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CAM = Common Adventure Model. Participation description from NSPN.

Of course I did but it was too late to edit the post.

Right on. Think rain protection and bug protection. Bivy alone - not so good Bivy + tarp = great without bugs Tarp plus ground tarp great without bugs (no good with bugs) Tent = great with bugs, good without bugs My tent packs about as small as my tarp.

I will be sitting in a kayak with my favorite possessions. I expect to be lifted to thy heavens with my stuff.

Did you know about the Smuttynose Murders?

Return from the Jewell: It rained overnight but when I woke up around 6am the rain has stopped. Having my young son first time paddling his own kayak to Jewell and my wife first time on an overnight kayaking trip I was anxious to head out while the sky was clear to minimize the amount of cold rain exposure. We packed up, loaded our kayaks and headed out soon. The exposed side of Cliff was bumpy. I was amazed that my son Dagen did not display any sign of uneasiness. I was more nervous just watching him close to the cliffs and I tried to get him away from the cliffs enough so that if there was a freak wave he would be in harms way. Barry and Chris were calm and patient and looked out for breaking waves at the point of the Cliff. We paddled nicely out and past Cliff towards Hope island. Surroundings were foggy and mysterious - very beautiful. We rounded southern point of Chebeague and headed towards the sandbar that connects Chebeague and Little Chebeague. Dagen surfed a few small waves on the way to the sandbar. After a short break at Little Chebeague we headed towards Clapboard Island. At this point we got the rain treatment. It rained pretty much until we reached Falmouth Foreside. This trip was a great example of staying on the optimistic side of weather forecast. The forecast was for rain all weekend but optimistic research revealed that it might not be rainy everywhere. :-) Even though it was unseasonably cold, we got lucky for clear skies during most of this drip.

Great trip with great company.

I am interested, especially if overnight.

Last weekend we went on a 7.4 mile paddle at a local lake with my kids, friends and some paddlers new to the sport. It just happens that one had no sprayskirt, no drysuit, no gloves. Only what appeared to be a thin farmer john and a fleece top. It was a nice warm day at the put in. My kids were bickering about putting on drysuits and there was some snickering about all the gear I was putting into the boat. I had spare set of warm clothes, cag, throw bag, tow line, food, drinks, extra gloves, extra neoprene hat, first aid, TP, matches... Based what I had and what I saw from others I knew that the itinerary changed and that we would not venture too far out of the bay. The smiles quickly dissipated once we got on the water, the cold wind started blowing and the cold water dripping onto hands drained warmth from the bodies. Couple of miles into the paddle I handed out first spare gloves. We poked in and out of protected inlets and had a good time. I said a few words of tips but in general those who were not prepared pretty much got the point by being out there. Lessons conveyed without much being said.

My GPS is usually turned off in the day hatch. Ready to be deployed when absolutely necessary (i.e. thick fog or throwing something at rabbid wildlife)

I have known about this option for a few months and I think this is a great opportunity to spend a night at IOS. I am definitely interested to go. rb

Jeremy, I think Barry is heading up on Saturday morning. We will probably head up Friday after work or Saturday morning too.

I am bringing at least 2 family members. Maybe 3. My son is 13 years old. If you have a young teenager on the fence than this might tip the scales. Bring them! I think JeremyN was interested too. I will send him PM. Rene

I'd much rather you keep making the Maine trail better every year and improve the promotion and practicality (camps) of doing the trail in one continuous trip.

I haven't yet gotten seasick while in a kayak but I got seasick once when taking the ferry boat to Monhean during turbulent seas. I would say it is a definite possibility. You're in a boat and it is rocking...

Looks like the sponsors of this bill had one too many drinks at the yacht club.

Do not change anything for me. I would LOVE to attend and I will attend if I can take care of all the things amd people who depend on me. I have a family event and on top of that it is hockey playoffs and I happen to be the primary organizer for the 40 teams I administer. I live a hectic life but I am always grateful I could get 'out there' away from it all and relax. ;-) Rene

I'm a maybe. I really want to go but I do also have a conflicting event I wanted to attend.

sadly nodding in agreement

I will practice the first demo but the second demo I would be very hesitant to leave the paddle under the boat like that.

Thanks Suz. My wife was able to use the power outlets. Rene

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Do any of the ladies who have taken pool sessions at UNH remember whether it is possible to use a blowdryer in the women's locker room? Thank You. Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk