dcycleman

looks like it was a fun day!

I was working with Dale Williams of Tybee island GA and Levi Hogan of AK. They were really cool guys, very laid back. We were all just having a blast, and if they noticed something they could help you with, they let you know. They also asked the whole time if I needed to work on anything.

There were a bunch from across the pond too, I just didn't get a chance to work with them.

Yup- that was an awesome event for sure, so cool to have all those coaches in one spot.

I'll be there next year as well!!

Congrats Cathy -Awesome!!

Could you remove the compass plate and epoxy the hole, then let it harden and re drill it?

I have been using a thermarest all season for a few years now. it compacts very small , mabe to the size of a nalgene bottle.

I've used it in the single digits in the whites with good results. I think its like 2.5 inches thick inflated with an r value of around 5.

I also bring half a thermarest z lite (the ones that fold up like an accordion) like has been said above, works really great as a camp mat, chair ect.

Also ups your insulation value for your core when you layer it under your primary mattress.

The all season doesn't use down, it uses reflective foil inside (i think like space blanket material) so I just blow it up by mouth.

I have not had any bad results from doing this - mold ect. The latest iteration comes with a mini battery powered air pump.

-Dave

im in

Trip canceled, joined another paddle

Anyone interested in surfing for a few hours Saturday?

High tide is around 230, so I'm thinking B.I.B. about 11 to get the best wave action.

I guess meet up at the bridge in seabrook, I personally haven't been to that spot, but have heard the current going under the bridge can be fast there. Air is going to be cold so you are going to need a drysuit and helmet.

Must be able to wet exit in surf and be comfortable with rescue skills.

-Dave

Congrats Rob!!

Wow, what incredible pictures, great write up!

Looks like is was an awesome trip

I'm planning on going Sat & Sun

Awesome trip report! thanks for writing it.

Had a great time this year with familiar faces and really enjoyed meeting new ones.

already looking forward to next year.

fyi if anyone is interested in pictures from sullivan falls, there are some on Pinnipeds' Facebook.

hey Al,

Jill and I would like to go,

should be fun!

-Dave

Jill and I are in,

Looking forward to it!!

Just Signed up,

should be awesome!

Thanks Brian,

I'll be checking those out!

-Dave

congrats Jeff!!

This was a fun day, thanks for planning Al.

-Dave

I had an encounter with some rocks at some point, and there is a spot I need to patch. the boat is still water tight, it kind of created a ridge in the glass about 2 inches long but didn't break all the way through.

If anyone can give me some info about the materials needed/process it would be much appreciated.

thanks

Dave

I'm in

-Dave

This was a great trip, thanks Peter for making it happen, and to all who participated.

Thanks also to Paul & Gary - took home some new nav and paddling skills.

Thanks for the suggestion Pru!

I will keep that in mind.

-Dave

Can anyone recommend a good spot to launch near New Bedford, Mattapoisett area?

Looking for something protected, mellow, going down that way with my wife this weekend.

Thanks,

-Dave

just to avoid confusion, Jill is not attending