rfolster Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Looking to explore the greater Portsmouth area on Saturday November 1st. Low tide is around 12:30pm, so a good day to launch from Odiorne (click for info) and seek out current, rocks, navigation or any combination thereof. Conditions remain to be seen, but typically you can expect this to be a Level 3 trip simply due to exposure to open ocean. Even if conditions allow for Level 2 participation, cold weather/water clothing will be required. Water temps are now in the mid 50's and will continue to slowly decline.As many of you know, I am training for the BCU 4* Leadership Award, so I will be taking opportunities to lead the group through challenging spots, as well as work on some incident management (participation will be voluntary). The oversight of 4* or 5* paddlers would be extremely helpful, so if any are available, I would really appreciate the feedback during the trip. This will still be a CAM trip since I don't necessarily need to lead the entire day, so the group should familiarize themselves with the area, tides, currents, and weather. I propose we meet at 9:30am for a beach briefing to launch by 10am and be back between 3-4pm. Depending on group skills and participation interest, we can work on current in the Piscataqua or at the local bridge abutments, rock play down the coast towards Wallis or Rye, or head out to Whaleback for some navigation. Please post interest here, and send your float plan info to me via PM or email at robertfolster at verizon dot net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 We have gotten a 5* aspirant to assist with the leadership evaluation (not to say we can't have more) and already have one other participant, so this trip is officially on. Now let's hope for good weather and conditions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Rob,Count me in.David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfolster Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I'll be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eburgess Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I would love to join you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I'll be there. Rob, I'll send pm with float plan info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverseyourself Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hope to make it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Weather is looking like it might give us a challenge on Saturday with the probability of a rainstorm, and possibly even snow. It will be cold (upper 30's to lower 40's), with moderate wind and rough seas mostly in the form of wind chop, not swell. I am NOT cancelling the trip at this time, but instead just making sure everyone is aware of what is going on, and the potential that the plans for the day may change in order to maintain safety for the group. Stay tuned.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josko Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) Looks like NAM and GFS just (1200Z1130) wobbled the storm a bit seaward, so the trip looks tractable to me. Mel and I would like to come. Let us know a meeting time (Odiorne?). BTW, she's shopping for a boat and intersted in briefly demoing a Cetus LV and/or MV. Any opportunity for a brief demo would be very welcome. Oh, and could anyone suggest a breakfast place near Odiorne? Edited October 30, 2014 by josko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eburgess Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Josip, I have a Cetus LV and will be paddling it Sat. i am happy to swap kayaks so Mel can test drive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eburgess Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Sorry - this auto thing drives me nuts!! I meant to type Josko! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Oh, and could anyone suggest a breakfast place near Odiorne?The Golden Egg is the closest, with mixed reviews, mostly about slow service, so maybe leave a little extra time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 If by chance this trip gets cancelled for weather reasons - storm and gale warnings now posted by NOAA - would anybody be interested in trying again the following wknd, either Sat or Sun?pru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 The feasibility of the trip is currently under question due to weather conditions.I will not be available next weekend, but don't let that stop you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Well, despite our hopes for a more favorable track in the coming storm, it has become apparent that this weekend is just not a good weekend to be out on the water, no matter where you go. As Josko so delicately put it in a separate conversation: "Not even a destroyer would leave port tomorrow unless it absolutely had to."Thanks to everyone for trying to help out - maybe next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Anyone interested in trying for next wknd, then?pru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eburgess Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Pru!! I can't wait to see you again! I may have to make a run to NJ to check in on my Dad next weekend, but if I don't go, I would love to join you on the water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhabich Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) As Josko so delicately put it in a separate conversation: "Not even a destroyer would leave port tomorrow unless it absolutely had to.Large craft advisory? Edited October 31, 2014 by mhabich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Rob, it's a wise decision to cancel. Mother Nature won this time.Pru, I'm interested in paddling next weekend. Either Sat or Sun works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Great, I'll post in next few days.pru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I may join you next weekend as well. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I'm officially out, in case you were wondering. I was beginning to wonder what the group limits were and whether I could match em.Mel, btw, I never chimed in but I do have a Cetus MV and was going to grant a test drive. Next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverseyourself Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Rob, sorry the trip had to be cancelled but please keep posting. I won't be able to join next WE. The one after that is already booked as well (wink, wink) but I'm sure the coming winter will offer many opportunities for you to lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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