JaneC

Joe

Sorry to miss last night - is the link up

I’m interested

Thanks Robert. You have been a big influence on me. I've learned a lot from you and enjoyed being on the board with you. 

I was going to suggest a buff but I would think a silk hat would be just as good. No matter what, getting through the neck gasket is an ordeal. If it’s comfortable, by that I mean not choking her to death, once on then the gasket is probably the correct fit. If it’s really tight it can be gently stretched and if need be, trimmed  - be careful 

so sad I had to miss this. looks like an awesome experience

Great report. Thanks for sharing

I’ll be there. Not sure what you mean by the state launch

This is fantastic

I would also add that the water is cold even in the middle of the summer so depending on the day and how Far East you are paddling dry suits are in order (especially    in the Lubec area)

Zone forecast for Saturday is S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10-15kt - gusts to 25 kts -seas 2-4-ft. I plan to cancel this trip as I do not feel comfortable with that much weather. Please feel free to plan something amongst yourselves

The long range forecast, as of today indicates that it is going to be a nice, somewhat sunny day with mild temperatures AND a lots of WIND.  13-18 mph. That’s too much for  me for my first day out.  Any thoughts?

I am wondering if there is any interest amongst those that cannot attend the Easter Bunny Plunge on Easter Sunday in joining me in a pre Easter Bunny Plunge on Saturday April 16. Time and place to be determined once we have a better handle on weather, etc.

You must have the following:
- Food and a hot beverage
- Drysuit with proper footwear and appropriate under layers (if you don't have a drysuit, inquire about borrowing or renting)
- Neoprene cap or hood
- Neoprene gloves or poggies
- Wool or fleece hat
- Wool or fleece gloves or mittens
- Down or synthetic insulated jacket that fits over your PFD
If you have the following, you should also bring them:
- Storm cag
- Warm outer pant layer (worn at launch to unload and pack boat)
- Spare under-layers (in case your primary set gets wet)
- Padding to sit on (camp chair, carpet square, piece of foam, etc)
- Hypo kit (various items to help deal with hypothermia for yourself and/or others)
- Group shelter
Please see the Easter Bunny Plunge posting for details I may have missed

oh, didn't know and I get that this event was originally on Easter Sunday. Just disappointed I can't attend

Wish you were doing this the day before Easter as we have done before. Family obligations keep me from attending on Easter Sunday. Hope you all have fun

I would love one. Thanks Dave 

I prefer this but have to get my act together for a New Year’s Eve dinner. I will do my best

I’m in

Jim

i would like to attend

jane

This trip is officially canceled as we don’t have enough committed and more importantly my back has gone south and I need to limit my paddling for the time being

I find leaving very early Saturday morning is the best time to travel - Sunday is even better as its right smack dab in the middle of the weekend

Looking to go to Damariscove sometime during the Fourth of July weekend. Probably Saturday or Sunday. Launching form Ocean Point. The tides are perfect for this trip. Tide ebbing on out way out and flooding on our way home. Weather is always a factor and, of course, this trip will be weather dependent. If the wind does the typical Maine summer it will be calm on the way out and at our backs on the way home. Let’s hope. The exact route will depend on the group. Lots of opportunities for rock play is we return via the Hypocrites. Please express your interest here and we can plan together. It goes without saying, sea kayaks with bulkheads, spray skirt etc is required

Sue,

I like either one of.your plans. I don’t think it’s going to rain all day. Keep me posted

Jane

I'm in. 

Nice report Joe.  Thanks for keeping us appropriately “ herded" it really was one of the best Jewel weekends

Nice report Dan. It was a fun, all be it, short, trip