EEL Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Wondering if there is interest in a weekend in Boothbay area in Sept or perhaps early Oct. after the crowds have left. Goal would be to visit Damariscove which is a nice paddle and an area of significant historical interest and wandering about the Thread of Life out to Little Thrumcap or perhaps going around Southport island.. Also a nice paddles, but different personalities. Not sure how to rate these paddles in terms of NSPN levels, but assuming settled conditions I guess they would qualify as L3 trips at a minimum and each would represent a definite step up from the typical L3 paddle in terms of overall seamanshipHere is some info on Damariscove.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damariscove_IslandEd Lawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Hi Ed,I'm not sure if you saw the posting for the club trip in September to Bar Harbor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Ed, There was a SMSKN day trip to Damariscove Island this Saturday. I couldn't make it but would like to go in the Autumn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Hi Ed,I'm not sure if you saw the posting for the club trip in September to Bar Harbor?Katherine:I was thinking of later in Sept. and just checking if interest. I will be at Bar Harbor event.Ed Lawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Ed, the description of a Level 3 trip is: "Paddling may involve limited exposure to open ocean with access to sheltered water or landing near at hand (less than one mile)."While the Thread Of Life can be an exciting location, I did both my 3* training and assessment through there, so that should be fine for Level 3. Southport Island should also be easy enough for Level 3. However, Damariscove Island is more than a mile off the cost, so that would have to be a Level 4 trip.I personally am busy through the middle of October and won't be able to join you. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyork Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Wondering if there is interest in a weekend in Boothbay area in Sept or perhaps early Oct.Ed LawsonPerhaps post the paddle in "trips" section and add to the calendar, with a detailed tentative itinerary? "Post it and they will come (maybe)" [Oct Squam trip filling fast]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintail Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Maybe, Ed, maybe...sounds interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Thread of life is a beautiful paddle, I would recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Okay, Ed, just wanted to be sure.See you then if not before, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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