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From L to R, name these Snapdragon scalawags. Bonus points for venue and first letter of last name.
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Me wonders if one of the secret components is silicone?
g-a satisfied sea-lect hatch covers (all of which are tethered) customer
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Aside from sea kayaking, there are many benefits of being landlocked, including ready access to Mother Nature's bountiful offerings. Nonetheless, the recent "gifts" of 2, foot – plus snowstorms is "too much/too late," and I'm not a little knackered from snowblowing, shoveling, power outages, and logging.
THIS TRIP IS WEATHER-DEPENDENT.
Launch promptly @ 10am, ride the last of the ebbing river, and turn left, with destination of Cape Neddick Harbor as turnaround point (round trip ~11M). More details will be sent to attendees who have signed the NSPN waiver and RSVP'd on calendar event. Usual requirements for an ocean paddle, including drysuit; prepare as if you are doing a solo trip.
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Women's PFD and Men's NRS size 11 boots, please.
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If kayaks could talk..............
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4 hours ago, Paul Sylvester said:
How do we now see them in white?
Place your mouse cursor just beyond the clue, click/hold, then drag to the right, to highlight the answer(s).
To write in white, type a sentence, word, or nonsense letters, highlight letters with mouse, then go here:
Then choose the white box (color of text).
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For those of you who don't like playing guessing games, I've included the answers, in white.
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1 hour ago, Deborah Walsh said:
.......what makes this a level 3 trip, rather than a level 2?
Minimal skills to participate include wet exit, self and assisted rescue, and previous experience in ocean paddling with conditions of wind up to 15K, waves to 2 feet, and crossings up to 2.0M (original post edited).
Though not typical, we've had occasions of either being stuck on-island, or failure to join another paddler, due to wind and waves and/or fog putting the kibosh on plans.
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Level 3 trip that especially welcomes new kayak campers, and a reunion for those of us who don't see each other often enough. Here's a great opportunity for paddlers who would like to try kayak-camping without the pesky bugs (beware of ticks!). This will be the 16th (almost) annual trip to Jewell (NSPN’s first “annual” camping venue), which has multiple campsite options and latrines. We typically have 10 or more (2016=record of 19!) paddlers, but an upper limit has not been established. The Common Adventure Model (CAM) will be adopted.
The SUGGESTED itinerary is as follows:
THURSDAY or FRIDAY: Arrive at _____ (multiple launch site options, with each pod working out details privately) on Thursday or Friday, May 16 or 17, in plenty of time for a ______am launch (HT is @ 625 and 723, respectively). If you are new to kayak camping, you may need extra time packing your boat, so plan on arriving no later than 2h pre-launch. Friday has been typically celebrated with an evening pot-luck smorgasborg, for those who wish to contribute/participate.
FRIDAY/SATURDAY: Agenda TBD-bring your ideas for a day paddle or island activities. Prior trips have included Whaleboat/Little Whaleboat, Potts Harbor (food), Greens, Eagle, Great Diamond, geocaching, Jewell's WW1 and WW2 military installations, and general camaraderie/gourmet foods around the campfire.
SUNDAY: Back to cars via????
Minimal skills to participate include wet exit, self and assisted rescue, and previous experience in ocean paddling with conditions of wind up to 15K, waves to 2 feet, and crossings up to 2.0M. If you would like to join this group of friendly paddlers, or have any questions about this trip or camping in general, Private Message (PM) me.
When you can commit, please RSVP on the NSPN calendar HERE.This trip is now full. Please send me a PM if you would like to be included on the waitlist. As a participant, Miss Manners expects you to have recently signed the NSPN liability waiver (HERE), and agree to reply to all E-conversations in a timely fashion.
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I'll add the postings to my to-do list, but for now I'll put a placeholder on NSPN calendar for the dates May 16-19, 2024.
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15 hours ago, Nancy Hill said:
Thanks for the fun, Gary! I wish I could say that I know all of them, but alas, I do not. I am a little confused by #1, because if you mean 13.3miles and not 13.3 nautical miles, I end up at a buoy in Muscongus Bay.Maybe I am starting in the wrong place (Lighthouse in the middle of Monhegan Island)
Not surprisingly, you've got the lead, Nancy. Nice work.
#1. nm=M (International)
Bonus: The long crossing outbound was from our S campsite @ #9. The lunch log (viz. on sat view, below) is 08°M, 0.5M from the obvious aid to navigation in photo.
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7 hours ago, Paul Sylvester said:
Slight hijack...I have always wanted to do one of the races but getting back to the car seems a hassle. I suppose Uber could work. Anyone have thoughts on logistics?
Bring your foam pads/straps, Uber (multiple?) call(s), and add a big tip at the end?
