SeaKayakNE

Working on boat storage still but this is what we have as of now:

I’m considering putting together an order for a Ride Surf Kayaks, likely a Solar.  Theses are built in the UK.  If a few people would be interested in we could all likely save some $$$ on freight.  Anyone interested? 

During the warmer months we will wash outside and hang dry.  This time of year we will wash in the laundry room in the basement

With moving into a new house we are working on how to use the space most efficiently.  Obviously kayaking gear is top on the list.  We have a carpeted closet in the guest room (Prudences Room) where we are currently storing kit, (drysuits, pfd, etc).  Once the kit gets wet that won't really be ideal.  We also have a finished basement and a storage area where are boats currently are.  The boiler is also located here and Ive heard its less then ideal to store latex gaskets in a room where there is combustion.  We also have two shed in the yard but my concern here would be mice. Finally there's a finished basement where we have some workout equipment. Anyone have thoughts?

Those in need of a drysuit, kokatat suits are on sale at Kittery Trading Post for those who might b e looking.

Same as David, Prudence and Andy!

Jason, I’ll be in touch

With our new house we have decided to replace the existing washer and dryer.  I know Kokatat recommends washing in a front loader but has anyone washed in a top loader?

Congratulations!!!

Thank you all!  We are back state side! It was a fantastic experience.  True four star conditions for the assessment and most of the week! 

Anyone else interested in flares? Need to put an order in soon.

Do to the weight of wet kit on the way back from Wales, I decided to leave behind my shoes with with one of the local coasteering guides.  I had the astral hiyak's which fell apart kind of quickly.  Any one have any other shoes they have and like.  Im not a big fan of booties.

Sunday looks like its potentially going to be a great surf day, however we are still quite a ways out.  Anyone interested in going on a bit of a Surf Safari in NH?

As of now Jenness is predicting 3-4 Swell at 12 seconds. This could obviously change.  If you are interested please respond here and I will provide info.  

Joe,

its offical never paddling with you again!!! Good luck!

Just kidding, would miss you too much sharks or not!

Josko, not exactly local for Woods Hole but I'm using Chase Leavitt in Portland

Okay bringing this back from the dead.  

I have found a source for the flares here is what the buy would consist of:

Day/Night Signal

https://www.comet-marine.com/products/non-solas/day-and-night-mk8

Red Parachute Flare

https://www.comet-marine.com/products/solas/parachute-rocket-red

Comet was bought by Pains Wessex and are exactly the same now.  Keep in mind the parachutes are not the size of a pocket flare they would need to be stored behind your sea or in a hatch, John Carmody store his in a welding rod case:

https://www.amazon.com/Hobart-770073-Welding-Storage-Electrodes/dp/B0017Z04U8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535476278&sr=8-1&keywords=welding+rod+case

The day night signal is perfect for a PFD pocket.  They are however expensive.

The Day/Nights: $105

The Rockets: $35

Once I have hard numbers as to who wants what I can bring it back to the distributor to see if we can get better pricing.

Gary,

  Still room for two more on this trip?

15 minutes ago, JRL said:

So now that it's all changing... how does one go about getting started? I had wanted to start working on the 3* program (but it seems like training for that are few and far between - and maybe I'm supposed to find a 2* first). Is it too late now?

 

Janet I works contact John Carmody to check in on the 3*.  FYI Kelsey has put together an open study session next weekend in the Boothbay area for folks to do some practice for upcoming assessments.  If your considering doing any type of assessment you should join in to talk to folks already along the journey!

19 hours ago, rpg51 said:

All I can say is this - imho, paddling canoes and kayaks is at its best when its about taking us into places we could not otherwise go to immerse ourselves in nature. Its not a competition.  The more we take awards and competitions out of it, the better it is.

I would suggest you go to a four star training even if it’s just to see what all the fuss is about.  As someone who is two years into the journey and coming up on assessment the knowledge I have gained was nothing I could have ever have fathomed.

Hi Jim,  Brave Boat Harbor is just North of Gerrish Island in Kittery.  We will try to be off the water by 3:30ish

Launching at 10am from Odiorne boat ramp, we will head north towards Brave Boat Harbor with potential surf and rock play along the way.  This will not be a CAM but instead a led trip that will be used in my Sea Kayak Leader log book.  Please have a helmet if participating in the trip and respond here with interest.

Andy, I know someone who has paddled one extensively.  Not sure if it’s the T or GT.  Let me know and I’ll connect you two.   

Andy,

  That cord is standard on all their boats at this point unless you order the boat specifically with wire skeg.  Carl Ladd sells extra skeg line so I’d give him a call and get some.  He would also be able to tell you how to best replace the line but mynthougjt would be to get some thin wire to push through first and then pull the line trough the line sheath with is just pex tubing.

Jonathan

Janet,

 You and anyone else are always encouraged to post paddles!

Cathy,

  If I were not working this weekend I would be surfing at Wallis Sands.  You can park in the gravel lot just north of the Rye Harbor launch for free and paddle down to the beach or if your paddling a surf boat just park at the point and launch from there.  Nice gentle waves!