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Greetings all, I have a friend who organizes pool time for predominantly WW Paddlers but it is open to anyone in our paddling network. Details Hey Everyone - The Wareham Recreation Department will be having their pool sessions for kayaking beginning January 9, 2007. Our "Official" time is 8:30 to 10...

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Hi Pat et al, The best accessory to my usual self abuse regimen was the recent addition of a Fitness Ball. A 40 cm inflatable ball used ususally for ab work outs. I have found that was the single most helpful core strengthening tool and it definitely helped the core get in shape for rolling. The oth...

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As we say in the Engineering business, one test is worth a thousand expert opinions...... That being said, you know I love my Tempest as my FAV all around boat. AS so many mention previously, its a great boat if it fits both you physically and your skill sets. Having paddled with you and seeing what...

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Hi Lance, I've got both of my boats, one plastic the other composite under the deck, out of the sunlight. Both boats are slung with their orientation at about 60 degrees so the hulls strongest orientation is taking the bending load created. The supports are about 7 feet apart so its pretty uniformly...

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Sounds like a great day on the water, less the empty out

I hope to be winter paddling soon with you guys.

Cheers,

Jordan

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I love this paddle. I've done the Summer Street Bridge to the Back of theold location of Canoe Passage Out fitters about 6 times. One year we had an amazinly mild 70 degreee December First and did the 12 mile route in 3hours 15 min. That' when I still had my OLD Town Nantucket. It's always a great p...

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HI John,

I really liked the report, and from the sounds of it you sure got a day full.

Hope to paddle with you again soon!

Cheers,

Jordan

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Hi Gang,

Linda B has a Carribou and knows how to use it well, especially in fast moving water.

cheers,

Jordan

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Hi Gang, The touring phase 3 has a whitewater back band rather than the "seat back" that you have in the Tsunamis. It makes doing laybacks a breeze. It also makes getting back into the boat easier without a cumbersome seat back folding down when you're trying to get in and down while your doing a se...

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Hi Gang, My Tempest seems to do most things very well. I have no complaints in wind. All boats weather cock somewhat but adjusting the skeg seems to nearly nullify any issues. I've paddled in 25-30 mpg winds and have had no issues. As far as the 170 versus 165, I actually wanted the smaller boat. Ho...

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Hi Lance, Welcome to you both. I have a WS TEmpest 170 Poly as well. So far I have been extremely lucky with my 2003 Boat, and my hatches have performed superbly. I am wondering whether or not you boat came with the circumferential bungies that go around each hatch cover? I use them on mine and I'm ...

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Hi gang, We can make this practice on another night, instead of the traditional Thursday evening for Kiwanee & Hingham. There is an additional access point / back entrance and parking area off Randolph Street in Canton (literally 5 minutes from me). We will have to have some luck with the water ...

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Gang, If I wasn't an outdoorsman or a paddler, I would be anxious to become one after reading the trip report and enjoying the 355+ pictures on Steve's sight. Truly, this trip will be remembered for a lifetime, and likely will be the happy and fun standard to which all to follow will be compared. I'...

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Awesome pictures and a remarkable craft. That boat shines of skill and patience. Beautiful work!

May you enjoy paddling it for many years to come.

Jordan

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All in favor? Say "Aye"

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Greetings all, We're going to have another practice / skills session in the Norton Reservoir this morning at 10 AM. We'll be putting in on the back side, but meeting first at the Great Woods Mandarin on 175 Mansfield Ave Norton (route 140) Bring a wet suit or dry top to stay warm. Die hards always w...

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Adam,

Thanks for posting these. I've been wanting to learn more about surfing for a while, and these are awesome shots.

Jordan

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Pat

I already miss the group fun we had just a few weeks ago! Never thought I'd miss summer as much as I have since I started paddling. Use the time off to get well, and stay well!

I am looking forward to taking you out to MONOMOY when you are ready to go!

Hope to see you soon,

Jordan

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Greetings All,

I'm planning to go do some training laps around the pond if anyone is interested or available. If some show up for some play / skills stuff, I can always be persuaded to join in

Have a good night, and I hope to see a few daring souls.

Jordan

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Is anyone up for one last night of skills before the water temps get too cold to play in?

I think we should try for either 5 or 5:30 if we wish to go for it.

Open to other suggestions if folks wish.

Cheers,

Jordan

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Must have been the hat the guy was wearing

We might have to cycle through the great trip photos for the picture of the week or month.

I think RICKA does a photo of the day, but that would chew up a lot of material pretty quickly.

Its all good stuff.

Have a good week,

Jordan

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It has been amazing to see how much fun this trip turned out. I think we will have to repeat this one again next year

I want to Thank Linda for making the suggestions to head Nauset. She really made the jackpot happen for all of us.

Thanks Linda

Cheers Everyone,

Jordan

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After we woke up to a bright sunny day I met Nelson in Marshfield, and like clockwork he was there at the Christmas tree shop. We loaded up and were off to Plymouth to meet up with Bea, Todd, Ron, Roy and Mike. Our Convoy was off to Chatham. When we arrived at the Causeway we had lots of company, to...