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You're just a little short and Easterly for #1, Vick. Spot on for all the others. You gotta become acquainted with the sandwich in Bonus Challenge. You're not too far from the early-opening location in Falmouth.
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Where does YOUR mind go when it wanders? Please post your answers in white.
1. A popular island in this neck of the “woods," this camper has determined that we are 357°M, 13.3M from Monhegan light. Crow, Muscongus
2. With all the uniforms looking the same, this switcheroo generated not a few laughs, on one of our 2 adopted islands. Bangs
3. This island hosted hundreds of workers/artists back in the day. Dix
4. It’s a long paddle out here, but well worth it if you can secure a site, or access it from a “nearby” MITA spot. Duck Harbor, IAH
5. You can cross over to the sister island at LT, but there might be times when your feet get wet. E. Gosling
6. One of my top five, for this locale, and another supreme tent site around the corner. Saddleback
7. Name this narrow harbor that is “out there.” Lunt, Long I.
8. Despite the uncanny resemblance, these 2 are not brothers. Halifax
9. Who-who has been to this vista? Monroe, N. tip
10. You’ll never be bored on this walk! Mistake
11. It’s plain to see what this was destined for, but saved, in the end. Airstrip, Marshall I.Marshall
12. Yes, we do dip our paddles in fresh water occasionally. Rapid River, ME
13. Why no crowds on this warm August day? Roque
14. A popular launch site on one of our “annuals.” Seal cove, MDI
Bonus: Our first stop on the outbound, 5.0M crossing, for lunch.
A. Name that sandwich. Amatos' Veggie Italian
B. We are ~61.6M and ~81°M (as the crow flies) from where the sandwich was built @ the India St location. W. tip North Heaven (44º06.60'N, 68º56.53'W)
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10 hours ago, Inverseyourself said:
I cannot believe that I missed this presentation! .......was it recorded?😢
No
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Reminder: set your alarms for 7pm tomorrow (Wed), so you don't miss this great presentation!
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On 10/14/2020 at 10:08 AM, bazzert said:
........a thermolite liner. Looking forward to seeing how it works out.
Barry.Results?
My daughter and her friend swear by THIS bivvy.
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(When you secure a used ripped skirt tunnel, Barb,) I would first approximate the edges of the rip, then put a piece of packaging tape on one side to hold the edges together. On the opposite side, do the aqua seal repair. When that side has finished curing, peel off the tape on the opposite side and apply more aqua seal there.
FWIW, I have had good luck warming the tube of AS (currently stored in freezer; thaw @ room temp) by either placing in direct summer sun (Happy Solstice!), or placing thawed tube in pot that you have added enough boiling water to cover tube, then wait 5 min to effect the repair.
FROM A POST 3 YRS AGO, demonstrating results of warmed AS AND sprayskirt in the hot summer sun (still going strong!):
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On 10/30/2021 at 2:33 PM, gyork said:
The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown captures the Washington (?State ?University) men's crew team from their humble beginnings to their quest for a medal @ the "36 Olympics in Berlin. Rower Joe Rantz, motherless @ 4, and abandoned as a teenager, becomes the hero of this true story.
Spoiler alert below:
I think the hour-long documentary is now available to view by ALL, but if not I will delete this comment:
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Please join us for this early winter Zoom event, presented by internationally-renowned explorer and film maker (cackletv.com) Justine Curgenven, as she recounts her experiences sea kayaking in an other-worldly wilderness. We were fortunate to have her present “Sea Kayaking the World” to our club in November 2022
She will talk about her latest amazing journey in the land of the white bear. Her 1000km remote kayaking trip followed the east side of Quebec’s Ungava Bay, home to the world’s largest tidal range, and a southern trace alongside Labrador’s dramatic Torngat mountains. Inuit travellers travelled through this area for centuries and many still hunt here. While no humans live in the vast wilderness now, it has one of the largest polar bear populations in the world. The team of four had to weave through a maze of fast moving sea ice, battle into fierce winds, navigate in thick fog and stay awake during the frigid night on polar bear watch. See stunning photos and videos and hear stories about the adventure including the bear that got way too close.
To sign up for this much-anticipated talk, RSVP on the NSPN calendar HERE where you will be directed to a Members-only link to the presentation.
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is upon us, with a chance that your favorite charity/organization/non-profit might receive additional funding than your own gift, via a matching program. Many of you know some of my favorites; what orgs. float your boat (kayak)?
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4 hours ago, David M said:
Bill, this last pic is frameable!
There's a reason that Bill was among the finalists in the recent MITA photo contest.
Archival Revival: Who (and where) in Maine, 2012
in General Message Board
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Said someone who might have taken a similar photo! Answers (including venue) in white, please.