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Directly with Werner. I shipped the paddles ( pay for insurance when shipping paddles!!!). One year warranty is standard with most anything you buy these days.

I have had issues with sticky buttons on random paddles, and Werner replaces them under warranty. Worth giving them a call.

There are two aspects of the Annual Solstice Paddle and Post Paddle Pot Luck that have made it such a special event for the club: gathering with friends, both old and new; and sharing an amazing array of food together afterwards. Due to the current pandemic situation, both of those aspects are nearly impossible to do and enjoy. Although there have been discussions of ways to hold the event while still technically abiding by the recommendations, the reality is that it would not present a positive image of our club and/or our sport to the general public or officials to coordinate 20 to 30 paddlers at one location. NSPN has seen almost all of the first half of 2020 cancelled in some way, from pool sessions, to workshops, and several annual paddling events. Still, I am sad to announce that NSPN will not be holding this traditional "season starter" event, since we seem right on the edge of being able to do it. Although we are cancelling this event due to the typically high level of attendance, we are encouraging members to hold their own unique solstice trips if they choose, with an emphasis on following all recommended guidelines to keep yourselves and those around you safe. As we approach the day of longest sunlight, and the temperatures continue to rise, let's keep in mind to avoid having multiple groups launching from one location. Keep in mind that private trips, as well as groups from other clubs and organizations, will make this more challenging, so be as proactive and flexible as possible. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer, and we hope to see you one the water sooner or later!

I don’t think it makes sense due to the 10-person gathering limit and not being able to do the Pot Luck afterwards. A final decision will be announced Wednesday.

The need to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival is only if you plan to stay. For example, if you have two homes, one in Nevada, and one in Maine, and decided to move to the Maine house, you would need to quarantine for 14 days. There have been no requests for quarantine during the course of commerce, health needs, etc, otherwise it would have been impossible for inter-state deliveries and essential workers to perform their jobs.

What law did they break?

I thin that NH has (unfortunately) not been clear on restricting out-of-state visitors like MA and ME. I would be more than happy to be corrected on that, but in general NH has been lax in centralizing info.

With the gradual easing of the restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 comes the inevitable question of how we can get back out on the water. While we’re all keen to get paddling again, NSPN expects all members to carefully read the instructions relevant for each state and abide by all the rules and regulations therein. Relevant links are included below. Paddling is now allowed under certain conditions and these vary from state to state. Trip initiators and participants are expected to comply with all state and local regulations in the area where they will be paddling. This includes but is not limited to group size, state residential requirements, parking regulations, water access, physical distancing, and face covering requirements. In addition, we encourage members to be cognizant of the need to reduce risks of injury/incident that would require close personal contact and/or outside assistance. We advise not rafting up and not performing other activities, such as rescue practices, that would risk being in close proximity with others. As a Club we will be closely monitoring this situation and will post updates when they become available. Stay safe out there and please paddle responsibly. Massachusetts https://www.mass.gov/doc/recreational-boating-and-other-waterway-related-activities-5-18-20/download https://www.mass.gov/doc/beaches-guidance-for-managers-5-18-20/download New Hampshire https://www.covidguidance.nh.gov/recreational-and-tourism-guidance Maine Anyone entering Maine is required to self-quarantine for 14 days and abide by Maine’s Stay Healthy at Home Order https://visitmaine.com/together Rhode Island https://health.ri.gov/covid/#parks CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/visitors.html ACA https://www.americancanoe.org/news/504417/ACA-Update-on-COVID-19--May-1-2020.htm Info from ACA

We are aware of this issue and are working to fix it. It is a complicated problem, but in the meantime, we can make sure that anyone affected can still have the access they need, even if listed as a guest, but I need to know. If anyone else experiences this problem, PLEASE use the membership@nspn.org email to let me know.

Event is tomorrow! Copy the link in case there is another problem with the forum (let's hope not!!)

I know MA is only allowing in-state registrations at beaches and parks, but I haven't heard of NH or ME adopting those regulations. It might be worth calling the local Police Dept to see if they have any issues with out-of-state registrations parking in their town, especially overnight.

Terese, one of the reasons for Greenland paddle popularity is the fact that they can be home-made, which makes the paddles much more accessible financially, but also much more variable from one paddle to the next. I am also to understand that the length, width, and shape are much more preference-dependent and, therefore, challenging for a first-timer to pick the right combination without extensive experimentation first. As for Euro-style paddles, Werner is the most popular by far, with Lendal and Celtic having cult-like followings. It would be my recommendation for you to look at the Werner paddles using the Fit Guide that David recommended. They are popular paddles for a reason, and if you ultimately decide a particular paddle is not right for you after using it, they are very easy to sell on the used-gear market. As a matter of fact, that might be a good place for you to look for your next paddle!

Covering the stickers with good quality clear packing tape after filling out the proper info will keep the ink from fading.

My answer for the picture: That was a Jewell Island Weekend day trip to Eagle Island, when Google Maps happened to do a satellite image capture of the island with the kayaks on it. If I remember correctly, one reason for the landing was so that Roger Turgeon could repair his newly-finished wooden boat which he happened to put too close to some rocks.

Paul, when writing a post, there is a menu bar above the text field that lets you do a number of things, such as bold, italicize, underline, etc. The second to last item is a capital letter A that is underlined with a drop-down arrow next to it, which allows you to change the font color. I recommend you type what you want to write first (so you can read it easier), then select the text you want to hide, and use that function to change the text to white. Do a test run first if you want to make sure it works the way you want it to before revealing any answers you don't intend to.

Yes, you sold it to me, and we used it once during summer - pretty much cooked inside!! Cathy has moved to using a hammock instead of being a "ground dweller", so I have been sticking with my Hilleburg Soulo single-person tent. Still gets pretty warm in there, so looking at their mesh inner tent option for warmer summer days. Need to get back into camping in general, though!

Biggest differences between 3-season vs 4-season tents is that 4-season tents are designed to hold a snow-load, and also tend to have solid walls rather than mesh to reduce convectional cooling. 4-season tents can be a bit expensive, and can be ovens in the summer time. Best to stick with a 3-season and adjust inside as others have pointed out. I have (and love!!) using a down blanket. It is an essential part of my entire sleeping system, from summer trips to winter camping (which I haven't done in a while, and need to get back into). I use it by itself (loose for venting on warmer nights or tucked in for warmth on cooler nights) as well as in conjunction with an overall sleeping system, including liners, light-weight bags, and even super-warm bags and insulated pads. I also keep it packed in my emergency hypo-kit for an immobilized injury (and hope to never need it!!).

Session from this past weekend was cancelled, and this weekend is most likely cancelled as well. The official word from Haverhill: The school district has cancelled use of all of our facilities until further notice. Since this weekend is the last session of our season, I don't expect there to be any further sessions this year. Refunds have been send out for last weekend, and the same will be done for this weekend.

While we don’t have any official policy on children attending, I don’t think the workshop is specifically designed to handle children. We won’t have any kind of play area for young children, nor would we have anyone assigned to look after children during the workshop. It is unlikely that young children will have much, if any, interest in the information and activities, and therefore may present a distraction for the parents as well as other participants, which we would like to avoid. With that said, anyone that might have an interest in sea kayaking is more than welcome to attend and, hopefully, learn more about the sport and how they can engage it.

Volunteers are very welcome. Please end me a PM if you are interested in helping out. Beth - PM sent.

This is our annual summertime social event which is always held at Riverhead Beach in Marblehead and finishes off with a pot luck party under the pavilion across the street at Devereux Beach (be prepared that it is almost always very windy and a bit chilly in the afternoon). Parking at Riverhead should be free, but can be busy with dog walker, SUP rentals, and - oh yeah, a bunch of kayakers! There is alternate parking at Devereaux, but be prepared to pay $15 for the day. Traditionally, we end up with multiple groups on the water doing different trips based on skills and experience. Please review our Trip Levels as a guide line to which group you want to be in. They are guidelines, not hard limits, so if you are unsure, just ask here. This group would be the most advanced, looking to paddle long distances, more challenging conditions, or both. Participants in this group should be self-sufficient with their equipment and general paddling skills, although established Level 3 paddlers may find this a good opportunity to challenge themselves. The discussion in this thread should include what time everyone should be completely ready to launch so that a group discussion (aka "beach briefing") can begin - maybe around 10:00am?. We prefer to have everyone back around 3:00pm so that we can all share in the pot luck meal, so plan the day accordingly. Please use this thread to indicate your desire to paddle with this pod, and discuss any logistics necessary.

