Jim Snyder Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 The day certainly turned out as advertised, sunny skies, balmy air, and just enough bounce to provide some excitement. We paddled out of the Ogunquit river into some 2' surf but decided for the most part that it would be better on the return with a little more water. It turned out we were right. We headed down the coast paralleling the spectacular Marginal Way trail between Ogunquit and Perkin's Cove. It occurred to me it would be fun to have a walker up there with a good camera while paddlers worked among the rocks below. Some eyed the cliff just south of Perkin's where some jumping occurred last year but deferred as the water was still a little low. This file will open in Google Earth: track-11720-94610am.kml We continued working our way down past Bald Head to eventually beach for lunch in Cape Neddick Harbor where the news that the presidential election had been called was greeted with much enthusiasm. On the return trip we had an incident to manage. One member was feeling ill, likely a combination of heat exhaustion and dehydration. A tow was set up with Andy at the front and several taking turns on a stabilizing raft, appropriately masked. It was never considered critical and with a light tailwind and following seas and and Andy on the tow we progressed at a pretty good rate. I checked in with the "victim" the next morning and he reported that with rest and hydration he was feeling 100%. Because of the tow, we had to put off the cliff jump until next time but the surf at the river mouth had really perked up. I think most of us took advantage on the way in. Sadly the aperture of my camera salted over fairly early and I don't have much for pictures. Hopefully others will add on below. Stay tuned for Ogunquit, December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 (edited) Lunchtime news happiness! A splendid day on so many levels! Thanks to Jim for arranging, and to all participants for excellent company on and off the water. And just want to give credit to Janet, who was actually the first to tow, and who did so for some distance! Edited November 8, 2020 by prudenceb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Snyder Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 Prudence, more pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy Hill Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Thanks for organizing, Jim. It was a fantastic day! I didn't take as many pictures as I usually do, but here are a few. That is a really beautiful stretch of coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Didn't take many pictures today, but here are a few more... The group at the launch spot...masked and distanced. Nancy Hill, where's your helmet?! Heading toward the sun...and lunch. Stephanie checking election news alert at lunchtime while Janet celebrates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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