PeterB Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 10:30AM Launch from Cundy’s Harbor ( small peninsula between Bailey/Orrs Island and Cape Small) and island/ledge-hop (Jenny, Long, Flag, Jamison and Wood Is. Ledges ) to Cape Small and back. Est. 12-18 Naut. Miles , Level 3+. Pace and mileage flexible. If strong NW winds may alter course to look for some lee. We'll plan to stay warm and dry but will dress for the swim. CAM all the way. If interested, post here or by e- mail. pbrady@neaq.org Launch site and directions can be shared as plans come together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Cape Small and back. Est. 12-18 Naut. Miles , Level 3+. ...... If strong NW winds may alter course to look for some lee. ..... CAM all the way. At first look, you are a brave lad. On second look, it might well be a great day as the storm will be past and things calming down with luck. Cape Small might be something to behold. What is CAM? Sounds like a good adventure, but this old timid woodland creature not up for 18NM. Night will come fast on Sunday too as in 4:27PM, but tide good. Will let you know Sat night by cell if coming. Ed Lawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Gwynn Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 What is CAM? Common Adventure Model http://www.isu.edu/outdoor/CADefine.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Turgeon Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Here is waht the trip MIGHT look like. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1427560 I've done it a few times before, and it's a scenic paddle. Obviously, it is really exposed to westerly winds, but if it looks like it will be windy, we can start at the same spot but head west, or even do a circumnavigation of Great Island if we're up to it. Haven't checked the mileage of that, but as I recall from doing it a few years ago, it too might be around 18 miles. Meanwhile, weather.com isn't even mentioning winds in its forecast for the area for Sunday. I HAD forgotten about the change of clocks, so if it's going to be dark by 5:00, we'll just have to monitor our progress and adapt as needed. No rule that reaching Small Point is a must, though we'd love to do it if possible. Anyway, Peter B. and I will be there. Maybe some of you, too? My house is not far from the launch site (10 miles or so), so it would be a good spot for stopping over to change, eat, warm up by the fireplace, etc. And Cook's Lobster House is right by the house, too, just in case. Roger Turgeon Night Heron, cedar strip 10:30AM Launch from Cundy’s Harbor ( small peninsula between Bailey/Orrs Island and Cape Small) and island/ledge-hop (Jenny, Long, Flag, Jamison and Wood Is. Ledges ) to Cape Small and back. Est. 12-18 Naut. Miles , Level 3+. Pace and mileage flexible. If strong NW winds may alter course to look for some lee. We'll plan to stay warm and dry but will dress for the swim. CAM all the way. If interested, post here or by e- mail. pbrady@neaq.org Launch site and directions can be shared as plans come together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Common Adventure Model http://www.isu.edu/outdoor/CADefine.htm Whew, I thought he might be trying to charge a Common Area Maintenance fee. Might become a model for something and it might be an adventure and everyone will be in it together so I guess it will be a Common Adventure Model. <G> Somehow it sounds like a new rallying cry, "CAM all the way!" Interesting forecast now...We shall see. CASCO BAY- 908 AM EDT FRI NOV 2 2007 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... .REST OF TODAY...N WINDS 15 TO 20 KT...BECOMING NE. SEAS 1 TO 2 FT. .TONIGHT...NE WINDS 5 TO 10 KT...INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT AFTER MIDNIGHT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FT. .SAT...NE WINDS 25 TO 35 KT. GUSTS UP TO 55 KT IN THE AFTERNOON. SEAS 6 TO 9 FT...BUILDING TO 15 TO 20 FT IN THE AFTERNOON. RAIN LIKELY IN THE MORNING...THEN RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON. VSBY 1 TO 3 NM. .SAT NIGHT...N WINDS 30 TO 40 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 KT...BECOMING NW 25 TO 30 KT AFTER MIDNIGHT. SEAS 15 TO 20 FT...SUBSIDING TO 7 TO 10 FT AFTER MIDNIGHT. RAIN LIKELY IN THE EVENING...THEN A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT. VSBY 1 TO 3 NM. .SUN...W WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT... DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 15 KT IN THE AFTERNOON. SEAS 5 TO 8 FT... SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 5 FT IN THE AFTERNOON. .SUN NIGHT...W WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FT. At least you're not trying to lure us up to Popham on Sat. Ed Lawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Did you go out ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Turgeon Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Did you go out ? That would hve been truly gutsy, or plain dumb. The plan is to go out on Sunday. Weather.com for the Orr's Island area still looks like a decent day for paddling, as long as you don't mind a bit of a chill and some wind. Their hour-by-hour forecoast is below. If we do as planned, we'll be launching at about 1/2 tide, and heading outbound with the ebbing tide with sunny skies, and a decent wind of about 16 mph on our right side, maybe a bit behind us; by the time we turn aroound for the return trip, the tide will have reversed and the wind will still be from about the same direction but down to closer to 10 mph. Along the planned route, there are only a few places where we'll be able to duck into the lee for a short time. Of course, once at the launch site, we can assess conditions and change the route altogether for a pretty well-protected route if we prefer. Roger Turgeon Night Heron, cedar-strip Table Display Graph Display Sun, November 4 Time Condition Feels Like Chance Precip Dew Point Humid. Wind 6am Mostly Sunny 36°F 26°F 20% 29°F 76% From WNW 19 mph Morning Commute Auto Racing Forecasts 7am Mostly Sunny 36°F 26°F 20% 29°F 76% From WNW 18 mph 8am Mostly Sunny 38°F 28°F 20% 29°F 70% From WNW 18 mph 9am Sunny 42°F 34°F 20% 29°F 60% From WNW 17 mph 10am Sunny 45°F 38°F 10% 29°F 53% From WNW 16 mph 11am Sunny 48°F 42°F 0% 28°F 46% From WNW 15 mph 12pm Sunny 50°F 45°F 0% 28°F 43% From WNW 14 mph 1pm Sunny 51°F 46°F 0% 27°F 39% From WNW 13 mph 2pm Sunny 51°F 47°F 0% 27°F 39% From W 11 mph 3pm Sunny 51°F 47°F 0% 27°F 39% From W 10 mph Evening Commute Sports Weather Forecasts 4pm Sunny 49°F 46°F 0% 27°F 42% From W 8 mph Sunset 4:27 pm MLB Forecasts 5pm Clear 46°F 42°F 0% 28°F 49% From W 7 mph < Previous Next > Last Updated Saturday, Nov 3, 7:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time Details Video Text Averages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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