Lbeale

Hello Everyone,

Due to popular demand to continue into Septmember the Walden Pond rolling and stupid kayak tricks sessions have been moved to Fridays. Sametime (4:30-5:00 arrival) until they bark at us to get out of the parking lot.

Hope to see you Friday--pleas post here is attending or maybe attending.

Les

Does someone have an extra tennis ball? I have two and I need a third--if so, bring it tonite--

Les

Hello Everyone,

I will be at Walden tonight for my final Wednesday night skill session. After this week, I will be going to Walden on Friday nights to practice. I don't know if the water temps have changed but just in case, please bring extra clothing if you think you will get chilled.

Please post here if you pan on attending tonight's session.

Les

Before you get to Nova Scotia, try the tidal races around Lubec-you won't be disappointed-just ask Phil and Peter-

I am somewhat brave-but not that brave-

Dear Christopher, I am still interested in your full moon night paddle circumnavigation of Cape Ann. Let's set it up with bail out at Lane's Cove. Who is interested in that trip? Launch is G.Harbor-

Les

Aka Swearing Ferret

Hey,

I am on vacation this week and am looking forward to joining you all Wednesday night.

Can someone provide me with an address so I can plug it into my GPS. I the put-in place easy to find?

Can't wait!

Hi Katherine,

Look forward to seeing you on Wednesday. The directions for Walden are in the put-in section of this message board: Walden is a good spot for rescue practices on weekdays. Just south of the main park area is a road down to a boat ramp. The ramp is closed at 8:00 pm or at sunset, whichever comes first. The park rangers usually start chasing people out at ~7:30 and it’s best to cooperate with them. To get there go south on Rt. 126 toward Lincoln from Rt. 2 (or north toward Concord from Rt. 117). The park is obvious.

Make sure you go to the boat ramp entrance not the main entrance.

I am in--Les

Going out to the Dry Salvages (sometimes surf, definitely rocks, sometimes seals) or going to Thatchers and playing in the rocks at the back of the island is fun--then maybe to Rockport Harba'

Les

Sunny and warm today now that the clouds have moved along. Will be at Walden tonite around 5.

Les

The weather looks iffy with thunderstorms in the forecast for this afternoon. Will have a better sense around 3 today if I go to Walden for skills session.

Les

Calling for rain tonite-will wait to see if weather forecast changes. If it is cloudy and raining not sure how much of the full moon you get to see -

Les

Sir Christopher,

One of my favorite summer pastimes is to do a full moon paddle with you - weather permitting, of course.

Les

Should be another fine evening at Walden sessions tonight--water is warm and to be on the water at evening twilight is mighty fine-last week we had over 10 people show up-fun times had by all--special congratulations to Eric for rolling three times on one side last week.

Les

It should be a beautiful night at Walden. You may want to bring some warm clothing if rolling and wet exits are part of your agenda tonite.

Les

Hi Greg,

Welcome to the Walden sessions. Sure, come when you can. People start to arrive around 5 and then paddle to the far side of the Pond. So if you don't see us when you arrive, paddle to the far side.

Les

Will be there at Walden tomorrow around 5--if not earlier.

Please join us (a motely crew of NSPN kayakers) if you want to hang out, on or upside down in your kayak.

Les

Me, too. Look for the girl in an all black Tahe Greenland OC - picking it up tomorrow.

10 or 11 works for me.

Les

Look forward to seeing you tonight, Gay. Water will be warmer. Are you bringing any of your cookies or baked goods? Or strawberry shortcake? I will always remember paddling with you one time and the strawberry shortcake you made--

Les

Congratulations to Eric for getting his first roll down last night !!!!!

Les

Yes-I will be there-les

Given the forecast for rain and thunderstorms, no Walden sessions today for me--but of course, next week the fun will be continued.

Les

Sounds great -- thanks for organizing, Les!

I'll be there next week -- can't make today.

--David

It will be great to see you next week David. We had a good turn out last night and some real troopers who learned to wet exit and do beginning rolling practice. The water was chilly after a couple of rolls so you may want to think about dressing for immersion - some people were talking about brining their drysuits next week.

Les

Hi Eric,

Welcome to the Walden practice sessions. What type of new boat do you have and do you have a spray skirt? If you do not have a spray skirt and if I knew what type of boat you have, I could try to rustle up one for you.

When you arrive at Walden, look for us across the pond at the way end little cove.

I am in-Les

These sessions will start next Wednesday, June 15th. I will arrive around 5 and stay until they yell at us to get off the water. For those who attended these sessions last year, it was a blast and I hope to see the same motley crew again -- for new people, the fun will be continued. It is around $35.00 (I think, to join for a year) or $5.00 for a day pass.

So if you want to learn how to roll, practice rescue skills, practice your forward stroke and sculling or, learn how to do stupid kayak tricks--join us.

Les

Bravo to Jeff C. for calling this trip !!!! The old crew went out from Lane's Cove to almost Rockport Harbor. Rick C., John L., David L., Leong, Jeff C., Sir Christopher, and myself played in rocks, rode the swells, told stories of paddling together in the old days. There was much merriment and laughter shared by all.

Thank you again boys for an enjoyable end-of-the-world paddle. Most excellent way to start the new season of paddling.

Les