Rob Hazard Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Spring is here, and that means it's time for our on-land discussion of the Common Adventure Model for paddling trips. Scott Camlin will be organizing the program which will feature some familiar faces from last spring. We will meet at the Gould barn in Topsfield at 10am on Saturday, April 30th. This will be a full day event with a potluck lunch. Note that the church next door to the Gould barn is holding a wedding on April 30th, and the parking lot we use is theirs, so we will have to park across Rt 97 at the town hall. The on-land session will be followed by 2 on-the-water sessions in May, which will be announced as soon as we choose the dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinfre Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Bummer - I was totally unaware that these classes even happened last year, so i was really hoping to make it this time, but I'm already busy that day. Is it OK to do the on-water sessions if you didn't do the classroom stuff? There's a realistic chance that I might initiate a trip this year, but doing these activities would make me feel better about it.Thanks,Kevin Fredette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 Of course it'll be OK, Kevin. Cheers,Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallen Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I plan to attend thtis one as well.Thanks,Lorrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Like Kevin I can't attend the classroom session but will look forward to the on water sessions to follow. I attended last year and thought it was great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 Just a note to remind everyone that on April 30th we will be parking across the street at the town hall, since the church next door to the Gould barn, which owns the parking lot we usually use, is having a wedding that day. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuglisi Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Just a note to remind everyone that on April 30th we will be parking across the street at the town hall, since the church next door to the Gould barn, which owns the parking lot we usually use, is having a wedding that day. Rob I'll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I'll be there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfolster Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 If you're taking a headcount, my huband and I will be there!Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssmith Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Thanks for facilitating this event. Please sign me up. Sherry V. Smith Spring is here, and that means it's time for our on-land discussion of the Common Adventure Model for paddling trips. Scott Camlin will be organizing the program which will feature some familiar faces from last spring. We will meet at the Gould barn in Topsfield at 10am on Saturday, April 30th. This will be a full day event with a potluck lunch. Note that the church next door to the Gould barn is holding a wedding on April 30th, and the parking lot we use is theirs, so we will have to park across Rt 97 at the town hall. The on-land session will be followed by 2 on-the-water sessions in May, which will be announced as soon as we choose the dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieC Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I am planning on attending this too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Wish I could be there for this but will be out of town. I would like to attend the on-water sessions, though, when they get scheduled.pru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I am also planing on attending. I understand it starts at 10 and goes all day so am I thinking till 5pm ? I missed the pre planning workshop...which was not part of the CAM series, so I'm kinda wondering how this one is different. Is there a rough outline of how the day will shape up that I can refer to ?thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I am also planing on attending. I understand it starts at 10 and goes all day so am I thinking till 5pm ? I missed the pre planning workshop...which was not part of the CAM series, so I'm kinda wondering how this one is different. Is there a rough outline of how the day will shape up that I can refer to ? thanks Spider-san, Details will be forthcoming , as we are still planning, but here is a rough summary of last year's classroom day, from which It is unlikely that this years session will deviate too wildly. 1) CAM overview 2) Trip planning(including trip level overview) 3) Beach briefing ABC's 4) Group paddling: on the water 5) Incident management before launching : (late paddlers, too many paddlers, slow paddlers, etc) 6) incident management: once on the water (tows, rescues, evacuations etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Are these sessions limited to NSPN members?That would make sense as only members can initiate a trip on the website as I recall, but in other ways runs against the grain.Thought I would verify before suggesting to some folks they should take advantage of the opportunity. Thanks.Ed Lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Are these sessions limited to NSPN members? That would make sense as only members can initiate a trip on the website as I recall, but in other ways runs against the grain. Thought I would verify before suggesting to some folks they should take advantage of the opportunity. Thanks. Ed Lawson Yes, these sessions are for NSPN members. Non members-can become members very easily. $15/year, less than I spend on beer after a typical paddle. Easy to join. I'm a bit biased but to non-members I would say that these sessions alone would be worth the yearly membership fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 $15/year, less than I spend on beer after a typical paddle. That puts the PPPO is a different light or perhaps suggests it has another meaning. I'm a bit biased but to non-members I would say that these sessions alone would be worth the yearly membership fee.I am not biased, and I would say each is easily worth multiples of the yearly membership fee. Ed Lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyson Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 $15/year, less than I spend on beer after a typical paddle. Easy to join. I'm a bit biased but to non-members I would say that these sessions alone would be worth the yearly membership fee.Agreed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick stoehrer Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Agreed! ...and look, tyson seems to want to bring the beer. excellent! here's a vote for stouts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billfont Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I plan on being there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssmith Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Hi Rob, Could you let me know where I can find directions to Gould's barn? Thanks!!! Sherry V. Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billvoss Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Location: Gould Barn, 1 Howlett St, Topsfield, MA Google Maps Topsfield Historical Society -Bill Voss P.S. It looks like I will probably be able to attend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glil Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Planning to be there.Gay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I'll be there as well - pru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Count me in as well!Warren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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