Posted June 18, 201213 yr We are planning a CAM camping trip to Jewell at the end of September and are extending the invitation to NSPN members to join us. As mentioned on the recent spring Jewell trip, we are considering extending the trip to four days for those interested. We would like input to see who would take advantage of the extra day, as we are still uncertain whether or not we can take the time ourselves. If not enough can participate in the extra day, we will eliminate Thursday and stick with the three day schedule as has been done in the past. The plan for the four day trip is as follows (tides taken at Great Chebeague Island): Thursday 9/27 (High Tide @ 9:45am): Group #1 beach briefing at 10:00 am for a 10:30 launch from Sandy Point on Cousins Island to an interim island such as Bangs or Crow for snack/lunch (we can discuss stewardship if there is interest) and then continue on to Jewell. Friday 9/28 (High Tide @ 10:34am): Group #2 (same as above). Group #1 is open for a local paddle or relaxing and exploring Jewell Island. Our thought is that a designated contact from Group #1 will keep in touch with a designated contact in Group #2 via cell phone or radio. Saturday 9/29: Day is open for a local paddle or relaxing and exploring Jewell island. Sunday 9/30 (High Tide @ 11:56am): Return to mainland, mid-morning launch around 10 or so. Currents (Broad Sound West of Eagle Island) http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/get_predc.shtml?year=2012&stn=5595+Portsmouth Harbor Entrance&secstn=Broad+Sound,+west+of+Eagle+Island&sbfh=%2D1&sbfm=06&fldh=%2D0&fldm=56&sbeh=%2D1&sbem=35&ebbh=%2D1&ebbm=01&fldr=0.8&ebbr=0.9&fldavgd=010&ebbavgd=168&footnote= Please respond or comment here (or feel free to PM me) if you are interested. Cathy & Robert
