Paul Sylvester

5 hours ago, Karen Volkman said:

Matt,

Do you happen to know of anyone that is interested in selling their used small mid wing Epic paddle like around 209 length? I know folks use them long distance paddling  (water tribe) without shoulder issues. 

Thanks

Karen

Also interested in your training sessions

Hi, I have an Epic mid wing and believe the length is adjustable. I have hardly used it because it just seems small for me and I would like to upgrade to a larger wing. I actually find my larger Lendal Nordkap faster. PM FMI

Hi all,

     This must be the same guy I met on the lake in my town about ten years ago. I remember he was from the area, and we spoke for a while on the water about his searching and recovery work. They have hydroplane racing on Milton Three Ponds. Someone had "lost" a very expensive outboard racing engine in about 18' or murky water.

   If this is a weekday maybe.

  If I get OTW I want a buddy system due to Sue's above-mentioned concerns.

Can someone local scout the area first?  Because it may be shallow and really nasty with rocks and strainers?

Can the surface be seen from riverbanks just as well?

  Seems like a low probability of success on any one day. 

I am going to contact him about an antique boat and motor in Maine that I know of. It was my friend's pride and joy until they got tipsy and it got tipsy...

Someone from the AMC NH Paddlers is setting up pool sessions in Sandford Maine.  About .45 minutes up from Kittery maybe?

Any of the paddles still available?

Size and model?

thanks,

Great write up and an epic trip.

Several of us paddled over from Campobello in Sept.2010. We hit Northern Head as the tidal race was starting. We went CCW and camped at Dark Harbor, then on a cliff at Big Head and the last night in town at a hotel. We took the ferry to Black Harbor and came back through the Western Islands. We wanted to ride the flood to the Wolves but we were a day late because we couldn't cross from Campobello when we wanted due to seas. We found the people very friendly and welcoming. I love how the west and east sides are so different. The abandoned fishing shacks on the west side are interesting.
  I have wanted to get back there and figure Sept. might be less fog. 

Couple questions? 

Did you see them winch the Dulse boats up and over the berms? That was really neat to see.

 We saw several different weirs and watched them working and fishing them. Are they still in use? Saw no pics of weirs from your trip.

Is there still a kayak outfitter on island? We used him for some camping info and he set us up with the Big Head campsites.

A Friday would be great for paddling out. Definitely need a group that will move at a decent 3.5+ pace.

On 6/22/2022 at 5:47 AM, Joseph Berkovitz said:

It might be good to think about drumming up some wing paddle loaners. I know there are a fair few people in the club who have wings for use with their sea kayaks. 

the one time I tried a surfski I used a Cyprus first and then an Epic wing paddle. There was no comparison, they were completely different experiences. The wing worked so much better with the ski. 

I will try to get to this session but unsure. I have an Epic Mid Wing from my ski days that I could loan. ActuallyI want to sell it and get a bigger wing but would like to try another wing first. For my size the Mid just seems small and I find my Lendal Nordkapp faster. 

What if you fold it and hem it with contact cement or aqua seal? Clamp between some boards and do a section at a time.

I have tightened up a tunnel by overlapping and glueing with contact cement and it was fine.

I have to wood rings for self-repair if anyone wants to do it. I have done a few but have no desire to do others. Just need them back..

On 3/8/2022 at 2:45 PM, Jim Snyder said:

Looked like he was having a great time though, apart from the not breathing. Reminded me of some rolls I missed...

Some things never change. Most want to run before they can crawl. I added this to my summer list visit list. 

Conditions could be anything as we know. 

  My concern is where do you park your vehicle? York is very strict about kayak launching and landing anywhere near the beaches. They don't even let you land on the beaches for a break in season.  Will they make a landing exception for the race? 

York Harbor parking is okay but add up the miles and it will be a longer day at a slow pace. Cape Neddick harbor makes the most sense but I would arrange parking before hand to insure no issues. 

I could be interested in offering to help but if I can't land on the beach and break it's a problem.

