Peter Kinch

Wondering if anyone has any suggestion on where decent sea kayak's can be rented in Nantucket.   Looking at the obvious places online the options look like mostly sit on top or rec boats. 

14 hours ago, dsigall said:

"Keep me in mind if you are headed out again."

Thanks Peter. I'll do that. What are the current restrictions for launching in Manchester harbor? Is it open to discreet non-residents?

I think you can park behind town hall in non residents spaces but i think tucks is still confined to resdents only

5 hours ago, dsigall said:

After watching the forecast early in the week it was looking like Thurs afternoon would be a good bet. Winds were SW 10-15 kts in the morning but predicted to ease in the afternoon. Doug Cooke & I paddled out of Lane's Cove about 11:30, just before high tide, with the idea of finding some surfable swell. We turned into the wind towards the Annisquam & Coffins beach. Apart from wind chop there didn't seem like much going on but as crossed the channel we could see breaking waves at the east end of Coffins. The wind began to ease right on queue and we found regular sets of 2' rollers with the occasional set of 3'. We spent a couple of hrs in late summer sun surfing, swimming & practicing bracing. In a tender moment Doug confessed love for his new carbon fiber Greenland paddle. Our return was relaxed with the nearly non-existent wind at our backs and a slight push from the ebb. We converged at the cove with another NSPNer and his friend whose names I promptly forgot. (Note to self: build memory palace, eat more fish oil pills, try to stay young). My GPS track looks like a ball of twine after the cat got to it. Nice day. Sorry you couldn't make it Prudence.

Dana

Dana - That was me and My friend Paul that you ran into in Lane's.  Great to meet you and Doug.  Paul njoyed trying out the Paddle too.  Was a very nice day.  Keep me in mind if you are headed out again. 

On 9/7/2020 at 7:57 AM, David M said:

Liz,

So sorry to hear this.

Thank you for sharing as a reminder to the rest of us. 

Like, Andy wrote these stories abound.  Like Joe, I had a close call.  It prompted me to look for an alternative to the longer lines like Prudence referenced.   See links below.  One is bolt on under the hood, but the challenge on many vehicles is the amount of plastic.  The "quick loop strap" allows it to be positioned under the hood, trunk or tailgate with no tools required.

With every best wish for speedy repairs!

https://www.thule.com/en-us/winter-and-water-sports-carriers/kayak-roof-rack-accessories/thule-quick-loop-strap-_-530999

https://www.thule.com/en-us/winter-and-water-sports-carriers/kayak-roof-rack-accessories/thule-hood-loop-strap-_-529999

Same as above but cheaper.  Work great

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0024AVPO4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I guess it just not our week

Any change in status?  I Tonight still on?

Off Smiths point Manchester Friday morning.  Bakers in the distance