mesbennett

Hi, I recently asked Jeff Allen about the flares that he carries. (I think they are the same that were presented to us at the first ACA trip leader training.)

I have found them on the web for around $60. Just thought that others might be interested.

http://www.bestglide.com/miniflare3_info.html

maryb

Does anyone know if the Garmin 76csx is compatible with Maptech??

maryb

Congratulations are due to Deb for gleefully passing her 4* assessment last Wednesday on the warm waters of Tybee Island!!!!

For myself, on Thursday, I was able to perform a stunning example of a beach landing, guaranteed to produce an assessment of "FAILED"!

(you are allowed to insert here all the four letter words you can possible imagine I used when finally upright on the beach!)

lol as I write this today and looking forward to getting back on (in?)COLD water!!!!

maryb

Force 3 ivory/white

Mystic yellow/white

Wondering who else is headed for the BCU week in Georgia!

maryb

Park in the back against the trees. The front lot has a sign stating for residents of Manchester.

thanks for the reply Gene, I see that Suwin is joining the paddle out of York. As I have not paddled with her in a while, I have decided to stay in state and Join them at York. paddle again sometime.

maryb

Sunday paddle out of Tuck's going North over to Kettle Cove past Singing Beach or if the wind shifts South towards Salem and the Willows. Level 2 to 3 based upon participants. Can increase or decrease distance and add or skip surf. Meet at 10:30AM launch at 11:00AM. RSVP here. Opinions and ideas welcome!

Put in directions: http://www.nspn.org/put_ins.htm

I am interested in this paddle. How "small and descrete" do we need to be for Tuck's? Will be arriving in my rec hut as it is the only way I have to move my kayak down the road!

maryb

ok, I am feeling really dumb now but I do not find a way to read the report! Somebody help me!

Where/what do I click??

maryb

Squam Lake camping, Holderness, NH-Oct 12-14

I’ve reserved a group campsite (limit 12) on Moon Island for Fri and Sat nights http://www.squamlakes.org/sla/camping.htm. Catch some ?late foliage on pristine “Golden Pond”, watch loons and bald eagles, and consider hike up Rattlesnake. Reply if interested by Sept 24, here or via private E.

Gary

Great idea Gary, have never paddled Squam Lake. It is on my calendar!

maryb

hey Judy, that would be great. I am on my way now..5:30pm sat..will park over night at the Park and ride in the same area as the visitors center off the highway near Plymouth. Plan to leave there at 6:45am.Hope to see you tomorrow.

maryb

kate,

I would love to join you poking around! I will plan on driving to the area on sat and being at the put in.

maryb,

I am not able to access information for the postings on the calendar! Get a blank page...except for "no" for the is this trips repeated question.see my post with info on the Level 2 Paddle on Sunday.

maryb

wow...if someone is interested I live 15mins from Hanover and could help with delivery.

maryb

Hi all,

Just a reminder of the Oyster River, New Hampshire Level 2 Paddle this Sunday! I note that there is something wrong with the calendar (no information in the postings!) so I am including the details. The name of the put in is Jackson's Landing! This is a very pretty paddle!

I am leaving my home tonight so do not bother to email me of you have not already indicated an interest. If I do not already have your information, I will need your ACA #, and an emergency phone number, and of course a description of your boat when you arrive! Launching at 11am!

WHEN:

Date/Launch Time: Sunday, July 22. Meet at Durham Boat Ramp 10:15am ready to launch at 11:00am.

Intended Return Date/Time: Sunday July 22 at 4:00/5:00pm

3. WHERE:

Put-in Location: From Rt 101 take Rt 108 North to Durham. Follow 108 into Durham and through the center of town. Turn onto Old Piscataqua Road. (If you cross Rt 4, you have gone too far!) Take the first right of Old Piscataqua (next to the skating rink) and follow that road to the water. The put in is at the end of the road. There is lots of parking. There will be a restroom.

maryb

not a problem! let me know how many feet you want. Remember it is 6" wide!

maryb

Hi Peter,

I have a roll of 6" tape that you are looking for. It works out to be $1.61 per foot. Let me know if this would work for you. I am assuming that your measurements were based on the 4" wide tape. I was told by a distributor that there is none of the 4" wide to be had in the whole of the US. He had one roll of 6" which I grabbed!! I have LOTS left over.

maryb

This VERY nice paddle on a river which feeds into Great Bay, has just been posted on the calendar. Check it out and feel welcome to ask any questions you have. I will be paddling in Maine this weekend and will be on the internet intermittently so please be patient for a reply

maryb

I know that folks are looking for one of these! Saw the ad on paddling.net

(NJ) Woman’s Kokatat Gortex Drysuit, Size Medium. Gently Worn, Green and Cobalt Blue. Rear End Relief Zipper All new Latex gaskets, neck, wrists and booties. $400. -- Submitted by: Arleen

Maryb

And how can I add to the above??!! Really nice to meet you folks and look forward to future paddles!!!! Learned a lot....and..did you read the article in today's Wall Street Journal about legal action in the Delaware Basin in reference to the crabs??? Interesting conflicting interests!!

maryb

I will be there rain or shine!!!

maryb

I am planning to paddle this saturday meeting at 2:30 at Chapman's Landing. This would be a level 2 s&g. All are responsible for determining the appropriateness of their experience and equipment for this paddle.

Directions: Chapman’s Landing is where we will put-in. It is located where Rt 108 crosses the Squamscott River. This is south on 108 from Newmarket and north of Exeter. Look for the put in on the west side of the bridge. (see NH deLorme p. 30)

FWIIW - I sent back my Standard Horizon for leaking issues when it was two years old and then again this spring. The first time it came back repaired. The last time I received, as a replacement, the HX471..never any charge and good turn around time. I wear it on my shoulder and also rinse it well after paddling.

maryb

June is the mating season for Horseshoe Crabs and Great Bay in New Hampshire is a wonderful place to observe them. Also nesting osprey and maybe even fishing Eagles! High tide, best time to observe the crabs, is at 6:30. This is a Level 2 paddle. See the calendar for details.

maryb

Drew Spider and more info on the horseshoe crabs and Great Bay. would you email me!! thanks

maryb

I would be interested. I am going to be at the leaders meeting tomorrow night and would bring a boat if I could find a paddle on Friday june 1, or 2. I am leaving around 1 tomorrow and will be joining Kevin for the rescue practice, assuming I can find out where it is going to be!!!

fyi I am working on my 4* I prefer the north shore as it is complicated to get my rv (boat carrier) through/around boston!

maryb

would be paddling my mystic

Some folks have asked me about my Explorer lv and when I was going to sell her. Well, the Force 3 is lighter and is working out for me. So with some amount of sadness I posted her tonight. She is a great boat and I will miss her! sniff

maryb