scamlin Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Thanks to Rob for posting this workshop. Sorry for the short notice, but we had difficulty locating an appropriate venue. This workshop is not officially part of the CAM series later in April and in May, but more of a prep for those who feel they need more background. A little more detail: Date: Sunday, April 10 Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Location: Gould Barn, 1 Howlett St, Topsfield, MA Potluck lunch. Bring your own charts, reference books, chart software and favorite online resources. Bring a laptop if you have wireless internet access as you will be able to surf during the workshop. RSVP here please so we can get a headcount for handouts. Pre-Trip Planning Workshop What kind of preparation and planning should a NSPN paddler do before a CAM trip? The club expects each member of a CAM trip to be personally familiar with the trip area as well as conditions expected for the trip. But how do you do that? This workshop focuses on getting this basic information before heading out as well as doing more serious research for extended trips. We will cover some of the following topics: • Planning overview. Environmental factors and basic principles of what causes conditions on the water. • Nautical charts. Where to get them, chart symbols, how to read charts, how to infer likely conditions. We will provide online sources of NOAA charts. • Tides and Currents. Where to find tide and current predictions for the area of the paddle and how to interpret the information to predict conditions. • Weather. Where to find marine forecasts and how to combine them with other information to predict conditions. • Other resources. Coastal pilots, light lists, Notice to Mariners, cruising guides, etc. • Local information. Launch sites, public sites, public access, etc. • Online resources. Google Earth including NOAA and topographic overlays, online mapping services, MITA Online Guide, etc. • Route planning. Based on all predicted conditions, plan routes given trip goals and experience of participants. Includes planning for contingencies (changed conditions, bail out points, etc.) This workshop is hands on. While we will provide a lot of information, the spirit is sharing what people know. While suited for all levels of experience, it is especially aimed at paddlers who want to participate in CAM trips, but are relatively new to charts and marine forecasts, how to find them and interpret them. This is not a navigation class (we won’t be teaching compass reading, course headings, piloting, etc.), but rather planning for the paddling environment. This workshop is designed to prepare club members to take part in the CAM workshops later in the spring which will focus on the trip itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Well, I sure plan to be there!Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallen Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Well, I sure plan to be there! Rob I'd like to attend. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuglisi Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I'd like to attend. Thanks! I'll be there. Thanks for doing this Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Perfect timing as I am knee deep in figuring some of these things out howeverI am going to miss this one... Murphy's law, I am at the pool session... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieC Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I plan to be there...Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I'll be there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfolster Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 My husband and I will attend.Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenster Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I will plan on houffing it on over to ye barn 4 some lessons!! Brimg some possyum.yum pie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efkirton Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I am planning to attend, Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancysan Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Had the date as Sat. in my head. Will try to be there, though... Thanks.Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konstantin_art Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Scott,I will be there.Konstantin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glil Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Planning to be there.Gay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Planning to be there. Gay I am a possible. If I am able to shake this cold I will attend. Adam is also thinking of attending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbjorn Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I'm hoping to make it. Sorry for the short notice.Blaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I plan to attend. Sorry for the short notice, but until now I did not think I would be able to make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Did anyone from the club leave behind a bin of plastic plates and eating utensils? Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Thank you Scott for the great learning session, it was good to see you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuglisi Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Did anyone from the club leave behind a bin of plastic plates and eating utensils? Rob oops!!!!!! That was me. Those are the clubs items. Did anyone grab them or are they still there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Thank you Scott for a great workshop today. We all learned a lot of valuable information.Sal - the plastic bin with plates, etc. was left in the kitchen at the barn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glil Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Thank you Scott for sharing your expertise once again!Gay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallen Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Many thanks, Scott for taking the time to do this. Lots of great info and resources! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hazard Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Sal, I will talk with Peggy at the Gould barn about either getting it back or leaving it there for our next event. No biggie either way.Scott, thanks for the class! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuglisi Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Sal, I will talk with Peggy at the Gould barn about either getting it back or leaving it there for our next event. No biggie either way. Scott, thanks for the class! Rob Thanks Rob.....sounds good. And, Thank you Scott for an informative workshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieC Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I too concur with everyone about the great information shared! Thanks again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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