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Level 3 trip that especially welcomes new kayak campers, and a reunion for those of us who don't see each other often enough. Here's a great opportunity for you paddlers who would like to try kayak-camping without the pesky bugs (beware of ticks!). This will be the 5th annual trip to Jewell, which has 2 large side-by-side campsites and a latrine. We typically have 10 or so paddlers, which improves the safety factor. The Common Adventure Model (CAM) will be adopted http://www.nspn.org/trip_participation.htm The SUGGESTED itinerary is as follows: FRIDAY: Arrive at Sandy Point Beach at Cousins Island (Yarmouth) on Friday, May 13, at 9:45am, for a 10:30am launch (HT-0741). CW Cousins I. to Crow and/or Bangs for lunch and MITA/NSPN stewardship, then to Jewell campsite(s). Total Nautical Miles ~8 SATURDAY: Agenda TBD-bring your ideas for a day paddle or island activitie(s) (HT-0845). Prior trips have included Whaleboat/Little Whaleboat, Potts Harbor, Greens, geocaching, Jewell's WW1 and WW2 military installations, and general comraderie/gourmet foods around the camp fire. SUNDAY: Back to cars via ???? (HT-0945) If you would like to join this group of friendly paddlers, or have any questions about this trip or camping in general, post on this board or E me. When you can commit, please send me (gyork@crhc.org) the following information: -Auto color, make, model, and tag# for registering with Yarmouth officials. -Contact info, including cell, Es, H,W phone, and permission to share with participants. Gary Link to nautical chart: http://www.charts.noaa.gov/OnLineViewer/13290.shtml Link to tidal chart (Portland): http://www.maineboats.com/tide-charts Link general weather forecast: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findwe...=portland+maine Links to marine forecast: http://www.erh.noaa.gov/displayprod.php?pr...amp;versions=10 http://www.gomoos.org/waveforecasts/ Link to current/historical sea state: http://www.gomoos.org/data/recent.html

42.967 N 70.623 W (42°58'0" N 70°37'24" W) Taking the latitude: (d=degrees; m=minutes; s=seconds; Nm= Nautical mile; ft=feet) From right to left:: .967d X 60m/1d=58.02m; .02m X 60s/m=1.2s: 42d58m1s, which is off by 1sec, or 1/60m; 0.0166m X 1Nm/m=0.0166 Nm; 1Nm=1.15 X 5280ft=6072ft; 6072 X 0.0166=101 ft (Close enough?) From left to right: 0s X 1d/3600s=0; 58m X 1d/60m=.9666 Adding the 2 (0 + .9666) =0.967

My eyes deceive me. The link shows the longitude as 70, not 78. The google maps employ the greek theta as zero. Looked like an eight in very small type. My apologies. Gary

Try using this google link: http://marine.geogarage.com/routes It gives me coordinates of 42.59.187N 78.36.929 for the tower on Appledore I. The coords you listed for the weather buoy likely reflect the buoy position, which is NOT IOS. Good idea to practice, practice, practice with paper charts, dividers, ruler, and orienteering compass.

Yes, I'm very disinterested!

Some kayakers favor these blades as their rescue knives. Anybody out there with experience/knowledge who can make a recommendation? http://www.benchmade.com/images/pr/pdf/Rescue-Hook-Family2.pdf thanks-gary

Why is the paddler in photo#1 wearing a backpack? Did he really run out of room in the compartments? :-)

Thanks for these links to the numerous audio logs you continue to provide Brian. I enjoy listening to them. What is apt to transpire after the short audio segment? I speculate: EPIRB has been activated sending a signal to satellite, which is received at USCG along whole East coast? CG continues to maintain radio contact with skipper, perhaps suggesting to switch to channel_____(not 16)? CG broadcasts another pan-pan on 16 to vessels in area (VIA) with EPIRB-generated co-ords? CG waits how long to hear from VIA before dispatching rescue vessel? Anybody know the protocol that would likely be followed in this situation? gary

"Hmm, seems my concern would be bearings as as apposed to sleeves or bushings on the hubs for a portage that long. My longest 'portage' is usually (100 yards)from the parking lot to the beach. risingsn" Also a concern of mine if I get your drift that bearings would be preferred. I'll plan on carrying the heavier items on my back whilst towing the "light-as-possible" yak on a dolly with recently cleaned and greased bushings. gary

Turns out mine is an older cart, also Yedo model with the hard 10" plastic wheels. Thank you for your kind offer Karen, but I think I'll try to find some pneumatic replacement wheels or swap out my rig for Peter's, temporarily, if he's willing, for the 2-mile trek over an unfinished road. gary

Brian/others: Please remind me-one should have immediate access to a white "torch", to be used to warn approaching vessels of your presence, or some such verbage. I don't believe we are required to have a lit torch with 360 degree visibility (as required on NH inland lakes) are we? If a torch-at-the-ready satisfies requirement, CG should enforce that rule, period, paragraph. gary

I agree Peter, and might take you up on your generous offer-thank you. My dolly has hard plastic wheels and is not easily stowable.

