markstephens Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Brad Gwynn launched from the Winthrop public ramp at 9AM, choosing a longer route than from the planned put-in on Deer Island. Destination: Lovell Island. The South: Mark Stephens launched from Windmill Point in Hull at 10:10AM. Destination: Lovell Island. At 10:25AM Brad hailed Mark on the VHF as Mark crossed The Narrows from Georges Island to the boat dock on Lovell's. NSPN North had made contact with NSPN south. Exciting, huh? We had a nice tour of the outer harbor islands, paddling with the seals, then landed on Little Brewster for lunch and so Brad could check out Boston Light. We had hoped for a tour from the lightkeeper, but the island was deserted. We paddled down the length of Brewster Spit and parted ways at its southern tip. A south wind was picking up, which made my shorter paddle back to Hull Gut and Windmill Point a bit of a slog, while Brad was able to catch a nice ride back across the President Roads as the wind started to roar. After loading up, I sat in my truck for a bit, drinking hot chocolate and monitoring VHF 16 just in case. My truck was rocking back and forth in the gusts and I thought of Brad whooping it up out there, solo. Lucky bastard! Pics at this link: http://www.kayakpics.com/gallery/album48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob budd Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Winthrop Boat Ramp was chosen over the Deer Island launch because the latter involves walking through was likely snow/ice where the former is a boat ramp. The small increase in time/distance on the water was preferred to the difficulty of navigating through the snow with boats in hand/on shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traction Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 For future reference my last name is spelled Gwynn, not Gywnn... it means white in welsh... And yes i do sunburn easily, i think i could use my naked torso as a signal mirror in a pinch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstephens Posted March 8, 2005 Author Share Posted March 8, 2005 Sorry about that. At least I didn't call you Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traction Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 You must know that HIS real name is Wilbur... like the guy on Mr. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Gwynn Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Ya, and it's pronounced Wiiiiillllllllllbbbuuuuuuuurrrrrrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob budd Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 >...i could use my naked torso as a signal mirror... Be careful, you might be sending the wrong signal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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