Ken Duval

I can say for certain that I was swinging from the branches when i started this post. I was into my third cocktail. It's scary where an internet blog combined with a few drinks can take you. Ken

The best ocean surf is in the winter when there is a strong North-east wind. The surf has been great this winter. The summer months usually don't get the strong North east winds or as many ocean storms. It's almost like night and day

Thanks for the response. I hope I didn't offend anyone, but my post seems to be getting interest brewing. For anyone reading this post, Ikayak pretty much 4 out of 5 mornings throughout the week ( As parking becomes more of an issue later on)if anyone wants to pair up. As mentioned on the last thread I am purchasing a new radical rough- water sea-kayak called a Tiderace X-treme to repace a Valley Pintail. The Pintail will be for sale for half the price of a new one if anyones interested. It is less than 1 yr old.

Kate- I will keep you in mind for a future paddle. On a seperate note I am heading down to New York Kayak Co. on the Hudson today . I am picking up a new rough-water/ surf boat called x-treme by Tiderace. I never paddled anything like it. Google-search it for pictures and specs, for it has just become avalable here in the U.S.After 10 hrs of driving time, I will have to wait for Friday to take it out. Happy Paddleing!

I am new to the NSPN. I reviewed what I could on the message board or posts but couldn't find any trips in the Cape Ann area other than calm- distant paddles in protected harbors.What prompted me to post this note is that after returning from Plum Island last weekend, I wondered why I never see another kayaker. I stop by Pavilion Beach on the Essex Bay of Ipswich and was suprised at the coming and going of fellow kayakers. Posted on the board was a NSPN flyer looking for new people to the sport, whom want to meet a barn in Topsfield? I think this is great if it is yor type of thing. I was just hoping to find local kayakers whom like to play in open water storm surf, where any self rescue tecknique other then a roll wouldn't work anyways. I value your suggestion and will take the inniative as the spring tides increase. The only post I have made before was looking for a paddler for Plum Island trips and I reeived no response.

I am an avid paddler of the Plum island area ( ma.) and am looking to find kayakers whom are adventurous, and not just in the sport for only novelty products and rescue tecniques. Is there anyone out there that just want's to let loose and re- define the elderly A.M.C. etiquette of paddleing? This is about kayaking not socializing and meeting new people to the sport. this can be done on Harmony.com