ejwilliams

I use a women's NRS Siren PFD now. I really like it's simplicity and comfort, no zipper, and it's easy to adjust (including shoulder/height adjustment) and non-restrictive for paddling. It does seem well made. Has useful pocket accessed from both sides. Only complaint is knife attachment is in awkward position. After having old Lotus Designs Lola for many, many years, I tried the new one and it wasn't the same, much stiffer and fit was off.

Thanks Joe for organizing this trip. It was a lovely day out there with a great group to paddle with. Enjoy your time up North. Elizabeth

I have wanted to join these trips since summer began. I do plan to join you in Marblehead tomorrow for this one. My paddling this summer has been on the river, and its way past time to dust off the big red boat. Elizabeth

I visited some friends in Gloucester yesterday and they told me that greenheads have been particularly bad this year out on the Annisquam and other marshy areas around there

Bob and I went last year to the NH location. It was fun.

I am signed up for pool sessions on 3/9 and 3/24, but not 3/16. Elizabeth

Great offer, I would definitely be interested. I must admit I have lost my roll. I also was hoping I could unlearn a C-to-C and learn how to do a Sweep roll instead. My offside is also history. What pool session(s) should I sign up for? I was about to sign up for this Sunday and could also sign up for other dates. Thanks, Elizabeth

Congratulations to Rob! Congratulations to Kevin and Jeff too. Impressive accomplishment.

Bob and I would like to join you, we have been paddling on the river this summer, and would love to get out in the big boats around Rockport. Will send you our float plan info in case you don't still have it.

Rit makes a dye now for synthetic material -- this might work? I have limited experience dyeing cotton things but not nylon. Black can be hard to achieve -- I often get some blotchy shade of gray when item is all rinsed and dried. General dyeing suggestions would be to follow instructions carefully, use the hottest water you can, and be careful not to dye other things (like hands, sink, etc.) that you didn't intend (these things seem to take the dye the best). Good Luck!

In my opinion, It is always a good idea to tie a bow line from a secure attachment point in the front of your car to the front of your boat, just for insurance, in case there is any kind of loosening or failure of your rack or straps. I am extra safety conscious and always do this, even with my short WW boat. It can prevent a boat from flying off the car and causing serious trouble. You can use a length of good quality rope and a trucker's hitch. I buy rope by the foot from REI. Once a friend narrowly missed losing her sea kayak on the Maine turnpike because she had a bow line on it. Also, maybe you know this, but with a fiberglass or fiberglass/kevlar boat it is important not to pull the straps too tight, you can possibly damage the boat. A good way to tell if the boat is tight enough is if you can shake the car a little by shaking the boat. I would skip the extra foam, might interfere with the boat sitting snugly in the saddle mounts. Have fun with your new sea kayak! Elizabeth

Bob and I would like to join you. Sending PM with float plan info.

Beautiful to watch. Hope everyone is safe. Thanks for sharing this.

Congratulations! Very cool.

Prudence, I really appreciate your generosity and honesty (and photography skills) in sharing this amazing adventure. I enjoyed taking extended time to read every word and look carefully at every photograph, trying to imagine the experience. I loved seeing the changing light, water, rocks (loved the stripey ones) and icebergs, as well as the mountains, camping spots (that fox is so cute) and villages. Who knew icebergs could be so varied and beautiful? It was helpful to me that you shared about worries and bad days as well as the good. This trip report was good for my soul, I can't imagine what it was like to be there. Elizabeth Williams