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Point forecast: https://marine-md.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-70.80702&lat=42.52806#.XCbdQS2ZMlU

Hard to beat the price of these HEADLAMPS, and claim a discharge of 30h on the white low mode, which is plenty of light around the campground. Not waterproof, but has WHITE HI/Low/Blinking and RED low/Blinking modes. Bought the package of 3 (discounted) and 2 singlets to outfit the whole family. No worries about low batteries with these IF you fully charge your lamps prior to your overnight trips. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DNDMSLY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 g

Just to add to Bob's narrative above: bowditch.pdf

I’m having a “cat day”, so I have composed detailed instructions for personalized chart building, with no claims as to a better way to cut the tail off a dog. Whatever your chart source, instructions from “screen shot” paragraph and beyond will likely work, if you want the added detail. A hiking partner only recently turned me on to “CalTopo” as a chart source, which I’m having fun with. Go to caltopo.com @ homescreen, note small box on top right screen titled MapBuilder Topo Drag mouse cursor over this area. A drop-down box appears. In the box next to “Base Layer”, click on down-pointing arrow on right, and select “marine charts”. Zoom in to area of interest. Let’s choose a chart for our annual Jewell trip on Casco Bay, with PsOI to include Bug Light launch, Jewell, and appropriate magnification. Take a “screen shot” (on my Mac: command/shift/4), with attention to correct proportions for final chart to be 8.5”x11”. (For this, I use a blank piece of printer paper, that, when placed over the area to screen print, ~equal borders are seen on all edges.) Now double-click on the screen shot you’ve created, then choose file/export as PDF. Rename “JewellTrip.pdf” , and export to desktop. Now you have a map of area of interest. I like to add magnetic north (MN) lines, and a few Lat/Long lines. MN grid lines: Open JewellTrip.pdf. From top header choose Tools/annotate/line. A line with 3 colored dots appears (2 blue at ends, and one green at center). [At the same time a new menu appears at the near-top that includes choices of font/doodle/text/etc to further edit your pdf as desired]. Click/hold/drag one of the blue dots to the bottom center of the chart. Line up a protractor at the bottom edge of pdf, with the blue dot at the zero or start position. Now click/hold/drag the second blue dot to the top of the screen, and release when the line corresponds to variation of chart (16degrees W works for most of ME). Next copy and paste line X8, and 8 additional lines will appear to the left of your original line. Because there is no reference of distance on your newly-created PDF, you must go back to the CalTopo screen (which you have minimized). At top, choose config/corrdinates/units and select Nautical. Now, choose at top measure/line/measure distance. For my chart, spacing of 1M seem appropriate, so I place cursor on intersection of lat/long lines east of Peaks I, click once and extend line to recognizable landmark that coincides with distance of 1M (read distance top right screen), in this case between the “e” and “a” of the label “Peaks”. This is a constant and I can use this info on my PDF. With PDF now open I extend my dividers (you can use ruler) between lat/long intersection and between “e” and “a” of “Peaks”. Now drag each line such that they are equally spaced (points of divider) over your chart. Be careful to stay away from the center green dot on lines, as grabbing this dot will bend your line. Lat/Long lines: The lat/long intersection noted above, is, from CalTopo, 43.40.000, -70.09.000. This format can be changed under “Config”. For this PDF, 1 additional lat and long line is enough for extrapolations, so I choose long of -70.04.000, which lines up nicely with top of “B” in “Broad Sound”, and lat of 43.44.000, which corresponds to R N”16”, W of Great Chebeague. Now I can add these 2 additional lines, as I have for the MN lines, being careful that lines are parallel to top/bottom or left/right edges for lat and long, respectively. This PDF (and 1 other; don’t waste money for just 1 chart) can now be printed and laminated at your neighborhood FedEx for ~ $0.65/page and $2.49/laminate. The complete PDF can be visualized below. JewellTrip.pdf

to watch PBS "Windows to the Wild" segment titled "Finding Your Way", featuring NSPN members John Huth and (?cameo) Dan Carr. NOVEMBER 14 @ 7:30 PM ON NHPBS; NOVEMBER 18 @ 5PM ON WGBH

Stay away from Outdoorequipmentsupplier, who maintain a website, but have abandoned service. Paria sanctuary siltarps come in different sizes/styles. Just received a 10' X 12' sil-nylon, lightweight catenary cut tarp for a VERY reasonable $80 thru Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0763RXW9F/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 complete with guy lines and stakes!

