Dave M.

I am not going to make it Saturday. Plans from last weekend got changed to this weekend. Stay safe and have fun.

I carry a ACR PLB which is registered with SARSAT. The registration is updated every two years , but I can update contacts at any time online. I started carrying for the same reasons as Rob, family and aging. It is not small so it's in the day hatch most of the time. SARSAT makes a point to only activate in a life or death situation. Otherwise you could be looking at an extremely expensive ride home. Response is not as immediate as direct contact with rescue agencies. SARSAT calls your contacts first to confirm emergency then sends rescue. there are areas along the coast of Maine where I have not had cell service and if the VHF fails or out of range the PLB is last resort.

I won't be able to make the 9th pool session. I am willing to either swap for the 16 or 24th, or I'll sell my spot for the 9th. PM if interested.

I'm game if the drysuit is back in time

I guess I'll just have to take some Wednesdays off.

I'll bring a veggie platter and dip, beer

One other suggestion: if you have the space, have Paul build a shed like the one he has.

Kayaks are stored in garage- one on walll J hooks the other suspended from ceiling. Most gear is on shelves and in bins in the basement.

I can relate to that. Got past the knee, then the shoulder (for now), and currently it's the neck.

Just downloaded a new weather app and as all the other sources predict moderate to high winds with significant gusts. I'm with Prudence not wanting to fight wind all day. I'd be interested in dining with everyone. I'm out Monday and Wednesday

Keep me in the loop!

Well done and well deserved!

I'm up for a Saturday paddle.

Prudence, im interested in Portland trip.

I'm in.

Gary, paypal and rsvp done. dave

Rob, had a change in plans and won't make it today dave

Either day is good. I'm in for lobster roll

I'll be there. Looks like a party.

Andy, I just spent all afternoon removing the same knob. I had put a new set screw in last year because the original got stripped and kept sliding off the metal bar. The replacement rusted just like yours. I tried everything and finally used a hack saw to cut the knob in two. Unfortunately, the skeg wire looks like it is fused to the slide bar and I could not remove the skeg wire. I disconnected the wire from the skeg and taped the skeg up into the skeg box until I have a repair done. I think I'll have to get Carl or Tom B. To fix it. While working on the slider, I discovered about 4 "holes" just under the cockpit combing. I think the resulted from when the boat fell off the hullavator a couple of years back. Anyway, in answer to your question I got a new knob from Greg Paquin last year. I should have installed it then. Dave

I'll be able to join the group. See you all at 1:30 dave

Interested. Is the price for one flair? FInd out if they offer discounts for volume purchases. Hey, I'm eligible - are there senior discounts?

Thanks Joe, that was amazing. Cathy Folster posted a similar video of Halibut point after Irma.

Joe I would love to see it but my iPad doesn't load the link. Can you email it to me? dave merriman@metrocast.net

Congrats Prudence and Cathy. Well done. dave