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    Helmet

    in General Message Board

    Posted

    After a number of tries, I settled on the Sweet Protection Strutter helmet.  Fit system is superb.

    It provides solid protection for sea kayaking activities and the brim is an added benefit for sun protection. 

    Agree with Peter that fit is ultimately personal. 

    (Pre) Easter Plunge Saturday April 20th

    in Past Trips

    Posted

    Ken said...

    I'm afraid of stuff like my drysuit not fitting right and having to turn around and make adjustments and issues like that.  I'm looking forward to trying my new gear (dry-suit, booties, gloves, cap, etc.) but not sure if this is the right fit or not.

    Ken,

    You may have done this but I suggest gearing up in the house.   If the truth be known many of our closets are full of attempts.  That said,  trying the gear, especially the fit of drysuit gaskets can be helpful.   

    Cheers!

     

    (Pre) Easter Plunge Saturday April 20th

    in Past Trips

    Posted

    Following up on Rob's comments related to the currently proposed launch and sheltered options.  In case some folks are considering paddling but may be unfamiliar with the area, I've attached a pic of the chart area. 

    The launch is generally marked by the orange dot.  With the forecast of winds from the south (red arrow)  the destination Island of Great Misery (S of the launch) and Baker Island (SSE of Great Misery) should offer some mitigation of the swell.

    The sheltered option Rob referenced is Manchester Harbor (marked by the Inset less than a mile ENE from the launch).

    I've found this to be one of the most cohesive group paddles of the season.   As mentioned  it's a great opportunity to test gear and self with a lot of support. 

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    New Year's Day Paddle 2019

    in Past Trips

    Posted

    Please answer the following questions?

    1) Based on the forecast, are you still interested in making some attempt to put a trip together on Tuesday (as opposed to just bailing altogether)?  Yes, if there were no options, but clearly the forecast is not encouraging for attempting to accommodate a relatively large group paddle with varied perspectives. 
    2) Are you available to paddle on Monday? Yes, with enough notice e.g. noon Sunday.
    3) Are you available to paddle on Wednesday? Nope ☹️

    New Year's Day Paddle 2019

    in Past Trips

    Posted

    Subject to conditions I'd be up for 10+ mile excursion.  Agree that at this point conditions aren't playfully favorable.

    By the way, is anyone else having trouble with the NOAA Point forecast?  I'm getting an error message that the site can't load Google maps.

    Survey: would you buy, rent, or borrow marine charts and compasses?

    in General Message Board

    Posted

    Name some paddling locations you expect to visit in 2019 or 2020 for which you don't already own a chart:

           N/A

    If you DO own some charts, how do prefer to get them? (buy online, marine supply store, print them myself...)

            Buy online

    If you were to BUY a chart, would you choose a $25 waterproof chart or an identical $10 paper chart?

           Waterproof

    How much would you be willing to pay to BORROW a waterproof chart that you didn't have for the duration of an NSPN trip? ($0 is a valid answer)

           I would not borrow but would purchase

     Which of the following do you NOT currently own? waterproof chart case, deck compass, handheld compass, marine radio, tow belt, helmet

              Own them all

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