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Another nice night paddle initiated by Christopher. Thanks to everyone for the great company. Track below, just shy of 9 miles total. Barry

Thanks Gary for "initiating" and to Rene & Deegan for the opportunity to join the group on saturday morning. If you were going to paddle Casco Bay solo the conditions on saturday were near perfect; but in general I avoid solo trips. It was a great experience and I learned a lot; particularly about the right type of gear suitable for kayak camping. Jewell is a great destination; we scouted the many beautiful camping spots. Below is the track which includes the outbound trip from Falmouth, the saturday evening paddle around "Junk of Pork" and the return trip for a total of about 24nm. Barry.

Hi Chris: I'm in. Barry.

Christopher, I'm interested; especially as we are not going the whole way around this time! Barry.

Sounds good Doug. I am a strong "maybe". Will confirm tonight. Barry.

And another ... (with a happier ending)

I hope to make it. Thanks! Barry.,

It was a Green "1" and given where it washed up was probably the one marking the entrance between crane and coffins. http://www.charts.noaa.gov/OnLineViewer/13279.shtml One of the clappers was still intact (I think just about everyone in our group took a turn at ringing it!). Barry.

Sorry to hear about your camera Doug. Number 12 is beautiful (perfect composition) could I get a full size image ? Fantastic day, but that was a slog back. The screen shot here from Garmin Mapsource tells the story in numbers. The ~ 4 miles from our lunch stop took 2 hrs 20mins at an average speed of 2 mph (mph not knots!). At the beach my windmeter showed readings of sustained 15 kts wind, with a peak of 22 kts. I was tracking walkers on the beach and they easily outpaced us. In any case the pain in the shoulders is being replaced by memories of white sand, clear skies and green blue sea. thanks, Barry.

Nice! I'm in. Barry.

http://vimeo.com/9358866

Sorry, I'm out. This is a ski forecast not a paddle forecast Barry.

QUOTE (Kevin B @ Mar 24 2010, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Our dog walkers are not available, so we'll be paddling locally. BIB time of 9am at Deveraux in Marblehead. Plan on paddling out to Tinkers, etc. depending on the group preferences. Return to Dev. around 1:00pm. Bring a helmet if you are planning to go near the rocks. I'm so conflicted ... paddle or snowboard. Barry.

Interesting article in today's globe about little neck, Ipswich.

Too funny! I was thinking the very same thing when we drove through on sunday. There was whitewater in the fells that you could see from south border road. Instead I came home and spent the evening pumping out our basement. Barry.

This would be fun to kayak ...

QUOTE (Kevin B @ Jan 13 2010, 03:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Would there be any interest in Wed. night pool sessions in or around Salem, say 6:30-8:30pm? The idea behind these pool sessions is to provide a location closer to Boston. This post is only meant to solicit interest. If these do run, then they would be typical NSPN pool sessions. Please post interest. I would definitely get to a session or two on a wednesday.

QUOTE (Kevin B @ Jan 12 2010, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Barry, Planning on paddling in Rye on Sat. if interested. I might be, whats the plan ? Barry

QUOTE (Kevin B @ Jan 10 2010, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Obviously a long way off as far as weather is concerned, but long range temps look tolerable for that day. Anyone interested? Would prefer to stay on the North Shore for this trip. Post, pm or email interest. Unfortunately I cant do friday, but Saturday looks like it will break 40. If there is interest I'll post a second trip. Barry.

Sorry guys, I'm out. Barry.

Hi Gene, I'm a strong maybe, will confirm by wednesday morning. Barry.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachus...ng_to_kayakers/ The Boston Coast Guard office is urging people who get kayaks as holiday gifts to be careful if they plan to take a paddle, be it off the coast of New England or in an inland waterway. The Coast Guard says preholiday sales of kayaks and accessories are steady, and the weekend weather forecast in parts of the region calls for temperatures in the 40s. Al Johnson, Coast Guard recreational boating specialist, said anyone paddling this time of year should wear a dry suit or full wet suit as well as an approved life jacket. He also urged new kayakers to take a safety course. (AP)

Gene, great topic for a thread. I envy you retired guys with lots of free time :-) Despite my other commitments I managed to put in just shy of my 300 mile goal for the season. I began and ended the season with a Boston harbor paddle and in between the high lights included the open water weekend with Carl Ladd (organized by David Lewis) at Osprey, the BCU 3* coaching weekend with John Carmody (facilitated by Kevin), the two circumnavigations of Cape Ann (including one at night with Christopher), paddling in Maine (especially the circumnavigation of Southport Island) , playing in conditions in Ipswich bay and my first fiberglass repair. Thanks to all for your company, help and advice. Barry.

my sentiments exactly. I did so many conference calls today the battery in my wireless handset went dead. Barry.

I just went back and checked the chart. We paddled 2.8 miles to get around an island that is 1.5 miles long (as the crow flies)!