Posted July 15, 200816 yr For those who went on the Solstice L2 or L2+ want to try to the L3 trip? Well, here's your chance. In the spirit of the transition paddles that I organized last year, this one will take in the islands of Salem Sound. Butts in boat time will be noontime with put in location to be determined. Please post here, email, or PM interest. UPDATE: Put in (butts in boat time, be ready to plant butt in boat 15 min earlier ) at 12 pm. Launch from Tuck Point in Beverly. Please see map for directions. Final plan will be decided on at the water's edge. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2090880 Parking can be limited at times and it is relegated to street parking.
July 15, 200816 yr Author ummmmmm didn't we invite your family over for a bbq on saturday??? I thought they said they couldn't come? Or was that just wishful thinking?
July 15, 200816 yr QUOTE(Kevin B @ Jul 15 2008, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I thought they said they couldn't come? Or was that just wishful thinking? well it's iffy last i heard i hope they never read this message board or you're in big trouble.
July 15, 200816 yr I am interested in this trip. Have you decided if you can do it or if you have a previous commitment? Jim
July 16, 200816 yr I am interested in this trip. Have you decided if you can do it or if you have a previous commitment? Jim Hey there Jim, trip is on - no word from family so I'm guessing they're not coming
July 16, 200816 yr If it happens, I'll be there. (My family stuff is on Sunday this week.) Since I'll be coming up from Boston, I particularly like the noon start!
July 16, 200816 yr Author If it happens, I'll be there. (My family stuff is on Sunday this week.) Since I'll be coming up from Boston, I particularly like the noon start! Tuck Point in Beverly will be the put in location.
July 16, 200816 yr QUOTE(Kevin B @ Jul 15 2008, 09:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>For those who went on the Solstice L2 or L2+ want to try to the L3 trip? Well, here's your chance. In the spirit of the transition paddles that I organized last year, this one will take in the islands of Salem Sound. Butts in boat time will be noontime with put in location to be determined. Please post here, email, or PM interest. I would like to join. Vadim
July 17, 200816 yr Author I would like to join. Vadim We'll be practicing navigation along the way and whatever else people want to try:)
July 17, 200816 yr QUOTE(Kevin B @ Jul 15 2008, 09:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>For those who went on the Solstice L2 or L2+ want to try to the L3 trip? Well, here's your chance. In the spirit of the transition paddles that I organized last year, this one will take in the islands of Salem Sound. Butts in boat time will be noontime with put in location to be determined. Please post here, email, or PM interest. Hi Kevin, I wasn't on your Solstice trip. Would it still be possible to come on this trip? A little bit about my experience: - I've been paddling for about 10 years now, although not as much recently as I did earlier. - I did a 3 week NOLS sea kayaking course in Baja California about 7 years ago. - I most likely have a roll. (I did as recently as last year.) - Looking over the level requirements, I would say that I used to be a 3/4, but am probably now a 2/3. The only level 3 thing I have real doubts about is my speed and distance. Carolyn
July 18, 200816 yr Hi Kevin. Arm feels pretty good. Think I would like to join this trip but don't wait for me. Hope to hear about specifics. Al
July 18, 200816 yr Author Hi Kevin, I wasn't on your Solstice trip. Would it still be possible to come on this trip? A little bit about my experience: - I've been paddling for about 10 years now, although not as much recently as I did earlier. - I did a 3 week NOLS sea kayaking course in Baja California about 7 years ago. - I most likely have a roll. (I did as recently as last year.) - Looking over the level requirements, I would say that I used to be a 3/4, but am probably now a 2/3. The only level 3 thing I have real doubts about is my speed and distance. Carolyn Carolyn, Ultimately, the decision to come on the trip or not is yours to make. Typically, these transition paddles are done at an L2+ pace, so your speed (not sure what it is for you) may not be an issue. As for the distance, it will be for the group to decide. Although the plan is to circumnavigate the Sound, the plan can and most likely will change based on the preferences of the group. Hope this helps!
July 18, 200816 yr QUOTE(Kevin B @ Jul 16 2008, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Tuck Point in Beverly will be the put in location. Kevin. I only see directions on the Put-ins/Directions page to Tucks Point in Manchester, not Tuck Point in Beverly. Google Search puts in right off 1A across the water from the Willows? Do we need any more specifics? Thanks, Al
July 18, 200816 yr Author Kevin. I only see directions on the Put-ins/Directions page to Tucks Point in Manchester, not Tuck Point in Beverly. Google Search puts in right off 1A across the water from the Willows? Do we need any more specifics? Thanks, Al Al, I updated my original post.
July 18, 200816 yr QUOTE(Kevin B @ Jul 18 2008, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Carolyn, Ultimately, the decision to come on the trip or not is yours to make. Typically, these transition paddles are done at an L2+ pace, so your speed (not sure what it is for you) may not be an issue. As for the distance, it will be for the group to decide. Although the plan is to circumnavigate the Sound, the plan can and most likely will change based on the preferences of the group. Hope this helps! Ok. In that case, I do believe I will join you. See you on the water! Carolyn
July 19, 200816 yr Kevin - I missed the solstice paddle as well, but reading your reply to Carolyn, that seems not to be an issue. If the enrollment is still open, I'd like to join you. After years of windsurfing that area a couple decades ago, seeing things from a kayak should be fun. Blaine Bjornstad
