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by Mark
Sat Jul 24, 2010 7:19 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Full Moon at the Sandspit 7-25-10?
Replies: 7
Views: 10817

Re: Full Moon at the Sandspit 7-25-10?

Hi Bob - I'm looking at arriving at the Driftway about 5:30. The directions to the launch: Take Route 3 to exit 13 (approx 10 miles from the Braintree split). This is the Hanover Mall exit. Left off the exit onto Rt 53 north. About a quarter mile up, take a right at the first set of lights onto Main...
by Mark
Sat Jul 24, 2010 7:49 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Full Moon at the Sandspit 7-25-10?
Replies: 7
Views: 10817

Re: Full Moon at the Sandspit 7-25-10?

Hi Phil - Sounds good. I have Jess till 5PM, but would probably head down to the Driftway right after I drop her off, so get there about 5:30. Looks like all clear by evening on Sunday but let's keep an eye on the weather. Some small rideable surf does look promising right now.

Mark
by Mark
Fri Jul 23, 2010 6:08 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Full Moon at the Sandspit 7-25-10?
Replies: 7
Views: 10817

Re: Full Moon at the Sandspit 7-25-10?

Hi Deb! Sorry - this has been a perennial favorite with the WTP, so I neglected to include details. The Sandspit is the local parlance for the large sandy flats that appear at low tide at the mouth of the North and South Rivers in Scituate. We launch from the Driftway Boat launch in Scituate and pad...
by Mark
Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:31 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Full Moon at the Sandspit 7-25-10?
Replies: 7
Views: 10817

Full Moon at the Sandspit 7-25-10?

Sunday is the Full Moon and we have another nice convergence of sunset/moonrise and low tide at the Spit: Low Tide: 6PM Sunset: 8PM Full Moon Rise: 8PM Anybody interested in an easy paddle out to the Spit for a picnic and cosmic scenery? There may even be a little baby surf to play in for those so i...
by Mark
Thu Jul 22, 2010 7:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: oops
Replies: 6
Views: 8293

Re: oops

That almost happened to me last year...
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by Mark
Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham Switchover - 7/22?
Replies: 10
Views: 9821

Re: Hingham Switchover - 7/22?

John - Check your messages on FB. Looks like we will have a good turnout at the Cohasset Wave tomorrow evening. I can't hang out too late, but others might be up for grilling!

Mark

P.S. - How was your first run through Zoar Gap today?
by Mark
Tue Jul 20, 2010 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham Switchover - 7/22?
Replies: 10
Views: 9821

Re: Hingham Switchover - 7/22?

Since last week was Hingham, how about an alternate site? Like a skills session at the Cohasset Wave at 6:30? :wink:
by Mark
Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:51 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Cohasset Wave Saturday 1:30PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13200

Re: Cohasset Wave Saturday 1:30PM

Great! i was planning on being in the area anyways. What is the parking situation like? Im guessing it will be a crowded day especially with no other whitewater (except fife) going on. If handy, could someone pass along directions/or where to get directions. I have a general idea, but not real sure...
by Mark
Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:48 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Cohasset Wave Saturday 1:30PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13200

Re: Cohasset Wave Saturday 1:30PM

Is it an antibacterial duckie? Bassing beach was on the closed list again today. Ok, just to clarify, Bassing was well within the safety limits for Enterococci. As when it was closed the last time, the sampling point directly across Cohasset Harbor at the yacht club was NOT closed. These closings a...
by Mark
Thu Jul 15, 2010 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thursday Night Hingham Paddles
Replies: 236
Views: 8645760

Re: Thursday Night Hingham Paddles

No that was CCR. (Credence Clearwater Revival)
by Mark
Thu Jul 15, 2010 11:10 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Cohasset Wave Saturday 1:30PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13200

Re: Cohasset Wave Saturday 1:30PM

Yay! Rubber Duckie!

Are you getting a Duckie for your Jive?
by Mark
Wed Jul 14, 2010 2:18 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: This Thursday Evening 7/15
Replies: 6
Views: 9783

Re: This Thursday Evening 7/15

Kate and I are planning a rare appearance. We may disappear part way through the trip, though. She wants to work on rolls and I want to chase bluefish.

Either way, we will both want to eat afterward!

Mark
by Mark
Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:47 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Cohasset Wave Saturday 1:30PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13200

Cohasset Wave Saturday 1:30PM

It's a pretty big tide - 10 feet, with a 10 1/2 foot differential between high and low.

Greenheads are here, so long sleeves are a good idea.

