PeterB Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Is anyone interested in attending our NSPN Coldwater workshop this year ? If so, please post your interest here. Traditionally , this workshop is held in November , and runs out of Liz Neumeier’s place near Lanes Cove on Cape Anne. The â€classroom†part is held there, the “on the-water†part is in Lanes cove, followed by food and beverages in the warmth and comfort of Liz’ s place. It’s a great opportunity to get acquainted, or re-acqainted, with cold water clothing and gear, and try it out in a safe and friendly environment. Suz Hutchinson as offered to run this workshop as in years past, and we will need know if there’s enough interest so that time can be made in November. http://www.nspn.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=5270 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruguru Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Is anyone interested in attending our NSPN Coldwater workshop this year ? If so, please post your interest here. I always like to attend.Ern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Suz Hutchinson as offered to run this workshop as in years past, and we will need know if there’s enough interest so that time can be made in November. http://www.nspn.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=5270 In November, I am available on Nov 15 or 21. The only earlier option is October 31 but that is Halloween which probably isn't a good day for people. Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 The only earlier option is October 31 but that is Halloween which probably isn't a good day for people. Consider the possibilities it might provide for treat or treat costumes and wandering about goodies. Ed Lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsigall Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I'm interested. Nov 15? Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raddog Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Interested, is it scheduled yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Interested, is it scheduled yet? Not scheduled until we see if there is enough interest. Scott Camlin has been presenting this with me over the years and his first choice is the 15, second choice but late in the day is the 21. I haven't checked in with Liz to see if she is in for hosting it this year and if EITHER of those dates even work. If she can't host this, we would need to find another venue which is probably easier than finding different dates! Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancysan Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I'm a maybe, as I really enjoyed the opportunity to learn and test last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayong Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I'm interested in the workshop; Nov 15 works for me Tom H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbjorn Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I was sorry to miss this workshop last year and am definitely interested, if a bit late reading this topic. My new GMER should arrive any day and I'm hoping to keep paddling through the winter. It can't be any colder than skiing, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I was sorry to miss this workshop last year and am definitely interested, if a bit late reading this topic. My new GMER should arrive any day and I'm hoping to keep paddling through the winter. It can't be any colder than skiing, right? Depends on the amount of spray that hits you in the face.. Also poggies are your friend! My skiing has stopped after I started boating as boating wins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 It can't be any colder than skiing, right? I'd say putting the boats and gear away is the coldest part of paddling in winter. On the water usually not too bad at all. OTOH, rolling in water that is in the 30s/40s can lead to rather intense "ice cream headaches". Ed Lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbjorn Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 OTOH, rolling in water that is in the 30s/40s can lead to rather intense "ice cream headaches". Ed Lawson Ok then, maybe the Nordkapp won't be my winter paddling boat after all. Time to look for something stable and forgiving -- an Explorer maybe. Now, just need to figure out how to sneak this past my wife . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambor Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 My skiing has stopped as I have a better ideas on how to spend $200 per weekend. rb Depends on the amount of spray that hits you in the face.. Also poggies are your friend! My skiing has stopped after I started boating as boating wins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Is anyone interested in attending our NSPN Coldwater workshop this year ? If so, please post your interest here. Traditionally , this workshop is held in November , and runs out of Liz Neumeier’s place near Lanes Cove on Cape Anne. The â€classroom†part is held there, the “on the-water†part is in Lanes cove, followed by food and beverages in the warmth and comfort of Liz’ s place. It’s a great opportunity to get acquainted, or re-acqainted, with cold water clothing and gear, and try it out in a safe and friendly environment. Suz Hutchinson as offered to run this workshop as in years past, and we will need know if there’s enough interest so that time can be made in November. http://www.nspn.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=5270 I'm interested. Right now both dates work for me. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyson Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 My skiing has stopped as I have a better ideas on how to spend $200 per weekend. Backcountry skiing hardly costs more than a bit of gas money to get to the good locations. I have up on lift-serve skiing decades ago. Cheers! Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambor Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 That's true and I do start most of my hiking and cross country when the snow starts falling. rb Backcountry skiing hardly costs more than a bit of gas money to get to the good locations. I have up on lift-serve skiing decades ago. Cheers! Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Ok then, maybe the Nordkapp won't be my winter paddling boat after all. Why not? It and the Avocet sound like perfectly fine boats in fair and foul to me. Ed Lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccroe Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Is anyone interested in attending our NSPN Coldwater workshop this year ? If so, please post your interest here. Traditionally , this workshop is held in November , and runs out of Liz Neumeier’s place near Lanes Cove on Cape Anne. The â€classroom†part is held there, the “on the-water†part is in Lanes cove, followed by food and beverages in the warmth and comfort of Liz’ s place. It’s a great opportunity to get acquainted, or re-acqainted, with cold water clothing and gear, and try it out in a safe and friendly environment. Suz Hutchinson as offered to run this workshop as in years past, and we will need know if there’s enough interest so that time can be made in November. http://www.nspn.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=5270 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccroe Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 This is something I'd be interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruguru Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Well Happy Goblin-ing. Is it Nov 15, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyson Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 It would appear that I am very interested. I would be able to do next weekend but may be busy on the weekend of the 15th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintail Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 <Ok then, maybe the Nordkapp won't be my winter paddling boat after all> <Why not? It and the Avocet sound like perfectly fine boats in fair and foul to me> Absolutely agree: Blaine, those boats are a perfect pair, <both> as happy in cold water as warm! It certainly is not warm at <the> Nordkapp (that's northern Norway (surely?), inside the Arctic circle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbjorn Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 <Ok then, maybe the Nordkapp won't be my winter paddling boat after all> <Why not? It and the Avocet sound like perfectly fine boats in fair and foul to me> Absolutely agree: Blaine, those boats are a perfect pair, <both> as happy in cold water as warm! It certainly is not warm at <the> Nordkapp (that's northern Norway (surely?), inside the Arctic circle) My point is that the Nordlow is definitely a spirited creature which insists on frequently teaching me lessons in bracing. I'm learning, but still have a ways to go. Other than flat water trips, it's a rare outing that I don't find myself upside down at some point. Part of that may be that I do enjoy pushing the limits. But I expect an Explorer would be a bit more gentle and forgiving in those situations and not insist on teaching me another lesson. My boat is most definitely a fine, sea-worthy craft and I love it dearly, but maybe that extra margin of stability in extreme conditions would allow me to avoid the dreaded brain freeze syndrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyson Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 My boat is most definitely a fine, sea-worthy craft and I love it dearly, but maybe that extra margin of stability in extreme conditions would allow me to avoid the dreaded brain freeze syndrome. Have you tried a balaclava or hood designed for this sort of use? That is what I wear when the water gets cold and it makes all the difference on my head. Cheers! Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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