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- Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:04 am
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod part 5. Weds 10th August 2011
- Replies: 24
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Re: Cape Cod part 5. Weds 10th August 2011
Smugglers Beach at the end of Bass River in Dennis cost $15 per vehicle and Prince cove Marina cost $8 per vehicle. Sea was calm and sun is out !!!!! There are a few small landings on Bass river I've used before that are free but much less convenient for our purposes plus when we get to bass river t...
- Wed Aug 10, 2011 8:35 am
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod part 5. Weds 10th August 2011
- Replies: 24
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Re: Cape Cod part 5. Weds 10th August 2011
Just got up and had a 10 mile bike ride under clear cloudless skies......so much for the forecast!!!
Briggsy
Briggsy
- Tue Aug 09, 2011 10:55 pm
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod part 5. Weds 10th August 2011
- Replies: 24
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Re: Cape Cod part 5. Weds 10th August 2011
OK Heres a plan........... Norm and Bea can go directly to the launch in time for a 9am departure. You will have to pay $8 for parking. Gif and Josko....either Gif, you drive down with Josko and both kayaks in your truck and meet me at Bass River take out OR one of you drive down to meet me at the t...
- Tue Aug 09, 2011 8:00 am
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod part 5. Weds 10th August 2011
- Replies: 24
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Re: Cape Cod part 5. Weds 10th August 2011
norm wrote:My vote is to switch to Thursday.
Norm
Yep, I just checked 4 different weather sites, all had wildly different forecasts for Weds, from 20% to 80% chance of rain !!! Thursdays was all consistent, so lets aim to launch by 9am on Thursday. Ice cream is open every day !!
See you thursday
Briggsy.
- Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:41 am
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod part 5. Weds 10th August 2011
- Replies: 24
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Re: Cape Cod part 5. Weds 10th August 2011
OK... lets decide tomorrow (Tues).
Briggsy
Briggsy
- Sun Aug 07, 2011 8:15 am
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod part 5. Weds 10th August 2011
- Replies: 24
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Re: Cape Cod part 5. Weds 10th August 2011
Right now Wednesday weather not looking great, Thursdays looks better. Personally I don't mind as long as there are no thunderstorms. It could all change though of course http://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.php?m ... syn=anz200
Any thoughts ???
Briggsy
Any thoughts ???
Briggsy
- Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:04 pm
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod part 5. Weds 10th August 2011
- Replies: 24
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Re: Cape Cod part 5. Weds 10th August 2011
Deb is going to drop me off at the launch and pick us up at the end, so no time wasted in shuttles. Also we have a primo ice cream place lined up for PPR
Briggsy
Briggsy
- Thu Aug 04, 2011 6:35 pm
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod part 5. Weds 10th August 2011
- Replies: 24
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Cape Cod part 5. Weds 10th August 2011
Weather permitting, the plan is to launch from Prince Cove marina in the Osterville area and follow the coast along to the take out which will be at the boat ramp at the entrance to Bass River in Yarmouth. Along the way we will have to cross the entrance to Hyannis Harbor which will be busy and have...
- Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:18 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Cape Cod Pt 4, Weds 3rd August 2011
- Replies: 3
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Cape Cod Pt 4, Weds 3rd August 2011
I met Gif down at Prince Cove Marina around 8am, we left my truck there and met Norm at Whites Landing in Waquoit at 8.30. Unlike him, he had ONLY JUST arrived !!! We unloaded the boats and got ready to launch which we did at 9.05. P8030004.JPG Paddling past Washburn island we could see a lot of ten...
- Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Public" access spots to the bay in Welfleet
- Replies: 2
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Re: "Public" access spots to the bay in Welfleet
Mayo beach which is just past the sharp right turn at the marina/town pier is first come first serve parking, also go a mile or two further and there is another parking spot. That one I don't know if its residents only. Look on Google earth. m Pamet River in truro is another good one for kids, they ...
- Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:31 pm
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod Pt 4, Weds 3rd August 2011
- Replies: 19
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Re: Cape Cod Pt 4, Weds 3rd August 2011
The more the merrier...