Plan to be on the water by about 1:30, or earlier if you want to warm up before things get too lively.
by Mark
Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:40 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Cohasset Wave Wednesday 5PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11134

Re: Cohasset Wave Wednesday 5PM

Wish I had waterproof a video camera with me so I could share with you all what I saw; Mark and Smoke were really tearing it up out there last night. Good times. Thanks for the show guys, I will return the favor some day PPR was excellent too! Definitely a good time and good company. John's series ...
by Mark
Wed Jul 07, 2010 11:49 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Cohasset Wave Wednesday 5PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11134

Re: Cohasset Wave Wednesday 5PM

Can someone join with their longboat? Longboats can play in there, sure. We've done that plenty of times. Just remember that once you go in, there is no getting out until almost high tide. (Tonight that would be at 8:15). Some people came through the rip on Sunday in a little inflatable with a smal...
by Mark
Wed Jul 07, 2010 7:05 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Cohasset Wave Wednesday 5PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11134

Re: Cohasset Wave Wednesday 5PM

lora925 wrote:I'm definitely in. Hope you guys like veggie burgers :)


We like vegetarian beer? 8)
by Mark
Tue Jul 06, 2010 9:07 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Cohasset Wave Wednesday 5PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11134

Cohasset Wave Wednesday 5PM

Here we go again! So far I think we have Lora, Johnnysmoke and me, at a minimum, planning to play at Cohasset tomorrow afternoon/evening. John's bringing his grill, I'm bringing burgers. After we finish playing on the wave, we cook up some summer fare in the parking lot next to the Harbormaster's sh...
by Mark
Mon Jul 05, 2010 8:37 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: WW: Cohasset Wave Monday July 5th 3pm (newbie friendly)
Replies: 15
Views: 17184

Re: WW: Cohasset Wave Monday July 5th 3pm (newbie friendly)

The water is indeed warm. I was in just bathing trunks and a polypro short sleeve shirt and was VERY wet and VERY refreshed. We'll be back this afternoon! Post-paddle BBQs on the harbor are a really good time, too. Anybody got a grill? :wink:
by Mark
Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:54 pm
Forum: Kayak & Equipment Reviews
Topic: Handy Gear for Post Paddling
Replies: 2
Views: 14593

Re: Handy Gear for Post Paddling

I have one these to dry my wetsuit and booties. Works great!

http://startheory.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/sun.jpg
by Mark
Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:50 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: July 3rd Fireworks Paddle - NOT the Esplanade
Replies: 8
Views: 9589

Re: July 3rd Fireworks Paddle - NOT the Esplanade

We researched this a little more and decided the best launch point would be Webb State Park. Much less boat traffic to deal with after the fireworks and we don't have to worry about gates being locked at dusk at Abigail Adams. We are heading to Plum Island tomorrow, so depending on when we get back ...
by Mark
Wed Jun 30, 2010 8:49 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: 1st Time on the Deerfield
Replies: 68
Views: 85202

Re: 1st Time on the Deerfield

@Mark and NK, I won't have my boat until sometime on Sunday at the earliest so this weekend at the wave for me is out, though I'm still up for heading over to Little Harbor in the long boat on Saturday afternoon Saturday afternoon would be the wave, not Little Harbor. High tide is 5ish, so Little H...
by Mark
Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's talk carrying multiple boats on roof rack...
Replies: 7
Views: 9185

Re: Let's talk carrying multiple boats on roof rack...

Chip wrote: My wife's Honda CRV is 75 lbs.


Just not building them like they used to. What is it, now, paper mache?
by Mark
Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:09 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: 1st Time on the Deerfield
Replies: 68
Views: 85202

Re: 1st Time on the Deerfield

I'm looking at Monday July 5th, high tide is at 6:34pm with only a 8.61 ft tide. That means I should be there by 3:30 pm correct? I'm also looking at Wed July 7th, when high tide will be at 8:15 pm with a 9.06 ft tide. Saturday, Sunday, Monday this weekend - it's all good. I'm sure Kate and I (or j...
by Mark
Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:53 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Saturday 6/26 - Cohasset Little Harbor/Minot light
Replies: 47
Views: 70063

Re: Saturday 6/26 - Cohasset Little Harbor/Minot light

kayakerjnj wrote:I am on the hunt for that Octupus LOL.


Are you guys sure it was an octopus?

http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.as ... 6&catid=28
by Mark
Sun Jun 27, 2010 7:50 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: July 3rd Fireworks Paddle - NOT the Esplanade
Replies: 8
Views: 9589

July 3rd Fireworks Paddle - NOT the Esplanade

I had the idea to do a South Shore Fireworks paddle next Saturday evening. Weymouth will have a fireworks show at Lane's Beach, just around the corner from Abigail Adams State Park, which is a decent kayak launching site: m Depending on interest, we could do an evening paddle around Hingham Bay (not...
by Mark
Sun Jun 20, 2010 12:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wilderness Systems Piccolo - Great Kids Boat - SOLD
Replies: 0
Views: 5271

