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by kayakerjnj
Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: May 5th: South River Paddle/Potluck/Outfitting Workshop
Replies: 59
Views: 70710

Minicell

Hi Gang,

Here's a place I found to be fairly economical for this material. http://www.foambymail.com/Minicel.html

I'd also suggest looking at NRS as well.

I am planning to bring the substantial amount of remnants from last years' outfitting day.

Cheers,

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Fri Apr 20, 2007 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Headcount for vhf class
Replies: 11
Views: 13129

I be there!

Looking forward to it!

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new member
Replies: 4
Views: 6479

Welcome!

Hi Joyce, Welcome to the Turkeys. Its a fun group of people. Stay tuned for the Hanson Pond sessions that will begin in late May or as soon as the water temps are conducive to play in. It's a fun evening and lots of folks attend to practice everything from basic strokes to kayak rolls. Cheers,
by kayakerjnj
Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:34 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: first paddle of spring
Replies: 8
Views: 12566

Pond Sessions

Hi Patti, The pond sessions usually start as soon as the water temperatures become a bit more condusive to practice. My guess is around lat May we should be in the pond. Keep a watch on the site, I'm sure a there will be many posts as it gets closer. m Check out these videos, they really convey the ...
by kayakerjnj
Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:11 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: first paddle of spring
Replies: 8
Views: 12566

Pond Sessions

Hi and Welcome,

You might find the Hanson - Camp Kiwanee Skills sessions both fun and useful. We practice everything from basic strokes, rescues, and rolls.

See you on the water,

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When should we start Thursdays?
Replies: 47
Views: 57757

Just say the word

Hi gang,

Working in Rockland (off 228) has its perks. I'm ready for Thursday Nights as soon as folks are ready to paddle.

Count me in.

Cheers,

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm afraid I'm done.
Replies: 47
Views: 60775

Time Away..

Pat,

I'm really sorry to hear you are hurting again. I hope you can get it corrected, and get rehabbed quickly.


Get well fast, get healthy, and stay that way :)

Best,

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: May 5th: South River Paddle/Potluck/Outfitting Workshop
Replies: 59
Views: 70710

I'm in!

Hi Mark et al,

Already looking forward to another fun day of boat customization. I have some materials left over from last years outfitting workshop, I'll bring with me.


Have a good night,

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Sun Apr 08, 2007 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When should we start Thursdays?
Replies: 47
Views: 57757

Team Tempest :)

I can assure all of you, you will love all your Tempests for their exceptional rolling abilities. My Tempest still rolls much better than I do :lol:

Cheers,

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POOL Access / Sessions
Replies: 30
Views: 36072

Time is short

Hi Gang, It is very likely there will only 2 more pool night for the balance of the year. Since the Wareham Recreation Department is a casualty of budget cuts this could be the last year for pool access for these sessions. Bottom Line! C'mon down and get your boats wet! Paddling season more most is ...
by kayakerjnj
Mon Apr 02, 2007 7:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First paddle of the seaon
Replies: 4
Views: 6392

Opening Day 3-31-07

Happy to hear you got out in the new vessel. I'm sure you enjoyed the TEMPEST.

Nelson and I went out on Saturday in Hingham! Let's keep the season moving.

Cheers,

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Wed Mar 28, 2007 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Former Rentals for Sale
Replies: 25
Views: 27230

Congratulations

Congrats! on the new boat. Use it well, and use it often :)

Cheers,

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Former Rentals for Sale
Replies: 25
Views: 27230

Cockpit - Condo

It's a good deal! If my I had more room in my floatilla, I'd buy it for a spare!

New, it's twice the price. GRAB IT!

JMO.

Cheers,

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Tue Mar 27, 2007 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POOL Access / Sessions
Replies: 30
Views: 36072

Turkey Sighting in Middleboro Tonight

Rumor has it Nelson will be joining the fun in the pool tonight. :)

It would be great to see some more Turkeys get in and get the rust off before the season gets started in earnest.

