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Briggsy

My plan was, as mentioned in the "Upcoming Trips", to go to Monomoy again but unfortunately Mother Nature didn't co-operate. Weatherbug, NOAA and TV News all forecast doom and gloom laced with thunderstorms in the afternoon. The weatherbug radar map even showed a large lump of yellow and r...

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Sorry I couldn't make it.... how about in 2 weeks time, tides should be similar
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Johnysmoke, I actually planned a trip to Monomoy tomorrow which now looks like I am solo-ing, so I may go early early . T-storms are forecast in the pm down here which is another reason to go as early as poss. I may be able to get up there for late afternoon, I'll have a kayak loaded and gear all re...

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Where is Little Harbor??? Do I need a passport to get there from the Cape
Cheers Briggsy

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Craig, My wife Debbie and I are going to try to join you at least for part of your trip. We'll be at Hemenway 1.15 ish
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Adam, Sounds good. I have a vhf for on the day. I'll try to call you early tonight.
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Looking to paddle Monomoy again on Thursday 29th July, will probably follow a similar route to my "Monomoy revisited" trip ( see trip reports), but may explore the south channel from point 1 and/or the SE channel from point 7. Will launch from Battlefield Rd, Chatham. I would like to launc...

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See New post " Naushon Island Circumnavigation"

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My plan is to circumnavigate Naushon Island on Thursday 5th August. This is not a "guided" trip and it is also THE most ambitious trip I have planned. The bad news is that due to the fact that there are strong currents in the Woods Hole area AND I only have weds and thurs off, we will have...

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I have had the Thule 835 Hull a Port Pro for over 2 years no complaints. Easy to use and fold down when not in use and easy to remove off season.I have carried kayaks down to Florida and up to Bar Harbor as well as just down to the beach. EMS has a 20 % off sale right now.
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Wednesdays plans fell through last minute (that morning) and the weather was too good to stay home so a quick check of the tide tables showed Stage Harbor, Chatham as low tide 9.22am and high tide at 3.47pm. Similar times to the trip Norm, Bea and I did a few weeks back which worked out well then, s...

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Thanks, I was referring to the photos on that trip report regarding the uphill sections!!!
You're right we'll have a blast whatever.
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Quisset will add another couple of miles to the trip . There is another tiny beach parking on the north side of woods hole village which we could land at and it would only be a 10-15 min walk to the parking area which would be OK. Kate, I read that trip report when it first appeared and loved it. Wa...

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John By the way, I'm a different Dave!!!
And yes I am using the 2010 Eldridge.

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Jordan, I just did a quick "Google Earth Ruler" measurement around Naushon from Woods Hole and it reads +/- 20 miles ( 17 nautical miles). Even at 3 mph thats 7 hrs . Assuming we launch at 7 to 7.30 allowing for stops you should be on the road home by 4pm . Does that still work for you. A ...

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Jordan, if we were to go on thurs 5th would you be able to come??? It would mean launching between 7 and 7.30 ish. I am going to a Melody tent concert on weds, the night before, so I can't do wednesday.
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John, I sent this to Jordan, ( kayakerjnj ) in a pm..... Hey Jordan, I've never paddled the Woods Hole area so I'm planning and double checking everything. I'm using the Eldridge Tide and current book. I can only get weds and thurs off so I am governed by the tides. Thursday August 19th seems the be...

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John, I'm pretty busy in July but will free up again in August too. I am planning a circumnavigation of Naushon Island off Woods Hole sometime in August on a Weds or thurs if thats something you might be interested in?? Approx 20 miles but using the currents to help. I'll post it here anyway. Cheers...

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Hey John , my days off are weds and thurs. are you still around then ??? For future reference I am around every weds and thurs. If you like the bumpy stuff, head out to Nauset inlet. There is a new sandbar formed just beyond the inlet in the open ocean side that looks like a small island. There is s...

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20% off everything at EMS. Good time to by a dry suit for the winter!!! Save nearly $200 on a Kokatat Gore Tex Dry suit. Plus 15% off a second purchase.