Gif and I will meet at the take out and Josko and Norm meet at the put in and we'll aim to launch at 9am
see you in the a.m.
Briggsy
Gif and I will meet at the take out and Josko and Norm meet at the put in and we'll aim to launch at 9am
see you in the a.m.
Briggsy
- Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:18 pm
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod Pt 4, Weds 3rd August 2011
- Replies: 19
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Re: Cape Cod Pt 4, Weds 3rd August 2011
Vitamin I works wonders!! Hope you make it, there'll be ice cream afterwards!!
Gif see you at 8 ish at Prince Cove marina and Norm and Bea at 8.30 at Whites Landing.
Cheers Briggsy
Gif see you at 8 ish at Prince Cove marina and Norm and Bea at 8.30 at Whites Landing.
Cheers Briggsy
- Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:07 am
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod Pt 4, Weds 3rd August 2011
- Replies: 19
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Re: Cape Cod Pt 4, Weds 3rd August 2011
Gif, Prince Cove Marina is just off Rt28. there are now traffic lights at the intersection of Rt28 and Rt149, you go south at these lights on Prince Ave and follow for +/- 0.5 mile and the marina is on the left. Its run by Barnstable town. Cost $8 to park for the day
Briggsy
Briggsy
- Sat Jul 30, 2011 7:31 am
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod Pt 4, Weds 3rd August 2011
- Replies: 19
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Re: Cape Cod Pt 4, Weds 3rd August 2011
I suspect it will be just us four so, Gif, seeing as how we live the closest, would it be convenient for you to meet me at the take out point at Prince Cove Marina (I'm assuming you know where that is??) about 8 ish, then we take your truck with our kayaks on to Whites Landing where we meet up with ...
- Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:42 pm
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod Pt 4, Weds 3rd August 2011
- Replies: 19
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Re: Cape Cod Pt 4, Weds 3rd August 2011
gifallen wrote:Briggsy, I see you have a P&H Delphin. Just bought one myself. Gif
Yep, its fun isn't it ???
Gif, we'll work out shuttles nearer the time in case there's any more interest
Cheers Briggsy.
- Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Closed Cell Foam
- Replies: 6
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Re: Closed Cell Foam
Norm, I found these places 6 mths ago when I was looking
http://kayakoutfitting.com/
http://kayakfit.tripod.com/index.htm
Briggsy
http://kayakoutfitting.com/
http://kayakfit.tripod.com/index.htm
Briggsy
- Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:39 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Cape Cod Pt3, Wednesday 20th July 2011
- Replies: 2
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Cape Cod Pt3, Wednesday 20th July 2011
Norm and Bea travelled down to the Cape together and we met at Whites Landing in Waquoit where we transferred my kayak to Norms truck and left my truck there for the shuttle at the end of the trip. Traffic wasn't too bad at 8am getting through Falmouth to the launch point at Quisset Harbor. There wa...
- Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:13 pm
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod Pt 4, Weds 3rd August 2011
- Replies: 19
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Cape Cod Pt 4, Weds 3rd August 2011
The plan is to paddle from Whites Landing (Washburn Island area) to the north end of Osterville Grand Island area. Time permitting we can duck into Popponesset Bay and circle the island and/or loop round Dead Neck (weather permitting) I'm aiming for a 9am launch but we will need to shuttle vehicles....
- Thu Jul 21, 2011 1:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Closed Cell Foam
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10412
Re: Closed Cell Foam
Norm, I did the same on mine, to experiment use this styrofoam insulation from home depot... m They make a 1" thick sheet same size for about $8. At least you can mess about with it to see if you like it without buying expensive minicell foam So far mine has lasted last fall, my everglades trip...
- Sat Jul 16, 2011 8:14 am
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod Pt3, Wednesday 20th July 2011
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Cape Cod Pt3, Wednesday 20th July 2011
I plan to meet at Quisset Harbor about 8.30am and launch at 9am. There will some current in our favor through Woods Hole and a short window where there should be no ferries moving around. Once through Woods Hole we will follow the coast towards Washburn Island, ending at Whites Landing on the Childs...
