David MC

New to NSPN? Or want to improve your strokes and edging? Get feedback. Share ideas. Trial and error.

This is a great weekly opportunity!  Be better prepared for conditions by seeing what you can make your boat do on flat water. Water is fresh, warm, and there are others to get you back in the boat quickly.

From ~5pm to ~8 (dusk).  Arrive anytime.  Look for us in the cove to the left of the boat ramp. Map: Chebacco Lake boat ramp

I'll be there!

I can't make it today, but plan to attend most of the summer. 

I've been happy with this one: SeaSense Kayak Hand Pump 12-Inch with Floating Mesh Bag

Of course, smaller the size, the less volume of water exits with each pump.

(aside: Janet, I am curious about your under-deck bag though. If you're at Solstice paddle I'd love to check it out. I'm always a little nervous having anything under the deck that might interfere with an exit, but my day hatch is less than convenient. )

David

Great report! I liked the details -- some insight into logic behind rock garden decisions. Thanks!!

I'll be there and am happy to help with any pod as needed. Look forward to reconnecting with you all!

Details about event:

https://www.nspn.org/forum/topic/12134-nspn-yard-sale-saturday-april-28th/

Congratulations! That’s an achievement to be proud of. Fantabulous! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It was a great weekend! Thanks Dan, for picking up some of the organization and your trip report. Thanks too, to our cheerful, collaborative, group of paddlers. New friends were made, while old friends were missed this year. We've got to bring less food next time! Oddly, the typically pesky chipmunks were rarely sighted. I'm also thankful for a brief view of the full moon rising before it vanished into the clouds above.

I'll be there today.

Thanks David. I'll give them a try.

Did you find a good source to buy foam? I'm looking. I have a Wilderness Tempest 165 (PVC). I like the adjustable backrest on this model because it's quite low, but I want to create a wedge insert to put in the void behind the seat. Just a sloped wedge against the bulkhead to let water more easily exit the cockpit. A few gallons get trapped every time.

That makes sense. Any way to pass the message to Rick? I'm not sure he reads this forum regularly.

I'll be there tonight.

Always a great event. For convenience, here's the link to RSVP. 

Good discussion and positive energy at CAM Classroom session yesterday.

I especially enjoyed the afternoon exercises which put into practice the step-by-step considerations of trip planning. It was fun! And not all that daunting really, especially knowing there are members eager to help. I hope more members will consider initiating a trip this season.

Can't make this weekend, but am putting the other dates in my calendar! :-)

I'll be there. I encourage new kayakers or those looking to improve skills to check it out. I've learned TONS at these lake sessions over the years. PLUS stupid kayak tricks too! ;-)

I'm with you Gary on being a little reluctant to make recommendations, but several of you kayak campers have tested and approved of the comfort and compact size of Helinox Chair One.

I haven't regretted the cost at ~$99. You can even make new friends by lending it out! ;-)

https://www.helinox.com.au/helinox-chair-one.php

Weight 2 lb.

Capacity 320 lb.

Assembled size 20.5"W x 19.7"D x 25.6"H.

Packed size 13.8"W x 3.9"D x 4.7"H.

Seat height 13.5".

Ah, but the paddles are in the garage and the garage is buried under 6-8 ft drifts. Great idea! Next year I stow them in the basement.

Great info here. Thanks!

These things happen from time to time. It was vandalism, inexcusable, but not terribly uncommon.

Yes Rob. In fact, when I was sitting with the tow truck driver on the way to the tire shop I asked an open ended question,

"Do you see a lot of this sort of thing?" I found his reply strangely comforting.

"Not too much. Every once in awhile a whole block gets it."

(Note, he didn't say "kayakers", or "out-of-state plates", or even "beach". In his mind it was just random attack like he sees from time-to-time on a typical neighborhood block.)

Now that I've had some time to reflect, I'd do it again. It stung, yes, but it won't keep me from enjoying future paddles. I'm so glad I was with a team that stuck it out together with as good an attitude as we could muster. The warm wishes of empathy here from the larger community are also of great comfort. At least we all returned safe and healthy. Thanks team.

Hi Rob.

Yes, cleanup on Sat sounds great! Overnight would be fun too. Either Fri night or Sat night work for me. Slight preference for Fri.

-David

I'm in!

Great trip report! I was this thinking of you folks that weekend. Glad to hear it went well. Loved our NTSK Camping in June. :-) See you on the water.