rfolster Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Date - Sunday, June 23rd Location - Portsmouth, NH Distance - 4 or 5 nautical miles total Launch Time - 10:30am (arrive early enough to be ready to launch by 10:00am for pre-trip discussion) Lunch - 45 to 60 minutes Return Time - Approximately 3:00pm Pace - Mild but moving (around 1.5 knots / hour) This trip will be an introduction to paddling with mild tidal currents (easily manageable by anyone) and just a little bit of exposure to open ocean if conditions allow. Trip parameters may change based on weather. This will be an excellent opportunity for anyone who has had little or no exposure to the ocean, and would like a small sample of what paddling in open waters can be like. While a sea kayak (flotation at both front and rear of the boat) is preferred, we can discuss whether or not a different boat would be appropriate to use. ALL participants MUST: Be a current NSPN member (contact membership@nspn.org if you need assistance) Contact me personally via Private Message (you must be logged in) or email Wear personal flotation device / life jacket Manage personal comfort (water, lunch, sunscreen, clothing, etc) Participants should come willing to learn from fellow kayakers, as this will be a great opportunity to be introduced to some of the skills needed to transition from sheltered water to ocean paddling. This will not be a formal coaching or training session, but instead should be a fun day on the water with some knowledge being shared. Group size will be limited by number of leaders, so a wait list may need to be established. Leaders, please contact me if interested in participating on this trip. Updates on this trip may be posted here, so those interested may want to click on the FOLLOW button to the upper right of this thread, however final details will only be shared via a group discussion offline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 If I want to do this trip, is there a place to sign up? -Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Contact me via Private Message (you must be logged in) or email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 I have started a group Private Message for this trip. If you haven't seen it yet, please let me know and we will get you onto the chat. Looks like we might have a total of ten people going and it is looking to be a good day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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