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Bob, I would like a slot on this trip. thanks maryb

Hey Gillian! Maybe I could come down friday late pm and join at Forest River park and then again on Sat am!? Would love to practice the roll with you! Where is Forest River Park?? maryb explorer lv

Am thinking too! Where is Gerrish Island...you could begin with State! anyone paddling on sunday as well??? Like to get as many paddles per driving mile as possible! lol maryb west central New Hampshire!! explorer lv railblue/white mystic yellow/white

My paddle float flew out of the boat while being transported this weekend giving me the opportunity to buy a new one. I would like to take advantage of the experience of you all to make my decision as to which to buy. Would you share your opinions as to the pros and cons of your favorite?? (or the one that you wish you had gotten when you saw it being used by a fellow paddler!) thanks in advance! maryb mystic yellow/white explorer lv railblue/white

Tried to respond to this but get an "invalid address"when I try to send it via adlephia!??? I would like to join if anyone can tell those who need to know. I will also try to join the paddle out of Lane's Cove at 11 am if I can find out where that is!!!? maryb mystic, yellow/white

Hi Kevin, I responded to this but I do not see my posting. I would like to join...will be paddling my mystic. see you at the putin! maryb NH explorer lv Impex mystic

ok, I read more carefully....10am! will be thbere! m

David, would Epoxy Putty be what you are referring to?? Which I can get at my local hardware store?? maryb explorer lv railblue/white mystic yellow/white

Hi, I would like to join you for this paddle. Like the idea of roll practice and catching some waves. What time are you planning to meet/launch? maryb explorer lv rail blue/white

What an opportunity! I will be on my way to Cape cod for a surf clinic. So I will be in the Boston Area. I can participate!!! I hope that the info as to the put in will be early in the am. I will be following the directions via the deLorne map of MA. I am going to Alex's during the day in the hopes that she will be there as I work on fixing my skeg cable on my mystic (in case I really mess it up!!) I plan to leave about 9 am. thanks for this opportunity!!!!!! maryb mystic yellow/white explorer lv rail blue/white

I know, I know..it is not spelled correctly...but you all know what I mean!!!! Are there going to be sessions there this year? If so, will there be one on thrusday June 15? maryb explorer lv railblue/white mystic yellow/white

Just want to say THANKS to Brian and Richard for their efforts in the session Saturday and Sunday. What a great group of folks were there all supporting the efforts of the others and sharing hints and tools and stuff!! Special thanks to Brian for the GREAT and GENEROUS teacher that he is...I am SOOOO happy with my new bulkhead!! maryb,nh mystic and explorer lv

Gerry, I have to be in Portsmith on Feb 10 for Disaster training...got room for me thrusday night the 9th and we could talk boats!! Right now I am particulary interested in how you did the cove and bead. I have joined a woodworkers group here and they suggest it is not that hard! Thinking of doing it next winter. And I too am interested in what you are building!! maryb

Yummmm! thanks for the info Bob maryb still thinking of a strip boat!!!

Bob, I am interested in joining this paddle. I would meet at the Winthroup Launch site. I plan on attending the meeting on Sat. thanks for your planning efforts! mary bennett lv explorer, rail blue/white

Hi Gerry! send me an email..do not have your address anymore! mesbennett1@adelphia.net thanks, maryb

Thanks for the quick reply Rob. Actually I heard some discussion of the issue one time when I was at Chebacco. It was this thursday that I was planning to come. I will be going to Maine on Friday and thought I would leave a day early and learn something from you all at Chebacco!! Like to plan multiple paddles when I leave home with the rv/boat on top!!! maryb mystic / explorer lv (loaded with trim in mind! Thanks Dee!)

I note that this was the last week that skill sessions are posted on the calendar. I thought that I heard that, at least thurs sessions at Chebbaco would be held longer into the fall. Yes?? No?? thanks for the coming info. maryb mystic / explorer lv

Liz is correct when she asks, "Could it be that the Explorer hull only behaves properly when it is heavily weighted, either by the boat itselt being heavy or by being loaded with gear/a heavy paddler?" I understand that there is agreement that the light weight paddler does not weigh enough to get the bow down. that is why it is suggested that the seat be moved forward. I understand that new lvs are not coming with a fixed seat this year. And I was given a new soft seat by the "dealer" so that I could play with the(after I cut out the old seat) and see where the best trim could be achieved. Again, the problem for me with that is that the cockpit is small and if I move the seat forward I would have to be on the combing to make an entry. I would not, I do not think, be able to drop my bum in and then tuck in each leg! I have Lots of room between my feet and the bulkhead (I do not have foot pegs) and could put some weight there. Of course, I could also go on a hot fudge sundae diet still open to ideas maryb

Hi all, I am looking for advice! I am now trying to correct the design flaw in the LV which is that the bow rides high. The suggested correction is to move the seat forward. I am trying to avoid this as the cockpit is already small and I am not able to bend my knees as I used to years ago. Moving the seat forward would further comprise my ability to quickly enter the cockpit. So...I am thinking that the correction could be achieved by adding weight to the bow end. I have tried adding about 12 lbs. to the very front of the bow which does does help the trim alot. However, I am thinking that perhaps having that weight in the bow will cause the boat to pivot around that point (which it did in soft wind after I got out). So the final question is, is it significantly better to add weight to the bulkhead in front of my feet rather that way up in the bow? I prefer the bow as I would have to add significantly less weight there than at the bulkhead. Any thoughts and suggestions to resolve the issue are greatly appreciated! thanks maryb explorer lv rail blue/white

I am in the process of repairing the leak where the skeg line goes through my bulkhead (in my Mystic). I am thinking that I want to use a silicone caulk but have been cautioned not to because "nothing will stick there again". I am wondering if the reference is to painting the surface (which I will not be doing) or if it means that if a leak develops in the future (or if I am not successful in sealing it this time) I will not be able to use any kind of caulking to further attempt to stop the leak. (hummm, that was a confusing sentence!) any help on this subject would be appreciated thanks in advance maryb mystic yellow/white explorer lv rail blue/white

Hi again, (see recent Baja posting) we are really working hard to get the numbers up so this trip will be a go. Since it is no longer connected with Maine Women Kayakers, gender is no longer an issue!! In terms of numbers so far, we have three for certain and one undecided. We need at least 6 paddlers to keep the cost of the paddle part of trip at $950 a person. Air transportation is not included. contact me if you have any interest in joining this paddle. maryb explorer lv, mystic impex

if you just click the first icon after the name of the individual posting you will get a box to facilitate a direct message to that person. maryb

Hi all, some of the women in the Mainewomenkayaker group are planning a trip the last week in February, hopefully with Jan of Aqua Adventures whom several of you met in Castine at this summer's symposium. If anyone of you are interested in joining us please contact me. yes, it is true, we are discriminating! maryb explorer lv rb/w

you might look at the Extrasport "Retroglide Sabre". Two BIG pockets and one zip pocket about 3x5, all gussetted (sp?). the tightening system is VERY good and comfortable. I LOVE mine. maryb explorer lv rail blue/white mystic yellow/white