BethS

I would have to go after August 7 also.

Beth

Unfortunately I won’t be able to join you in the camping contingent,  Have to work part of the weekend ? Have a great time!

I am interested, I have done this trip twice before and really enjoyed it, would love to do it again. A Monday or Tuesday would work for me if we are looking at weekdays. Weekend days are good too. July is getting pretty busy but August is pretty open.

 Interested, have to wait to see if I can go that weekend. It's a great area!

So glad you are both back in action!

Yay, looks like I’m in , thanks to whoever canceled ?

So bummed that i work almost every Wed... if you ever want to do one on a Mon, Tues , or Thursday...

Another paddler who is often free on Mondays and Tuesdays (and occasionally other weekdays as well.) Welcome to the club!

Beth

I'm a definite yes for the camping option!

Oh darn, looks like I just missed the cutoff point... Let me know if you decide that 13 isn't a lucky enough number for you! (or put me on the waitlist!)

Thanks to everyone for this thread, this area is certainly on my must-do list!

I'm interested in the campsite option as well, is there a signup for it? Do we need to reserve the site ahead of time, or just plan on coming? According to the Maine Coast Heritage Trust site, groups of 6 or more have to call ahead 207 729 7366

23 hours ago, Dan Foster said:

There's still plenty of room for Saturday's trip planning workshop. RSVP on the calendar if you're joining us. Read the first post or the calendar posting for what to bring.

Here's the agenda for Saturday's workshop - it's a live document and may evolve further as we get closer to Saturday, especially if you send me questions. Joe was kind enough to help me refine the structure of the workshop, and he and I will be floating between the groups during the hands-on part of the class (that's most of it!) and helping to guide the discussions. We'll be dividing up in to four groups, each with a set of paper charts to work with. If you'd like to mark up your own waterproof charts outside of class, I've put together detailed instructions at the top of the agenda, and here: how to prepare a nautical chart.

It looks like it's going to be 60+ and sunny after we're done at REI, so plan to bring some food or grab some takeout after class, and we'll head over to the park by the lake for some socializing at 6PM. I'll have some picnic blankets in case we can't grab a picnic table.

Here are some reference materials for the workshop, just so they're all in one place:

cascobaypublicaccessdraft23feb2018.pdf

MarineTraffic_Casco Bay Density Map.pdf

Portland, ME 8418150 Tidal Data Print View.pdf

NSPN Tidal Offsets.pdf

Boston to Salem Ferry Schedules & Fares _ Boston Harbor Cruises.pdf

 

Dan, this is fabulous, did you put this together yourself? Is it something that we can download and print out? Thank you! Sorry I can't make it tomorrow...

Unfortunately I can't make it.. have fun and learn lots!

I'll plan on 2 weeks from now!

Beth

Hi Dan, this sounds great! 

Yes, I'll be at REI, yes to dinner, and Yes I'm going to Jewell!

Beth

Update, alas, I am now a maybe for the day, a no for dinner, and a no for Jewell Island! Work stuff....

Unfortunately, I have to pull out this year.. I tweaked my knee in Baja; and although it is healing, I want to give it another week or two before I start dragging boats around (and practice falling out and climbing into them) again. 

have fun!

I love the boundary waters! I've only been there once, but it was wonderful, I will definitely be going back. I agree, navigation can be tricky, and portages can be rough and tricky to find, our trip was honestly the toughest back packing trip I have ever been on! I was very glad I had brought sturdy boots for the portage trails. We saw very few people though in 8 days of travel. Next time I'll take less, and a lighter boat. It's a wonderful area. I'd love to got there in winter too!

I'm planning on it! And yes, Ken please join us! It's a great opportunity to test out new gear and learn what works, and what doesn't. Also to learn some new skills.

I'm jealous... I have to work on Wednesdays...?  If you decide to copy the Californians and go on a thursday i'll join you though.

Amazing! The parhelic circle is new to me...

I'm coming on the 24th, sorry I can't make the other times... I do need help though!

On 2/2/2019 at 4:44 PM, mhabich said:

Not me. Shoulder bad. Bad shoulder!  Bad!  Sit!  Stay!

Oh pooh! This situation must be remedied at once! Or at least as soon as possible... PM me if you want any free (and hopefully helpful) advice. I do see a lot of shoulders and their frustrated owners...

yay! Anybody else?!

Yes, this year I really am going; I just sent in my money, and confirmed my spot! OK; I know most of you have already been there and done that, but it's new to me and I am excited! I believe Cath is going as well. Anyone else on here planning to go?