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    NO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED - NSPN Annual MITA Cleanup at Bangs and Crow October 11-13, 2013

    in Trip Reports

    Posted

    Wow, I am just about in tears reading this report ... to read about my friends having to deal with this mindless act of vandalism. My wife had her tires slashed in Charlestown, MA and I remember the feeling of anger and frustration. Eventually having to come to the conclusion that I had to put it behind me or they would continue to victimize us. I am so glad that the people of Yarmouth rallied around and that the police handled it with such courtesy and professionalism.

    Doug, I love that second paragraph ... never thought of it that way, but it makes a lot of sense.

    Barry.

    First full-moon paddle of the season...

    in Past Trips

    Posted

    Would there be more interest in this if we went out on Saturday night, instead of Sunday, I wonder (aloud)? It seems as though the f/c for Sunday pm is for possible Tz (thunderstorms) and Saturday is less likely -- perhaps that is the reason for lack of interest?

    Please respond here...(and thoughts from you two, Katherine and Barry?)

    I can do either Saturday or Sunday.

    Barry.

    Rockport Launch Advice

    in General Message Board

    Posted

    Actually, I think that everywhere in Rockport is now metered parking - even on Sunday! Even blocks and blocks away from Bearskin Neck and all that.

    Or at least this was the case last fall when I was there being a tourist on a Sunday.

    Rockport people, is this still the case?

    pru

    Thanks for the update Prudence. Thats too bad! It was a good solution for day trips to Thatcher. If I recall some of the metered spots allowed for up to 5 hours, but that may have changed as well.

    Barry.

    Rockport Launch Advice

    in General Message Board

    Posted

    Hi Norm,

    I have had good luck with the in-town launch in Rockport itself, even in July and August. It's not obvious but there is a public launch (see marker on this map) right in town, it's tucked between two stores and there is a concrete ramp to the water. You can pull in (best to back in) unload and then you have to find parking. There are metered spots immediately in town or if you are willing to walk a couple of blocks there is free on street parking. I think before 9am on a sunday there should be plenty of parking. The trailer may be a challenge and your best bet would be to find onstreet parking with a long enough space.

    Barry.

    Sea Ice

    in General Message Board

    Posted

    Hi Warren,

    Would love to hear if you have done any winter camping trips so far. On the topic of stoves and winter this article caught my attention.

    "We found a big rock that we could sleep under," he said. "We tried to light a fire, but the matches didn't work. We couldn't make food because our can of gas was too cold. There was no pressure in it."

    Read more: http://www.wmur.com/news/nh-news/Stranded-hikers-found-on-Mt-Lafayette/-/9857858/17955774/-/l97taxz/-/index.html#ixzz2H1qVW0Qa

    There was a related discussion on vftt.org (thanks to Rene my other favorite discussion board!) in which a number of people recommended the Svea 123R stove based on it's reliability (brass parts) and cold weather ability.

    Barry.

    Sea Ice

    in General Message Board

    Posted

    Peter, I certainly depend on my JetBoil and I have not tested its operation in less than 20 degree weather. Hopefully, I will before the year is over. It makes me think about how often I have tested my tow rope and yet my stove could be an even greater piece of safety equipment.

    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.

    Sewage at Monomoy

    in General Message Board

    Posted

    If there's an illegal discharge of holding tanks in boats, this might be a more logical explanation. There's a huge amount of traffic in and out of Stage Harbor. I don't know what it costs to get the holding tanks pumped out, but those harbors charge pretty steep rates for their services. This seems more likely to me than the failure of a septic field.

    Most pumpout stations are funded by the clean water act and are free to use.

    http://www.mass.gov/czm/nda/pumpouts/index.htm

    I was talking to the warden on Washburn Island in Waquoit bay last year and he said he could sometimes smell sewage from the mass of boats that moor there. Completely unforegivable!

    Barry.

    A few Western Rivers

    in Trip Reports

    Posted

    Terrific report Gary! I love this area, spent a couple of lazy days on the beach in Georgetown last weekend so just missed you.

    >> I set up camp noon-ish, then delivered a box of fresh pastries to the gracious owners, an insufficient “thank–you” for their offer of a waterfront paradise.

    always a class act!

    Barry

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