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- Fri Jan 02, 2015 10:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Our Labrador trip talk - Jan 15
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8854
Re: Our Labrador trip talk - Jan 15
Sorry to miss it. I am out of town. Can we talk all of you guys into making this a Wild Turkey event at some point? I would be willing to host it!
- Tue Nov 25, 2014 9:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2015/2016 Bea's Trip-posting challenge!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 24914
Re: 2015 "Where's Bea?" Trip-posting challenge!
Hi everyone. Yes, I was thinking of doing a 2015 Wild Turkey Challenge to inspire each and every one of us to post one trip during the 2015 paddle season. To kick-off the challenge I plan to host a meeting in March where we discuss what goes into planning a trip. The goal is of course to see lots of...
- Sun Nov 23, 2014 8:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Photos from pool session 11/23/2014
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4357
Photos from pool session 11/23/2014
Several Wild Turkeys attended New England Kayak Club's pool session at Randolph Community pool on Sunday 11/23/2014. Below is the public Facebook link to photos I posted from today's session.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... acead0b3c7
Archee has scheduled more pool sessions in December and January. Come and join the fun!
Bea
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... acead0b3c7
Archee has scheduled more pool sessions in December and January. Come and join the fun!
Bea
- Thu Oct 02, 2014 4:00 pm
- Forum: Skills and Training
- Topic: Hanson - Thursday, October 2nd? Roll-Off?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 23548
Re: Hanson - Thursday, October 2nd? Roll-Off?
Ken R wrote:Will all you brave souls be out of the water and ready for PPR by 5:30?
5:30 pm works for me. I'll be coming from home though, since I am not one of the brave souls rolling around in the water...
- Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:18 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Rough water women's class with Paula Riegel 9/27/2014
- Replies: 0
- Views: 16957
Rough water women's class with Paula Riegel 9/27/2014
Below is the public link to photos posted on Facebook from a Rough water women's class Paula Riegel held in Marblehead Sep 27, 2014. m Paula is one of only six American women holding a BCU 5 star coach ranking. She is an excellent instructor and creates a comfortable and exciting learning environmen...
- Thu Sep 25, 2014 2:49 pm
- Forum: Skills and Training
- Topic: End of Season - Roll off
- Replies: 31
- Views: 32807
Re: End of Season - Roll off
Ken R wrote:Well, I'm there, it not raining and if no one shows up I'll win by default.
Makes sense to me!
Can you post any PPR plans. I might head over in my fuzzy slippers and cozy blanket!
- Thu Sep 18, 2014 10:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hingham - 9-18
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13643
Re: Hingham - 9-18
Bea, you have a Chillcheater spray skirt, right? If so, could you bring it with you? I'm about to buy one, and I want to try one on for size. I'm getting the adjustable waist in either the s/m or l/xl, but their sizing is a little difficult to understand, so I'd like to actually try one. Yes, Pat, ...
- Thu Sep 18, 2014 8:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hingham - 9-18
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13643
Re: Hingham - 9-18
Me too. I'll probably be there around 4:30 pm to be ready to paddle at 5:00 pm.
- Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:02 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Trip report: New Meadow River, Harpswell Islands, Orr’s Isla
- Replies: 3
- Views: 18420
Re: Trip report: New Meadow River, Harpswell Islands, Orr’s
Great report, Ken, with lots of useful information.
Here is the public link to photos I posted on Facebook. Enjoy!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... afbe2ef4c1
Bea
Here is the public link to photos I posted on Facebook. Enjoy!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... afbe2ef4c1
Bea
- Thu Sep 04, 2014 9:33 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Cape Ann Circumnavigation 9/3/2014
- Replies: 1
- Views: 16853
Cape Ann Circumnavigation 9/3/2014
Here are some photos from a recent kayak trip around Cape Ann.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 4ae819277b
Enjoy.
Bea
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 4ae819277b
Enjoy.
Bea
- Wed Aug 27, 2014 9:24 pm
- Forum: Skills and Training
- Topic: Hanson 8/28?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13902
Re: Hanson 8/28?
Sounds good. I can be on the water by 4:00 pm. Planning to bring my ww boat to work on rolls. Staying for PPR as well.
- Sat Aug 23, 2014 6:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14101
Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
Thank you to Pat, Chip and Ron for hatching the plan! It has been an awesome decade.
- Fri Aug 22, 2014 12:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hingham Thursday 8/21
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17336
Re: Hingham Thursday 8/21
Thank you for posting the GPS tracks Ken. It was an interesting paddle checking out the Weir river. Great evening!
- Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hingham Thursday 8/21
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17336
Re: Hingham Thursday 8/21
Ken R wrote:I'll be there at 530
Thanks, Ken. See you there.
