JanetL

5 hours ago, Dan Foster said:

To register, send $25 by PayPal to support@expertgps.com and include your "Paid Member" NSPN username.  

Hi Dan. I tried but I get a "your recipient can't accept payments right now" message.

I have a MsFit and find it very comfortable!

Hi Dan! Is this still happening this year?

I’m working nearby this week... hope to actually make it to one of these!

Josko, is this ladies thing open to more? I'm interested...

7 hours ago, eneumeier said:

I'll join you also.

The Cove coffee shop in Lanesville is good.

Liz

Excellent. See you tomorrow Liz!

We have a quorum so paddle is a go for Saturday... forecast looks good and more company would be welcome. PM or post here if you plan to come.

Hmm, Romaine.... I wasn’t planning any portages this time. Perhaps we’ll just have you carry the boats up and down the beach a few times to substitute... ?

Long-range forecast looks amenable to a paddle next Saturday, and paddling plans make the work-week go by faster...

Join us for a paddle from Lane's Cove to Rockport, ready to launch at 9am. There's a shop I'd like to visit briefly in Rockport, where ice cream and other treats can also be found for those inclined. If conditions look not favorable to go around to Rockport, alternative route could be to go the opposite direction up into the Annisquam and visit lobster cove etc. 

Please post here if you are coming, and PM me if questions, concerns, or coffee shop recommendations. I'll post again later in the week if the forecast changes substantially. 

NB: This will be a CAM paddle, not a led trip, as per NSPN website description

1 hour ago, prudenceb said:

A week ago, nary a greenhead there...

 

My itchy legs are very envious! ?

They were fairly obnoxious at the Odiorne boat launch yesterday. Not a problem once on the water.

Won’t be paddling tomorrow... my stuff’s all under plastic and a bunch of basement renovation dust one day earlier than expected!

Anyone planning to go to Walden tomorrow evening? Need to decide tonight if I want to bring the kayak or the bike to work...

5:30 would be about the earliest that I could arrive.

Love it! Thanks Jim.

Not much, Pintail . Generally my glasses if they are not on my face or in my PFD, and the pump. Sometimes pogies or gloves. It's a very small bag.

I unfortunately can not reliably open and close the dayhatch on that boat myself on the water - I need to work on my finger strengthening!

Thanks yall!

I currently have clips under the deck to which I can clip an underdeck bag; when it's there my pump slides nicely between that and the deck. But it means I am bringing that bag on every paddle, even though I don't usually need the space. I imagine a hanging piece of foam core would interfere with that, but I guess I could replace it. (But where would I store my coffee mug? ?)

I suspect the Aqua-bound is the same size as the Harmony I already have, but if I see one around I'll compare.

janet

Hello

I am searching for a short pump -- small enough that I can fit it behind the seat in my Atlantic LV. The Harmony one I have fit great in the Zephry but at 17.5 inches it doesn't fit in my newer boat.

Anyone have one that they like for this purpose?

Thanks

Janet

I really wanted a Sweet Strutter to fit (for the visor) but my head is short front to back and wide side to side. The Sweet Wander was a perfect fit. (I called the company and they talked me through the best choices for my head shape). Worth checking out if you have a short wide head.

1 hour ago, mhabich said:

Just got my kayaking license back, but surf and rocks endorsement still on hold.  I'll see you guys Saturday.  Bring your tow belts.

Yay! Great news, Mike.

On 5/20/2019 at 1:43 PM, prudenceb said:

I'd like to try that stuff, too, Joe!

I have a bottle that lives in my PFD you can try this weekend!

Hi Jane

Yes still room for you but we will cap it there -- lucky 13!

If you haven't sent me your float plan info yet, please do. Will send details by midweek with launch time etc.

Glad so many of you can make it!

If you haven’t already, please PM me your float plan info.

Also an FYI - looks like they *may* be enforcing a $5 launch fee by next weekend.

Thanks and looking forward to it!

Janet

Thanks for posting, Prudence! I'm really looking forward it.

Here's my user ID for those who don't have it -- JRL.

Please PM me with the float plan info above and hope to see you next weekend.

19 hours ago, josko said:

Janet, it's not that bad, and I'd be glad to work details with you, maybe even paddle down to Oak Bluffs with you. (From there it's a no-brainer.)  Ferries will take kayaks, but parking is a problem, as ferry parking lots are 5+ miles away. You can park in our driveway, and we can get you a ride to/from the ferry. We can make it work.

That's so generous! Thanks!

Unfortunately looks like it may not end up being good for the folks I want to visit this year as they are traveling. But it's on my long term list.

Still interested in a weekend Woods Hole paddle if you do one though.

6 minutes ago, josko said:

JRL, that's Boston LOW tide, not high tide between 0800-1000. (Why won't this thing let me edit my post?)

 

Thanks for the tips, Josko.

My paddling skills are currently stronger than my planning skills, so doing that crossing is probably not yet in my realm.

Do you know if you can take a kayak on the ferry? (drag it on a cart?)

I'm certainly still interested in a woods hole paddle with you and/or Mel, especially if it's a weekend but maybe even a weekday. So definitely keep me informed for the ladies paddle plans!

Thanks,

Janet