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rfolster

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    Exeter, NH
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    Camping, Long Exploration Trips, Mentoring & Coaching

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    07/21/2023

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  1. You are a BRAVE man to start a YT channel, so good for you!! Enjoy the positive comments, take the constructive criticism as you see fit, and just ignore the trolls. I just finished watching the video and like the idea of a video channel that shows adventures alongside some “informational” knowledge as opposed to the “gear you must have” or “things you must do” style of delivery. It will be interesting to see how your content evolves over time.
  2. Jonathan Oltz is up in Maine. Carl Ladd is down in or around CT I believe.
  3. You are absolutely correct that there is a question mark at the end, so it is therefore a question, but your are also correct that it was a statement phrased as a question. This is called rhetorical, and therefore not fodder for debate, but means of making a point that Martin was not well enough prepared, and Pintail doubled down on this point by following up with another question regarding his self-rescue capabilities. If you review the beginning of Pintail’s post: “Yes, this may be a very tragic and sad story; but...”, the word “may” indicates that there is a possibility that the story might actually not be sad, and then the “but” with everything that follows CLEARLY INDICATE that his intent was to call into question Martin’s skills to support the idea that perhaps this story isn’t so sad. It is that train of logic that I have called him out for, and not because he simply “asked a question”.
  4. Without knowing the particular circumstances, I find this to be INCREDIBLY disgraceful and uncalled for! What if the cause was a heart attack or some other unforeseen medical event? These kind of comments do an injustice to who we are as a club by further portraying us as elitist snobs, which the vast majority of us are not. My condolences go to the family and friends of Martin, and I sincerely hope that they are not subjected to this kind of disrespect.
  5. Thank you for the kind words, Tom. If you talk with most anyone you will meet ant any of these trips or events, you I’ll find that they do it because someone did it for them as they were starting out. I still remember the day my wife and I asked for help launching into the surf on our first ocean trip. They were more than helpful, and admittedly quite amused, to get us off the beach through the 6-inch wavelets!!! Anyway, looking forward to meeting you at some point, and eventually hearing about your amazing journeys in the years to come.
  6. I think a decent paddle to start with is one with a carbon shaft and fiberglass blade, such as the Werner Shuna. I feel it is a good compromise between cost, weight, and durability.
  7. I received two new Kokatat suits this year, and the neoprene punch through over cuffs at the wrist and neck are really tight at the stitched edges, to the point of cutting off circulation. Usually, the latex is tight and needs some trimming or stretching, but I have never had an issue with the over cuffs before, and wondering if anyone else has encountered this problem.
  8. So it is a tire burn rather than a gouge? The imbedded rubber contamination could be challenging for a successful DIY repair, so would suggest professional advice if a repair is desired. Plastic boats are generally quite resilient overall, and for that reason, many are covered in scratches along the bottom from being dragged over rocks (or launch ramps in desperate need of repair!), so I personally would let it be.
  9. Fred, the Jewell trip is an EXCELLENT opportunity to see and experience what many other people have for gear and how to use them. Don’t feel pressured to “have everything”, but see what you can get away with for the weekend. Just ask around about Cathy and my first time out there!
  10. Thanks to everyone for making this such a great trip.
  11. 10am BIB it is, but I do want to take a minute or two before we launch to just check in as a group and make sure all is good before we head out. Looks like we have the following people going: Joe Fred David Prudence Mike Jim Cathy Myself High tide for Salem is around 1:30pm, so hopefully the walk to and from the water won’t be too bad. Weather forecast is holding for a nice early spring day, but we should be prepared for some gusts to linger around. Based on the group, I think heading around the outside of the head might be nice. I’ll be bringing my helmet and plastic boat, , but swell is forecast to be < 1’ at 11 seconds, so take that for what it is worth. I assume everyone will be packed to take care of themselves, but if you have any concern for your ability to do so, just contact me directly tonight and I will make sure to pack accordingly. Let me know if there are any other concerns or general points to note. Looking forward to a great day out on the water again!
  12. Yes Fred, little bit of a breeze from the west which is not ideal, but definitely manageable. I am thinking about heading out from Riverhead and hugging the left Shore around to Doliber Cove (and beyond?) or stay right to the outside of Marblehead. Either way we would be looking for a little protection from the NW wind. Should be a sunny day, which will help, but definitely need to dress warm, as usual with any early season paddle. Can anyone confirm early-season access to Riverhead beach parking? My thoughts are for a 9:30am “Ready to launch” start time and plan to return no later than 3pm. I know Janet needs an earlier return time, so if others do too, speak up and maybe we could have two pods, or just collectively make it an early day. I am open to options. If we think about going on the outside of Marblehead, is there any place to land for breaks or lunch? Doliber Cove has a beach inside.
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