Wild Turkey Paddlers

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Class 2 whitewater, the gateway drug to this hardcore crack. Look out, Chris.

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so sorry that I will be out of town that day. Would love to visit with you, and everyone.

NK

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I paddled from lower Mystic Pond downriver but not all the way to the locks. I don't remember the turn-around point but it was a nice half-day trip. It was deep enough water, no problem. I don't remember what time of year but we've had lots of rain lately so I think you'll be okay.

NK

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Johnysmoke wrote:Sunday I'm either going to hit the cohasett wave in the ww boat, or maybe find something to surf in the longboat if there is any bump left. Anyone with appropriate skills and gear welcome to join...

Surf looks pretty dead for Sunday. Sorry. I guess the ocean needed a rest.

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What a beautiful area! I love the photos from your peak-bagging mountain hike. I'm so glad it worked out well for you. Seems like you planned well and it paid off.

NK

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Is not a kayak a trailerable boat? I would have felt free to use the ramp, esp. off season.

Nice report, Norm. You've had an incredibly active paddling year, for an employed guy!

NK

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John Martinsen, Phil and Lorrie Allen, and I spent 2 weeks to Newfoundland and back to paddle a circumnavigation of New World Island in north central Newfoundland. Please enjoy the photos and trip report found here . <---- clickable link http://cathyhartland.com/Newfoundland_2012/pano%20pikes%20arm%...

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This looks wonderful! Why have we not done this before?

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The mouth of the Narrows in RI also has nice standing waves. 41.44115, -71.44178 on google maps. IIRC, outgoing tide is best. Easy access from the bridge on 1A. This is a good learning spot, IMO. Brayton's Point is a long paddle from Gooseberry Is. if you are not Mark. And, it is eye-popping surfing...

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I'm not at all surprised that Ron hit his roll twice. He has secretly been accumulating skill for some time. Okay Ron, time for some fun in the surf!

Congrats to all for giving that wave a shot. Excellent practice!

NK

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flabo wrote:New subject: I'm on vacation this week with no real plans; but I would like to use my kayak. If any one is looking to do a weekday trip, or has one planed, I would like to tag along. I did the Thursday night skills paddle on the 28th and hope to make the next one.

Jim

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I duct-tape it in until I'm sure it's how I want it, then seal it in permanently. You can alway file it down if the shape isn't quite right. And it is possible to rip the whole thing out if you really want to do away with it. I don't know of any semi-permanent glue - honestly I wouldn't trust it to ...

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Many folks consider the North Water Sea Tec as "the one to get". It's about $125 though. They also offer the Micro Tow which is about half the cost and half the size. I think rope quality, the float and the bungee are the reasons for the price difference. http://www.northwater.com/html/pr...

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Okay, I'll take a crack at this. Nav Puzzle 1: Being hopeless at math, I would just overcompensate for the current by following a heading of about 180 degrees (due south) and hoping I didn't end up in the Bahamas. Nav Puzzle 2: Triangulate. What's the compass reading of each light? Where do those li...

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Okay, Bea, admit your secret addiction and come surfing with us.

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Looks exciting!

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No wonder they call it enchanted stream!

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Interesting! Where are all the boulders? It's not at all as I'd imagined. Gigantic flush! I would not have liked the ride in the big hole. The rest looks fun, if exhausting... not many eddies. I wonder if I'll ever see this river....

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Nice report! I hadn't taken any photos during the glassy early section - amazing how still it was. Thank you for giving the dread portage its due homage. Even more dread was the prior two-mile stretch, during which both my arms dropped off and I muttered words of mutiny under my labored breath. Watc...

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With a forecast of 10-15 kt winds from the SSW and a lovely day, Mark suggested we try a one-way trip, setting shuttle at West Island on Buzzard's Bay and catching the wind-waves to the Weweantic River, 15 miles away. It would be a straight shot up the Bay in open water. Seemed like a good idea, so ...

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I use a standard light-and-small backpacking kit. I'm trying to remember what I've ever used out of it. Certainly band-aids. Tweezers. Ibuprofen. Oh, I also have a set of waterproof flashcards with basic first-aid instructions: m Unfortunately the link for purchase doesn't currently offer them. Some...

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I too had put this out of consideration because of return-drive traffic. Sounds like a good paddling trip though.

NK

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Last minute post for a trip out to New Inlet from the Herring River (Driftway) put-in. Launch at noon. Out to the inlet to look for easy surf. Supposed to be 3' @ 8 sec, which is pretty user-friendly. Bring a helmet. It's okay to come and just try out the very easiest tiniest close-to-shore waves. T...

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Hi Briggsy, It's been my (limited) experience that the outer side is usually dumping waves (usually bigger than in your photo) and weird sideways current and swell. As long as you don't want to land, though, it's not a problem. I'd love to do this trip with you - it's one of my favorite places. If y...

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couldn't have asked for a better day for it, and that's an impressive list of wildlife spotted! Loved it that you got so close to a fin whale! They are enormous!

NK

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Gasp reflex seems to me to be associated with cold water on head/neck. Drysuit can't protect from this, but a hood or tuilik would do it. In all the years of paddling (including winter whitewater for many years) I've never known anyone to have a problem with the gasp reflex. Dry drowning, otoh, is j...

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Hi SDS, I was born halfway into the last century. The boat design you built is a beauty. It may also be a challenging beginner kayak. Best to have some company around while you are learning, as your wife suggested. Perhaps the Thursday night skill sessions at the pond (which will start up in warmer ...

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sorry to have missed it after all. My daughter's birthday was the same day, and the only time we could get together was just before your party. But I'll be seeing you all soon anyway, those I didn't already see at the pool sessions!

NK

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chrisendrollas.jpg A bunch of Turkeys attended the New England Kayak Club pool roll session in Randolph on Sunday. Old rolls were refreshed, new rolls were learned. Notably, Bea Ellis rolled several times unaided. Sue knocked off one beautiful greenland roll after another. Chris, Mark, Jordan, Norm...

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Depends on how the skiing is next weekend. If I'm around, I'll sign up. I had a great time on Thursday!

NK

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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/18/sport ... ak.html?hp

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There is room. Last I checked, 4 people were signed up. I don't know if he HAS to have 12 in order for it to be covered @ $20/person or not. So let him know if you intend to go. I joined the group and then signed on via the link on the webpage.

NK

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Mark and I are signed on. Couldn't be more convenient. I'd be happy to help others with their roll for some of the session.

NK

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Isn't it wonderful setting off to a place you've never been before, just plunging in and exploring? What a great trip you had! I didn't know such a trip was possible, outside the Everglades park. Thanks for sharing the report and photos!

NK

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Hi Kate, Thanks for your Nova Scotia report . I was surprised how homesick It made me feel ......was born there and spent all my summers there with my grandparents when I was growing up . I would love to go back and paddle , but don't feel my paddling skills are good enough for what that area of oc...

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Plum Island!

NK

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love the fog-shrouded islands, Ron! magical.

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The Kingman Yacht Club restrooms are at the left side of the parking lot from where you were parked, in a separate building from the restaurant. They are definitely there. Looks like it was a perfect day for you. I don't envy you that much mileage though! And Mike, the WTP has done several trips to ...

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Simply lovely photos. Best I've seen of the inner harbor islands.

NK

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Trip to Upper Saranac Lake, upstate New York. Started out Friday morning and came back Sunday. It got down to 24 degrees at night but it was a nice sunny 65 during the days. Haven't transferred my tracks from the GPS yet. https://picasaweb.google.com/tailspin20/UpperSaranac2011?authuser=0&feat=...

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