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by josko
Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pool Sessions - Cancelled
Replies: 6
Views: 9753

Re: Pool Sessions

Mel and I will be there. Is there a decent brunch spot nearby for PPR?
by josko
Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:46 am
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: End of Season - Roll off
Replies: 31
Views: 32599

Re: End of Season - Roll off

So is this it Hanson'ing for the year?
by josko
Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:25 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: End of Season - Roll off
Replies: 31
Views: 32599

Re: End of Season - Roll off

Hmm - seems like a high melt rate...

Can we get a headcount of who's planning to come before I put the boat on the car tonight?
by josko
Mon Sep 22, 2014 6:22 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: End of Season - Roll off
Replies: 31
Views: 32599

Re: End of Season - Roll off

Well, I'll try to make it, although I'll stand a better chance in a drown-off and n in a roll-off.
Seriously, I'll show up, try a few rolls and catch up with folks.
by josko
Fri Sep 19, 2014 6:58 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Canada camping trip - July 18-Labor Day
Replies: 9
Views: 23869

Re: Canada camping trip - July 18-Labor Day

Our trip presentaiton is Saturday, Oct 11, 8:00 p.m. in Stonington, CT
by josko
Tue Sep 09, 2014 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Autumn Gales
Replies: 0
Views: 6302

Autumn Gales

Are any Turkeys going to the 'Autumn Gales' symposium Columbus day weekend? http://www.autumngales.com/
by josko
Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:15 am
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Newbie in need of lesson/pointers.
Replies: 4
Views: 9808

Re: Newbie in need of lesson/pointers.

I notice that Osprey Sea Kayak has a 'Kayak touring' (ACA Level 2) course this Saturday (9/6) and a 'Wind, current and waves' (ACA level 3) class this Sunday (9/7): m They're in Westport (on the south shore), and Carl Ladd is an extremely gifted kayaking instructor. They may well be able to arrange ...
by josko
Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:21 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Hanson 8/28?
Replies: 9
Views: 13835

Re: Hanson 8/28?

My boat's on the car. What's a good time to plan on hitting the water?
by josko
Tue Aug 26, 2014 8:51 am
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Hanson 8/28?
Replies: 9
Views: 13835

Hanson 8/28?

Are you folks Hanson-ing this week?
by josko
Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:57 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Canada camping trip - July 18-Labor Day
Replies: 9
Views: 23869

Re: Canada camping trip - July 18-Labor Day

Well, stay safe, folks... :D

Greg Paquin is our trip's local point of contact.
by josko
Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:42 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Canada camping trip - July 18-Labor Day
Replies: 9
Views: 23869

Re: Canada camping trip - July 18-Labor Day

Turkey's just aren't signing up for trips this summer, eh?
by josko
Wed Jun 25, 2014 1:43 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Skills and Training - Hanson - June 26, 2014
Replies: 19
Views: 23885

Re: Skills and Training - Hanson - June 26, 2014

Would anybody iknow if dogs are OK at the pond park?
by josko
Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Skills and Training - Hanson - June 26, 2014
Replies: 19
Views: 23885

Re: Skills and Training - Hanson - June 26, 2014

I'll get my boat on the car tonight and plan to arrive by 1630, rain or shine. Since I'm there for rolling/sculling practice, rain won't bother me.

Grill 58 or anyplace else is fine.
by josko
Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:29 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Naushon circumnav from Trunk river 6/22
Replies: 4
Views: 11379

Re: Naushon circumnav from Trunk river 6/22

I learned it's a really bad idea to take a lunch break directly downwind of a whale carcass.
by josko
Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Skills
Replies: 8
Views: 11056

Re: Skills

Where's PPR?
by josko
Mon Jun 23, 2014 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Secret Trips: The Right Choice?
Replies: 13
Views: 14347

Re: Secret Trips: The Right Choice?

A few Turkeys dribbled in, after all.
by josko
Mon Jun 23, 2014 1:40 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Skills & Training 2014
Replies: 34
Views: 37141

Re: Skills & Training 2014

Am I right- is it Hanson this Thursday 6/26?
by josko
Wed Jun 18, 2014 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Secret Trips: The Right Choice?
Replies: 13
Views: 14347

Re: Secret Trips: The Right Choice?

It's tough to get Turkeys to sign up this year.
by josko
Tue Jun 17, 2014 11:21 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Naushon circumnav from Trunk river 6/22
Replies: 4
Views: 11379

Re: Naushon circumnav from Trunk river 6/22

We still have room.
by josko
Wed Jun 11, 2014 5:14 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Canada camping trip - July 18-Labor Day
Replies: 9
Views: 23869

Re: Canada camping trip

Good book, ain't it? I liked his solo crossing of the Hudson straight, in the dark.
by josko
Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Secret Trips: The Right Choice?
Replies: 13
Views: 14347

Re: Secret Trips: The Right Choice?

