to navigate Highland Ave and Black Point Rd as they travel the Eastern Trail.
The ribbon cutting is set for Thursday, August 6, at 10 am, at the Wainwright Sports Complex and the trail will open for public use at its conclusion. Be one of the first to officially bike/walk this section. There are also two free Welcome Walks scheduled. See the details for those from the link above.

ARC Wilderness & Remote First Aid
2026-09-26 - 2026-09-27 | Southern Maine Fish & Game, 30 Martin Rd, Kittery, 03904, United States
Wilderness & Remote First Aid (WRFA) is a two-day American Red Cross certification course designed for anyone who spends time in the backcountry, leads outdoor programs, or works in remote environments where emergency medical services may be hours — or days — away. You’ll learn to assess and manage medical emergencies using the resources you have on hand, make smart evacuation decisions, and provide sustained care until professional help arrives. This course meets American Red Cross and BSA standards for wilderness first aid certification.
ARC WRFA is a two-day course and has a prerequisite of CPR certification.

MH&T’s Flagstaff Hut Weekend
2026-10-23 13:00 - 2026-10-25 17:00
Since we will not be around for August and a good part of September, we are posting this now so you can save the date. Registrations will open about a month before the event. Check out the website below to learn more about Maine Huts and Trails and their huts. Price for the weekend is still to be determined. It was $155 last year.
We will answer any questions at any time.
Join us for the 13th annual Maine Huts & Trails weekend. MH&T’s operates four “ecolodges” along their network of trails in the Bigelows, Flagstaff Lake, and the Dead River. For this weekend, Flagstaff Hut, on the eastern shore of the lake is all ours.
It’s far more than a “hut”. A full commercial kitchen, hot water, showers, electricity, composting toilets, etc. Sleeping is bunk room style (earplugs). This “hut” has a capacity of 48. We hope to limit it to 40 or so.
Activities can include hiking, mountain biking, paddling (boats and gear provided), swimming, or doing nothing. It will be late October.
You must walk in. From the parking lot, it is 1.5 miles on a service road or two miles on actual hiking trails (for the full experience). Gear shuttle provided if you can get there by a certain time on Friday and possibly later. This would mean leaving your gear in a building at the parking lot and it will be delivered in (and out) so you only have to walk.
You only need to bring clothes (slippers or something for inside the hut), sleeping bag/bedding, pillow case, personal items, earplugs, and food as described below. You DO NOT need to bring anything to cook with or to eat on. Refrigeration is available but limited. You will have access to the kitchen.
The way the food works, you provide your own food for Friday, Saturday morning and noon. You will be asked to bring a “slice” of Saturday night’s dinner which all the “slices” will be combined for a fantastic feed. This year’s Saturday evening menu is still undecided. In the past we’ve done a pizza bar, pasta bar, taco bar, friendsgiving dinner. There will also be Happy Hours you can contribute to.
On Sunday morning a portion of your payment for the weekend will provide a full spread breakfast. Pancakes, frittata, bacon, sausage, fruit, granola, yogurt, etc. Vegetarian? Vegan? We have options for everyone. Coffee and tea and hot chocolate provided at least in the morning. Potable water available anytime. You will need to bring any other beverages you desire. BYOB for alcohol.
