Rob Hazard Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 This season's NSPN practice sessions at Chebacco Lake will begin officially on Thursday, June 12th at 5:00pm. As is our habit, we will pursue our insufferably tedious study of kayaking mayhem until darkness or bloodthirsty mosquitoes force us off the water.If you plan to join us, and we hope you do, please come equipped with boat, PFD, sprayskirt, paddle, and dress for immersion in cold water. This early in the season a drysuit is highly recommended.To find Chebacco Lake, take Rt 128 to exit 16, Pine St, in Manchester. Turn right off the exit ramp and follow the road north. The pavement will end, but after a mile or so it will begin again. Then look for the boat ramp 1/4 mile ahead on your right.Standing on the ramp you will see us in the cove to your left.We typically continue the Thursday sessions until the end of September.Hope to see you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bduplisea Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Question: Is a full wet suit OK for the June dates of these sessions? I have never owned a dry suit. I remember paddling in lakes in June with a wet suit and things have been OK. I am very careful and do not like to risk things. I am also thinking of paddling Walden soon but cannot get a water temp for the lake. So I have been holding off. Thoughts? I am looking forward to meeting many of you at the practice sessions. I used to go to many practice sessions when Bob B was still around town. I learned a lot at them. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billvoss Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Question: Is a full wet suit OK for the June dates of these sessions? From a safety perspective, a full wet suit is fine at Chebacco and Walden in June because both sessions take place very close to shore. Even if your kayak literally fell apart, you could easily get to shore very quickly. Besides most of the other kayakers there will be interested in practicing rescues anyway!From a comfort perspective, it depends on what you want to practice. If you are going to practice strokes, it might be a bit hot. If you are going to practice rolls, it might be a bit brisk. If you are going to practice slower rescues, it may be quite brisk. However, I would suggest you just go. Nothing says you have to keep getting wet if you feel cold.-Bill VossP.S.I'll try to remember to bring my spare Greenland Paddle when I start attending Walden sessions. Though it will probably be too big for you. While Walden sessions are certainly not 100% Greenland Paddle based, many of the Walden regulars do use a Greenland paddle at least some of the time. Most people will be happy to let you try their paddle at least briefly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtyang04 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Try to join but not sure my hand get full recovery from the cut from glass while I practiced rescue at Mystic Lake.I will do my best to say hello this Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtyang04 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Did anybody go today? I didn't because of the weather . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Had to work REALLY late!!!! Maybe next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Thursday we had 6 boats on the lake. It was damp, gray, and cool and the majority of us were in drysuits. A little rolling happened but we mostly preferred to stay more or less upright. Give the water temp a tiny nudge upward and we'll start getting more upside down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtyang04 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Rob, thanks for the information. Jonathan and I mostly will join this Thursday's practice. The weather should be great then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Kurt,It was nice to meet you, even if it was brief. We hope you all come again soon! Cheers,RobWe had 7 boats on the water this week, with sunshine and toasty warm water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtyang04 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Hi Rob,It was great meeting you and other folks. Definitely I will be back, maybe once every two weeks. Every time I might be late because I can't leave work until 5:30pm. The water temperature was surprisingly much warmer than last Wed when I was there. This weekend I will be back to Chebacco Lake for more rolling training.See you next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Z Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Great to meet Rob and other paddlers yesterday. We were late but it was fun to test our Pintail! Will see some of you tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtyang04 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Hi Rob, Mike, Rick & the other gentleman. I forgot his name. Thank you so much for the help yesterday. All of my friends enjoy learning from you guys very much. I tied to promote sea kayaking among many of my young outdoor friends after some successful whitewater/rafting events in last 7 years. It was quite hard even I am pretty much a beginner too. It would be very sweet with friends like you around.See you next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Just a reminder:Next Thursday, September 25th, will be the LAST Chebacco Lake session of the season!Thanks to all who participated this summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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