Mysticbos

Hi all I'm the one who went to Mystic Lake a few weeks ago after the rains when the bacteria count was supposedly "good". I was rolling and got a severe allergic reaction within a few hours of the session. It took me a week to shake it and I don't have severe allergies. So I just want to caution people about immersion when the waters are questionable. I second leslie that I don't want to put a damper on anyone's activities (!) However, just use good common sense. Bacterial infections are a bear to get rid of. Just thot I'd put this out there Sorry guys Deb D

Anyone know more about this story ? Glad everyone was ok. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ June 5, 2006 A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued two kayakers from waters south of Plum Island about 1:30 p.m. yesterday. Keith Attenborugh of Marlborough alerted the Coast Guard about 11 a.m. via hand-held radio that he and John Raleigh of Newburyport were in separate kayaks when they got caught in a current that caused their kayaks to flip. They climbed atop one of the overturned kayaks and launched a flare. Both were reported in good condition.

Another idea because of the winds perhaps is Essex River Basin, Hog Island and Cranes Beach.? Just an idea. Deb D P&H Vela Lilac over White

I like the idea of Conomo Point as well. DebD

I'm interested ! 617-510-5254 (cell) Thanks Deb

As a paddler, an audiologist and finally as one who has survived many vertigo spells prior to surgical intervention, I'd like to clarify why "vertigo" or spinning / dizzziness occurs in cold water. Its not cold water on the head - its cold water trapped in the ear canal that causes vertigo. Anatomy - as cold water hits the eardrum , the cold temperature is transfered via the middle ear to the inner ear where our vestibular or balance systems lie. There are three semicircular canals in the inner ear/vestibular system. When cold temperatures hit the canals the fluid that rotates thru the three canals ( vertical, horizonatal and angular in space) begins to get cold and "dense". The "dense" cold fluid flows downward as it is heavier causing the fluid in the horizontal canal (closest to the middle ear) to begin to rotate. Altho YOU are not really rotating in space after your roll - the fluid is rotating sending signals to the brain that you are spinning in space. The GOOD news - its takes 4-6 min in room temperature air situations for the fluid to return to its normal temps and stop rotating - obviously this can be longer in cold air. So use of ear plugs - either custom made from silicone or at least the foam squishy type and the use of neoprene hat will warm help prevent this from happening. Its not that one is "tough" to roll in cold water its genetics - some people have tortuous bending ear canals that don't allow the cold water to easily hit the ear drum.

Please put me on the list too! Deb Dempesy

Les Excellent trip report of our wonderful experience. The Isle of Shoals in the fall sunlight was absolutely gorgeous ! Not to be missed by anyone. Wonderful day with wonderful company. Thanks Les, Kevin and Sam! Deb

I'm very interested. Keep me on your list ! Thanks Jason Deb

Al, Any responses?? Would love to join you somewhere on the North Shore (just my choice). Let me know Deb

I have several clients with disabilities who would like to be in touch with Outdoor Explorations. Could anyone direct me to the best way to tell my clients to contact them? Thanks! Deb

Les You couldn't have written a better account!!We had so many things to do that it would take eons to write up all the details and the funny episodes. It was a wonderful trip and wonderful travel/paddling partners. I would love to do this trip again next year and plan to see so many places we didn't have time to see.! Thanks again for your company. And thanks Bob for all the advice ! dont think kayaking in the Carribean is tame at all! Deb

I would be interested in April 23rd ! Deb

Sing, Many heartfelt Kuddos !!!! You are awesome ! Enjoy every moment ! Deb

Christopher If its for April count me in for one session! Deb