jason Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 THE DATE AND TIMES ARE TBD. If we have enough interest I am thinking of doing a Westport Island Circumnavigation Sat May 6th 2017. I would like to meet at the boat ramp at 09:00 and be ready to launch at 09:30. http://www.westportisland.us/Westport Map- Conservation Properties.pdf We will stop at the Tevett Country Store for lunch. ( The best lobster roll that I have found ). https://www.yelp.com/biz/trevett-country-store-trevett We have a 15:00 low tide and 17:35 slack at Lower hells gate. https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaacurrents/Predictions?id=ACT0591_1&d=2017-05-06&r=1&t=am%2Fpm&u=1&tz=LST%2FLDT&threshold=leEq&thresholdvalue= Thus we could spend a couple of hours at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens: http://www.mainegardens.org/ while we wait for the water to change direction. This will be a 20+ Mile paddle with a lot of push helping us around the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cath Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I would be interested in doing it, I have been wanting to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Cath, I am thinking of moving the to later in the year when we might get a bigger group. it might be a longer paddle then many would like to try this early in the season. I will look for another 8 to10AM high in June or July and repost the trip. -Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverseyourself Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Also interested, Jason, especially if it's in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cath Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Thanks, good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Interested for June or July, pru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 The dates that work in June or July are: Jun 4th 8:45 Launch (not as much of a current pushing us, but manageable). June 18th 6:15 Launch (very early, people will be welcome to camp in my yard to make it an easier AM). July 2nd 7AM launch (very early, people will be welcome to camp in my yard to make it an easier AM). July 22nd 11AM launch (we need to eat a good snack before getting on the water as it will be a ~14:00 lunch, Please let me know if any of the dates work for you. Thanks -Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverseyourself Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I can only do 7/22 because of conflicts with training and work. Don't mind me, though. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cath Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I can do June 4, and I think the 22 would also work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue H. Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Hi Jason, I would be interested, I think July would work. Cheers, Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Jason, Any further thoughts on ths? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaKayakNE Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Jason, If this is still on Kelsey and I are certainly interested. Keep us posted. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 We are looking at July 22nd @11AM it's going to get us off the water a bit later that I would like, but it should still be a fun day. -Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsey Oltz Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Hi Jason, Just wanted to touch base as it is getting closer to see if this trip is still a go for July 22nd. Looking forward to paddling with you again soon. Best Regards, Kelsey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 I am looking forward seeing everybody. Hopefully we will have the weather. If anybody wants to put a tent up in my yard space is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yong S Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 hello Jason, I would like to join the paddle. please keep me in the loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaKayakNE Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Jason, Where will we be launching from? I'm trying to book a hotel close by, it appears the link to the launch is not working. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yong S Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Jonathan, try http://westportisland.us/images/site/body-images/Westport_Map-_Conservation_Properties.pdf I am assuming Muni Boat Launch on the map. According to Maine Coastal Guide, there's another launching point across the river on Wiscasset on Old Ferry Rd which is "supposed" to be milder launch than from Westport Island side, and I have not been to either site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 Young, you would be correct that's the launch site. The West port side is much nicer than the Wiscasset side. http://westportisland.us/community/wright-landing http://westportisland.us/images/site/body-images/Wright_Landing_2015v1_OL.pdf With the late start it might be a good idea to bring a head lampas slack at lower hell's gate is 18:26 and we will be getting off the water around dark -Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue H. Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Hi Jason and Everyone, Due a last minute change in family plans, I will not be able to join this paddle. I will be thinking of you and am looking forward to hearing about the outcome of this journey. Cheers, Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 3 hours ago, Sue H. said: Hi Jason and Everyone, Due a last minute change in family plans, I will not be able to join this paddle. I will be thinking of you and am looking forward to hearing about the outcome of this journey. Cheers, Sue You will be missed. I am sure that the paddle will happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverseyourself Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I assume we'll be going CW. Any way we can have a quick afternoon snack of lobster roll at the Country Store? I agree w Jason that it's the best LR, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 We need to go CW. We will need to have a break to let the water get ready to change dirrections, thus a long/late lunch or early dinner will help with the timing. -Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverseyourself Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Just confirming: Tomorrow meeting or launching at 11 AM? Wright Landing = Muni Landing off Wright Road on Westport Island, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsey Oltz Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Pretty sure it's still on and launching from Westport island, wright landing links from Jason's earlier message: http://westportisland.us/community/wright-landing http://westportisland.us/images/site/body-images/Wright_Landing_2015v1_OL.pdf We are on our way up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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