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Totally up for it Pru, I think dinner at a nearby restaurant is a wise plan ?

Ok, cool, thanks for the info! i think I might head to basspro this weekend to get sorted out with the basics. (At least try to)

Is it difficult to fish out of your sea kayak? how is it reeling in something big ? Do you need to bait the hooks for the mackerel?

Sounds good guys, I'd be up for going around Salem or Monomoy. For some reason launching out of Lanes cove in Rockport seems appealing to me as well, and there is Odiorne. I don't really know what to use for bait, I'll be doing some research, any insight is welcome.

Any of the sea kayakers out there interested in kayak fishing? i have a pretty nice fishing kayak I originally bought for scuba diving off of, which pretty much gathers dust these days. I've been watching kayak fishing videos on you tube, it looks like a blast. Anyone interested in a trip(s) focused around fishing?

Planning on paddling out of Odiorne Sunday 2/19. Route tbd considering wind direction and velocity the day of. Planning on a conservative paddle regardless. Anyone looking to get out with proper gear(drysuit), and training (cold water rescues) message me. Planning on Odiorne Launch at 10. No more than 10-12 km.

Thanks for the replies guys i think I'll try leaving it in the sun for a day weighted in those spots. Rob- yes it was on my truck while at work strapped down in the sun. Pretty sure that's when I noticed it

So I was loading my wife's fiberglass Cetus onto my pickup the other day and I noticed "denting" where the hull sits on the foam blocks on my racks. I don't he-man the tie downs when I secure her boat either. Is there anyway I might reverse this ? Mabe by suring up the inside of the hull with blocks in the sun? Any other thoughts? the glass isn't cracked and it isn't all that pronounced.

Jill and I are in

I'm in

Hey Rob, I'm in

I'd be interested too -Dave

I'd be interested for sure

And now to Warrens point about the "open enrollment" concept. It is quite simple, really - I learned to kayak because people who didn't know me let me paddle with them. People like Gary York letting me go out to Jewell Island for my first camping trip, even though I had never paddled that far before; and Peter Brady for taking me along to Great Wass for my second camping trip where I stupidly lost my boots and Warren let me borrow his sandals to continue paddling; and Doug Mogill for standing so patiently while it took me FOREVER to flip my boat over during my first cold water workshop. The list goes on and on of people who had no idea of who I was and what I was (or wasn't) capable of took the time to let me learn. I do it for others because others did it for me, and I find that paddling with people that I don't know so well actually pushes me to be a better paddler. I WANT to be a better paddler, because I know that I still have a lot to learn. That is why I do trips like this, and spend so much time thinking about situations like this. Well, I'm glad you tend to post a bunch of trips because I've gotten a lot out of them, both enjoyment and experience. BTW thanks for lending me those gloves, I wouldn't have been able to finish the day as mine were not cutting it. -Dave

that sounds like an awesome trip, if you wind up posting it to all, I would def be interested. I'd actually be interested in a winter tour/camp trip of the boston harbour islands as well, mabe 1 or 2 nights if anyone else would be interested. -Dave

I'm in

I'm in

I'd be interested in Saturday -Dave

Trip Canceled, decided to Join Pru's Rockport trip. -Dave

Anyone interested in a Cape Neddick trip saturday? I was thinking of leaving from the lobster pound restaurant lot at 10, paddling north to ogunquit beach to possibly catch a wave or 2 if there are any, then paddling back for 330-4 pm. Its supposed to be mid 50's with 2 foot swell predicted and ssw wind. Pru and Gene both have trips posted, I don't know if people would be interested in this one (including Pru&Gene), if not I'll likely join one of those. -Dave

Sorry - info sent

I don't really like the meetup format. It always seems that there are wait lists for all the paddles. Not sure I see the benefit. Not trying to be a downer, just my view. I'll fill out the survey too Dave

Hi, I'm in I'll pm float plan tonight -Dave

looks like it was a fun day!

I was working with Dale Williams of Tybee island GA and Levi Hogan of AK. They were really cool guys, very laid back. We were all just having a blast, and if they noticed something they could help you with, they let you know. They also asked the whole time if I needed to work on anything. There were a bunch from across the pond too, I just didn't get a chance to work with them.