spuglisi

No experience with these suits, but I do notice that they have only an 83.3% positive feedback rating. That alone,  would be a deal breaker for me.

Following 

Regarding dams on the Merrimack between Lowell and Haverhill: There is a dam in Lawrence.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Stone_Dam#:~:text=The Great Stone Dam (also called the Lawrence,a height of 35 feet (11 m).

Who will be doing the presentation?

I've also had several, similar emails today.  

Sal

Just now looking at my manual. Icom recommends replacing the battery after 5 years even if it still holds a charge.

Sal

Andy, I'm always surprised how long the battery in my M-73 holds a charge. I've had my radio turned on for hours during a paddle. I've not noticed any sudden,  precipitous decline. I think Icom claims 10 hour battery life. I have an M-73 that's over 5 years old and the battery still holds a strong charge. I'd be interested to hear what other people have experienced.

Sal

Great deal if it's in decent shape.  If I didn't already have one I'd be looking into it. 

I see that now JIm. I did see this one on ebay though. Price is on the high side but looks like it's available.

I found this. Seems to be the same compass different brand name.     

https://www.paddlerssupply.com/product/brunton-70p-compass/

I had no idea.

Great tip Sherry.

Complications you say? Who could have predicted that?

I haven't been to cranes lately but the greenheads are already out in the Merrimack river/Plum Island area. Pretty early this year.

15 hours ago, Paul Sylvester said:

 Is Pavilion Beach OK in the summer?

My understanding is that Pavilion beach is "residents only" on weekends but during the week it's open to non-residents.

Might be because Brian is listed as a guest and not a paid member. I didn't run into captcha either.

Wish I could join you. Hopefully another time.

I could be interested .

Pru,

Glad that worked out for you.

You might want to consider keeping a spare pair of gloves inside your drysuit where body heat will keep them warm and you can switch them out after a lunch break.

Prudence,

 Have you tried latex or nitrile gloves under paddling gloves? I've never tried this but seem to remember that others have mentioned using them with some degree of success.

Congratulations Joe.

Yesterday 7/31/2020. I paddled down the parker river from newbury kayak. Paddled the back of plum island to sandy point. Spent much of the day there before paddling back with the tide and saw maybe 3 greenheads all day. 

Pretty cool. thanks for posting the photos.

Janice ,

  I have the men's version of that sleeping bag and find it marginal if the nights are chilly. I f I feel the need I'll wear merino long underwear (top and bottom) and at times a fleece top over that. And, as others have said... use the hood and snug everything up . I like the bag because it packs down nice and small but may look into something a little warmer for the shoulder seasons.