C'mon Down!

Cheers,

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Fri Mar 23, 2007 7:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where is Johnysmoke??
Replies: 27
Views: 28258

Green with Envy

Have a blast! Good LUCK and take lots of notes!

You'll have a many students to practice teaching when you get back.

Cheers,

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VHF Class April 21st 6PM
Replies: 33
Views: 39481

Me too

Wouldn't Miss It!

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Mon Mar 19, 2007 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VHF Radio Class - Which weekend works for you?
Replies: 20
Views: 21247

21/22 nd

Works for me too!

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Sat Mar 17, 2007 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trip ideas for upcoming season??
Replies: 26
Views: 30585

All the above

It's just a personal goal to try and do something that takes as much mental comittment as physical ability to accomplish. Hyper distances are not fun if it were purely miles, but to see the coast for that distance in one day is simply a very unique experience that I'll always have. I guess its my "B...
by kayakerjnj
Sat Mar 17, 2007 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Monadnock 3/17
Replies: 6
Views: 8499

treacherous day to climb

Hey Steve,

Be careful if you go today! Needless to say, take some pictures. :)

Have a great weekend.

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Sat Mar 17, 2007 7:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VHF Radio Class - Which weekend works for you?
Replies: 20
Views: 21247

I'm in!

Hi gang,

Count me in, my schedule is flexible. Already looking forward to it.

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Sat Mar 17, 2007 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trip ideas for upcoming season??
Replies: 26
Views: 30585

Absolutely!

Its a plan! I'll see what I can do about arranging some helpful following seas and a modest tail wind :)

Have a great weekend.

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trip ideas for upcoming season??
Replies: 26
Views: 30585

trips continued

Greetings All, I have a suggestion about places / trips to paddle. Rather than picking random destinations (I still have a few I'd like to plan), lets plan on starting around East Island near Newport and start covering the entire coast line in 10-15 mile increments, up to our familiar paddling areas...
by kayakerjnj
Mon Mar 12, 2007 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POOL Access / Sessions
Replies: 30
Views: 36072

Pool Sessions running into April

Greetings All, The paddling season will be in full swing before you know it. There is plenty of room and time to attend the practice pool sessions in Middleboro. These Tuesday Night ~ (8-8:30 start) weekly sessions are slated to run into April, how long into April will likely depend on participation...
by kayakerjnj
Thu Mar 08, 2007 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When should we start Thursdays?
Replies: 47
Views: 57757

cold water practice

Hi Gang,

I'm up for some cold water practice and would be willing to lend my full dry suit out to a deserving soul that has a similar fit to get some experience.

I am very excited about the 2007 Paddling season to commence.

Cheers Everyone,

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kayak Trailer
Replies: 4
Views: 7846

small utility trailer

Hi Gene,

I have a small utility trailer with lights. The dimensions are 4'x8' on the deck.

Let me know if you're interested.

Cheers,

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Mon Feb 19, 2007 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Martha's Vinyard overnight
Replies: 41
Views: 54222

I'm interested!

Hi gang, I did one crossing with Mark out of Falmouth, and had a blast. When I went with Mark, I was definitely the most inexperienced paddler out of the group. It was a great experience on what started out as a cloudy, then cold and rainy, then ultimately sun breaking through kind of day! We did 9 ...
by kayakerjnj
Sat Feb 17, 2007 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2007 Kayak Expo
Replies: 8
Views: 10649

thank you!

Another fun event to look forward to!

Cheers
by kayakerjnj
Sat Feb 17, 2007 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POOL Access / Sessions
Replies: 30
Views: 36072

No Pool Sessions During School Vacation Week

FYI,

The weeky pool sessions will resume on Feb 28, after a break during school vacation week. If past years serve as any kind of guide, the continuation of the sessions may run through the end of April if the participation is sufficient.


Have a great weekend!

