Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Forest River Park 9:15pm butts in boat time. Paddle around the harbor. Expect to be on the water 2-2.5 hours. The forecast is for clearing skies, so hopefully it'll be right. If the weather doesn't clear, might cancel since doing the paddle in order to enjoy the full moon. Will post that decision by 6pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari G Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Kevin, I might be able to join you tonight. Having never paddled with you or in that harbor, what conditions/skill level should I expect? I am an intermediate paddler but not a speed demon. I have a 17'shenai/wilderness systems sea kayak. Shari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Kevin, What's the parking situation? Also do you have a street address or a landmark around the launch location, as this will be a new location for me. Thanks -Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 Jason, Here is the gmap for the location: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=945438 Parking won't be a problem and it's free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 Shari, It won't be a fast paced paddle by any means and the forecast is benign. G and I just want to get out and enjoy the full moon (nearly). See my response to Jason's post for a map to the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillian Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 cool see you guys there! bring some light - not white though, we generally use a soft green glo stick that we'll put in our pfds on the back and then have a headlamp or flashlight in case you need it. i think we have some extra glo sticks of anyone needs them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 Do bring a headlamp for on land though, since the parking lot it not that well lit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari G Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Kevin, Count me in, it sounds like fun. I will check out the directions. I assume that we are parking near the put in? I will just need a hand from someone getting my boat off the top of my van... pretty high up. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 Shari, I think we'll be able to handle that If you think you're van it tall, you should see Mary Bennet's ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari G Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 never thought of glo sticks... don't have any... appreciate a loan if there are extras. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 Yee hah, weather staying clear so it's a go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suwin Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Hi Kevin, I'm coming along too so see you soon! I'm going to try to pick up a glow stick somewhere but could you bring an extra in case I don't get one? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintail Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 ...er, Shari, might you be interested in an E-ZLoad system? Side-loading rack that pulls down to waist-level for loading, then you simply push it back up...and "Bob's yer uncle", as they say. I know where there is just such a one for sale (ha ha!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaila_27 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I am all ears when it comes to easy loading systems... let me know if anyone has them for sale... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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