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by pallen661
Tue Sep 22, 2015 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cohasset harbor closure after 9/30/2015
Replies: 2
Views: 7472

Cohasset harbor closure after 9/30/2015

Just saw a note that they'll be doing major dredging of the channels around Cohasset harbor and that the harbor is closed to non-commercial traffic after 9/30. The area closed (though probably not dredged) includes Little Harbor and Sandy beach.

best

Phil
by pallen661
Thu Jul 24, 2014 3:05 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Turkeys Do the Wave Part Deux 7/23
Replies: 15
Views: 22458

Re: Turkeys Do the Wave Part Deux 7/23

Mark wrote:I got a report that seven paddlers showed up for this last night. Sorry I missed it.

I heard there was "too much lobster", to boot. Bummer. 8)


Not "too much lobster", just not enough people to finish it. Thanks Briggsy!

Phil
by pallen661
Tue Jun 17, 2014 9:51 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: P&H Delphin 155 $1050 SOLD
Replies: 6
Views: 21611

Re: FS: P&H Delphin 155 $1200

what, buying another mountain bike?
by pallen661
Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Secret Trips: The Right Choice?
Replies: 13
Views: 14345

Re: Secret Trips: The Right Choice?

One of the things other clubs do to get more folks involved in listing trips is to have semi to formal trip initiator/leader and trip member training. Gets new folks over the hump of "I can't propose and lead a trip" and gets folks not yet ready to lead to understand what is expected of th...
by pallen661
Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:00 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Kayak Raffle
Replies: 45
Views: 61629

Re: Kayak Raffle

Word has been spread. Let's hope for another bump in raffle purchases!

Phil
by pallen661
Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:48 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Kayak Raffle
Replies: 45
Views: 61629

Re: Kayak Raffle

Thanks Jordan. Any idea of the time? Any of the Facebook contributors might be in different timezones and I'd prefer to just do one update for them.

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Phil
by pallen661
Mon Jun 09, 2014 4:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Kayak Raffle
Replies: 45
Views: 61629

Re: Kayak Raffle

Jordan- Will the raffle drawing date be determined before the 13th? I want to update the info on FB and the various kayak boards.

best

Phil
by pallen661
Tue Jun 03, 2014 10:36 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Kayak Raffle
Replies: 45
Views: 61629

Re: Kayak Raffle

shared Suz's Facebook post to get this out to the wider world. Checking to see if it's OK to share on a couple of large kayaking Facebook groups as well. Good on the the three of you who bought the boat and organized this raffle!

best

Phil
by pallen661
Fri Mar 21, 2014 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Waterproof map printer
Replies: 5
Views: 8301

Re: Waterproof map printer

See if they can print on Tyvek. Tough, won't rip when wet and can be rolled up really small.

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Phil
by pallen661
Tue Nov 26, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: paddle float with heel hook
Replies: 7
Views: 9231

Re: paddle float with heel hook

The part he kind of rushed through is getting your feet floating at the surface towards the bow. Then it's pretty easy to lift the outside leg into the cockpit to hook the heal. If you can hook the heal with a bent knee, straightening the leg drives the body across the back deck.

Best

Phil
by pallen661
Thu Nov 07, 2013 12:28 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Delaware Water Gap
Replies: 7
Views: 11366

Re: Delaware Water Gap

It's definitely doable in open canoe; we often did it when I was growing up in southern PA. Though if you run Skinners falls, dry bags and float bags might be your friend. It depends on how much experience with moving water you have and how good your canoe strokes are. All those weird cross bow draw...
by pallen661
Thu Oct 31, 2013 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new yellow boat from P+H
Replies: 2
Views: 5449

Re: new yellow boat from P+H

Quite fun. It's the "Hammer" and comes in many colors. I've paddled one for a day, and it's a great frothy water boat. Big condition west coast style rock gardening was its target, but I think it will find its home as an expedition WW boat. Just my 0.02$ worth

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Phil
by pallen661
Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Launch on CT river near Amherst, MA?
Replies: 6
Views: 9324

Re: Launch on CT river near Amherst, MA?

Paddling.net's launch site finder has one on Kellog Hill Rd, just north of Hatfield on the opposite bank of the river from Amherst. No info about parking and the like however.

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Phil
by pallen661
Fri Mar 22, 2013 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Solar powered rope lighting
Replies: 5
Views: 8933

Re: Solar powered rope lighting

check out Patio umbrella lights. Not solar, but run "forever" on a couple of AA cells. They're my go to tent lighting. Might have to put the battery compartment in a tupperware though.

