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    Ladies Paddles July, August, September... 2012

    in Past Trips

    Posted

    Hi,

    Based upon the success of our last Ladies Paddles and the gentle nudging for more, here are dates for the rest of the season.

    July 15

    August 19

    September 16

    Details to follow closer to the dates and you can plan on an AM launch with a return time mid-afternoon, please feel free to post launch and trip selections here.

    Boy, am I glad I bought those kayak trip books from Christopher!

    :douglas:

    Ladies Paddle 06/10

    in Trip Reports

    Posted

    trying very hard to not make a joke about Ladies paddles being held monthly.... ;-)

    Okay, I'm game ~ check out the trip board, please ~ I will need assistance... I am open to alternative launch suggestions although I liked a 10:00 briefing, 10:30 launch return around 3 or 3:30.

    Susan, can you post a link to the pics? :douglas:

    Ladies Paddle 06/10

    in Trip Reports

    Posted

    A bevy of beautiful babes in boats launched from Odiorne Pt this AM. There were 14 (?) of us and we split into two pods with Lorrie heading up the second group. In true CAM fashion leadership was fluid. We all meandered down the coast to Wallis Sands for lunch and we enjoyed a wonderful lunch with especially delicious rhubarb bars that were quite tasty.

    We launched for Wallis Sands with some of us trying the "cork" method of launching in surf. Some were more successful than others and Suz graciously did the first (and the only one necessary) rescue of the day.

    On the way back we crossed paths a few gentlemen NSPNers. Our "other" group went to explore the lighthouse while we went inside the harbor and had fun with rescues and boat handling skills. We returned, loaded boats, debriefed and drove into the sunshine.

    Special thanks to Suz for her assistance, Lorrie for stepping up with the speedy group and Julie for being our pace-setter.

    Special mention to Gay who drove 200 miles round trip to paddle with us.

    It was the kind of day were you say to yourself, "I love my life."

    Thanks to all of you for your companionship, positive attitudes and adventurous spirits.

    St. George, Maine

    in General Message Board

    Posted

    And a great restaurant in Belfast, Chase's Daily.

    I used to live in St. George, Tenant's Harbor actually. If you like seafood stop in at Cod End in T Harbor.

    Ooops, just noticed the date, you are already there, hope you are enjoying it!

    Ladies Paddle 06/10

    in Past Trips

    Posted

    Hello All,

    How great to see the many responses and to have the paddle be a "hot" topic; which is only as it should be, woo-hoo.

    I would like to have our float plan completed ahead of time to save us time at the launch site and to also know who will be attending for sure.

    Please PM me your RSVP prior to noon Saturday and include this information:

    Your Name

    emergency contact

    individual contact - preferably cell phone

    boat - color/make

    skill level

    Here is some other important information:

    Check the message board for cancellation due to weather on Saturday morning early!

    Here is a link to where "put-in's" are listed on the website: http://www.nspn.org/put_ins.htm

    Directions are pasted from that link below.

    Seavey Creek/Odiorne

    A popular put-in in the Portsmouth area (Rye, NH) is Seavey Creek, just before Odiorne State Park. From the North or West, head S on Rte 1 at the traffic circle. Travel 2.0 miles(you will cross Sagamore Creek), and turn left onto Elwyn Road at the traffic light. Travel 1.4 miles to Foyes Corner, and proceed straight on Rte. 1A (Pioneer Rd) for 1.1 miles to Seavey Creek. There is free, sometimes congested parking on the near side of the Creek, and the launch is muddy. A $5 parking/launch fee is charged at the lot on the far side of the Creek, but there is a gradual cement launching surface.

    We will be launching from the parking lot where they do charge $5 I think. It is collected in an envelope and deposited in the iron post at the entrance. The reason for launching there is that the creek side has been really tight lately as the tide has changed the parking area over there. I have driven by there at high and there is very little room to park and sometimes cars have the water lapping at their tires.

    Upon arrival, start getting ready but don't put all the boats on the boat ramp while waiting to launch. Put them off to the side until we are all ready to launch and we can then all carry the boats down together.

    Our plans are for a level 2 leisurely paddle. Here is a link explaining the paddle levels on NSPN:

    http://www.nspn.org/paddle_levels.htm

    here is a link that explains what to bring on a paddle:

    http://www.nspn.org/what_to_bring.htm

    Please be sure to review the weather and conditions ahead of time so that you know you are prepared for the day.

    www.noaa.gov

    type in Portsmouth, NH

    Check the marine point forecast for the area by clicking in the water just off the Portsmouth area. That will give you the specific marine forecast for that area.

    Don't forget to bring a positive attitude, your adventurous spirit and lunch and water to drink!

    I am looking forward to paddling with all of you.

    PS: If you are unable to join us after you have RSVP'd please PM me so we will know not to expect or wait for you. If you need to reach me and do not have access to a computer my cell is 978-778-4585.

    :th_bf-bootjesmiley002:

    Ladies Paddle 06/10

    in Past Trips

    Posted

    Hi,

    Lorrie ~ hmmm, return time... hmmm... mid-afternoon? 2:30 ish, perhaps??

    Liz B ~ we want everyone to feel welcome and get out on the water. We will assess folk's experience at the launch site and plan accordingly. Please come!

    I live in Ipswich, close to 95 and rt 1 but am able to only transport 1 kayak. If someone would like to swing by me and my boat would be happy to keep you company on the way up.

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