Rob Hazard Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Attention MITA members and volunteers:On October 6th, the Saturday of Columbus Day weekend, MITA is holding its Casco Bay Fall Cleanup, and I'd like to get out there and pitch in with some trash picking on Bangs and Crow Islands, which we adopted as part of our club MITA membership. I think it would be a good opportunity to spend a fall weekend paddling on the bay as well. Is anyone interested in coming along?We could launch from Cousins Island in Yarmouth on Friday afternoon, Oct 5th, and paddle out around Great Chebeague. The distance out to the islands is about 5nm if we go around the east end, or about 7nm by way of the sandbar at the west end. The water is mostly sheltered and the longest crossing is about a mile. The tides look favorable for heading out Friday afternoon and returning Sunday afternoon.Most of the work consists of walking the shore line picking up summer trash, but there's often scrap lumber and occasionally some "beach art" to be dealt with. Fishing gear, of course, we leave unmolested!I bet we could get a lot done and still get to take a field trip or two in the bargain.I will bring a roll of contractor's trash bags along, as well as expendable rope, a claw hammer, and work gloves. Good shoes are handy as well.We can tighten up the details as we see how much interest there is.So, who's up for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jslivko Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 What are the camping options and what about getting out Fri eve or Sat am? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 The MITA guide book says the camping capacities are 10 for Crow and 20 for Bangs. I seriously doubt we'll have that many people out there. I'm hoping to paddle out Friday pm, but Saturday am could be an option. The tide would be contrary, but I don't think that's a major difficulty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Sounds fine to me. Haven't been out there yet this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Sounds like 2 yes and one maybe. That's a start!Good to hear from you, Spider.Cheers,Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuglisi Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I'm a very strong "probably." Thanks for organizing Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Rob, I would like to join you, however, I will not be able to launch until Saturday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgibson Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I'd like to do this - I keep meaning to go out for the MITA clean ups each year. Unfortunately I can't make it up to Cousins/Yarmouth until Saturday morning. If it would be ok to join up with the group then, count me in.ThanksKaren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Well, let's wait and see how many people express interest in the trip. If we have enough for 2 groups, some of us could head out Friday afternoon and the others Saturday morning, but if the majority want to go in the morning, that's fine. I'd rather paddle together and know who's with us than wait and wonder.I have let MITA know we'll be coming to join the party.Cheers,Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmpuma04 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I could participate, provide departure is on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 My contact at MITA tells me they're planning to pick up the accumulated trash bags around 1 - 2 pm. So I'm wondering how early we could launch in order to maximize our time on the islands. Could we launch by 9 am? Is that possible? Let me know so I can plan accordingly.Cheers,Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgibson Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I could do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I can can be ready to launch by 9:00 Saturday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I'm good for any time either day, .. 9 am Sat...is okay...or any versions thereof ..."I used to be plasticnow I'm elastic,I'm flexible..." Martin Mull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 OK, on further reflection I've realized that 9:00 would probably be too early for people who are driving up from MA. Let's try to launch by 10:00 instead. I checked the NOAA tidal current predictions for Casco Bay, Broad Sound, west of Eagle Island, which strikes me as the most useful site for our trip.On Saturday the ebb tide will go slack at 11:02, and the flood will peak at 13:10. If we launch at 10:00 we'll can ride the ebb out most of the way out. On Sunday the low slack will be at 11:51, so if we launch in early afternoon we can ride the flood tide back to Sandy Point.Maria at MITA tells me they'll try to arrange their trash pick-up as late in the day as they can, and if we do more work after that they can arrange to come back another day.A few other paddlers have contacted MITA about paddling out and they are being referred to me. I am happy to have them join us provided they are competent paddlers and are equipped for the conditions.The trip is mostly on protected water, with one crossing of about a mile, and there are plenty of spots to get ashore in emergencies. Having said that, if the weather is predicted to be windy (> 10kt) I'd rather cancel the trip. We have plenty of time to make that call, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue H. Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Hi Rob,If you have space for another paddler/worker, I would like to join you. Are you planning for each person to organize their own food, or are we coordinating meals?Thanks, Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 Hi Sue, For these events people typically organize their own food, but some people always seem to bring extra food, and dinner turns into a bit of a pot-luck. The last trip I was on there was enough hummus to choke a small horse. It's become a joke among us. Just bring what you like and a bit to share and we'll be fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 The trip is this Saturday. I'd like to know how many are planning to come. Could we have a show of hands?Rob Hazard Tiderace X-cite Red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Rob Hazard Tiderace X-cite Red. Sigh. The poor lonely Romany. Not even a mention, as it sits alone and forlorn in the dark. Have fun over the wekend. Ed Lawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I'm in. I will be at Cousins Island ready to launch by 10:00am Saturday.Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 So, Ed, will you and Gail, perennial volunteers that you are, be joining us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgibson Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I'll be there and ready to launch by 10:00 am. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuglisi Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Rob, I'll be there Sat AM ready for a 10:00 o'clock launch. Dee will be there as well. Are you all set with bags? or shall we bring some too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 perennial volunteers that you are, be joining us? Touche! Unfortunatly the answer is no. Something must be celebrated over the weekend which, I was told, necessitated a trip to an away place to stay in a comfy place. Ed Lawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Oui, 10 o'clock sounds good to meI'll bring some hand tools just in case they come in handy.Maybe we'll even get some sunny skies :-> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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