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by josko
Wed Aug 07, 2019 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pointers for recent transplant to Cape Cod?
Replies: 3
Views: 8527

Re: Pointers for recent transplant to Cape Cod?

Hi Laura, I'd suggest you check out the AMC Southern Mass. chapter kayaking trips on the Cape: m Search with 'paddling' for activity and ''Southeastern Mass.' for group/chapter. They run mellow trips in recreational boats. Your 12' boat should be fine, but check with the trip leader. That said, you ...
by josko
Mon Jul 15, 2019 1:01 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Skills - Thursday July 18
Replies: 10
Views: 22963

Re: Skills - Thursday July 18

Where?
by josko
Thu Aug 24, 2017 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sup shark!
Replies: 3
Views: 9638

Re: Sup shark!

Was it looking for sup-per?
by josko
Fri Jul 28, 2017 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Safety Advice Solicited
Replies: 5
Views: 11102

Re: Safety Advice Solicited

Well, no biggie. It was just curious and sort of nosed the boat gently, as if to check its' consistency. It was about halfway between Block Island and pt. Judith. I saw a fin on the surface and swung towards it to check it out, then just glided when I got close. Here's my GPS log for the trip. It ha...
by josko
Thu Jul 27, 2017 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Safety Advice Solicited
Replies: 5
Views: 11102

Re: Safety Advice Solicited

FWIW, I had a shark nose my kayak on the way back from Block island Saturday (7/22).
by josko
Tue Aug 23, 2016 1:37 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Woods Hole to Menemsha 8/28
Replies: 2
Views: 12730

Woods Hole to Menemsha 8/28

Mel put up a Menemsha trip posting on RICKA's website: http://rickaseakayaking.org/forums/inde ... pic=4374.0
Take a look and let her know if interested. Should be a fun trip with perfect tides
by josko
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:19 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Cuttyhunk from Gooseberry Neck August 6th
Replies: 11
Views: 23766

Re: Cuttyhunk from Gooseberry Neck August 6th

Josko- Are you still planning on paddling from Falmouth? Ken, I am indeed. There's one other person interested in starting at Gooseberry and finishing with me. I'm offering to shuttle 2 (maybe 3) people + boats back to Westport after we get to Woods Hole. We'll need to keep an eye on weather with t...
by josko
Fri Jun 24, 2016 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Watch out for Scratchy
Replies: 3
Views: 8172

Re: Watch out for Scratchy

So seals give them tummy rubs?
by josko
Wed May 18, 2016 7:17 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Skills this Thursday May 19th KICK OFF
Replies: 7
Views: 15012

Re: Skills this Thursday May 19th KICK OFF

My boat's on the car.
by josko
Mon May 16, 2016 8:31 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Cuttyhunk from Gooseberry Neck August 6th
Replies: 11
Views: 23766

Re: Cuttyhunk from Gooseberry Neck August 6th

Hmm.... how 'bout I set out from Woods Hole and meet up with you - give folks the opportunity to go from Gooseberry to Woods Hole in one day. It's be a long day, but totally doable.
by josko
Wed May 11, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Monomoz 6/19
Replies: 1
Views: 5478

Monomoz 6/19

I just put up a Monomoy trip for 6/19 on outdoors.org. May it live up to Briggsy's from years past.
by josko
Wed May 11, 2016 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thursday Skills May 19th Kick off
Replies: 9
Views: 15531

Re: Thursday Skills May 19th Kick off

:D

Just to double-check: is it Hanson this week? (Thursday 5/19)
by josko
Tue Oct 13, 2015 10:53 am
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Pool sessions?
Replies: 1
Views: 9567

Pool sessions?

Are there any plans for Randolph pool sessions this winter?
by josko
Tue Sep 08, 2015 12:38 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Woods Hole to Martha's Vineyard Round trip. Sunday 9/27
Replies: 8
Views: 22150

Re: Woods Hole to Martha's Vineyard Round trip. Sunday 9/27

Please guys, stay out of the (Woods Hole to MV) shipping channel. Tide turns against you at 10;30.
by josko
Tue Sep 08, 2015 12:38 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Easy Camping in Casco Bay, Sept 18 - 20
Replies: 4
Views: 17632

Re: Easy Camping in Casco Bay, Sept 18 - 20

Jeff is THE Dutch oven king! You will eat like Royalty.
by josko
Wed Sep 02, 2015 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: upper Buzzards bay, Sat, 9/5
Replies: 0
Views: 11861

upper Buzzards bay, Sat, 9/5

We got room on a mellow AMC trip in Buzzards bay this Saturday: http://activities.outdoors.org/search/i ... s/id/85272
Should have light easterlies, calm water and a great beach for lunch break. Please sign up via the AMC link
by josko
Sat Aug 22, 2015 7:40 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: The Weepecket Islands August 22nd
Replies: 34
Views: 63366

Re: The Weepecket Islands August 22nd

We missed you guys. You must've paddled right past us.
by josko
Fri Aug 21, 2015 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cape beaches close after shark spits out seal on beach
Replies: 5
Views: 9465

Re: Cape beaches close after shark spits out seal on beach

Yesterday they closed a beach 'cause a seal had her period.
by josko
Wed Aug 19, 2015 3:20 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: The Weepecket Islands August 22nd
Replies: 34
Views: 63366

Re: The Weepecket Islands August 22nd

Hey, if we don't see you at the Pie in the morning, stop by and say hi just before paddling across the hole. We'll be in the 'gut' with the AMC class. Just a couple hundred yards out of your way, if that. Slack water ~1000.
by josko
Mon Aug 17, 2015 12:49 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: The Weepecket Islands August 22nd
Replies: 34
Views: 63366

