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Hi Rob, I'm up for it!

What a great idea! Paula's Pesto Chicken recipe sounded easy, delicious, and very manageable on any day of a long trip. (Paula-can you post the recipe here? I think others would love it as well.) Who can top that dish? Yumm!

I'm planning on going.

Here are a few photos from the day. Thanks to all for a great time! http://picasaweb.google.com/suwinchan2008/ColdWaterWorkshop#

If the dates work out, I'm in too. Potluck lunch sounds great!

Nice trip report and photos! Larry, what kind of camera were you using?

A group of 12 paddlers met up at the Dolphin Marina in Harpswell, ME for Ed's 10am Casco Bay trip. There were representatives from SMSKN, NSPN, and Seacoast. The weather was beautiful but a bit too windy for us to do as much island hopping as we had hoped for. Setting out from the marina, we headed into a stiff wind for our first crossing to Whaleboat Island. We gathered there and continued up the protected east side. After poking our heads around the northern tip, it was quickly decided not to continue on to the Goslings. We found a beautiful little cove on our way back to have lunch in and then headed back to Harpswell Neck. We paddled down and around South Harpswell and stopped at a beach on the east side to enjoy the view and to scout out the restaurant nearby. We then headed back down and around the point where we broke into 2 groups. Group 1 made the crossing back to the launch point where they did some rolling practice and group 2 followed the coastline north to take the long way home. Along the way, group 2 found Tide Mill Cove and played a little in the strong current that was flowing out of the cove. Mary B. gave us some good pointers on how to play there. We then headed back to to the marina and out to Allen's Seafood for a bite to eat before making the long drive home. Here's a link to photos taken from land. I've really got to get a waterproof camera soon. http://picasaweb.google.com/suwinchan2008/Harpswell83108 A big thank you to Ed Lawson for organizing this trip. The Maine islands are absolutely gorgeous and it was well worth the long drive!

Hi Rick, I might be able to pick up the booties from you Saturday if you're around. May be in Manchester for Al's paddle tomorrow so will be in your neck of the woods. Suwin PS-Hi Mary, see you Sunday!

Big thanks go to Rick S. for his "How To" trip. I've learned so much from that outing...lots of common sense stuff that was spelled out very clearly with a big emphasis on responsibility. I actually enjoy the trips more now that I'm more prepared for them and aware of what everyone else is doing, instead of just focusing on myself. And all the practice I'm getting prepping to go on a trip with others is making me more confident about eventually going on trips by myself. I've been on both types of trips: good communication and sticking together vs. let's see how fast we can get there. I much prefer the groups that communicate and stick together.

That'll work just fine.

Any place is fine with me. Never been out of Lane's Cove so that'd be fun!

Hi Al, I'd be up for a trip.

Either day is fine for me as well. Suwin

Also check out Roz Savage's solo Pacific paddle too. She's currently on her 77th day. http://www.rozsavage.com/adventure/?sec=&pg=26

I'm in!

I'll be there around 9:30 to 10 with bells on if anyone wants to meet up earlier. Suwin

Many thanks to Adam and David for putting this trip together! It was a beautiful day with great conditions to practice the new stuff we learned.

Hi Kevin, Interested as well! Suwin

Hi Rick, I'll be there too. Suwin

Looking forward to the paddle! Are we going to be surfing?

QUOTE(Kevin B @ Jun 23 2008, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>At one point, we found a small passage to traverse with swells coming through. I went first, followed by Al. We then enticed;) those who were willing to try it. Sid went next, followed by Barry. Suwin went third just as a larger than normal swell came through. She handled it beautifully with a great low brace, but alas she held the low brace a tad too long and when the water level dropped, so did she. Out of her boat she came and it was rescue time! I grabbed her boat and backpaddled out as Al performed a stern tow of Suwin away from the rocks. A quick t-rescue and she was back in her boat and all smiles. Hmmm...Is that what really happened? Thanks for the positive spin, Kevin. And thanks to Al for the great rescue.

Hi Kevin, I'm interested as well. What are the rough distances? Thanks! Suwin

Hi Ed, I'll see what Mary B wants to do. Maybe we'll see you up there. Thanks for the offer! Suwin

Mary B and Kevin, call me at 978-994-2508 if you aren't planning on going.

Hi Gillian, Feel better soon. Mary B was heading there Friday nite and probably won't know about the cancellation so at the very least the 2 of us will be out there. Hope to see some of the others there! Suwin