Phil
by pallen661
Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: this is the sea #5
Replies: 9
Views: 11171

Re: this is the sea #5

She's presenting at the Kayak Center down in RI as well.

Best

Phil
by pallen661
Wed Feb 06, 2013 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NRS Hydroskin
Replies: 3
Views: 6547

Re: NRS Hydroskin

In my opinion, it's great stuff for the summer, but no where warm enough for winter paddling. Also, most of the clothing has a fabric surface which encourages evaporative cooling. So it's less warm in the wind. Just to keep things in perspective, most surfers use a 5-6mm wetsuit or drysuit with full...
by pallen661
Fri Feb 01, 2013 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: National Geographic Sea Kayaking video - really cool stuff.
Replies: 6
Views: 9578

Re: National Geographic Sea Kayaking video - really cool stu

and if you get 'lucky' it can be a long surf. Sideways in this case:




Phil
by pallen661
Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: National Geographic Sea Kayaking video - really cool stuff.
Replies: 6
Views: 9578

Re: National Geographic Sea Kayaking video - really cool stu

noseykate wrote:amazing skill level. This was East Coast? I wonder where. (I wish New Inlet had green waves like that!)


mostly west coast folks, so I'm guessing PNW.

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phil
by pallen661
Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gluing in foam
Replies: 5
Views: 9334

Re: Gluing in foam

I've found that one coating of contact cement on the foam isn't enough, as much of it gets absorbed. As Chris mentioned, I do 3 coatings on the foam (letting dry in between) so it's now glossy when I add the last coatings to the foam piece and boat.

best

Phil
by pallen661
Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: National Geographic Sea Kayaking video - really cool stuff.
Replies: 6
Views: 9578

Re: National Geographic Sea Kayaking video - really cool stu

It's all just bigger versions of Little Harbor, Cohasset on big tide.

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Phil
by pallen661
Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: sharks
Replies: 9
Views: 11546

Re: sharks

will she be the new Punxatawny Phil for watersports fans? Winter's over when MaryLee comes back north?
by pallen661
Thu Nov 01, 2012 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weekend Paddles November 3 + 4
Replies: 8
Views: 10680

Re: Weekend Paddles November 3 + 4

Osprey has a memorial paddle for Derrick Hutchinson leaving out of Sakonnet at 10am Sunday. Forecast is for robust NW winds. So they're probably expecting you Kate.

Phil
by pallen661
Wed May 23, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: kayaking medical kits
Replies: 6
Views: 9610

Re: kayaking medical kits

I carry a "major problem" first aid kit in a small pelican box. Contents from memory are a gloves and CPR mask for BSI, OB tampons for blood control, couple pieces of gauze, some waterproof first aid tape, benadryl, aspirin, tweezers, safety razor safely stored, large cravat for shoulder s...
by pallen661
Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dry Drowning Article
Replies: 7
Views: 11475

Re: Dry Drowning Article

IIRC the gasp reflex, as Kate said, is most easily stimulated by sudden cold water to the chest, neck and face. Drysuits and PFD's prevent some of that exposure, but a hood or Tuliq would add more protection. From what I remember of WFA, you can condition yourself to be less sensitive to the gasp re...
by pallen661
Fri Mar 30, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EMS Hingham has flares!
Replies: 6
Views: 7661

Re: EMS Hingham has flares!

John- how about human powered fog horns? (i.e. not compressed air)

Phil
by pallen661
Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new to paddling? Work in Boston? CRCK season pass deal
Replies: 0
Views: 4106

new to paddling? Work in Boston? CRCK season pass deal

Folks-

Charles River Canoe and Kayak has a season pass system. It was one of the ways I got in to paddling. If you've never had a pass before, they've got an amazing deal going. Details are here: http://www.paddleboston.com/email/First ... g2012.html

Just to be up front, they taught me to kayak and now I teach and guide for them part-time.

Phil
by pallen661
Mon Oct 17, 2011 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unearth the Boston Harbor Islands Lecture in Hull October 13
Replies: 4
Views: 7633

Re: Unearth the Boston Harbor Islands Lecture in Hull Octobe

Chip wrote:
lora925 wrote:This turned out to be an excellent lecture. .....


Sounds like a great talk. I guess global warming started 18000 years ago. lol.


