Paul Sylvester Posted August 1, 2002 Share Posted August 1, 2002 On Saturday July 27, 15 of us made the trip from Odiorne Park in Rye to Gerrish Island on the Maine side of the harbor. We had an overcast day, about 65 degs. and a threat of showers. We went out through Little Harbor and crossed the harbor towards Whaleback light. The seas were 1'-2' with a light southwind at our backs. We continued up the coast towards Braveboat Harbor. Along the way there were some 2' swells that were making some nice play spots. The fun was not to be, this was not the focus of the trip. While stopping for a snack on the southern tip of Gerrish we were met by a landowner who asked us not to land there anymore.He was pleasant and thanked us for being polite. Future breaks must be on the northern shore inside of Braveboat Harbor. On through the marsh and some turning practice. As we made our way some members could not resist riding up on the decks of others. We need a term for this practice............... Going down Chauncy Creek we passed a few rowing shells. The wind was blowing about 6-8 kts as we made our way up to Fort Foster on Gerrish for our second break. After a 20 min. break we were on the water for the last leg of the trip. The final crossing of the harbor was smooth. We made our way up behind the red bell bouy and waited for a clear shot at the crossing. At about 4:10 we were back at the put-in. There didn't seem to be interest in skills practice so we loaded up. Most of us enjoyed a bite at The Ice House on Wentworth RD in Rye. (good and reasonable) Thanks to Mike Bates and Chad Carter for co-leading and to the others who lent a hand when needed. It was nice to know we had some experienced paddlers on the trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted August 2, 2002 Share Posted August 2, 2002 > On through the marsh and some turning practice. As we made >our way some members could not resist riding up on the decks >of others. We need a term for this practice............... I believe it is called "doing a Bob" or perhaps "Bobbing". Liz N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 First, I'd like to thank Paul, Chad and Mike for a thoroughly enjoyable trip. It was a great day at sea and the PPPO was outstanding! Second, a suggestion: "We need a term for this practice..............." How about "deck surfing"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 well, howzabout "bobbing" if we only surf harmlessly OVER the deck and then "chadding" if we were to say....impale the other craft and actually penetrate the deck? just a thought... see you guys this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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