- Thu Jul 14, 2011 4:52 pm
- Forum: Skills and Training
- Topic: Ocean skills session Weds 13th July
- Replies: 26
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Re: Ocean skills session Weds 13th July
Part one out to Cohasset went well. Norm, TraceyJ and I launched from the public ramp and took a leisurely paddle out of the harbor and round the point to Little harbor. The river was still flowing in so we took the opportunity to go in the harbor for a look round and maybe find a launch area in the...
- Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:01 am
- Forum: Skills and Training
- Topic: Ocean skills session Weds 13th July
- Replies: 26
- Views: 28143
Re: Ocean skills session Weds 13th July
pat wrote:I do plan on being there. I'm not positive I can make the 4pm launch, so what channel will you be monitoring on vhf?
How about Ch 68
Briggsy
- Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:05 am
- Forum: Skills and Training
- Topic: Ocean skills session Weds 13th July
- Replies: 26
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Re: Ocean skills session Weds 13th July
Looking at the tide charts, low tide is 4.50pm so I am looking to launch around 4-4.15pm from the Driftway and paddle out to the New Inlet for a couple of hours. Looks like there is some sandy beach areas there so we can get out if necessary. If anyone wants to come out later you know where we'll be...
- Fri Jul 01, 2011 10:49 pm
- Forum: Skills and Training
- Topic: Ocean skills session Weds 13th July
- Replies: 26
- Views: 28143
Re: Ocean skills session Weds 13th July
TraceyJ wrote:Are we going to change the date?
No, I'm up for it, haven't decided on the place yet....even if the sea is flat it'll be different than the pond.
I like the idea of the New Inlet as there looks like a sandy beach to get off if people want to.
Briggsy
- Thu Jun 30, 2011 8:21 am
- Forum: Skills and Training
- Topic: Ocean skills session Weds 13th July
- Replies: 26
- Views: 28143
Re: Ocean skills session Weds 13th July
Sounds like the New Inlet or Scituate Harbor maybe the best of the bunch. Only problem is I don't know where New Inlet is !!!! Is it the general consensus that while the session is a good idea, maybe a different day with more favorable tides would be better ??? And if so, what period of the tide cyc...
- Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:43 pm
- Forum: Skills and Training
- Topic: Ocean skills session Weds 13th July
- Replies: 26
- Views: 28143
Re: Ocean skills session Weds 13th July
I was thinking of the Hingham area rather than the Cape. I am off work all day so no big deal for me to travel to wherever and I realise most folks would be coming after work. I do not know any places off the Cape so Kate that place you mentioned sounds good. Pat, that Windmill Point sounds like the...
- Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:07 pm
- Forum: Skills and Training
- Topic: Ocean skills session Weds 13th July
- Replies: 26
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Ocean skills session Weds 13th July
Anyone interested in an ocean/rougher water skills session on Weds 13th July. The pond is great to learn but it would be good to practice in rougher water. Not necessarily looking for 10 foot waves but something more than flat water. I was thinking of practising rescues, self rescues and towing plus...
- Thu Jun 23, 2011 4:40 pm
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod pt 2. Weds 15th June 2011
- Replies: 14
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Re: Cape Cod pt 2. Weds 15th June 2011
When I get a date for the last section, I really am going to try to do it. I'm asking friends here already if they know folks at the Corps of Engineers. You know how these things work, you have to speak to the right person.
Briggsy
Briggsy
- Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:03 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Cape Cod pt 2. Weds 15th June 2011
- Replies: 4
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Cape Cod pt 2. Weds 15th June 2011
Or maybe renamed "Adventure on the High Seas". As usual Norm was first at the meet point down in Quisset Harbor, Falmouth. I'm not going to try to beat him unless I can pitch a tent at the launch. Bea was with him and we loaded my kayak INTO his truck and left mine at Quisset. 50 minutes l...
- Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:33 pm
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod pt 2. Weds 15th June 2011
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17195
Re: Cape Cod pt 2. Weds 15th June 2011
Norm and Bea, meet at Quisset at 8.30, leave my truck there and head up to Megansett for the launch.
See ya,
Briggsy
See ya,
Briggsy
- Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:13 am
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod pt 2. Weds 15th June 2011
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17195
Re: Cape Cod pt 2. Weds 15th June 2011
Its a date.....next year then?
- Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:03 pm
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod pt 2. Weds 15th June 2011
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17195
Re: Cape Cod pt 2. Weds 15th June 2011
Mark wrote:Briggsy, I'm curious if your definition of Cape Cod includes the Elizabeth Islands all the way down to Cuttyhunk?
It isn't. Pt 3 is Quisset to Washburn through Woods Hole. My excuse is the area is known as the Cape and Islands !!!! Have to save something for next year!!
Briggsy
- Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:09 am
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod pt 2. Weds 15th June 2011
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17195
Cape Cod pt 2. Weds 15th June 2011
Weather permitting I am planning to paddle from Megansett Harbor, Falmouth to Quisset Harbor down near Woods Hole on Wednesday 15th June. Looking to launch around 9.30 to 10 am but there will be some shuttling beforehand. As Norm and I found last week, the water can get a little choppy around the he...
- Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:39 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Cape Cod part 1 Weds 8th June 2011
- Replies: 5
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Cape Cod part 1 Weds 8th June 2011
The plan to circumnavigate Cape Cod by stages (except the canal!!!) finally got under way today. Illness and tornadoes were non existant, but sun, warmth and blue skies were abundant, a perfect day. Norm was the only taker for the trip and as usual he beat me to the put in by a few minutes despite m...
- Mon Jun 06, 2011 9:48 pm
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod part 1 Weds 8th June 2011
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6135
Re: Cape Cod part 1 Weds 8th June 2011
OK Norm, Just you and I, I guess!!
Meet at end of Valley Bars Rd at 9am, shuttle then aim for 10am launch..
See you there
Briggsy.
Meet at end of Valley Bars Rd at 9am, shuttle then aim for 10am launch..
See you there
Briggsy.
- Sun Jun 05, 2011 10:07 pm
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod part 1 Weds 8th June 2011
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6135
Re: Cape Cod part 1 Weds 8th June 2011
No problem Norm, trip looks to be about 10 miles-ish and theres no rush
Briggsy
Briggsy
- Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:16 pm
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod part 1 Weds 8th June 2011
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6135
Cape Cod part 1 Weds 8th June 2011
See my post in "past trips" for "Cape Cod Pt 1 25th May 2011." I am better now!!!! I am going regardless unless there are lightning storms or tornadoes. New launch spot though....at the end of Valley Bars Rd at a place called Monks Cove (Thanks Gif!) There is public parking immed...
- Tue May 31, 2011 10:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thursday Night Skills 2011 @ Camp Kiwanee Hanson
- Replies: 31
- Views: 28594
Re: Thursday Night Skills 2011 @ Camp Kiwanee Hanson
why would anyone want to try boating skills in a pond filled with large bounders? I don't know what a bounder is, but if you meant "boulder" there aren't any in the pond at Camp Kiwanee, so I suspect you may be going to the wrong pond. If you're from England, like me, a "bounder"...
- Wed May 25, 2011 7:31 am
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Cape Cod part 1 Weds 25th May 2011
- Replies: 16
- Views: 17968
Re: Cape Cod part 1 Weds 25th May 2011
Had to cancel due to illness last minute but will reschedule soon
Briggsy
Briggsy
- Tue May 24, 2011 8:08 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Washburn Island Overnight (may 21/22) [in progress]
- Replies: 23
- Views: 27243
Re: Washburn Island Overnight (may 21/22) [in progress]
I can't believe that fishing boat is still stuck, it crashed there Weds night when I was out there!!!
Sounds like you had a lot of fun
Briggsy
Sounds like you had a lot of fun
Briggsy