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It's truly amazing to have seen all the interest and discussion surouding this trip. I hope after all is said and done, its not anti-climatic Seriously, I appreciate everyone's interest and participation. I am, and have been looking forward to this for some time. Lets have a blast tomorrow! Bring yo...

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KUDOS To John!

Way to end a fun season in Hanson!

Looking forward to seeing you roll for the seals tomorrow.

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Hi All, I know Mark, Nelson and I will be down at the pond tonight. It will likely be the last night we'll be getting together for skills as daylight is quiclky diminishing as the fall approaches. I hope to see any an everyone looking for a tune up, or just some confidence building prior to the trip...

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Hi gang,

I am planning to be in Hanson by 5PM tomorrow. Could be my last night for practice this season. I hope to see as many folks as possible.

Lets make a big end of season splash!

Hope to see you in Hanson.

Cheers,

Jordan

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Hi Pat,

My Tempest 170 is yours to use, just say the word

Cheers,

Jordan

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Hi Everyone,

Parking should not be a problem. However if you can car pool, it does tighten things up and will make the put in a shorter walk through scrub brush. So far it looks good for the coming weekend's weather!

Keep your fingers crossed!

Cheers,

Jordan

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If we expand our mission statement to include rowing, you could captain the crew and make sure we are all stroking in the right cadence! I can just hear you hollaring something inspirational like, "The beatings will continue until morale improves!" If you don't attend I promise to have everyone padd...

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It looks so far like the following folks are planning to paddle on Saturday; Nelson Ron Ellen? Mike Jordan Linda B Roy Chip Bea Eileen Mark ? Mr. Johnny Smoke Audrey? It certainly looks like we might have a good size group, it should be a blast. If others are planning to attend that I may have misse...

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Hi Pat, I am really sorry to hear your having so much trouble. I have a relative who's a PT, and would be happy to try and find out if there's anything from a rehab standpoint that might help. I'd be happy to help with anything you might need assistance with until your back at full strength. Heal fa...

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Hi I'm not big fan of dividing the group unless there are more experienced paddlers to anchor a separate route. I can't speak for who might have 2 way radios and VHF equipments, but anyone who anchors a trip should have them. My suggestion is to get some water time this week, get a wet exit under yo...

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Take RT-6 heading East Take the RT-137 exit 11 to Brewster/Chatham - go 0.2 mi 0.2 mi 8.2 mi Turn left at RT-137 - go 1.7 Bear right at Meetinghouse Rd - go 1.2 mi Bear left and head toward Main St - go 209 ft 209 ft 5.0 mi (11m 48s) Bear left at Main St - go 4.5 mi 4.5 mi 9 mins 4.9 mi (11m 41s) Co...

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Good Morning Roy,

Sorry I can't hook up for a paddle this AM, I'm heading out to play in the woods today.

I hope you can get in a good paddle before the weather really sours later on.

Have a great weekend,

Jordan

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HI All,

The two little maine coon cats are Selina (left) and Hunter (right), and are only 9 weeks as of today. They are two fur covered cans of JOLT!

Very affectionate and are already very sneaky! Gotta love that.

Cheers,

Jordan

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I was actually try to demonstrate a low brace turn but spaced out at the end of sweep and dumped the boat. Not exactly what I wanted to show Audrey at the time, but I did manage to roll right back up. It was more like a roll, less the combat See you all tonight. I plan to be there around 5 PM Cheers...

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Greetings all, I think Mark has some comittment for Thursday evenings, so I don't think he'll be able to join us. Does anyone have another night or location that would be easier to practice for the trip to MONOMOY on the 9th. Otherwise we can try to make Kiwanee in Hanson at the same time for next w...

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Sounds like a great deal. Its a fast boat that does not turn on a dime, and is certainly Fragile (fra gill ley)

I agree, it's not the boat to surf land on the rocks!

Cheers

kayakerjnj

Greetings all,

Is anyone up for a paddle early Friday. It seems like its the only day that is predicted to be decidedly dry for the upcoming weekend.

I'm off this week so my schedule can be flexible.

Cheers,

Jordan

Wild Turkey Paddlers

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POOL Access / Sessions

Best thing for rolls

Try it ........

Storage for the off season

Wish I could have joined you guys

Taunton River

You are game!

Carribou

Tempest Seat

Hatches

Sounds like a plan to me

Awesome trip, amazing report

Congratulations!

I second Todd's motion

Practice this morning

So cool!

Get healthy fast!

Doing laps around the pond tomorrow

One more skills session for Thursday 9/21?

Great Photo

Thanks

Part II

Wow 12 more hours!

John! You rule big guy!

Hanson Last Call before Monomoy

Last Night for Hanson tomorrow?

The Tempest

Parking on the Morris Island Causeway

Another Idea........

Monomoy Attendees

Damn!

Two trips

Directions to Morris Island Road in Chatham

Thanks!

Sorta combat roll

Next weeks practice

Fast and Italian

Early Friday Paddle Anyone ?