Evidence suggests it did, as that was near the end of the last ice age :lol:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_glacial_period

Phil
by pallen661
Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Closed Cell Foam
Replies: 6
Views: 10355

Re: Closed Cell Foam

I use the gray ethafoam for my feet but back it up with cheap pink insulating foam (1 inch thick 4 x 8 feet for maybe 10 $ at home depot). Other options is the cheap foam boogie boards you can find at wallyworld and the like.


Phil
by pallen661
Mon Jun 27, 2011 12:41 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Woods' Hole Fathers' Day 2011
Replies: 5
Views: 9609

Re: Woods' Hole Fathers' Day 2011

I need to get my rss reader up and working again, as I missed this trip report. Good paddling with you Mark. And Kate, Lorrie and I kept him away from the sirens and the mermaids, so I guess the hitting the nun was better than being swept over and into the bitches. Phil (for those who don't know, &q...
by pallen661
Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: anyone looking for a camera?
Replies: 13
Views: 13540

Re: anyone looking for a camera?

Mounted about 2 feet in front of Lorrie at a pool session

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1851594532151

Shot at 60fps in 720p, and played back at halfspeed. Facebook downsized it.

Phil
by pallen661
Fri Jan 28, 2011 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: anyone looking for a camera?
Replies: 13
Views: 13540

Re: anyone looking for a camera?

I think the first episode should be the "how to suck..." for long boats

Phil
by pallen661
Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: anyone looking for a camera?
Replies: 13
Views: 13540

Re: anyone looking for a camera?

I figure its one more point of view, but anything with just one point of view is BORING. There's a recent Hurricane riders video that incorporates some Herocam footage, (october sessions) which is quite good. I like the idea of swimming in the surf zone with the cam while getting some surfing footag...
by pallen661
Thu Jan 27, 2011 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: anyone looking for a camera?
Replies: 13
Views: 13540

Re: anyone looking for a camera?

Initial order cancelled (quickly and efficiently, thanks Buydig) and discount order placed. Now who's going to be in my movies?

Phil
by pallen661
Thu Jan 27, 2011 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: anyone looking for a camera?
Replies: 13
Views: 13540

Re: anyone looking for a camera?

Note- The place to add the discount code is under the shipping options on the left. Didn't see that the first time and know I'm trying to cancel that order.

Phil
by pallen661
Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night
Replies: 11
Views: 12306

Re: Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night

cgr wrote:I got a new drybag that I've been wanting.
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I think that Phil won Christmas this year.


To the best of my understanding, christmas isn't a competitive holiday 8)

That said, it was a very nice holiday. :D

Phil
by pallen661
Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Piscataquog - class 2 whitewater 30Oct2010
Replies: 3
Views: 7900

Re: Piscataquog - class 2 whitewater 30Oct2010

Chris-

Thanks for the recommending the trip. I had a blast. Kinda cool to see what seemed like dozens of different water craft having fun on the river. Yet one more way to play on/in the water.

Some pics here.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2 ... 6c26dfb567

Phil
by pallen661
Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:39 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Cohasset Monday the 11th...
Replies: 10
Views: 11155

Re: Cohasset Monday the 11th...

I can testify; Chris was in a long boat. Though Lorrie and I left before seeing him go upside down. We drove by on the way out around 5:30. Looked like you were still out there John. First time I've seen the wave train go from the ocean to the bridge on the ebb.

Phil
by pallen661
Sun Oct 10, 2010 9:05 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Cohasset Monday the 11th...
Replies: 10
Views: 11155

Re: Cohasset Monday the 11th...

Lorrie and I are heading down to Cohasett for some current play, rescue practice and rolling in Little Harbor Monday. High tide is 2:30pm, so we'll be inside till 3-3:30. Depending on energy and interest, current play could continue on the ebb. Maybe see you later in the afternoon.

Phil
by pallen661
Tue Sep 14, 2010 11:02 am
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: low brace turn outside edge
Replies: 3
Views: 7227

Re: low brace turn outside edge

Kinda funny that he's an ACA l5 instructor; in his demo he keeps looking at his paddle. While this encourages rotation, it diminishes stability and also reduces the ability to effectively edge the boat correctly (at least for our long a$$ sea kayaks). It's worth trying this sometime on calm water (s...
by pallen661
Mon Sep 13, 2010 9:07 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: low brace turn outside edge
Replies: 3
Views: 7227

Re: low brace turn outside edge

never saw what, the "offside" tilt? It comes naturally if you turn to look where your going to initiate the turn.

phil