Wild Turkey Paddlers

Beanboy

So, I know the AMC runs a clinic for intro. to whitewater, but the two dates posted don't work for me.

Just looking to get some basics down for Class I/II stuff with the Manitou 13 now that I have a spray skirt (thanks Jim!).

Beanboy

Looks like the company has some neat kayaks...

Beanboy

Pat, one thing I did on one of the forums I run was to create a general 'reviews' forum. Anything and everything went in there, not only that of car-specific stuff (which the forum is about), so I didn't run into the issue of having empty forums...ack! Taking a quick look just know, there's certainl...

Beanboy

Like to get out in some surf with the ski and work on balance/recovery in those conditions. Heck, even tips heading out through a rolling surf with a gentle sloping sandy bottom would be cool. I've watched videos and read the tips, but haven't tried it yet.

Beanboy

Anything like this for kayaks? Cape Cod Bay Challenge Fundraiser/endurance event, so not a race... But m looks like it would be a good time on any paddle craft. Has there ever been a somewhat-organized bay crossing/race? I know that some WT Paddlers make the crossing, same with some other clubs. Jus...

Beanboy

Neat photos, never seen the river that high through that section! Ayup, that double-arch bridge is the turnaround. Fondly remembered by me as it was the spot that I learned the gripping power of a wing paddle...as it pulled me out of the kayak when I tried to use it as a rudder, hehe. Here's informa...

Beanboy

Timmy have an Evo? Used to have Epic 18x? I know him from racing on the Charles, he mentioned he knows some of you guys!

Flying back to Boston last week, noticed some different colors in the harbor...

Beanboy

Cool boats! May have to head up to Salem to check them out one of these days...

Beanboy

How much faster do you go when tootin' on the pipes?

Beanboy

So, what are you planning on trying to learn/attempt during the fair weather paddling season? On the racing front, aiming for a couple of ocean races which means more butt time in the ski out in the ocean leading up to said races, and wanna cut another five minutes off the weekly 5 milers over in Ne...

Beanboy

Thought about it (been hitting up the NECKRA race schedule) but I'm not ready for ocean conditions with cold water in either boat, a booo...

Beanboy

Ah March, the season of mud and maple sugar!

Anyway racing in the Run of the Charles this year?

Beanboy

I don't know many in the Northeast (other than the November races listed), but I'll be expanding Paddleraces.com to include as much as I can for the 2010 season. Will also be posting up the revised Charles River race dates. We switch over to 10AM Sunday morning until the river freezes over. Probably...

Beanboy

Thanks for the comments Bev. I've had some similar experiences in terms of racers or not. Be curious to get opinions from some of the local top racers to see how they got into a boat in the first place, and if they still casually paddle or not.

Beanboy

Greetings! Some of you may know I caught the racing bug last season and got myself a surfski. Well, there's a whole lotta racing gone on in the northeast, and a lot of information to take in for a beginner. Figured I'd start trying to make it easier for racers by creating a website m for those that ...

Beanboy

Those offshore conditions sound awesome!

Beanboy

Anybody up for some Cape paddling Labor Day week? Will be down in a cottage for the week and beyond morning practice paddles on the bay, would be interested in meeting up with some folks to see some of the sights via 'yak. Post here/give me PM/email, and we can go from there... -B, who is gonna star...

Beanboy

Anybody planning on enjoying some tropical wave action?

Beanboy

Haha, little chance of tstorms in boston, haha. Hopefully the bike is dry before riding home.

Beanboy

Always this option

Beanboy

I eyed the tides as well, but was out acting like a pirate last night. RRRR more rum RRRRR

How was the Duxbury this morning?

Beanboy

Wow, WBZ picked up the story, the photos were on the news tonight...nice! Makes me wanna lead a Charles river rec paddle, hmm.

Beanboy

Was great to get some practice in with threat of t-storms, which haven't happened...yet. <embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="600" height="400" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&hl=en_US&feat=flashalbum&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3...

Beanboy

Pretty obvious where the parking/put-in is? Haven't been to a Thursday evening skill session yet...

Beanboy

Well that race was a friggin' bust.. Grr..

Anyway, cool on the tow rope practice.

Will be bringing my cheap little waterproof camera. Underwater video of rolling and wet exits perhaps? Maybe cool above/below water action shots showing how well turkeys take to water?

Beanboy

Will definitely be present.

Anybody have a tow rope and willing to do some assisted practice/maybe spend some time in the water and see if I can tow a person with a surfski?

Beanboy

Decided to race tomorrow, have fun everybody! Looks like wind will be in the right direction to make a great ride home again.

Beanboy

Interested, can confirm tomorrow. Might even be ontime this year!

Beanboy

Got out at Nantasket for a couple hours of practice.

Wind was certainly fun to deal with, methinks I lost a little skill since the end of last season on the ski, a boo.

Beanboy

Ned's Point?

Beanboy

I'm down for something either morning until early afternoon. Don't mind the muck on the way to the ocean...

Beanboy

Failed Friday in getting down to see the spot I've wanted to see for a while, trying again tomorrow morning. First choice is Powder Point 8:30AM. Hopefully there will be parking. If not, errr...

Will poking around estuary-side, since I haven't seen the area yet. Low-key, casual paddle.

-B

Beanboy

Good stuff guys, especially the photos. CGR, did you race on the Deerfield on Saturday? Was planning on making it, but overslept. Big surprise, hehe.

Definitely want to give whitewater a try, AMC a good intro course to do?

Beanboy

Naw, took a half day. Wanted to go a non-race clip, which for me in the Manitou 13, is about 4.5 mph according to the GPS. Add in six portages and a total walking distance of a mile or so, and the time just flew by. Perhaps I'll try it in a faster boat next year, but I really like the Manitou in the...

Beanboy

Yeah, the ol' bright sky/dark bank/bright water fools a camera again scenario, hehe. I really should have headed out with the setup before the trip to get a better idea of how the W30 exposes in the situation. Will know next time. May do some batch level adjustment to brighten up the first half of t...

Beanboy

For a couple of years now I've wanted to kayak from home to work, especially since I can walk the boat down to the Charles, and walk from the Charles to work. With the break in the weather last Friday, my celebrate summer with a paddle commute was finally on. Six hours and 24.x miles after I picked ...

Beanboy

As far as parking, I know down in Quincy? ferry area, you can park overnight, or at least used to. Been a few years since I headed out to camp on a regular basis on the islands.

Beanboy

Here's one that can get you started.

http://www.bostonislands.com/

Depending on the island, there can be heavy large boat traffic along with some decent currents, and of course wind-driven waves.

Beanboy

Used the Optio with a cheap suction cup mount to create this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7WZTDvl3VE

Camera price is down to $140 from a legit shop (Adorama Camera) and the camera mount was $15.

Definitely will be bringing the setup to the next Turkey paddle I attend.

Beanboy

Welcome!

Sit on top is fine for up here, along with proper clothing of course. Not familiar with the WS 160i. Are you looking to move up in some way?

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