JanetL

Barb if you try them definitely give a report! I am currently sharing one functional set of valleys between 2 boats which is just asking for a mistake (and a flooded hatch) so I am eager to hear how you like them!

Due to predicted high winds on Saturday, we will have the annual Easter Bunny Plunge and Paddle on SUNDAY, March 31. We will launch at 10:30am from West Beach in Beverly so plan to meet by 10am, or earlier if you need more time. Bring your bunny ears, Easter treats, and appropriate clothing for paddling and plunging! (This means drysuit for most). Sea kayak with deck lines and flotation required, as is current NSPN membership and a signed online waiver. If you haven't paddled with us before, or if you have questions about the adequacy of your gear/clothing, please private message myself and prudenceb. Signup in advance here Hope to see you there! Janet and Prudence

I am unable to attend the (sold out) pool session today. Would anyone like to buy my spot? thanks Janet

Wow - fantastic shots, Bill!

I got my custom Seals skirt from Kayak Center Rhode Island - they also gave me an NSPN membership discount. Maybe 10-15%? You'll have to call or go in person to order. It's a 6 inch tall medium tube. If I come to the paddle I'll bring it for you to try on.

Same for me.

Immersion Research will repair skirts of any brand - I recently had them alter one of mine and they did a great job for a very reasonable price. You may consider that route, especially since Snap Dragon isn't around anymore! If you fill out their online form and send a photo they will give a quote. https://immersionresearch.com/pages/repairs-service-rates

Trip is full; PM me to be added to wait list.

CORRECTION - October 1! (not 3. Thanks Jim!) Sunday, Oct 1 - join me for a Cape Porpoise Paddle (maybe we'll get lucky and see a Porpoise!). If conditions allow I'd like to spend some time playing in the features of the area. Launch in the Kennebunk area Sunday morning, exact time and location announced to participants. This will be a level 3 paddle (https://www.nspn.org/trip-levels/) Please come dressed for immersion with lunch, water, sea kayak with bulkheads and decklines, etc. Bring a helmet if you want to play near rocks. Signup at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZnzsqqoh2NP6ZvyCLYPeWYCG8RHP88f_M-ZaaVyanf0Xoag/viewform?usp=sf_link (If the link is closed, the trip is full)

I dont think you’re missing anything! The foam keeps the wood in the correct spot (so no need to attach it to the boat) and the wood backing keeps the foam rigid as you push off. It was just an experiment but it worked well (sold the boat, for other reasons). I sized my foam thickness to have the pegs at the very farthest slot (so as to have more foam, less space to fill with water after a swim). You’d want to do the opposite for maximum storage capacity. So maybe wood and 2 inches of foam, would give you 7 inches of storage back.

Barb: i have a foam “plug” I custom built for my plastic avocet with a (varnished) wood backing that I built to rest against the foot pegs (plastic so can’t push off bulkhead directly). With trimming, you could probably make it work in an avocet LV. It’s yours if you want to try. It’s got angled “foot rests” but they coild easily be removed and then it will only be 2 inches thick if you don’t like them.

Brand new Seals Inlander skirt 1.7. Nylon deck, adjustable waist. Suitable for casual paddling. It was gifted to me but I have no use for it. Will not ship - can pick up in Woburn.

Yep. I’ll send an email later today w water quality info etc. Looking forward to seeing you!

Yeah, I saw some of the closures last night. Thanks Jody.

Hi Bob! Good question, and it depends on what we find. If by some miracle that is good surf I image we will spent quite a bit of time in it. (same if there is any rock play to be found further north). I am not that optimistic based on the forecast for either, however. Janet

Hello @Stephanie Golmon and I are planning a paddle this Sunday 7/23 from Fisherman's Beach in Swampscott. 9:30am launch time, limiting group size due to parking. We're hoping to find some "grandma waves" at King's beach / Nahant and/or head north along the coast. Bring a helmet if you are optimistic, lunch/snacks for a full day on the water, and an appropriate sea kayak. https://forms.gle/8rnLGWnEzKdtjYGF7 for sign up. (If the form is closed, trip is full)

Kayak Center RI has a new (fiberglass one).

Thanks for your interest but the trip is full with a wait list.

Sounds like a job for Dan's packraft.

Paddle cancelled due to no-fun forecast. Will try again soon!

CANCELED due to unappealing weather forecast Hello! I am planning to paddle on Patriot's Day, Monday April 17. Will be somewhere in the north shore of MA (or possibly NH), exact location to be announced later this week pending forecast, with a mid morning start. Will post a float plan when I pick a location, but mark your calendars Will be open to all with appropriate equipment (sea kayak with bulkheads/decklines, clothing for immersion in still-cold water). Janet

I’m not going to have time for this, so no need for an early return for me!

I have some afternoon plans I have to be back for, so it depends on when and where!