rfolster Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Looking for competent paddlers to join me on Saturday August 8th for a Level 4 ocean journey somewhere between Salem Mass and York Maine, with the location to be determined based on group, weather, and conditions. Journey will most likely be 10 nautical miles or more, and might involve crossings up to 2 miles, winds up to 25 knots, seas up to 4', current up to 4 knots, although I would be surprised to encounter two of these conditions, let alone more, but we can always hope!Trip planning will focus on a balance of maximizing conditions and minimizing danger. This will be a hybrid CAM/Leader-Lead trip where I (and others who wish to join in on the process) will be taking on a strict leadership role to guide the group, but participants are encouraged to take an active interest in the trip as they may be called upon to perform leadership tasks as well. This journey is not restricted only to those seeking leadership certification, but preferably to anyone who might enjoy the excitement that a more aggressive environment provides. Opportunities to practice rescues, group management, and other incident management situations will be available, and participants should be prepared to go into the water. To be clear, this is not a training, but a chance to practice personal and group skills that are already being developed.Please read the Level 4 trip description to make sure that you are comfortable with the requirements, then PM me with interest and paddling skill level. Participation may need to be limited in order to maintain safety, but I will try to get everyone on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 Update: we have another 4* aspirant and two other participants signed up for Saturday, with trip plans in the works - most likely a north-shore Massachusetts location. Weather looks to be mildly challenging, but the trip will not be cancelled unless weather is truly threatening. I will provide further updates when the location is finalized and the weather forecast becomes more apparent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 We are up to five people going out on Saturday in Salem Sound, and one more would be ideal. Let me know if you want to join in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Six it is! We have four participants and two co-leaders, which is a good arrangement for alternating between one leading the group and the other providing feedback. Hopefully the unsettled weather gives us some good conditions to work with. Look for more opportunities like this in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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