Wild Turkey Paddlers

sure... but how does your cat feel about you, Todd

Nelson,

I think it's a Norwegian thing... best left alone

Fun paddle. But you have to be into waves

http://www.get-outside.com/buzzbay.htm

Pat,

What do you think the max weight capacity is?

I'll be there and will most likely be bringing my friend Joyce to help out (will probably be in the same car... if parking is a concern)

Thanks Pat

ohhh.... way cool!!!!

I suggest posting directions. That way whoever decides to join us can show up whenever they are able.

Sounds good to me. I could be there by 6:00

Not to worry, Nelson. We can go to French Memories some other time

How long of a drive is Curlew Pond from marshfield?

If the Plymouth location doesn't work out, an other possibility is Powder Point. Depending on wind direction, you can usually find calmer water on one side of the Point or the other.

What time are we thinking about starting?

Nelson, The paddle was very nice. We crossed over to Saquish and back. The wind was out of the SW and there were some 1 - 2 waves, once beyond the point, due to the significant fetch. I'll write up a report this week (it'll be small), but here are my pics http://community.webshots.com/album/37909544...

Scott, Do you know what brand/model kayak you want? No two models feel the same and you will want to try before you buy to be sure you get what is going to work for you. If you're not yet sure, I would strongly recommend going to see Doug at Billington Sea Kayak ( http://www.billingtonseakayak.com/ ...

http://www.melonseed.com/

Nice little craft

Todd,

All total, there were 9 of us. Yes, I practiced my roll. Also, played around with some of the Greenland-Style paddles that were there. I need to make me one of those (actually, I tried once... it belonged in a frat house).

Hey Bea, No... I didn't know that. Funny though, Roger drove by me this morning towing one of his mellonseeds. He was heading in that direction. He and his girlfriend (I think???) were at the hanson clinic last night. I think her name is Peg. You want to see someone who can role? Man, she was doing ...

Cool... a poor fool!!!

Since the tides are not cooperating with my schedule this weekend, I have come up with a solution. I am planning to paddle (if I can convince some poor fool that getting up at 4:30 in the morning would be a good thing) or sail (if I'm the only fool) at 5:00am on Duxbury Bay. Sunrise is just after 5:...

Whoa... that bush looks like it came out of nowhere!!!!! Whatever did you do.

If you want, I can tell you about the day I had sitting in front of a computer screen. It'll make you feel like you just paddled around "The Horn"

Chip wrote:Is that Camp Lostalot?

Actually, I believe Lostalot is a state (the state I've been in, lately)

Just a heads up for anyone going to the Hanson paddling clinic... don't make the same mistake I did last week. Coming from the north, there is another camp about 100yds before Camp Kiwanee. Obviously, this isn't the one you want.

Todd wrote:I'm interested. I'm going to try and make it to Hanson this Thursday. Anyone else?

I'll be there

Thanks Steve,
But I will pass on sharing the wetsuit

Even I get the whilly's thinking about putting on my wetsuit. There aren't a whole lot of options when your out in the middle of the swim leg of a triathlon and Mother Nature comes a callin'.

The items that are recommended for this session are:

kayak (who woulda' thought?)
paddle
PFD
paddle float
hand pump or bailing bucket
sponge
wetsuit (nice to have, but not necessary)

If you don't have something, I'm sure we'll have at least a few of everything, so we can share.

I've copied over a few of the post from the old forum to here. I focused on posts that I thought were still relevant. However, I'm sure I missed a bunch of stuff (and I'm not above just moving stuff I'm personally interested in ), so you may want to check for yourself.

originally posetd by Chip

Check this out.

http://www.creativepursuits.net/kayaking.htm

Originally posted by Birdseye

Always be prepared for the unexpected trip.

Check it out.

http://www.paddling.net/sameboat

Those of us who have checked this out agree that it is a must for anyone looking to learn or improve their paddling skills. Here's the info: Hello Everyone: We are planning on starting up the weekly informal kayak skill sessions at Camp Kiwanee in Hanson in a couple weeks. Last year we did these on ...

This a combined list of items that were discussed on the "old" forum PFD Spray Skirt Paddle Spare Paddle Paddle Float Hand Pump Sponge Tow Harness Whistle Flares Knife Spray Jacket Wet Suit or Dry Suit (depending on water temp) Cell Phone VHF Radio First Aid Kit Water Snacks Hat Sunglasses Sunscreen...

Here are links to some images that are not in the report

http://community.webshots.com/album/372839950CBIUXJ

http://community.webshots.com/album/373308362KWmVTN