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On 4/11/2016 at 6:32 PM, Kevin B said:
Back for the second year, I am looking for a group of 10-12 paddlers of various skill levels from which I can create groups of at least 4 to attend free training sessions that I am putting together. You need not be able to roll but must have a sea kayak complete with bulkheads and deck lines. If you're interested, please send me a PM. I would prefer that you be a paid up member of NSPN.
If you were on the list last year, you most likely still are. If you're unsure, I just sent out a paddling opportunity email for this Sat.
Keven,
Do you already have your group together? If so I would like to move this thread out. If you don't it would be worth letting the group know that your still looking for people and that they should e-mail you as your don't seem to be able to accept PM's.
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Looks like it was a really great trip. Thanks for sharing it.
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4 hours ago, josko said:
On the gear topic, I routinely see people carryng way too much 'safety' and other equipment they know little what to do with.
Can you please provide examples of this too much 'safety' gear?
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I always bring my tow belt.
Much of your other group gear works for a single person. First aid kit, radio, group shelter, spare cloths. If you bring it, you are much less likely to need it.
As for the tow belt it's something that I won't go on the water without.
If I need to scramble up on rocks I can attach my boat to me and pull it up.
When I am solo I am more diligent about pulling my boat out of the water and tieing it off am I am going to go on a walk.
It allows to to float your boat if your at a place where you can't take it out (someone else's dock etc).
Help others in need.
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I could still use the hatch covers!
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Congratulations!!!
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He just needs the dry land rolling DVD: http://www.benlawry.net/Ben_Lawry/DVDs.html it won't get him hit in the head with 100 LBs of weights.
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On 5/5/2016 at 11:55 AM, PeterB said:
That is what I read in a guide to paddling the Maine coast by Shelly Johnson. It seems that on the flood , the current of the Sheepscot River winds around the top of Westport island and impedes any northward flood current on the Back River, or actually pushes southward. Years ago we did a clockwise circumnav. of Westport island, were counting on some push up the Back River from Hockomock Bay, but got none.
5/7/2016 at 16:47 I stopped by the town launch and the water was running fairly fast North (possibly 3 knots). I wonder if that's due to springs or if it has a small window that I hadn't viewed before.
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Does anybody have a source for information on the current information for the Back River near Westport Island.
I have paddled a few times from the Town ramp ( https://goo.gl/maps/kKhJub6eTcS2 )and it seems that the water always is flowing south. I have been at high, low and at a mid tide, and have yet to see the water flowing north.
Thanks -Jason
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I always enjoy Pru's trip reports. It's almost as good as joining the trip.
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Kite boarding also looks like a blast. A number of people can be found getting a lot of air on big days at Popham. I still rather a good kayak surf day over most anything else.
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It looks like it could be fun.
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1 hour ago, prudenceb said:
If I can get gear cleaned, dried, and sorted out from Baja - oh poor me! - count me in!
Will we see get to see the Baja trip report/pictures?
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4 hours ago, Phil Allen said:
Moonlit night, the glow sticks probably would appear dim. Dark night, it depends. Human eye is most sensitive to green light, so appears brightest. Steve Maynard introduce me to UV PacLite rechargeable glow sticks. Clip them on the deck during daylight and they'll glow for several hours after dark at a light level dimmer than standard chemical sticks. Can also be "recharged" by shining flashlight on them for a few minutes.
best
Phil
Phil,
Any chance in finding the rechargeable one in blue. I have picked up a number of these: http://smile.amazon.com/Cyalume-SnapLight-Industrial-Chemical-Duration/dp/B004NBZLJC as it takes the the red/green confusion/special meaning out of play.
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Just took a look and it's about a 32 mile paddle to get to Jewell. It wouldn't be that bad but it's a mid day high and the water will be against me.
That and I don't yet know if I will be free for the weekend.
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I wouldn't use a rescue knife for oysters or anything that might dull it. I leave it sticking out of a pocket and rinse it, open close it after every paddle.
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If your going to carry a knife I like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Atlantic-Serrated-Knife-Yellow/dp/B000FLTP0A
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When I finished a NYC Nircumnav in 2008 we had this:
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On 11/9/2012 at 11:30 AM, bazzert said:
From the jetboil faq ...
Does Jetboil work in cold weather?
All canister stoves suffer a performance drop in cold weather. The colder the fuel, the lower the vapor pressure, and the lower the burner output. The result can be noticeably longer boil times and difficulty lighting the burner with the built-in piezoelectric ignitor. Jetpower’s lower firing rate reduces canister cooling and increases performance. Jetpower fuel, with propane, helps mitigate cold weather problems. We suggest that you keep the canister in a warm pocket between uses and remove it immediately prior to heating your food. Carry an extra canister and keep it warm to swap out with a cold one when necessary, and always carry matches or a lighter as backup.
Primus has new fuel that should help with winter camping:
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They are giving all kayakers a bad name. They were able to find not just one but two strainers in a trip? They were looking for a darwin award. They really should have to pay for their own rescue.
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I think that they missed a few steps in the planning:
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I thought that it was expected that one was to add rocks to cairns. It seems that it's something that we aren't supposed to do. This article seems to say that adding rocks is a type of vandalism.
"local" knowledge request please-Bold Coast
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We have traveled from Cross to Lubec with an early AM launch to make the flood. We took the escalator for a quick ride up. The big flow was about a 1/2 - 3/4 miles off shore. Please keep in mind that you have to make it through the Lubec bridge with the flow as you won't be able to paddle against it. We made it to Eastport in time for Lunch.