The Squam campsite reservations opened last Tuesday. By 10 am most everything decent seemed to be gone. Did anyone get any sites? I was trying to stay in the warmer months and did get a six - person site (two nights) for the weekend just after Labor Day.

On 1/15/2022 at 11:25 AM, detorres said:

Once you have the compass, what have people done to mount it on a curved deck?

I have one with a piece of minicell foam attached to the bottom. Foam fits a deck curve and small clip bungies attach to the deck lines. I just have to remember to bring it as it is not permanently fixed in place.

19 hours ago, prudenceb said:

That is really wonderful, Andy!  My recommendation (and I speak as one with a houseful of art):  go to a GOOD picture framing place and get it properly framed!  It deserves it!

Prudence

Proper glass and sun protection and it will never fade away like us!    I love it.

I would think fully vaccinated with a booster would count for something. Does it mention that anywhere?

21 hours ago, mhabich said:

It will sync on your account without plugging anything in. Were you logged in to Gaia on phone and computer? 

Yes logged on both I believe . There was a delay and it did sync after a couple hours. thanks

  Track (12/4/21, 9:04:53AM) | Gaia GPS

  The track should show above. The route was pre programmed but we changed our direction and went counterclockwise. Ironically I was the only one using Gaia on this hike so no one could give advice.  

  I will gladly buy the full program after I get better at this.

Thanks for the coaching!

Did a 5 mile hike yesterday and the battery was fine. 

Before the trip I set a route with way points on my pc. Then I plugged in my phone to the pc which seemed to sync it. 

  At the trailhead the route showed and I started the app, track, route or whatever you call it.

    It did record and is on my phone.

  Trying to get what's on my phone to move to my PC for further analysis. It does not move when I plug my phone in. Is that a feature of the paid version?

thanks, Trying not to give up on this..lol

I tried the free version for a hike yesterday and have questions. Since there are many Gaia users here I'll ask the following. I promise to find some tutorials also.

please note: I have a slight aversion to tech. used in nature and I am making progress.

I have the free version on my phone and my battery went from 90% to 60% on a one hour hike. The map and pointer was active and I had a cell signal. Afterwards I found "battery saving settings" but some were already set so not sure what difference it might make? Do you carry a battery back up? I might be out on a hike for eight hours, what then?

Trail maps show on my free version and I could save hikes and do way points. What is the advantage of the paid upgrade?

I might have set layers that I don't need. Seems just a topo that sows trails is enough?

I seldom have a cell signal up in the mountains. The GPS will still work I assume?  I assume that is because it is a true GPS and not using cell tower positioning?

Several questions mixed in here and thanks for the help.

  Paul

I guess you can only do so many pub games?

It does look fun except for a few scenes.

The Boys in the Boat:

 At first I was taken back by the denser text and wondered how rowing would be that interesting. From depression era logging life and broken families to a world stage in front of a sick despot this book has it all. Highly recommended.  

Yes, anything on, near,over,under and the water!

I gave up on stretching long ago and use good scissors. I cut wrist gaskets also. If too tight your hands may not get the circulation needed and I hate cold hands. Mine just failed  the Koky test so I have new booties. 

Sounds really nice. I was tied up but also did not realize there was snorkeling going on. I have always been into snorkeling and would have loved to have joined. If there are other snorkeling trips please let me know. 

Did you try Kayakwavology in CT? Greg ships products all the time. Can't speak to any particular item but you should check in with him.

Plug:::  Greg and Paula have one of the best rough water training areas in New England. From mild to wild you can do it all under their watchful eyes. The drive is less than downeast Maine.

In the off season with colder water and less boat traffic around it would have been harder. Maybe land and get off the water asap? Once hurt and out of boat should the vic. have tried to stay on shore if possible?

  I carry an old BCU bag. Basically it's a bivy made out of strong plastic and is bright orange. I believe it is strong enough if handled right to use as a litter to get someone out of the water and across a few rear decks. It would take quite an effort by a few and may aggravate injuries. But it would give handholds and some level of support. Just thinking....