Barbara Ryan

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but here goes:

I Met an “older timer” yesterday, after our FANTASTIC paddle, when I was walking the beach at Parker River Wildlife Refuge who said had spent much of his life kayaking all along the north coast.  He shared his secret favorite place in the world to paddle which are the caves beneath the cliffs along the coast south of the Ogunquit lighthouse- Bald Head- beneath The Cliffhouse. He said it is “magical”. The Highest cliffs on the East coast mainland north of Argentina! He was sad that he could never get anyone to go there with him and thought I should get my friends and go there.
So I am wondering if any of you have explored there? 

I think i can come!
Always love Thachers but am totally open.

Friend Susan Rask, paid member, experienced paddler, will sign everything, is trying to post here and to PM you asking if she can join us too.

Having no luck from her iphone so I'm asking in her behalf.

If there is room please add her. She will be back to her laptop where it is easier to navigate this site for those of us struggling with our phones, later. 

thanks Jim!

Great!! Thanks so much Jim!!

Sounds great! Is there a sign-up link?

This sounds perfect!! Thanks so much for planning this Janet! I would love to attend and will watch for the link. 

Me too. 

Sadly I won't be able to paddle with you on this one but this is one of my favorite paddles!

Have fun!

Will be another "so glad I went" adventure!  See you there!  ?

I’m not familiar but willing to try to park at Duley st and find you since I came later to the sign up. 

I'd love to come too!!!! If this is too many let me know.

Thanks Prudence.

Just arrived home from a STELLAR PADDLE, launching from Granite Pier in Rockport and circumnavigating Straightsmouth and Thacher Islands and landing, for a bit, on Milk Island, with our good friends: Prudence, Sue, Shari, Susan, Jody, David, Ricardo and Mike!  Thank you SO MUCH for planning, leading and being so encouraging, easy going and fun to be with Prudence!  TERRIFIC GROUP!! The weather was warm and sunny with a light cooling breeze and the ocean was absolutely serene with some gentle swells for easy play along the granite boulders. Boy, Maine has nothing on the spectacular beauty of our north shore!  As Always, some surprises along the way-a big headed grey seal watched us from a safe distance at the North end of Thacher and a darling young harbor seal played in the waves off Milk island and glided under some of our boats seemingly curious. Sad was seeing a large number of dead seagulls on Milk island (why we didn't stay long) and another gull who had apparently swallowed a fisherman's bait, hook and line, was rescued by Sue (as it was caught on the line which was caught on something underwater) and David cut as much of the line away but it will had the hook and line probably swallowed. The gull climbed onto Sue's boat and stayed there until she paddled it to shore. Hopes it will survive.   The paddle back along the western shore just after high tide was a lot of fun and we all returned to our take-out super happy and grateful!  Looking forward to our next adventure together.

I'm WITH YOU!!!!! YAY!!!!!

Barby ☺️

It's ?️.  out Prudence! 

I am so grateful to you and Bob for doing these fun gatherings and wish you both safe and happy travels. 

I’m going too!

Thank you so much for planning this Joe and what fun we always have!
I didn’t get many pics- having too much fun! That is Jody and I standing behind Joe so excited to be getting ice cream! Next adventure more pics. 

Thanks Prudence. Looking forward to when the weather Gods are appeased and fun adventures ahead. 

Great idea! I won't be in town otherwise I'd sure join you. I know you'll have another terrific time!

I had not thought of a shorter tunnel and this IS a GREAT IDEA!!

I'll be curious to see what you learn.

And thanks so much for bringing the helmet for me to try Prudence! 

Do you have to be a member to join this paddle? I've a friend who paddles all the Boston Harbor islands, the entire east coast, newfoundland- like you Prudence and David- everywhere!  Bea Ellis, who I just saw on FB I could ask to join if it fits. Probably too late but just wondering. No stress.

Hi! I'm all packed and excited just to see you tomorrow and get on the salt water.

Just wondering, if either of you have any helmets that I can just try on to see if there is a good fit- could you bring them please?

no stress. I just need a helmet and haven't found one that feels good.

Thanks! See you in the morning!

Sounds great!

Is this the "Little Mystic" boat ramp?