JanetL

There are 2 spots remaining, so if you'd like to come, sign up soon.

count me in

39 minutes ago, mbhazeltine said:

Planning to register - will there be an option to CPR training which I believe is required to maintain ACA instructor certification

Not this time, Mike.

https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class

and

https://cpr.heart.org/en

have MANY options for CPR re-cert if that helps!

Registration is LIVE! Enrollment is limited so sign up today. You must be an NSPN member to attend.

Great to see all the interest! Keep an eye out for a registration link in the next few days. It will be in the greater Boston area.

Thanks Don! It was fun to run into you.

We got you, Sandra!

Yall are in! (the 6 posts plus me)

See you there.

Celebrate the opening of West Beach  to nonresident parking for the fall with me! We'll head out along the coast to Manchester, with time for play as conditions allow. 9:30am launch. Max 6 paddlers... RSVP here.  Please bring clothing appropriate for immersion, a sea kayak with deck lines/bulkheads, lunch, and a helmet if you want to play in the rocks.  

what size are they?

Join Janet Lorang and Joe Berkovitz for a beginner-friendly but not beginner-exclusive camping trip in Casco Bay, Oct 16-18. You can stay just Saturday night, or stay on both nights. 

We will launch from the north side of Casco bay Saturday morning, camp on a protected MITA island, and do a day paddle on Sunday, with options to stay Sunday night or paddle back to the launch for those who work Monday. We welcome those new to kayak camping and will provide instruction ahead of time on packing, gear, and Leave-No-Trace techniques (via Zoom the week prior). 

This should be a great time of year - less traffic, fewer bugs, and still warm water. 

If you want to come but lack any needed camping equipment, please get in touch with Joe and me via PM - we can likely round up anything you may need to borrow.

Sign up on the google form: https://forms.gle/5bKDjNUY4UtggwMUA

Limit of 6 paddlers; COVID-19 vaccination required.

1 hour ago, JohnHuth said:

Any word on how he's doing?   Ribs, shoulder, and lung injuries sound pretty serious.   

Hopefully, recovering.   

I paddled with the videographer last weekend; sounds like he's doing as well as can be expected. Has some healing to do. 

8 hours ago, josko said:

There's a continuing decrease of interest in touring sea kayaks. I used to see groups almost every weekend around the Elizaeths; saw one last year, nd none so far this year.  Theere's a thread somewhere here on the decrease in sea kayaker numbers. 

But yet I can't find a sprayskirt that fits both me and boat in stock anywhere! Who is buying them all?? ?

I’m sure some of the folks here know some of the people involved. Really well-done rescue IMO and I hope Mike is recovering well. 

On Saturday, David, Karen, Doug and I headed from Odiorne to Rye with sunny skies, hot air, and relatively calm seas. We were joined at Odiorne by what must have been 90% of the sea kayakers in the area -- there was a large AMC trip and a NH based ski club (going paddling for lack of snow, I guess) launching at more or less the same time as us, but we managed to avoid picking up any spare paddlers. 

With not much action for rock play, we made very quick time down to Wallis Sands where we were very surprised and pleased to find lovely surf to play in. There were only a few swimmers present so we had our choice of spots -- what a treat! I obliged Prudence's edict to do something silly for her by launching off the beach after a swim with no spray skirt, filling my cockpit nicely with water and giving me an excuse for dump-and-scramble practice past the breakers.

Heading on towards Rye, I saw a seal and pointed it out to Karen who replied back "Well, I saw a great white". (Much to my relief, she was recounting an earlier and non-paddling boating trip).

At Rye we discovered that there is very little landing real estate at high tide (see photos). Also for the record: the lobster roll store takes ApplePay and the lobster salad rates 4.5 / 5 stars, per David. 

Our paddle back was largely uneventful other than a near-miss with a solo diver who had no flag or other marker lurking around some lobster buoys . We suspect he was poaching lobster traps and trying to be low profile, but I bet we gave him a good startle. 

Thanks to all for a great day, and if you missed it, I think the lobster pound runs weekends through September. 

By "follow" you mean paddle circles around us in your very speedy ski? 

You are very welcome! It was nice to meet you. 

Actually padding at 0900! I recommend arriving no later than 830; the gates open at 8.

I believe there in an AMC trip launching there at 9am tomorrow as well so we'll try to not steal any of their paddlers accidentally.

Not doing the skills practice Saturday? Join us in a paddle from Odiorne to Rye (where I have heard they sell lobster rolls). Change in conditions may dictate route change so may be best to bring a snack as well as cash.

9am sharp launch from Odiorne to return by 3pm. Make sure you reserve parking!  

https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/odiorne-point-state-park

Post here or PM me if coming. 14 foot sea kayaks with flotation and deck lines required. 

As a wide-headed person, I haven't found the WRSI trident or the Sweet Strutter comfortable, sadly. 

I have a Sweet Wanderer which is exceptionally comfortable but has no brim, and a Shred-Ready T-Dub which as a brim but isn't quite as perfect a fit. You are welcome to try both tomorrow as well. 

No plans for tomorrow? It's finally stopped raining! A few of us are planning to launch from Granite Pier at 9am and head south to Straitsmouth etc. 

There will be wind but it should be at our backs on the way home, at least... 

PM me or post here if interested. Sea kayaks with deck lines, flotation, etc. required. 

Anyone been to Essex / Cranes lately and know if the greenheads are out yet?

Thanks

It's hot and what else is there to do? Prudence and I will be rolling/swimming/whatever again tomorrow morning, this time at the upper Mystic Lake.

https://goo.gl/maps/Ga8XkTdKwduzzGTP7

6:20am sharp. 

interested depending on start time.

While the BOD works on locations, we are open to suggestions! 

We would love a place that has shade or a pavillion of some sort (that can be reserved), picnic tables, bathrooms/porta potties, adequate parking and (ideally!) water access either fresh or salty.

Have a suggestion or an in somewhere? Post it here or contact one of us on the BOD.