Jeff Charette

NSPN will be holding its annual New to Sea Kayaking Workshop at Winter Island Park, 50 Island Road, Salem, MA. This event is designed to be beneficial to a wide audience, from those who have never paddled any kind of boat, to others who maybe paddle calm locations to white water. Regardless of your experience, if you are interested in knowing more about sea kayaking this is a great opportunity. At the workshop, we will discuss what sea kayaking is about, look at various boats, paddles, other gear, clothing, safety equipment, and more. It is free and open to the general public - membership is not required, but for those who want to join the club, cost is $15 for 12 months. Workshop details: Date - April 20, 2024 Start Time - 10:00am promptly and will go for about 5-6 hours (lunch will be available) Location - Winter Island Park, 50 Island Road, Salem, MA Questions - Email NTSKW@NSPN.ORG Registration - NSPN New to Sea Kayaking Workshop (google.com) Current club members who wish to help out with this event, either presenting, loaning equipment (boats!!), or just helping to set up/take down, please Message me and we will discuss.

I will not be able to join you.

This rotomolded kayak is in excellent condition, with only a few minor scratches on the hull. At 16' 1" long, this is Valley's all around ocean kayak, short enough for ocean play yet long enough to hold its speed. Boat is located in Hooksett, NH. Check out Valley's description of this kayak - https://www.valleyseakayaks.com/our-kayaks/polyethylene-models/sirona Interested parties can contact me through this message board or at jcharette522@yahoo.com.

Price reduction - $299.00

Interested

I'm also unable to attend today. If Janet's spot is taken and someone else is interested please let me know.

Great presentation Dan. Thank you for all the research you put into this and thank you for sharing it with us.

Signed up and looking forward to it.

Interested. Hoping for good weather.

Gently used Lendal Storm 210. This paddle is an older model, in excellent condition, with Lendal’s paddlok system. The paddlok system allows for infinite feather and length extension up to 5 cm. The new Lendal Storm paddles with the Leverlok system retail for $610. Asking $350 OBO. Lendal padlock key included

I will be able to post a few WLPs throughout the season.

Prudence, thank you for a wonderful trip report. As usual, in reading this there were times I felt like I was there with you. Thanks for sharing this great experience with us.

Bob, I want a picture of you paddling back in with a transmission tied to the deck.

Thanks for bringing this to shore for proper disposal. I did check, my car still has all 4 tires, so I know it's not mine.

If you are new to sea kayaking you will not want to miss this event. Registration is open.

If you can schedule another thrip for a weekend I would love to join you.

If you are planning to join the tidal flat water journey I think a splash deck would be ok, however for either of the trips heading into more dynamic waters a full spray skirt is a requirement.

If you are planning to attend please click the link below and register. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyVvlbyP7CKozjSDKw4nGXhstnSd2RH3Al4qFvIVerFV1aww/viewform?usp=sf_link

Count me in for Saturday

If you plan this for Saturday I will join in.

How big is this barrel? Typical 55 gallon size? Perhaps bring along a recreational kayak, in tow, and use it as a barge. I'd like to join in the retrieval, but only if on a weekend.

I can help out and I can bring my Valley Sirona RM.

I should also mention, there is a calendar signup for this event.