EEL Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 They say the seas will be down from storm Sat. and Sun. along with light winds. Sounds good as water was a little "textured" Sat. High temperature around 35 which in light wind will not be too bad. On the assumption that paddling more than two to three hours is unlikely I see no reason to start early when it will be cold. So a launch time of 11:30 seems logical. The channel to Ordione ramp is open so we will launch from there. This means paddling against the tide coming back, but it should not be an issue. Will go out Little Harbor and down coast. We can always change if things are more exciting than we like. Directions: Starting at the Portsmouth traffic circle take Route 1 SE for about two miles and then left on Elwyn Rd. There is a sign saying Route 1A and beaches, but not obvious. When you see a left turning lane with lights that is the place. Follow Elwyn Rd. about 1.5 miles to Foyes Corner which is an odd intersetion and you want to go straight through with a slight bend to the right onto route 1A. Again marked with signs for 1A and beaches. Follow 1A for about a mile and you will come to a bridge. There is a small area to park on the left side before you cross the bridge. This is launch site. On the other side of the bridge is the Ordione State Park boat ramp, but it is closed and not accessible now. Look for the old geezers with purple and orange poly Avocets. As if there will be anyone else out and about, but you never know. Ed Lawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob budd Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Present forecast is for lightest wind and warmest temperatures on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyfoley Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Ed: Can't make a solid commitment yet, but I would like to paddle Sunday or Monday. NH here so anywhere up this is good for me. Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary B Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Ed, I could do either day. The winds look calmer for Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsprag1 Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 "warmest" being an extremely relative term January in New Hampshire---have fun and I'll be thinking of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary B Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 I have no suggestions for you. Never paddled in the area. Like yourselves, I just need to get on the water for a few hours. Hope the drysuit still fits after these holidays! Will need directions to the put-ins up there. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyfoley Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 I plan on paddling on Monday, weather permitting. Please let me know the time and launch site. I have no preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyfoley Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 If the winds are too high on Monday for an open ocean paddle, I would suggest a nice paddle in Great Bay in the Oyster River area. It is affected by tides and moderate currents, so launch time and direction of paddle are usually dictated by the ebb and flow. There are several possible put-ins, all close to Portsmouth area. If we decide to bail on an ocean trip at the last minute, we could decide which put-in to go to on the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 >If the winds are too high on Monday for an open ocean >paddle, I would suggest a nice paddle in Great Bay in the >Oyster River area. Sounds like a good alternative. I would like to do this another time in any evernt. I suppose going up the Salmon river might be a good winter trip too. Ed Lawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 >"warmest" being an extremely relative term January in New >Hampshire Last night it was snowing, 15 degrees, and two wood stoves going. Rational people would be skiing I guess. Ed Lawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyfoley Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary B Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry s Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Sliding down the face of a mountain on 2 sticks in the middle of winter.....Rational? I'll take the warmth of the kayak cacoon at sea level. See you at the beach this morning Gerry Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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