When you can commit to the trip, please E or PM me the contact info requested below.

Level 3 trip that especially welcomes new kayak campers, and a reunion for those of us who don't see each other often enough. Here's a great opportunity for you paddlers who would like to try kayak-camping without the pesky bugs (beware of ticks!). This will be the 7th annual trip to Jewell, which has 2 large side-by-side campsites and a latrine. We typically have 10 or so paddlers, but an upper limit has not been established.

The Common Adventure Model (CAM) will be adopted

The SUGGESTED itinerary is as follows:

FRIDAY: Arrive at Sandy Point Beach at Cousins Island (Yarmouth) on Friday, May 24, in plenty of time for a 10:30am launch (HT-1055). If you are new to kayak camping, you may need extra time packing your boat, so plan on arriving no later than 0900. CW Cousins I. to Crow and/or Bangs for lunch and potential MITA/NSPN stewardship, then to Jewell campsite(s) for set-up, including pot-luck, for those inclined to participate. Total Nautical Miles ~8

SATURDAY: Agenda TBD-bring your ideas for a day paddle or island activities (HT-1148). Prior trips have included Whaleboat/Little Whaleboat, Potts Harbor, Greens, Eagle, Great Diamond geocaching, Jewell's WW1 and WW2 military installations, and general camaraderie/gourmet foods around the camp fire.

SUNDAY: Back to cars via ???? (HT-1241), or spend another nite, paddle back Mon Holiday

If you would like to join this group of friendly paddlers, or have any questions about this trip or camping in general, Private Message (PM) me. When you can commit, please PM the following information:
-Auto color, make, model, and tag# for registering with Yarmouth PD.
-Contact info, including cell, Es, H,W phone, emergency contact and permission to share with participants.

gary

Please prepare as if you are soloing. Redundant gear can be sifted out at launch or before.

Link to nautical chart: http://www.charts.no...wer/13290.shtml
Link to tidal chart (Portland): Foreside
Link general weather forecast:
maine
Links to marine forecast: http://www.wundergro...MAR/AN/153.html

Bumping (1 month away)

LAST CALL. Please send me your contact info as noted above before Fri May 10 if you plan to join this trip. Unlike previous years, we will be issued a group parking permit, and I would like for you to be included on the Master List of participants.

gyorkatcrhcdotorg (Did I type this in secret code to prevent spamnapping?)

Edited May 7, 201312 yr by gyork

Curious if any are staying out until Monday and if planning on camping elsewhere on Sunday night.

Ed Lawson

Unfortunately I won't be able to make it after all, had to change my plans for this weekend. Have a great trip!