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Great report Norm. Here are a couple more GPS waypoints for anyone else heading out this way. Also on the return journey you can see 2 tall white towers with red and white checkered pattern on the top from several miles out, these are you reference points to get back to Stage Harbor. It can get fogg...

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Bea and Norm, Thanks for taking time out mid week to come down for a great day of paddling, made a nice change from the solo trips!!! Lora sorry you couldn't make it. Norm and Bea have charts and I have a spare if you get down here some time. Norm is writing the trip report (he has all the pics) and...

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See you all tomorrow a.m. !!!!

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Deb, you should also think about the Down East Kayak symposium in Bar Harbor Maine run by Carpe Diem Kayaking. If you are going to follow the BCU route as I did they have some great lessons with world class instructors.I have been for the last 2 years and will be going again this year.Also for the B...

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Hi all, Everything coming together now. Google directions shows using exit 11 (rt 137) off the mid cape. This is probably the best. Avoid getting off at exit 10 (RT 124) as there are major roadworks at 124 and Queen Anne Rd causing all sorts of problems. You all have my cell# and work # so call me i...

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Norm, you should have no problems coming on Cape, the weather forecast is changing by the hour !! NOAA forecast still looks OK
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Norm , call me now ( 10.12 pm) if want to discuss anything else, cell # in a pm
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Hey all, I work in a seasonal restaurant hence my late reply, I just got in (9.50pm) I can't do tomorrow Todd, sorry. I get Weds and Thurs off work which is why I can never join you guys on weekends. Thursday I have stuff planned. Norm, I think you have already been to that Battlefield Rd landing be...

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Where there's seals, there's sharks..........
Not sure where the seals will be. Still watching the weather as the forecast is changing by the hour......was sunny all day, now possible showers in the pm. I will more than likely go whatever the weather unless there is lightening forecast.
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Surprise! a few replies!!! This is my first posting for an "Upcoming trip" I have only been out there once a couple of years ago despite only living a stones throw away and I didn't go too far. My rough ( and I mean rough) plan was to play it by ear and simply head south from stage harbor ...

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Probably a bit late for most folks but weather permitting on Wednesday (16th) I am going to paddle from Stage Harbor, Chatham, down the west side of Monomoy Island and back exploring some of the channels either on the way down and/or on the way back. No real firm plan. I plan to launch around 9 ish ...

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Be careful, the tea drinkers are still here........
Briggsy (born London UK, moved to US 10 years ago)

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I've been to this symposium for the last 2 years and its worth it. Had a blast both times and will be going again this year.
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Wow you have a good memory!! I still have the Tempest which I use if there's any chance its going to get bashed up or if I have to leave it out overnight. The Cetus is really nice, it handles well and turns well, plenty of legroom and easy access cockpit for folks with long legs such as myself. Its ...

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Kate, there are parking lots due east of that wreck which would make it a 1 1/2mile one way paddle instead of 2 1/2. I will check them out next week and post it here.
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Thursday was such a perfect day, a shame not to be out paddling. The Plan was to paddle from Rock Harbor, Orleans to Jeremy Point at the southern end of Great Island, Wellfleet where the seals hang out. I had read an account of a kayak trip here m and thought it sounded like a good trip. I paddled o...

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Unfortunately I work weekends but I am looking into Zoar's ww courses as they do run midweek in the summer. After your advice to get a shorter boat I have found a used necky mission which seems more like the type of boat you guys are suggesting. I guess the advantage of Marks vertical boat is that y...

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I Scuba dive too, that looks like the perfect kayak for the job......

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Thanks for your words of wisdom. I've contacted Scott so we'll see, long way to drive from the Cape though. I am always on the lookout but being 6'2" you have a limited choice. Kate you are right about always looking for the next boat.... my kayaking career took me from an Ocean Kayak Frenzy 7 ...

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Anyone know anything about the Prijon Chopper. I have a chance to get a used one and wondered whether it would be a good beginners boat for whitewater, nothing serious just messing around up at Cohasset with you guys maybe. I'm 6'2" 205lbs, it seems like a biggish boat. Thanks Briggsy

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