Description
Mainland Cape Cod's most isolated coastline, Great Island, is a 3-mile barrier beach and island system separating Cape Cod Bay from Wellfleet Bay.
Great Island is also a reliable location to find the state threatened diamondback terrapin turtle. With an experienced naturalist and paddler, we will search on land and on the water for these turtles as we learn about their unique natural history and the work Mass Audubon does to help protect them.
Bring your lunch, as we will stop for a picnic on one of the island's beautiful remote beaches.
Currents and winds are a factor to consider in this system, and sustained periods of paddling is required of participants. Recent, previous paddling experience is required.
When
- Fri, Jul 11, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Who
Adults
Cost
- Adult Members $120
- Adult Nonmembers $140
Where
Location: Great Island Boat Launch, Wellfleet
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Questions? Contact us:
- 508-349-2615 [email protected]
Instructors
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Mass Audubon Staff
Instructions
Pre-registration is required. Previous (recent) paddling experience and good swimming ability are required. Participants need to be able to get into and out of their kayak unassisted. The kayak trip leader reserves the right to deny further participation to paddlers who do not demonstrate adequate paddling ability. Directions to the meeting place will be given upon registration.
This trip meets and leaves from Great Island (directions attached).
Please arrive 10 minutes in advance of the start of the program. Note that the ending time for kayak trips is approximate. We make every effort to finish the trip by the ending time listed but because we are dealing with wind, tide and differing degrees of experience on the part of the participants, there is always the possibility that the trip will run longer than anticipated. For this reason, we suggest that you not count on the trip ending at the time listed and plan accordingly.
Participants may choose among available single kayaks or bring their own kayak. All equipment is provided; all participants must wear life jackets.
We recommend that you bring a windbreaker, hat, and drinking water. There are no facilities, such as restrooms or water fountains, at the meeting places.