Doug Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 WAVES, TIDES, CURRENTS Workshop by John Huth January 29th from 10:00 am-2:00 pm Location: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge VISITOR CENTER 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA John's description of this workshop: "Waves, tides and currents are always a factor in sea kayaking, yet they seem to catch people by surprise. In this workshop, we'll explore some of the science behind the generation of waves, tides and coastal currents. We'll see how to use this understanding to plan trips and deal with "conditions". I'll discuss how mariners in the 16th century predicted tides before the development of detailed tables, so that you can figure tides without recourse to tables. In addition to this, I'll touch on dealing with rapidly developing weather conditions that may not be caught by NOAA radio and have some discussion of the stability of hulls, factors determining hull speed, and the fluid dynamics of different paddle strokes." This workshop is for "PAID MEMBERS ONLY" RSVP's would be appreciated on this link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 WAVES, TIDES, CURRENTS Workshop by John Huth January 29th from 10:00 am-2:00 pm Location: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge VISITOR CENTER 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA John's description of this workshop: "Waves, tides and currents are always a factor in sea kayaking, yet they seem to catch people by surprise. In this workshop, we'll explore some of the science behind the generation of waves, tides and coastal currents. We'll see how to use this understanding to plan trips and deal with "conditions". I'll discuss how mariners in the 16th century predicted tides before the development of detailed tables, so that you can figure tides without recourse to tables. In addition to this, I'll touch on dealing with rapidly developing weather conditions that may not be caught by NOAA radio and have some discussion of the stability of hulls, factors determining hull speed, and the fluid dynamics of different paddle strokes." This workshop is for "PAID MEMBERS ONLY" I plan on attending do we need to register somewhere ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 WAVES, TIDES, CURRENTS Workshop by John Huth January 29th from 10:00 am-2:00 pm Location: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge VISITOR CENTER 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA John's description of this workshop: "Waves, tides and currents are always a factor in sea kayaking, yet they seem to catch people by surprise. In this workshop, we'll explore some of the science behind the generation of waves, tides and coastal currents. We'll see how to use this understanding to plan trips and deal with "conditions". I'll discuss how mariners in the 16th century predicted tides before the development of detailed tables, so that you can figure tides without recourse to tables. In addition to this, I'll touch on dealing with rapidly developing weather conditions that may not be caught by NOAA radio and have some discussion of the stability of hulls, factors determining hull speed, and the fluid dynamics of different paddle strokes." This workshop is for "PAID MEMBERS ONLY" Yes Spider: RSVP's would be appreciated on this link. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbeale Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Yes Spider: RSVP's would be appreciated on this link. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I will be attending. Thank you for arranging this event. Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Doug,Please add me to the list of attendees. Thank you for arranging the event.Warren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I will try to be there as well - prudence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbjorn Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Looking forward to this. Thanks for arranging it. I'll be there.Blaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Crouse Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Add another 2.25 people to the RSVP's, Kim, Zoe, and I will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyD Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Thankyou I would like to join you, tooBD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenster Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I will also be attending!glenn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzert Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I will also be attending! glenn. Me too! Thanks, Barry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanne Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I'd like to attend - Thanks for arranging this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Allen Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Lorrie and I are planning on attending.Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancysan Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Plan to come, thanks. Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHuth Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 If there are any specific questions people have in advance of the workshop or sub-topics they'd like emphasized, please let me know and I'll try to plan accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 John,I would value your recommended list of books, articles and websites which you found to be most helpful. With the potential for a long cold winter ahead, I would like to curl up in front of the fireplace with a good book.Warren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 If there are any specific questions people have in advance of the workshop I would like to hear information/opinion on whether/how to combine land and marine forecasts to predict sea state within a mile or two of the coast, what would lead to relying more on either marine or land forecast to predict sea state, how to estimate direction and strength of tidal current from looking at a chart including location of likely eddies, some practical techniques for estimating current velocity, observational techniques for determining current direction and strength. FWIW, seems to me the hull and paddle topics might deserve a separate presentation since I assume there is nothing simple about those topics and might engender long discussion/debate about favorite boats/paddles. Ed Lawson Known to ask questions from time to time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 If there are any specific questions people have in advance of the workshop or sub-topics they'd like emphasized, please let me know and I'll try to plan accordingly. "Nowcasting ": how to predict or assess weather from observations: what;s going on immediately around you. Any books, websites etc that explain weather to the layperson/weather idiot. reading synoptic charts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 Hull design is definately a topic of interest to me. Calculating and/or timing of tides in rivers and back waters.Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I would also like to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuglisi Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I would also like to attend. I'll be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayong Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I hope to attendTom H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I plan to attend. Thanks for organizing this event.Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konstantin_art Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I would like to attend.And yes, the topics of weather and celestial bodies’ interaction are complex enough to not want to “contaminate” them with boat and paddle design.In the larger scheme of things everything is related (even a butterfly in China can mess with your roll), but there is enough to talk about weather and tides for 4 hours. It’s far preferable to delve into one topic than skim the surface of several ones.But that’s just my style of teaching and learning.Others may disagree.It’s ultimately up to the lecturer’s discretion, whom I thank in advance for his time, expertise, and most of all willingness to share.Billy-Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I am hoping to be there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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