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norm

Ok, let's plan to launch at 7:30. I'll send you a PM later with my cell-phone number for last minute communications.

norm

How long of a trip are you thinking Norm? I'd have to be back in N. Weymouth by 1:30 and as you may recall, I like early morning paddles I'd want to be back by noon at the latest but probably earlier depending on how early we start. I'm not looking for a 15 mile trip with "texture". I'd like a 5-9 ...

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It looks like there will be a break in the bad weather Saturday morning and the tide is high at 9:30am in Duxbury Harbor. I'm thinking of putting in at Powder Point Bridge and then depending on the conditions, paddling out towards Clark's Island if it's calm or into the Duxbury Back River if it's a ...

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It's too bad "professional" news reporters can't take the time to gather all the facts and present them clearly and accurately as Adam has done here.

Thanks Adam.

norm

Ahah! That's why nobody is replying...they're already out there paddling around.

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Jordan can't get free today. Anybody else want to join me? Have boat, will travel.

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Anybody want to get out on the water on Wednesday after work when the weather is forecast to be good? I'm game for anywhere from South Boston as early as 4:00pm to Duxbury as early as 5:00pm. (I work in Southie and get out at about 3:00)

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kayakerjnj wrote:I'll be in the area for my weekend of WW fun and lessons through AMC!

Are you on the trip that includes "dancing at a local biker bar"???

Really, it says that on the AMC site!

norm

Zoar Outdoor in Charlmont MA on the Deerfield River is having a demofest weekend June 26-28. A good chance to try out whitewater boats and get free instruction. www.zoaroutdoor.com/demofest.htm I'll be heading out there Friday with my family and another family and we'll be RV camping at Country Aire...

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I'm hoping for the best or at least warm temps if it's raining. I hope to be there if I don't have to work late.

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I wish I had known yesterday about the dreary weather forecast. I would have gone out paddling again instead of getting my arm exercise scrubbing the winter dirt off the travel trailer!

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I know there has already been a trip report about this spot this year but I thought I'd add another one to mention how many large birds you can view if you head as far inland as possible. I checked the bird book this morning to confirm the different types I came across. The list includes: Osprey, Sn...

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I'm thinking of taking a local, short paddle on Saturday due to afternoon commitments. Would anyone like to join me for a trip up the Weymouth Back River at 10:00am? High tide is at about 11:00am so there should be no problem fighting the current. I plan to launch from Abigail Adams, paddle all the ...

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Mark - So that's why you skipped PPR - sand in your hair?

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Mark - Thanks for a great alternate Thursday night trip! A little more wind, waves, current and surf than I was expecting from the forecast but a great night out on the water.

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Thanks Chris. I ordered them also, but mine have not arrived yet. Thanks for the good news.

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I would have joined you if you had chosen Tuesday night, have plans for this afternoon. I hope the weather forecast I've seen is wrong and it stays good for you.

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Paddling out to Boston Light sounds interesting to me for this Thursday if it turns out to be calm. I pulled a Kate last night - broke the safety rules and went out paddling alone in Hingham Harbor - last minute decision - so I've had my Hingham "fix" for this week anyway.

norm

Wow, I'd be in for that one if I'm free on the chosen day.

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Chip - still looking to visit Hangman's Island to cross it off your list? I don't think there are any restrictions to launching kayaks since the beach is so long and spread out. I believe Jordan is correct about the "muck factor", it's fairly rocky so you don't sink in too far. The problem with laun...

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I couldn't get to sleep last night so I was able to write up a trip report. For those that were there, please feel free to suggest corrections if I got some of the facts wrong.

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The weather gods were a little perplexing for this trip this year. Looking back on last year's trip report, there was a threat of rain but it turned out nice. This year, the weather was just about perfect...except for that darned wind. But at least it was a warm wind. As we prepared for the put-in, ...

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I've done a report on this trip a couple different times so if some of the first timers want to share their experiences that would be great. Nelson - I'll try to write a trip report if nobody else is interested. But I'm a slow writer so I may not finish it for another couple days. I've sorted throu...

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Chris or Kate,

Do you know if the SDHC cards work in the Pentax Optio W30 (so I don't have to dig for the answer from the manual)?

Thanks,
Norm

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Chris - I'd still like to get one of the Remix style boats. I'm not crazy about the GTX so far, but I have not really been in good moving water with it yet. We used the GTX and 8 rec boats in the Natchaug river Sunday and added lots of scrapes to the hulls - there just was not enough water in the 7 ...

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Did anyone get any pics or did the cameras blow away? I have a few good pics and lots of blurry pics due to salt water splashes on the lens. I'm still trying to figure out a good method to protect the lens from splashes. Keeping it in my mesh life jacket pocket did not work well. I'll try to get so...

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Just to confuse things...Wednesday is "virtual Friday" for me because I'm taking vacation days Thursday and Friday.

Won't be around for Thursday night at Sunset Lake this week.

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I'm going to try to make it for this trip after all. We don't have any plans for Friday, so I'm going to do my best to come from Connecticut.

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Welcome Marie!

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Kate - thanks for the entertaining trip report, you always provide enjoyable reading and illustrations.

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Wish I could join you but I'll be away on our first RV camping trip of the season. Will be paddling with teenagers in recreational kayaks on a little river in eastern Connecticut called the Natchaug River.

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Hey Barb,

How did you do on your Boating Safety test? Did you pass?

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Sounds like it's going to be another bad weather Thursday this week. I just checked the weather on my marine radio and heard that there will be a "small craft advisory" tomorrow, starting at 1:00pm with a possibility of an upgrade to "gale warnings". I guess I'll go to my son's track meet tomorrow a...

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Norm and all, Didn't get over to the Driftway until around 11:00 today due to the soggy weather this morning. Norm, I hope I didn't miss you?? Did I. NorwayLady Bea - I took a ride over to the driftway early but the weather turned lousy on my way there. I was having a low energy morning and decided...

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Bea - I'll probably join you. I had hoped to make grand plans for a trip further from home but was too busy this week to figure anything out.

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I'm questionable for tonight also - have to test drive a jeep with my son this afternoon.

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The goal of this trip was to take a leisurely paddle down the Charles River in a scenic area with no portages, stop for lunch and a hike in Sherborn Town Forest and then continue on to the South Natick Dam to take out at Grove Park. Originally the trip was going to be a week earlier but had to be re...

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Workin' on a long trip report including pictures, but have too many other activities weeknights this week....

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Howdy - Anyone have suggestions for proper attire at Hingham at present? I see that the surface water temp. ni Boston Harbor is nearing 50 degrees. Lance Most people have been wearing dry suits, but a few hearty souls have gone with just wet suits. Personally I wear the dry suit to get my money's w...

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I'll give it to you straight from the book I used as a reference to plan my trips on the Charles. The book is: "The Charles River, exploring nature and history on foot and by canoe" by Ron McAdow, Second Edition, which I bought at an REI store for $18. It says on page 78: "Harvard professor Daniel S...

Wild Turkey Paddlers

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Duxbury Powder Point Bridge - Sat. 6/20/09 - Morning

Wednesday 6/17/09 After Work

Zoar Outdoor - Demofest - June 26-28

Weymouth Back River - June 6th

Short paddle - Sat. - June 6th, 10am - Weymouth Back River

Ockway Bay to Osterville Grand Island - 5/22/09

Hingham - Thursday 5/14/09

Charles River, Millis to Natick - May 2, 2009