Jim Snyder Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 We met at the Kittery Town Dock for an early 7:15 pickup by Jack Farrell of https://www.seacoastmaritimecharters.com/. In our group were me, David Mercer (co-coordinator), Sue Hriciga, Barbara Ryan, Jody Harris, Susan Rask, and Joyce Carpenter. The weather was sunny and calm, a cool morning living up to the forecast. Soon we were on our way out to the islands. The guy in the hoodie was not one of us. Heading out after a brief visit to Haley's Cove on Smuttynose we began an counterclockwise coastal route on the outside of Smuttynose, Cedar, and Star. Although the predicted swell was only a foot, it was able to kick up some trouble on the ledges and rock faces. Some of us went looking for trouble and some were happy to watch from deeper water. Unfortunately I got surprised by a combination of drain and wave outside of Star and was unable to get my paddle clear to roll up. The water was a comfortable temperature though and David towed me over to calmer waters before a standard rescue. I located a long, wide slot that Bob Levine and I had enjoyed on a previous trip but the water was a little low to try it. We headed on to White Island hoping to land for lunch as we had mostly not eaten since 4 am but could not find a place we liked to land. Heading back to Gosport we chose the usual lunch spot at Haley's Cove. After lunch we circumnavigated Appledore as the predicted breeze freshened from the southeast. Total distance 8.7nm. Returning we passed close to a beautiful replica tall ship. Nice ending to the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Carpenter Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 It was such a gorgeous day for this trip and having so many hours to explore the islands was such a treat. Thanks, of course, to Jim for all the organizing and to everyone for the great company. Question: The mileage says 8.7 km. Should that be 8.7 nm? While we didn't exactly do a ton of miles, but it seemed like more than 4.7 nautical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Snyder Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 Yes, so edited. I must have been thinking knautical miles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EEL Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Did you catch the name of the replica tall ship? Looks similar to the Lynx; replica of a @1812 privateer. Great pictures and obviously a fun trip...just before things change this week. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Snyder Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 Yes Ed, Jack said it was the Lynx, It just slipped my mind when I posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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