A chance at stardom? PBS special features N.H. A PBS and BBC partnership,Autumnwatch: New England, featuring New Hampshire people, places and events will air Wednesday through Friday 8 to 9 p.m. Travel expert Samantha Brown, BBC presenter Chris Packham and wildlife cinematographer Bob Poole will host the multi-platform television experience from alongside Squam Lake. Similar in format to PBS’ previous summer spectacles Big Blue Live and Wild Alaska Live, the new series will include a mix of live feeds and pre-taped footage from across New England.

PM me for a POSSIBLE single spot left.

Sorta late notice-there are 2 spots open for this trip.

Yes-RSVP on NSPN calendar AFTER submitting your payment please.

I've used FedEx and been pleased with results. Patrons can laminate their own work at a workstation at my local store. g

We await YOUR trip report, with special attention to how you navigated that long, foggy crossing!

Yes-crept up on us as we were packing up, and I watched it linger along the coast all the way to Portland.

Great report Peter. Fishermen's Day festival was a highlight for me. Link to my photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/uxuNPDvj7tMNvhzx7 g

There is room for ONE for this trip. Your PAYPAL guarantees your place.

25' of this https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07983FL43/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 is enough to do most kayaks. My Valleys take the 3/16" diameter.

It’s been >10 years since I posted an NSPN trip to Umbagog, one of my first trip postings. Lets return and enjoy northern Maine paddling amongst Mother Nature’s fall splendor, while staying at a group campsite (#13; http://www.nhstateparks.org/uploads/pdf/Umbagog-Remote_Campground-Map.pdf) on Lake Umbagog (um-BAY-gog). We’ll launch on the Androscoggin River, upstream from Errol, above the dam, and mosey to our campsite: https://www.gaiagps.com/datasummary/track/8a3cb6bf-fa8e-4314-bbe9-53e53646c52d/ Lots of shoreline to explore, including the lower Rapid River. Some may wish to hike along the Rapid River all the way to Lower Richardson Lake, passing Pond in the River, the setting of Louise Dickinson Rich's classic book “We took to the Woods”. Limit 12; carpooling encouraged for this long drive. Your paypal (gyorkattdsdotnet) payment of $30 guarantees your place fireside. RSVP on NSPN calendar AFTER submitting your payment please. gary

A disappointing last-minute mass mutiny has led to open enrollment for this weekend's Jewell I. trip. Pods launching from Th thru Saturday. Send me a PM if you'd like to join us. gary

Pablo-You can check out GAIA on my phone(iOS) next week when we paddle to Jewell. g

Let’s take this off-line (sorta) please, by starting a group message thread to include all those who have RSVP’d on the calendar listing, where we can sort out trip details. This Luddite will pass on that task, and open it to any of the remaining 19 to take a crack at. g

Join us for a 3-night mid-summer retreat on Saddleback's MCHT cabin in the Stonington archipelago. Limit 8, with pod(s) launching from Old Quarry or Wooden Boat School. Past day trips have included IAH (with and without circumnav), Marshall I., Green I. quarry, and meandering/exploring the other numerous islands in this kayaker's paradise, including Saddleback. Pot luck is the routine, for those wishing to participate, with special recognition/praise for 3 that contribute the main supper course. Breakfasts/lunches on your own. $56 via paypal (gyorkattdsdotnet) or check (PM me) reserves your spot. Once you have sent payment, please RSVP here on calendar event. A waitlist will be started (send me a PM) when capacity is reached. http://www.mcht.org/saddleback/