I've got my sights on an inland sea safari that may require a 2-mile portage over an established, but unimproved road. The plan is to carry provisions for 1-2 nites only on my back, caching non-essentials for the latter part of the trip, and towing the near-empty kayak on a dolly. Can anyone recommend a suitable, stowable dolly for such a stroll, or should I forget this part of the trip, thinking it might cause damage to the glass "school bus" (i.e would I be an * it?)? Thanks-gary

Not exactly an even swap!

Newspaper, deposit, (winnie the) poo powder, burrito fold, 1 qt freezer bag, expel air, place into 1 or 1.5 qt seal-lock food container to which you have added a few moth balls. At home with latex gloves, invert the plastic freezer bag into toilet, flush (once/bag), rinse freezer bag in weak bleach solution, trash. Box gets stored next to skeg box. No problems expressed by my fellow paddlers, as I am typically the slowest paddler.

Yay/yeah back at you Mary! Looking forward to hearing stories of AK around the camp fire. My colleague was desirous of attending a conference the weekend of the 20th so I gave it to her. Unless she cancels, the weekend of the 13th is the best I can do. gary

I expect this to show up on snopes.com if it's not there already :-)

Just an early reminder to request holiday time/post to personal/kitchen calendars. Gary

I have spent many wonderful days and nights on several of MITA (Maine Island Trail Association)'s beautiful sites, and spend much of my winter idle time dreaming of Maine sea safaris to yet unexplored destinations. One of the best on-line MITA resources is the interactive nautical chart of the the entire upper NE coast, with GPS waypoints corresponding to the cursor arrow. When joining or renewing your membership to MITA, please consider opting not to receive a new guidebook, provided you have a hard copy. This will keep printing costs down, allow reuse of your current copy, and perhaps allow for redistribution of savings to things like stewardship, public relations, etc. Typically there is very little new information added to the book each year, and supplemental information can be printed from the on-line version of the guide, if needed. Thank you for joining or renewing, and please consider padding your dues contribution to a wonderful resource for NSPN sea kayakers. Gary

After verifying the ice is safe before walking/skating/otherwise traveling out on that frozen river/pond/lake, consider donning your lightweight kayak tow belt. That, among other implements might prove useful in your role as rescuer or victm. Just musing, while waiting for the snow and ice to go away. Gary

Speaks to the ages-old argument of risk perception vs. risk reality, the latter undoubtedly untested in such a circumstance.

Anyone know the history of the 0.4 NM breakwater to the Island? This photograph, when zoomed, makes reference to its presence around 1890: http://www.vintagemaineimages.com/bin/Detail?ln=4157 Other history, excerpted, from my "surf" this snowy afternoon: "Richmond Island, lying a mile from the southern shore, was the first locality occupied by Europeans on this part of the coast. The first settler was Walter Bagnell (called "Great Walt,") who came here in 1628, occupying the island without a title. His principal purpose appears to have been to drive a profitable trade with the Indians, without much scruple about his methods. At length his cupidity drew down upon him their vengeance and they put an end to his life in October, 1631. Two months later, the council of the Plymouth Company granted the Island and certain other territory to Robert Trelawney and Moses Goodyear, merchants of Plymouth, England, who soon made it the centre of their American trade. The island was convenient to the fishing and coasting business, and it soon became a place of much importance. There is a record that, before 1648, large ships took in cargoes tor Europe there. In 1638 a ship of 300 tons was sent here laden with wine, and the same year Mr. Trelawney employed 60 men in the fisheries. In the following year, Johi Winter, the agent of Trelawney, sent to England, in the bark Richmond, 6,000 pipe-staves. After the death of Winter, about 1648, its business declined, and at the breaking out of the first Indian war came entirely to an end. The island contains about 200 acres, and now constitutes a single farm. In 1637, by the aid of the proprietors, Rev. Richard Gibson, an Episcopal minister, was settled on the island, and the necessary appurtenances of worship in the English form were provided. Mr. Gibson removed to Portsmouth in 1640, and in 1642 lie returned to England. Many years ago an earthern pot was exhumed upon the Island, and within was found a number of gold and silver coins of the 17th century, and a heavy gold signet ring, richly chased, and marked by two initials letters. This ring has given the title to an historical novel by Dr. Hsley, the chief action of which is placed upon this Island." Circa 1886

52-55F most (75%) of the house, 63F in side-by-side FR/kitchen. Bottom that!

I assume that once the battery (~5yr) crumps (link below), time to replace the whole unit (or buy replacement battery for $200)? http://www.marinewholesales.com/en/product.php?id=2270