PeterB Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 This will be the Downeast Paddle Retreat for NSPN This 4 day event will span the weekend after Labor Day, with group a paddles each day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday , and shorter trips winding down on early Monday afternoon. Since this retreat has been a success for three years - it's a perfect location to paddle at a perfect time of year (and with a perfect group of paddlers!) - it will be run roughly the same as in past years. Our base of operations will be at Llangolan Inn on Rte 3 near Hadley Point , on the north side of the island between the Narrows and Bar Harbor. We can meet at Llangolan every morning and around dinner time to create and confirm paddling plans each day. Most people arrive on Thursday and depart on Monday afternoon though participants are of course free to arrive and leave earlier or later. Each day we will organize paddles ( likely two or three) around Mount Desert Island, based on group desires, weather and conditions that day. Popular destinations are the Porcupine Islands in Frenchmans Bay, the Cranberry Islands on the south side of MDI, Bartlett Island and Sound on the West Side, and the dramatic eastern lshore of the island. And anywhere else that folks would like to explore ( Swan Island to the southwest has been mentioned) This is a rain or shine event. This event has been a success becasue there is paddling to be had somewhere around the island in all but very harsh conditions, and if the weather is too crummy lto paddle on the ocean we can paddle the inland ponds and lakes like Long Pond or Eagle Lake, or folks can explore Acadia National Park or play tourist around Bar Harbor. Accomodations and food are on your own. Most people do some mix of dining out around the Island or dining in at Llangolan ( the cottages have kitchenettes) recommended lodging: Llangolan Inn: Our base of operations and gathering spot. The bungalows are already reserved by NSPNers, but there may be rooms in the main Inn. Hadley Point Campground: for those who prefer to camp, this campground is adjacent to Llangolan on Hadley Point Road Robbins Motel: not far from Llangolan on Rte 3 for those looking for the most economical lodging. Eden Village: A cottage resort similar to Llangolan, a short ways away on Rte 3. There are many other options for lodging in the earea, including fine ( but less conveniently located) campgrounds and cheaper motels off of MDI betwen Trenton and Ellswworth. if you are interested in attending, please RSVP ( " I,m going") in the calendar posting , and send a PM to PeterB on the message board. I,ll get a group PM going pfor planning and communication in advance of the event. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terese pawletko Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 I am confused...the weekend after Labor day is Sept 8, 9, 10 (Thurs is Sept 7). 11th - 14th is Tues/Wed/Thurs. Thanks - trying to book a room Terese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Terese,, you are indeed right about confused dates. Correct dates are 9/8-11. That's the way it is on calendar. Will make sure Peter corrects mistake. Have sent him email. You can go ahead and make plans for correct dates! This is a really fun club event! pru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 Sorry, the correct dates are Friday-Monday September 8-11 i will fix the heading as soon as i can. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 Just giving this a bump since members have signed up but are using group PM to communicate with each other, which is why theres been no activity seen on this thread: The Bar Harbor Retreat is coming up soon , so if anyone is interested, the best thing is to go to the calendar listing (Sept 8) , check it out and RSVP ( click "going' on the left hand side ). and then you'll be added to the group PM thread. We are starting to get stoked for September paddling in this area! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia Richmond Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I made it to the message board! What time do you plan to meet, I au even at the Llangolan Inn, on Friday morning? Troad / Julia Richmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Julia, welcome! we'll be meeting at Llangolan on Thurs at 5:30 to decide on paddles for Friday. We have a whiteboard that will be outside one of the cottages listing decisions for paddle the next day. You should go to the PM thread. On page three of the thread, add your float plan info to the spread sheet with link on Dan Foster's post. Also, we'll be posting there the plans for the day's paddle. Where are you staying and when are you arriving? Prudence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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