Boothbay 2026

 

Summary of posts from my Boothbay 2026 vacation with Jacqui.

Basically, 60 lbs lighter than last year (~275 to 215lbs) made the kayaking and biking a lot more fun.  

 

In Chronological Order....

Vacation Prep Friday, Day Before   

Arrival, first Barters Loop, Southport Circumnavigation 

MerryMeeting Bay Bike Loop Ride, 45 miles 

Rutherford Loop, Drainage Culvert Loop, Karen's Hideaway and Ice Cream bike ride 

Barters 2nd Loop, Southport scenic bike loop, Androscoggin River paddle, Brunswick Loop ride, return home

Quick update from the following Wednesday, August 5th.   I've been wiped!   Biking/running in the morning, but then at least 1-2 naps in the living room during the day.    Wore myself out, but as Jacqui pointed out that just meant I had fun.

Ran some reports from my Garmin Connect account

6 total kayak outings (per my old Garmin Fenix 5 watch)

Total Distance	55.47 mi
Total Activity Time	14:45:01 h:m:s
Activity Calories	5,285
Average Speed	3.8 mph
Average Heart Rate	95 bpm

 

6 bike rides (per my Edge 1040 bike computer)

Activities	6
Total Distance	119.66 mi
Average Distance	19.94 mi
Max Distance	45.36 mi
Total Activity Time	10:15:56 h:m:s
Activity Calories	5,860
Total Ascent	6,886 ft
Avg Ascent	1,148 ft
Max Ascent	2,116 ft
Total Descent	6,795 ft
Avg Descent	1,132 ft
Max Descent	2,116 ft
Average Speed	11.7 mph
Max Speed	35.4 mph
Average Heart Rate	120 bpm
Max Heart Rate	152 bpm

 

View from Cabin front deck 

 

 

I eat more healthy now, but still splurge occasionally.

ate half a donut with breakfast each day, jacqui got the other half