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    Sat-8/25-Circum Cranes Beach and Annual Sandscuplture Contest

    in Past Trips

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    I suspect there has been no lack of various NSPN folks paddling about with others, just under the radar mostly. With all the practice sessions, I assume there are a fair number of new paddlers ready/eager to test their sea legs so to speak with trips of this nature assuming reasonable conditions.

    Ed Lawson

    As a beginner, it would be great if people posted level 2, 2+ trips as well. That being said, I understand that these are Private Trips and not club trips so there is no responsibility or obligation to provide lower-level options. I really have gotten a lot of information from paddling with more experienced people and I think that kind of learning is invaluable. I also think it would give me a gauge for whether I would be ready and could go on some level 3 trips.

    Shaila

    Kayaking in/near Portland, OR

    in General Message Board

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    Nicole and I are going to Portland (OR) in September and we wanted to know if anyone had any info on kayaking destinations. We are looking for places (or an outfitter) very near to the city or in the Columbia River Gorge area. Basically we want to do a lower level paddle to just get out on the water and enjoy the scenery.

    Thanks in advance.

    Shaila

    Larger Tent

    in General Message Board

    Posted

    I have a 6-person "dome with lockers" tent... it may be a bit too big, but you are welcome to it:) It does "fairly well" in the rain... it is a Sears tent... not high end. To get an idea, it is big enough to fit a queen sized air mattress and bags. Set-up is average... not too terribly quick.

    Salem Maritime Festival

    in Trip Reports

    Posted

    Thanks again everyone for a great day. It was a combination of good conversation and new challenges! Everyone was very encouraging and I was very happy to have the experience of paddling on some not-so-smooth water in the company of season veterans:) It feels great to test my paddling skills and my kayak did surprisingly well in those kinds of conditions. I came back with another trip under my belt and a couple of great pointers on my forward stroke... which I will be testing out this week.

    It is amazing that I just started paddling this year - a great testament to everyone's tips and patience at the practice sessions:)

    Thanks again for setting the trip up and I am already excited for the next one!

    Salem Maritime Festival

    in Trip Reports

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    Thanks again everyone for a great day. It was a combination of good conversation and new challenges! Everyone was very encouraging and I was very happy to have the experience of paddling on some not-so-smooth water in the company of season veterans:) It feels great to test my paddling skills and my kayak did surprisingly well in those kinds of conditions. I came back with another trip under my belt and a couple of great pointers on my forward stroke... which I will be testing out this week.

    It is amazing that I just started paddling this year - a great testament to everyone's tips and patience at the practice sessions:)

    Thanks again for setting the trip up and I am already excited for the next one!

    Salem Maritime Festival

    in Trip Reports

    Posted

    Thanks again everyone for a great day. It was a combination of good conversation and new challenges! Everyone was very encouraging and I was very happy to have the experience of paddling on some not-so-smooth water in the company of season veterans:) It feels great to test my paddling skills and my kayak did surprisingly well in those kinds of conditions. I came back with another trip under my belt and a couple of great pointers on my forward stroke... which I will be testing out this week.

    It is amazing that I just started paddling this year - a great testament to everyone's tips and patience at the practice sessions:)

    Thanks again for setting the trip up and I am already excited for the next one!

    Walden is open again.

    in General Message Board

    Posted

    I have been dreaming of going back to Holbox for a few years now.... has it recovered from the Hurricane? I know it really got nailed... the highest point on the island is only a couple of feet above sea level. When I was there we stayed at this great eco-friendly place called Chimay. It sits all alone on the western part of the island.

    Thanks for sharing your trip... do you have any pics?

    Shaila

    New to NSPN

    in Past Trips

    Posted

    Welcome:)

    I live in Salem as well and I am looking for any opportunity to go out. I am mostly available 3pm and after during the week and at variable times on the weekend. I know that someone has posted from Marblehead and I would be happy to go out with them, I just want to make sure that my skill level (fairly new) will match the outing.

    Shaila

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