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Jim, Right now my schedule is open.

It was a delightful trip with great paddling friends, including a bald eagle duo sighting on Pest Island! Thanks for organizing Jim! Weather was one of the best days yet of the 2024 season. The paddle provided ample opportunity for good conversation, opportunity to take in the sites and questions! Here are a few of the answers that we couldn't fully conjure up at the time: 1. What's going on at the Portsmouth Shipyard nowadays? Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) employs a civilian workforce of top-tier professionals to safely overhaul, repair, and modernize the U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered attack submarine fleet, specifically Los Angeles and Virginia-class submarines. 2. What's the history to the massive hotel like building on the PSY grounds? Prisoners from the Spanish American War were encamped in 1898 on the grounds of the base. In 1905, construction began on the Portsmouth Naval Prison, a military prison dubbed "The Castle" because of its resemblance to a crenellated castle. It was the principal prison for the Navy and Marine Corps, as well as housing for many German U-boat crews after capture, until it closed in 1974. 3. What is the striking orangish (I'm shade-blind) historic home on the western shore of the Northward Channel just NNE of the Wentworth by the Sea Hotel, and what Governor was it named after? The Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion is an 18th-century house and farm site located on the banks of Little Harbor in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In 1753 NH’s first Royal Governor, Benning Wentworth (1696-1767; Governor 1741-1767), moved the seat of government and his extended household to the site. The property became the center of political and social life in the colony. The Mansion is historically significant as the only original surviving residence of a Royal Governor in the United States. Throughout the 19th century, the Mansion remained an object of curiosity for visitors to the Portsmouth area. Between 1886-1954, the Mansion was owned by J. Templeman Coolidge III (1856-1945), a well-connected native of Boston, a talented amateur artist, and a trustee of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The Mansion and the Little Harbor area became a summer destination for other Bostonians as well as a summer artist colony. It drew such renowned artists as John Singer Sargent, Edmund Tarbell, and Isabella Stewart Gardner to enjoy the splendor of the Mansion, grounds, and NH seacoast in general. In 1954, the Coolidge family offered the Mansion and its surrounding lands to the State of New Hampshire. Governor Hugh Gregg accepted the property for the State. Today, the Mansion is owned by the New Hampshire Division of Parks. The active Wentworth-Coolidge Commission, a group of citizens appointed by the Governor, provides funding and support to ensure the preservation, maintenance, and promotion of this Portsmouth treasure.

Thanks for the hint Jim. Mine are all Selas brand and confim 27mm.

I'd also order 4 if I didn't miss the deadline.

Karen, I've used Goo Gone Goo Gone Original Adhesive Remover | Goo Gone in a number of applications and have had no issues of it damaging the original surface. That said, I'd test the saddle in an inconspicuous spot.

Interested

I'm out. Enjoy!

Interested.

Thanks for posting. Please include me in the thread in case .

Hey Suz! I just left you a message. I can make this happen. The storage unit is only 30 minutes from me. I'll pick up the boats and store them on my kayak trailer. It will be great to see you again. You were such an important part of my journey into sea kayaking! Best, David

I'm picking up some pizzas and/or calzones.

I had to replay it in my mind. I'm 99% of the time using both hands with forward lean and some initial slight downward pressure to clear the coaming in one quick motion. Otherwise, you may be inadvertently pulling to the side with the one hand approach and fighting the coaming rim. Definitely worth practicing on dry ground and with a friend upside down.

I'm in and signed up. Thanks for posting!

Barb, I'm planning on the New Years paddle and do have a large you can try.

Love this paddle! I'm in.

Barb, My go to has been the Seals line. Generally, P&H cockpit Sizing is 1.4. Seals Sprayskirts - Neoprene Sprayskirts (sealsskirts.com) I've found the Pro Shocker is very durable. They offer sizing options in tunnel girth and at least used to offer both 9" and 6" tunnel height (special order). Seals Sprayskirts - Sizing (sealsskirts.com) Good luck!

For sure! A huge thanks from me personally. I check the site daily and am very grateful for the effort. Thanks all!

Thanks for all the work necessary to make this happen Mike!

Lake Massabesic (Auburn NH) paddle on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Looking to paddle locally. Lake Massabesic, the water supply for Manchester, NH is a 2560 acre lake with 32 miles of shoreline. The lake is nestled in the southeast corner of the intersection of 93N and 101W in Manchester, NH. It's about an hour drive from Boston. It's a scenic paddle with very few homes on the lake. This is a great low-risk opportunity to test out that "Cold Weather Paddling gear." See map: P:\Misc\workview DepthCont (1) (manchesternh.gov) Register here: https://forms.gle/PzvRwFYH8e2PTZYV7 DETAILS Location: Lake Massabesic, Auburn, NH Time: 9:30 Arrival; 10am Launch; Off Water by 3:30pm Launch Site: Claire's Launch, 82 Chester Road, Auburn, NH. Launch is very accessible with plenty of parking. Parking Fee: $0 Current Forecast: Sunny; NNW 5-7 mph; Air Temps- 45; Surface H2O Temps- ~Low 50s Recommended Clothing: Dress for cold water immersion. Kayak Requirements: Sea kayak (at least 14') with bulkheads, deck lines (for assisted rescues) and spray skirt Safety Gear Requirements: PFD Trip Distance: 10-12nm. Average 2.5-3 kts.

Last chance. Come on out!

Thanks Bill. Prudence and John are also out.

Still some slots open for a delightful paddle on Friday, 11/3/23! Current (10/31) Forecast: Fri 03 | Day 55° 4% SSW12 mph Sunshine and clouds mixed. High around 55F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Drat! Love this trip but am traveling. Enjoy all!

Trip is a go. Registration form is ready: https://forms.gle/7oyUscJMpQdYyXDFA

Lake Massabesic (Auburn NH) paddle on Friday, November 3, 2023. Looking to paddle locally, Friday, November 3rd, ahead of some weekend business travel. Lake Massabesic, the water supply for Manchester, is a 2560 acre lake with 32 miles of shoreline. The lake is nestled in the southeast corner of the intersection of 93N and 101W in Manchester, NH. It's about an hour drive from Boston. It's a scenic paddle with very few homes on the lake. See map: P:\Misc\workview DepthCont (1) (manchesternh.gov) Post below if interested and sign the Registration Form: https://forms.gle/7oyUscJMpQdYyXDFA DETAILS Location: Lake Massabesic, Auburn, NH Time: 9:30 Arrival; 10am Launch; Off Water by 3:30pm Launch Site: Claire's Launch, 82 Chester Road, Auburn, NH. Launch is very accessible with plenty of parking. Parking Fee: $0 Current Forecast (as of 10/29): Partly Cloudy; Wind- SW 5-9 mph; Air Temps- 55; Surface H2O Temps- ~58 Recommended Clothing: Dress for cold water immersion Kayak Requirements: Sea kayak (at least 14') with bulkheads, deck lines (for assisted rescues) and spray skirt Safety Gear Requirements: PFD Trip Distance: 10-12nm. Average 2.5-3 kts.