Jim Snyder Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 (edited) It was a beautiful morning at Ogunquit Beach, not a cloud in the sky for the whole trip. Present were me, Dave Carroll, Prudence Baxter, Janet Lorang, Paul Sylvester, Andy Schoek, and Josco Catipovic. We paddled with bald eagles, seals and cliff divers, with a possible whale sighting by Josco. This link should open directly in Google Earth: track-101919-100420am.kml. Temperatures in the low 50's light winds, water temperature mid 50's. One foot swell was predicted and was pretty accurate except that periodically a set of 3 or 4 larger ones would make things interesting. We launched on the river side as the walk to the water at low tide on the ocean side was much longer. Paddling out of the mouth of the river there were some nice waves which we surfed briefly before heading down the coast. The coast between Ogunquit and Perkin's Cove follows the "Marginal Way" walking path which is worth the time, especially when conditions are big. This was my first time to see it from the ocean. . We paddled briefly into Perkin's Cove. Somewhere along the line, Dave managed to tear a gash in his boat and was taking on water. We landed on a stony beach and Andy patched it up with some epoxy. Heading on down the coastline with occasional rockplay: At one vertical rock face Paul, Andy , and Janet decided to do some cliff diving. Hopefully Prudence got pictures of kayakers in flight. After loading everyone back in their boats, we headed on. At one point Andy was in a passage and doing some nice maneuvering... when he briefly seemed to leave his boat and paddle without it. A little later he got tossed and made a spectacular combat roll. Sorry, no picture. We went on to have lunch in Cape Neddick Harbor. The trip back was pleasant but uneventful with a mostly following breeze and current. At the mouth of the river we got some nice waves to finish a great day. Thanks to everyone for making it a safe and enjoyable day! IMG_0851.MOV IMG_0851.MOV Edited October 20, 2019 by Jim Snyder ad text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetL Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Thanks for organizing Jim! Lovely paddle and cliff-jump. I want to make a return trip just for those friendly waves at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 (edited) My computer is fighting me and will only allow me to attach this one photo - of Andy and Paul getting psyched to jump. I have several more of the actual jumps, but can't upload... Edited October 20, 2019 by prudenceb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 OK, it just let me do one more. Here's Janet... And Paul already in the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Snyder Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 52 minutes ago, JanetL said: I want to make a return trip just for those friendly waves at the end. I want to go back also before really cold weather. Let's keep an eye on conditions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverseyourself Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Great day with great people! Thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Thanks Jim for organizing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Darn, looks super fun. I wish I could have made. Please please someone schedule this route again next season. I'd love to do it. -Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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