Wilderness Systems Piccolo - Great Kids Boat - SOLD

All items have been sold. For Sale - Wilderness Systems Piccolo sea kayak. Great boat for a kid or smaller female. Read the reviews - this boat is small enough for kids but with true sea kayak performance. I'm asking $200. I also have two sprayskirts for it - A Voyageur nylon skirt with adjustable t...
by Mark
Sat Jun 05, 2010 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thursday Night Hingham Paddles
Replies: 236
Views: 8645760

Re: Thursday Night Hingham Paddles

Arm paddler
by Mark
Thu Jun 03, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merrimac Valley Paddle and Outdoor Festival - June 5
Replies: 12
Views: 12092

Re: Merrimac Valley Paddle and Outdoor Festival - June 5

One thing I would add, is that another common venue for folks in this area with whitewater boats is to take them out for ocean "short boat" surf sessions. River runners are better for this than playboats. Kate's Dagger GT seems to do it all for her - river running, playspots like Cohasset ...
by Mark
Sun May 16, 2010 8:02 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: New to the Wild Turkeys !
Replies: 4
Views: 6210

Re: New to the Wild Turkeys !

Welcome, Deb. Nice to see you here. I know you are no newcomer to the South Shore, though. I paddled at Cohasset with you a bunch of years ago. A foggy day with a group of NSPNers.

Mark
by Mark
Wed May 12, 2010 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prijon Chopper
Replies: 8
Views: 21563

Re: Prijon Chopper

Briggsy wrote:my kayaking career took me from an Ocean Kayak Frenzy 7 years ago to a P&H Cetus today ha ha!!!


My first kayak (lol):

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What I paddle at Cohasset now:

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(It's 11'-3", by the way.)
by Mark
Sun May 02, 2010 7:53 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Boston Harbor Islands - Graves 5/1/10
Replies: 22
Views: 23437

Re: Boston Harbor Islands - Graves 5/1/10

It was a little lumpier in Rhode Island where we were yesterday:

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Kayaker: Phil Allen (Pallen661)

Photographer: Kate Hartland (Noseykate)
by Mark
Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: kayak review section?
Replies: 27
Views: 18820

Re: kayak review section?

Not to beat a dead horse, nor to be ungrateful for all the new forums, but.... suggest that the whitewater forum disappear (not what we are about), the sea kayak forum disappear (that IS what we are about and so the general discussion area is same thing), kayak camping disappear (also comes under g...
by Mark
Wed Apr 28, 2010 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: kayak review section?
Replies: 27
Views: 18820

Re: kayak review section?

pat wrote:Ok, it should work now.


Nope.

I was kidding, by the way, about where is the whitewater forum. :P
by Mark
Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: kayak review section?
Replies: 27
Views: 18820

Re: kayak review section?

What I usually do is to wait until the general discussion forum is overrun with some specific genre, such as whitewater kayaking, so much so that people have to wade through them all to find topics other than whitewater kayaking. Then I branch that off into its own sub-forum. I can't find the white...
by Mark
Thu Apr 22, 2010 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Secret
Replies: 12
Views: 12583

Re: Secret

It's Jordan's new Explorer, isn't it.
by Mark
Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2010 Fair Weather Paddling Goals
Replies: 30
Views: 21969

Re: 2010 Fair Weather Paddling Goals

That's my friend, Charlie Rafferty, the "Paddling Piper", who actually has posted on the Wild Turkey site a couple of times. One of several times I have heard him play on the water while in our kayaks. On this occasion, we were in Woods Hole, and Charlie almost got run over by a sailboat w...
by Mark
Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2010 Fair Weather Paddling Goals
Replies: 30
Views: 21969

Re: 2010 Fair Weather Paddling Goals

Birdseye wrote:
Finn McCool wrote:I'm also really looking forward to getting back on those damn cantankerous bagpipes...but I'm not sure what that will do for my paddling.



Mark Stephens might have a picture that will show you how paddling and bagpipes work together.

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by Mark
Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drownedhogs@Nantasket 1/30
Replies: 25
Views: 18851

Re: Drownedhogs@Nantasket 1/30

I would say that a good measure of the difference in "tone" between NSPN and the WTP is the responses to posts on each website about the recent NYTimes article about the couple who had a cold swim in Maine in November. Responses to post on WTP: 1 Responses to post on NSPN: 49 (and counting...
by Mark
Sat Jan 23, 2010 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Look at all those bubbles
Replies: 2
Views: 3891

Re: Look at all those bubbles

I ache all over just from watching it! :shock:
by Mark
Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First 2010 Thursday Night Gathering! January 28th
Replies: 31
Views: 23986

Re: First 2010 Thursday Night Gathering! January 28th

Birdseye wrote:
Mark wrote:Sounds good, but 5:30 is kinda early. South Shore Plaza is a long way from Charlestown. :(


Did you move again?

I hope to make it.


Not yet, but we are moving to South Weymouth at the end of Feb. I work in Charlestown on Thursdays.