prudenceb

So it's going to be a gazillion degrees today and everyone on earth will be wanting to get cool. Any thoughts of likelihood of parking being shut down at Walden at 5ish this afternoon because of crowds? I generally go in the morning when it isn't an issue. Would hate to go through hassle of getting boat on car, getting gear etc, driving a half hour and then finding I can't get in! prudence

judging by all the impressive photos I've been seeing on posts of nspn members up to their heads in rough surf, I think earl should be just another day at the beach for y'all... prudence

I'm interested in thinking about it - If I make it to Walden on Wednesday, perhaps I could find out more about it and decide then - earl willing, of course... prudence

Hope to join this "motley crew" on Wed for the first time if work schedule allows! prudence

Love silly questions and cool kayak decals. Might I ask where you found the latter. I have a carbon/kevlar avocet and have every hope that they would stick to that! prudence

Thanks - if it comes to that, how do I get both boats to Mr. Nystrom? Mr. Nystrom, how do I find you?! (other than in your response above, that is) - prudence

We tried it different ways - lined up, side by side, on land on sea - all 10 degrees difference. So I'll search for a hardware answer - or else do what we did - one of us always just subtracted 10 degrees and we ended up going the same way!

Wow! Quick responses first thing the morning! Yes, both are good Brunton compasses, installled, not bungeed, in the boat. I'll take a look at the directions you link me to, and will look at those lubber lines and see if that's the issue. Thanks - prudence

A friend and I were paddling for the first time together. Both of us have compasses on our boats. We found that the two were consistently giving readings 10 degrees apart. We checked to make sure neither of us had anything metal near our compass that might be affecting the reading. We didn't; the compasses stayed 10 degrees apart when both boats were totally empty. We didn't have a handheld to see which compass was reading correctly. Assuming that we figure that out, what to do with the compass reading inaccurately? Is it an installation problem (both were installed by experts)? A compass problem? How can we fix it? Any advice appreciated. prudence

wish I could be there, but unfortunately (not!) will be up at Acadia, perhaps finding a past full moon there - prudence

Thanks - I have the book and will also try the folks at Carpe Diem - prudence

I'm going to be up in Maine in the beginning of August with a friend who's pretty new to kayaking. Can anyone suggest any nice and calm places to paddle in the Schoodic/Winter Harbor area, including where put in's can be found. Island destinations would be nice! Thanks for any advice - prudence

I'll be there prudence valley avocet orange/white

I'd be interested in either day. I'm new to the network and this would be my first trip. I understand you want the following info since you don't know me: Name: prudence baxter boat: Valley avocet orange/white how to contact me: prubax@aol.com; 617-661-6399 paddling experience: MIKCo rough water symposium this year is most recent class