Katherine

Beautiful trip report & photos. Pru, so sorry to learn of your friend's medical challenges.

Ahhh, see - That's one of the reasons for a bathing suit!

Brenda, It was good to paddle with you yesterday and to relax with ice cream afterward. Here is the progression of my paddling wardrobe and my thoughts. 1st purchase was a Farmer John wetsuit (it was on sale), paddling gloves, paddling socks and boots and a dry-top. I wore an old long-sleeved running shirt under the wetsuit. That served me well for the first and subsequent 4 springs and in the summer I moved into old running shorts with running t-shirts. And I wear a one-piece bathing suit under everything. I recycled my old suits from when I used to swim laps. 2nd purchase was off of Craigslist was a pair of hydroskin shorts a paddling jacket and a kayak cart (all for a ridiculous price). And I wore those in the summer for about 4 years 3rd purchase ~ rash guards! I started with one short-sleeved and one long-sleeved. Wore those for about 3 years and then started adding to the collection. 4th purchase ~ replacement hydroskin shorts (just this year) & a replacement paddling jacket from our gear swap in the fall 5th purchase ~ drum roll please ~ a dry suit! I have various weights of silk and wool long underwear that I wear under it, over the consistent bathing suit... Last purchase ~ a cag (used) Thoughts: buy Kokatat or NRS rashguards The in-expensive ones don't hold up well and on the short-sleeved ones the sleeves are too short causing chafing with the PFD Yes, a dry suit off the bat would have been lovely but I wasn't in the position to make that purchase. Troll Craigslist and other kayak clubs 9and of course ours) classified ads, great deals can be had .I am happy with my dry-top and glad I have one. If I can be of help further give me a call or PM me. Take care,

Hi Sherry, I already printed 4 copies of the float plan so I will ask you to write in your info tomorrow. :-) All: Looks like the weather goddesses are smiling down on us again ~ looking forward to a wonderful paddle. See you tomorrow,

Sorry, Joyce ~ I was looking forward to seeing you. Hope to see you sometime this summer,

Brenda, glad to have you! Please also RSVP through the calendar. And, ladies, if you haven't already sent me your float plan, please do so ~ thanks!

Thanks ~ so glad you all figured out that foot= float. :-) Deb, I suggest you Google Chamber of Commerce in Gloucester for directions and take down my cell # 978-778-4585, I too, will be Google-ing for directions as I have only been there a couple of times, several years ago.

Hmmm.... Lorrie, we are going to need to discuss our ages off-line & on-water!

Yup, and I have her beat by 15 years... jiminy!

Hello all, Please send me your foot plan info by Friday. Be sure to include: Your name: Cell # or best # to reach you Sunday AM Emergency contact name and # Boat (make, model & color) And, if I haven't paddled with you recently please let me know your skill, comfort and experience level. We will park behind the Chamber Of Commerce building on Commercial Street in Gloucester. Not in the Chamber's lot but the one beside it. It will all become apparent when you see it. Be ready to go by the beach briefing @ 10:30. Looking forward to paddling with all y'all. PSSST... remember to RSVP through the Calendar

Way to go, Robin!

Remember to RSVP via the Calendar

welcome!

Okay Ann, NOW I remember who you are! Didn't you buy a neoprene skirt at the gear swap??

Yes, lovely! Great pic of you Robert!

Hi, Although the details are in my head it seems that I have not posted them yet ~ sorry! Be ready to go by the beach briefing @ 10:30, launch @ 11:00 in Gloucester (specific details to follow), meander down the coast to the beach in Magnolia, have lunch, wander back up, load boats and find ice cream.

Hi Ann, Because the trip is on the ocean it is a L3 trip. If you would like to call me we can talk about your skill level and possible risks. (978-356-5818).

I stopped by last Monday but you were closed :-)

Congratulations!

Hi, Save the date! Details to follow but we will probably launch late morning. Thinking about launching from Gloucester (greasy pole) and meandering down the coast. Please RSVP through the Calendar if you know you want to attend or wait until the details are worked out. Thanks and hope to see you!

wonderful!

Mine hangs off a chain link fence that is guarding the vegetable garden.

Hello Dave & Welcome!

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