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Fri Feb 16, 2007 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2007 Kayak Expo
Replies: 8
Views: 10649

2007 Kayak Expo

Hi All,

Does anyone have any details about an Expo in Norwell again this year?

Last year was a good time, I'm hoping for a repeat!

Have a good weekend,

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Thu Feb 15, 2007 7:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Australia/New Zealand crossing: Some details
Replies: 9
Views: 10490

Risk..

Hi All, I've found all the articles, and comments very compelling, but in the end; I don't believe Andrew wver thought failure to make the passage, would ultimately result in his death. He had much too much gear and preparation to strictly be record breaker at all costs. I really don't think people ...
by kayakerjnj
Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Towing
Replies: 16
Views: 17964

Looks like another Thursday Night Practice Agenda Item

This sounds like a perfect practice for the group. I know I invested some $$ rigging up a dual carabiner tow line with similar thoughts to Steve's when we did Monomoy last year. I wasn't sure who would be showing up or what conditions would unfold as the day progressed, or what kind of stamina folks...
by kayakerjnj
Tue Jan 30, 2007 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: almost famous
Replies: 11
Views: 13558

figures.......

The weakest roller got the top photo........ It pays to be lucky instead of skillfull :lol:

Funny thing was, I was bracing and not rolling in that shot.

Need anymore incentive to come practice and play?!

C'mon down and have some fun.

Cheers,

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Thu Jan 18, 2007 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POOL Access / Sessions
Replies: 30
Views: 36072

Tuesday Nights

Hi Peter,

Please see the first posting for this topic for all the details. I'll look forward to you joining the fun this coming week.

Cheers,

Jordan
by kayakerjnj
Sat Jan 13, 2007 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Saddles
Replies: 1
Views: 3905

Saddles

Hi Linda, Happy New Year! Been there, done that too........ I had MAKO Saddles and traded them away for exactly the same reason. I'd return them if you can and look at the THULE version of the kayak carriers. I've used the THULE's with pretty good success. Refining our carriers has been frustrating,...
by kayakerjnj
Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POOL Access / Sessions
Replies: 30
Views: 36072

Feel free to come in what ever boat you wish. It's always a great time. Plus you can make sure Mark doesn't spend too much time chatting with me. I'm dying to see if his fleet has changed over the fall. He always manages to bring something unique in each season. Last year was the squirt boat, still ...
by kayakerjnj
Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Roof racks
Replies: 17
Views: 19343

Rack choices vary from why bother to who the hell can affford this I think you've scoped out the options pretty well, I basically did the same thing on my QUEST when I had it. Unfortunately there's not decent inexpensive solution out there, unless you have some factory rail options beyond the rack t...
by kayakerjnj
Fri Dec 29, 2006 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POOL Access / Sessions
Replies: 30
Views: 36072

Details continued...

The pool is open to all boats, typically the longer ones (touring) are a little bit more cumbersome but are welcome just the same. I've had mine in on several occasions. It does not take up excessive pool real estate to do wet exits, rolls or rescues. So plan on immersing the whole boat . Other equi...
by kayakerjnj
Wed Dec 27, 2006 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POOL Access / Sessions
Replies: 30
Views: 36072

No commitment required :)

HI Pat et al, This is 100% a play / pay as you go, there is no up front minimum commitment. Show up once, or show 15x, whatever works for you. I'm hoping the group will take advantage of the inexpensive time to practice in the cold weather months. When I did some investigating for pool time last win...
by kayakerjnj
Wed Dec 27, 2006 7:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POOL Access / Sessions
Replies: 30
Views: 36072

Hi Lance, It is definitely a BYOB deal. The group is pretty generous to help others trying to learn. Predominantly members from our little band of paddlers will be helping each other, as this group is typically WW Paddlers. Pat, who organizes this session is also an instructor, who will work with fo...
by kayakerjnj
Mon Dec 25, 2006 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas!!
Replies: 2
Views: 4955

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

May Santa Bring us what we all need most......... Time

Let's make this a great paddling year.

Best to all,

Jordan