I just put up a trip - let's see if it draws a crowd.
Also, there's still room on the 6/21 and 6/22 Woods hole trips.
by josko
Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:46 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Canada camping trip - July 18-Labor Day
Replies: 9
Views: 23869

Canada camping trip - July 18-Labor Day

Eacape summer heat and join us on a fun 4 week, 700 mile sea kayaking trip to Northern Labrador. Leaving Boston area on 7/18, hopefully back by Labor day. Familiarity with Katabatic winds, icebergs, fog, monster nor'easters, firearms and reassembling bear victims necessary. Ability to keep cool arou...
by josko
Thu May 15, 2014 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BioLite Camp Stove
Replies: 4
Views: 6963

Re: BioLite Camp Stove

I have one and am pretty disappointed with it. The charger feature is cool, but as a camp stove, it's a long shot from a liquid-fuel stove. Very finicky, hard to light without firestarter 'stuff', needs constant feeding, wood has to be chopped/sawn into cubic inch pieces, soots up pots, takes 'forev...
by josko
Tue May 13, 2014 11:43 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Woods Hole to Weepeckets 6/21
Replies: 2
Views: 7890

Re: Woods Hole to Weepeckets 6/21

Yes, please register with the AMC. Last year there were over 40 people who wanted to go on that trip, and we had to disappoint some of them. Also, the registrar will want to assess your skills and equipment, as this trip is not suitable for beginners. Pease pardon the bureaucracy; we're trying to en...
by josko
Wed May 07, 2014 12:36 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Naushon circumnav from Trunk river 6/22
Replies: 4
Views: 11379

Naushon circumnav from Trunk river 6/22

Round naushon island from Trunk river, this time clockwise: http://activities.outdoors.org/search/i ... s/id/76181
Please sign up as per directions in the link. This is a longish and exposed trip.
by josko
Wed May 07, 2014 12:33 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Woods Hole to Weepeckets 6/21
Replies: 2
Views: 7890

Woods Hole to Weepeckets 6/21

AMC trip to Weepecket islands: http://activities.outdoors.org/search/i ... s/id/76166
I know it's an AMC trip, but there will be NO whistle-blowing or paddle-fingering. If interested please sign up as per directions in the link.
by josko
Thu May 01, 2014 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thursday Non-Hingham Paddles at Monponsett To Start Season?
Replies: 26
Views: 23985

Re: Thursday Non-Hingham Paddles at Monponsett To Start Seas

I see 'East Lake' and 'West Lake' with Monponsett Rd (rt 58) between them. Is that the place? I won't be there tonight, but am game to try in 2 weeks. But I confess, I like the place we used to go to.
by josko
Thu Apr 10, 2014 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Hingham Thursday Night Paddle?
Replies: 13
Views: 15169

Re: First Hingham Thursday Night Paddle?

Where is the PPR? I got a class at the Randolph pool that lets out at 530...
by josko
Thu Apr 03, 2014 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AMC Hosts Kayak Waveology Slide Show - 4/3/14
Replies: 9
Views: 10349

Re: AMC Hosts Kayak Waveology Slide Show - 4/3/14

So it looks like it's Dennis Blejer, Rick Hens, Norm, Kris, Pam, Josko and Greg. We have reservations for 7 @1745 at P.F. Chang's next to Boston Common. Name on reservaton is Blejer.
FWIW, here is an interesting article about Greg Paquin: http://www.surfskiracing.org/2014/03/tw ... aths-good/
by josko
Tue Apr 01, 2014 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AMC Hosts Kayak Waveology Slide Show - 4/3/14
Replies: 9
Views: 10349

Re: AMC Hosts Kayak Waveology Slide Show - 4/3/14

We're meeting at P.F. Changs in Boston on 1730 on Thursday. I guess I'm expecting Norm and Kris. Greg paquin will be there as will a few AMC Boston leaders.
by josko
Tue Apr 01, 2014 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whale Watch - Saturday, April 5, 2014
Replies: 14
Views: 16333

Re: Whale Watch - Saturday, April 5, 2014

When do we hear whether this is happening?
by josko
Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:43 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Werner Ikelos bent shaft 215 cm paddle - $220 (sold)
Replies: 2
Views: 6916

Werner Ikelos bent shaft 215 cm paddle - $220 (sold)

Werner Ikelos bent shaft 215 cm paddle. This was my primary paddle, and it shows some wear. One half of the paddle was replaced last fall by Werner, and the other paddle has some wear and scratches. $220
by josko
Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:41 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Werner Cyprus bent shaft 215 cm - $300 - SOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 6861

Werner Cyprus bent shaft 215 cm - $300 - SOLD

Werner Cyprus bent shaft 215 cm paddle. This was my spare paddle, and it hasn't seen much use. It has some minor scratches but I'd rate it in very good condition. $300
by josko
Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:33 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Stellar small wing blade - fiberglass - $140 - sold
Replies: 1
Views: 8010

Stellar small wing blade - fiberglass - $140 - sold

Stellar small wing paddle: http://www.stellarkayaksusa.com/small-wing-paddles.html
Fiberglass (blue blade), fiberglas shaft. Some small scratches at the end of blade. Purchased new August '13. This is an excellent first wing blade. I'm moving to a larger blade with more twist.

$140
by josko
Tue Mar 25, 2014 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AMC Hosts Kayak Waveology Slide Show - 4/3/14
Replies: 9
Views: 10349

Re: AMC Hosts Kayak Waveology Slide Show - 4/3/14

Boston P.F Chang's at 1745. Please post here or let me know if planning to come so we can get a decent head count for the table.
by josko
Fri Mar 21, 2014 1:38 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Circumnavigate Georgetown island, Maine, on 5/17
Replies: 2
Views: 9020

Re: Circumnavigate Georgetown island, Maine, on 5/17

Looks like 22 nautical miles, but with a strong current push about half of the way. We'll be launching either from the Five Islands beach or from Reid State Park, both close to the B&B. I stayed at the Sagadahoc bay campground which is a ~10 min drive from Reid state park. m Their cabins are nic...
by josko
Fri Mar 21, 2014 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Waterproof map printer
Replies: 5
Views: 8302

Re: Waterproof map printer

No luck with Tyvek, but several offers to print on Mylar. has anybody used Mylar charts?