This is our annual summertime social event which is always held at Riverhead Beach in Marblehead and finishes off with a pot luck party under the pavilion across the street at Devereux Beach (be prepared that it is almost always very windy and a bit chilly in the afternoon). Parking at Riverhead should be free, but can be busy with dog walker, SUP rentals, and - oh yeah, a bunch of kayakers! There is alternate parking at Devereaux, but be prepared to pay $15 for the day. Traditionally, we end up with multiple groups on the water doing different trips based on skills and experience. Please review our Trip Levels as a guide line to which group you want to be in. They are guidelines, not hard limits, so if you are unsure, just ask here. This group would be the moderate bunch, looking to venture on a bit of a journey without doing a lot of miles or getting into rough conditions. We do require a minimum of a sea kayak (must have active flotation such as bulkheads or float bags), paddle, PFD, sprayskirt, and personal comfort (lunch, water, sunscreen, appropriate clothing, etc). Additional safety equipment would be preferred, however if you are lacking something (life jacket, spray skirt, kayak, etc), please post what you might need and we will see if someone has one you can borrow for the day. The discussion in this thread should include what time everyone should be completely ready to launch so that a group discussion (aka "beach briefing") can begin - maybe 10:00am? Needing to manage getting ready during or after the beach briefing can be distracting and cause unwanted delays for the group. It is important that everyone is ready to go at the start of the meeting, so allow yourself enough time to get ready beforehand. Please post the following if you are interested in attending this pod: - What equipment you might need or confirm what you have - If you can not arrive in time to be ready when needed - If you need to leave before the proposed return time - What you want to get out of the day

This is our annual summertime social event which is always held at Riverhead Beach in Marblehead and finishes off with a pot luck party under the pavilion across the street at Devereux Beach (be prepared that it is almost always very windy and a bit chilly in the afternoon). Parking at Riverhead should be free, but can be busy with dog walker, SUP rentals, and - oh yeah, a bunch of kayakers! There is alternate parking at Devereaux, but be prepared to pay $15 for the day. Traditionally, we end up with multiple groups on the water doing different trips based on skills and experience. Please review our Trip Levels as a guide line to which group you want to be in. They are guidelines, not hard limits, so if you are unsure, just ask here. This group would be the most conservative, maybe only paddling a couple of miles total for the day. We do require a minimum of a sea kayak (must have active flotation such as bulkheads or float bags), paddle, PFD, sprayskirt, and personal comfort (lunch, water, sunscreen, appropriate clothing, etc). However, if you are lacking something (life jacket, spray skirt, kayak, etc), please post what you might need and we will see if someone has one you can borrow for the day. The discussion in this thread should include when everyone should be completely ready to launch so that a group discussion (aka "beach briefing") can begin - maybe around 10:00am?. Needing to manage getting ready during or after the beach briefing can be distracting and cause unwanted delays for the group. It is important that everyone is ready to go at the start of the meeting, so allow yourself enough time to get ready beforehand. Often, there are desires to work on different skills (paddle strokes, rescues, etc) while others just want to be more comfortable on the water. Both can usually be managed simultaneously, but this is not specifically a training or coaching session, but just a paddle with others willing to share what they know. It would be helpful for participants to share what they would like to get out of the day so that proper planning can be done ahead of time. Please post the following if you are interested in attending this pod: - What equipment you might need or confirm what you have - If you can not arrive in time to be ready when needed - If you need to leave before the proposed return time - What you want to get out of the day