Re: The Weepecket Islands August 22nd

Sorry about the confusion - I suppose I should have put a date in the original AMC trip post. FWIW, I'm leading another AMC trip in Woods Hole (this Saturday, 8/22). We'll meet a the Pie in the Sky bakery at 0830 and launch somewhere near the yacht club. Stop by the Pie if you happen by Woods Hole b...
by josko
Sun Jul 12, 2015 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about seals
Replies: 10
Views: 18704

Re: Question about seals

If it touched you, get yourself checked out.
by josko
Sun Jul 12, 2015 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about seals
Replies: 10
Views: 18704

Re: Question about seals

This is the third report about a possibly rabid seal I've heard of from the Marion area lately.
by josko
Wed Jun 24, 2015 7:36 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Monomoy trip, Thursday 25th June 2015
Replies: 33
Views: 56608

Re: Monomoy trip, Thursday 25th June 2015

I'd like to come by for dinner, too.
by josko
Thu Jun 18, 2015 8:03 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Monomoy trip, Thursday 25th June 2015
Replies: 33
Views: 56608

Re: Monomoy trip, Thursday 25th June 2015

If there's still room, I'd like to come.
by josko
Mon Jun 08, 2015 4:10 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: The Weepecket Islands August 22nd
Replies: 34
Views: 63366

Re: The Weepecket Islands August 22nd - Save the date

NorwayLady wrote:Which day? Are you leading it, Josko!


Jeff Barrel and I are co-leading it, and it is on Saturday. Please let me know asap if you are planning to come.
by josko
Mon Jun 08, 2015 2:51 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: The Weepecket Islands August 22nd
Replies: 34
Views: 63366

Re: The Weepecket Islands August 22nd - Save the date

Still a few spots on the AMC Weepeckets trip this weekend...
by josko
Mon Jun 08, 2015 2:44 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Monomoy trip, Thursday 25th June 2015
Replies: 33
Views: 56608

Re: Monomoy trip, Thursday 25th June 2015

Dave, I'm definitely interested too. But, I'm tired of the same old seals, sand and sea grass out there. I want to see a shark this time! I'm dying to see if they ever did any more to finish up the light-house keepers house. Our tax dollars at work. Norm Norm, I got some can't fail shark attractant...
by josko
Tue Apr 14, 2015 6:47 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Join us for BCU 3*?
Replies: 0
Views: 10543

Join us for BCU 3*?

Anyone want to join me and Mel for BCU 3* training on 4/25? I'll be the teabag, so you get to dunk me, rescue me, drag me over mussel beds, smack me into rocks, tangle me into tow ropes, or otherwise get even. I know it's early and cold, but should be a fun day.
by josko
Tue Apr 14, 2015 6:38 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Bathing suit opptional
Replies: 2
Views: 8167

Re: Bathing suit opptional

ooookaaay!
by josko
Fri Apr 03, 2015 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: KTP Paddlesports Show April 17-19
Replies: 2
Views: 5849

Re: KTP Paddlesports Show April 17-19

I 'm looking for a PFD, have a 20% off coupon for both EMS and REI, and am wondering if the show discounts would be any better than that? Is there any chance I can get more than 20% off on an Astral PFD at the show?
by josko
Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ice ice baby
Replies: 10
Views: 14483

Re: ice ice baby

I went out in Woods Hole passage Sunday p.m. Very cool to watch van-sized chunks come down in the current and pile/crunch against each other. At one point all the passage buoys were under water, and they'd pop up pretty spectacularly as an ice flow passed over them. A bunch of buoys have drifted or ...
by josko
Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boston AMC pool sessions
Replies: 8
Views: 10762

Re: Boston AMC pool sessions

FWIW, I've contacted Zoar, but it would be great to round out their instruction with some early-season open-canoe trips. Anybody interested?
by josko
Fri Feb 06, 2015 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coach seeking work
Replies: 2
Views: 7043

Re: Coach seeking work

The obvious places to ask would be Osprey kayak in Westport m, Charles River Canoe and Kayak, m, the Kayak Centre in Wickford m and maybe Cape Cod Kayak, m Eastern Mountain Sports m and LLBean m are large outfitters who also offer guided trips and instruction. They all offer kayaking instruction, bu...
by josko
Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our Labrador trip talk - Jan 15
Replies: 4
Views: 8765

Re: Our Labrador trip talk - Jan 15

Bea,

we're game. Let's pick a date and place.

josko
by josko
Mon Dec 29, 2014 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our Labrador trip talk - Jan 15
Replies: 4
Views: 8765

Our Labrador trip talk - Jan 15

Mel and I are presenting our summer's Labrador trip at NSPN on Jan 15: here's the link: http://www.nspn.org/forum/topic/10387-n ... n-2-hours/

I know it's on the wrong side of Boston, but it'd be fun to see some turkeys there.
by josko
Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boston AMC pool sessions
Replies: 8
Views: 10762

Re: Boston AMC pool sessions

Chris,

I'm just trying to brush up skills in advance of a trip. I'll follow up with Zoar.
by josko
Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boston AMC pool sessions
Replies: 8
Views: 10762

Re: Boston AMC pool sessions

Thanks Chris - can't make April 11/12, but am very willing to look into other options. Zoar sounds like a great suggestion. Would you know of an instructor there I can ask for by name? FWIW, I did a great deal of C2-3 open canoe back in the 70's, so I won't be starting from total scratch. That is , ...
by josko
Wed Dec 10, 2014 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boston AMC pool sessions
Replies: 8
Views: 10762

Re: Boston AMC pool sessions

Chris,
I'm interested in brushing up my Class 2-3 open canoe skills this spring. Can you suggest any options?
by josko
Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pool Sessions
Replies: 5
Views: 9241

Re: Pool Sessions

now we just need to find a good PPR brunch spot.