Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Planning on rounding the island on Sat. Anyone interested, please post here or email me. Would like to firm up plans by Fri. a.m. so the earlier the response the better. Update (9/14) Ok, based on the information I've solicited regarding accessibility behind Gerrish, it looks like a circumnavigation might be out of the question based on the tides. On Sat., high at 7:10am and low at 1:12 pm. We would need to pass +- 1 hour around high tide to get through. So instead proposing going up the coast past Gerrish to see what's around. Put in at 10:30a.m. in Kittery at the town wharf behind Frisbee's store: (Copied from a SNG that Ed put up a while ago) "To get to dock, from traffic circle in Portsmouth, take 1 across river and immediately take right onto 103 east and follow to Frisbee's Market on right. Turn right onto street next to market and ramp is around 50M on the left. Parking in Frisbee's lot across 103 is $10 and free lot within 1/4 mile." Dress appropriately for the time of year, at least a wetsuit; extra clothing, themos, etc. expected. Typical SNG rules apply. L3 (potential L4 for possible conditions/distance). Post questions/comments here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Quite possible I'll be able to join you. --David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillian Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 i'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 It is possible I could join you. Can someone provide directions to the put in that is if it's known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I'm thinking, I'm thinking! Morning high tide around 7:30. What time are you planning to launch? Rob Explorer - sort of whitish, now with new scratches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesbennett Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Am thinking too! Where is Gerrish Island...you could begin with State! anyone paddling on sunday as well??? Like to get as many paddles per driving mile as possible! lol maryb west central New Hampshire!! explorer lv railblue/white mystic yellow/white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Very interested. More details would be appreciated. Al Al Coons Eddyline Nighthawk Red/White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Mary, Gerrish Is. is in Maine, but just barely. It's on the north side of the mouth of the Piscataqua river, across from Portsmouth, NH. The launch site is in Kittery, ME. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob budd Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Gerrish offers a little bit of everything. On the outside you are completely exposed to the ocean for a considerable stretch. There are rock gardens, with the right conditions its great fun, with the wrong conditions it can get scary. On the backside you wind through a marsh, at high tide I think you can almost go straight across it. This actually behind Cutts Island but the chart doesn't show a way between the islands. There's a historical fort in the harbour and abandoned structures at Wood Island at the harbour mouth. I believe there is potential for play on the reflections at Jaffrey Point, I have an image of Keith Attenboro et al there from years past. My favourite image is one of Rich Stoehrer, with Ciro's (sp?) bow in hand, appearing from behind a receding wave - pursuant to my first and only "combat" bow rescue. I also recall a culvert that depending on the tide was a bit of a challenge going in a particular direction not to mention the potential for a low ceiling. There are several launch points including those inside Portsmouth Harbour. Chart #36, Cape Ann to Cape Elizabeth, has a pretty good view of the harbour on both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbeale Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 yup--could be tempted for sure--its one of those lots of fun paddles--have launched from the Maine side from the State Park--they have a special launch site for kayakers--McCausley Park? That does sound right? also there is a great lobsta shack on the water place by the creek to get lobsta for those who eat lobsta--les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jclifford Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Kevin,, Am interested,, what's the time schedule? Janis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossjb1 Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Very interested in Saturday's paddle. Need directions and put in time. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Sylvester Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Please keep me up to date on the times and put in as I will be paddling in the area and may come over to join the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donperry Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 There should be excellent long-running surf at the entrance to Braveboat Harbor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Millar Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Bob and I will be there, probably in our drysuits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 So instead proposing going up the coast past Gerrish to see what's around. This interests me less than circling an Island. Also possible L4 and I do not qualify! Anyone in the group interested in something less ambitious-say circling some of the Islands in Portsmouth Harbor? Or is that asking for trouble on a Saturday-boat traffic and all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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