An exception, however, is the end of somes sound north of the Rte. 198 bridge. As withBass harbor Marsh, consult the tide tables and plan to ride the high tide in. Expert canoeists may want to choose a calm day and paddle around the Porcupine islands off Bar Harbor. Do not venture beyond the breakwater. Tidal currents in Somes Sound can play havoc with light craft, so those venturin out there should stick close to the shoreline.
Porpoises sometimes frolic in the Sound.
All ocean canoeing should be restricted, however, to the very knowledgeable and experienced. Law requires that Coast Guard-approved life jackets be carried for each passenger. An idea better than carrying life jackets is to wear them. It's accepted practice. Mansell Boat Rental, on Manset Shore Road off 102A in Manset.