- Thu Aug 21, 2014 2:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hingham Thursday 8/21
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17336
Re: Hingham Thursday 8/21
Are you guys planning on getting there at 5:30 for a 6:00 pm launch?
Bea
Bea
- Thu Aug 21, 2014 8:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hingham Thursday 8/21
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17336
Re: Hingham Thursday 8/21
When is launch tonight. I am going to try and make it. PPR too.
- Fri Aug 15, 2014 9:24 am
- Forum: Skills and Training
- Topic: Skills and Training - Hanson - Aug 14
- Replies: 22
- Views: 24965
Re: Skills and Training - Hanson - Aug 14
Great evening! I am still smiling. Congratulations to Norm and Tracey for completing the ALS Ice bucket challenge.
- Thu Aug 14, 2014 9:13 am
- Forum: Skills and Training
- Topic: Skills and Training - Hanson - Aug 14
- Replies: 22
- Views: 24965
Re: Skills and Training - Hanson - Aug 14
My brother Thomas and I will be there for both!
- Thu Aug 07, 2014 4:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hingham or Hanson Aug 7 2014?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 20745
Re: Hingham or Hanson Aug 7 2014?
On and off rain, thunder, sun...you name it...coming through here and the radar image does not inspire me to pack up and get ready. I will not be joining you tonight. Stay safe if you head out.
- Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hingham or Hanson Aug 7 2014?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 20745
Re: Hingham or Hanson Aug 7 2014?
When is launch time in Hingham today?
- Sun Aug 03, 2014 2:47 pm
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10
- Replies: 71
- Views: 98496
Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10
Below is the link to photos I took from a Wild Turkey Full moon paddle to the Spit a couple of years ago. It is such a beautiful adventure.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... b3629b0a6b
Sorry to miss it this year, but we have other commitments that night.
Enjoy the photos.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... b3629b0a6b
Sorry to miss it this year, but we have other commitments that night.
Enjoy the photos.
- Sat Aug 02, 2014 4:46 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Marthas Vineyard from Trunk River - 7/31/14
- Replies: 13
- Views: 31925
Re: Marthas Vineyard from Trunk River - 7/31/14
Here is the public link to the photos I posted on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... c61a1dd4d8
Enjoy!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... c61a1dd4d8
Enjoy!
- Fri Aug 01, 2014 5:32 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Marthas Vineyard from Trunk River - 7/31/14
- Replies: 13
- Views: 31925
Re: Marthas Vineyard from Trunk River - 7/31/14
Only a danger to you if you are a jellyfish. I have seen these leaping out of the water in Vineyard Sound. Hard to believe that they can muster that much enthusiasm for anything. Bea running right over it? Sunfish don't care. Happy to hear it Mark. I was sure I was going to get hate mail after bein...
- Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:19 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Marthas Vineyard from Trunk River - 7/31/14
- Replies: 13
- Views: 31925
Re: Marthas Vineyard from Trunk River - 7/31/14
norm wrote:Glided by it while screaming like a girl! What is it???
- Fri Aug 01, 2014 7:36 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Marthas Vineyard from Trunk River - 7/31/14
- Replies: 13
- Views: 31925
Re: Marthas Vineyard from Trunk River - 7/31/14
Only a danger to you if you are a jellyfish. I have seen these leaping out of the water in Vineyard Sound. Hard to believe that they can muster that much enthusiasm for anything. Bea running right over it? Sunfish don't care. Happy to hear it Mark. I was sure I was going to get hate mail after bein...
- Wed Jul 30, 2014 7:26 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Kayak Raffle
- Replies: 45
- Views: 62522
Re: Kayak Raffle
Deb, I took Athena on her first trip at Long Pond in Lakeville last night. What a joy this boat is! It is fun, fast and it looks brand new after Ken R. worked his magic. I'll let you know next time we are at Long Pond or other ponds close to Plymouth. You are welcome to paddle the boat any time. Ath...
- Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:40 pm
- Forum: Skills and Training
- Topic: Skills atHanson: Thursday, July 24th, 2014
- Replies: 21
- Views: 25058
Re: Skills atHanson: Thursday, July 24th, 2014
Congratulations, Norm!
Here are some of the photos I took tonight. Great evening with lots of good work!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 8371e7e803
Here are some of the photos I took tonight. Great evening with lots of good work!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 8371e7e803
- Thu Jul 24, 2014 3:04 pm
- Forum: Skills and Training
- Topic: Skills atHanson: Thursday, July 24th, 2014
- Replies: 21
- Views: 25058
Re: Skills atHanson: Thursday, July 24th, 2014
I'll be there for both!
- Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:21 am
- Forum: Skills and Training
- Topic: Skills atHanson: Thursday, July 24th, 2014
- Replies: 21
- Views: 25058
Re: Skills atHanson: Thursday, July 24th, 2014
Tortoise wrote:I'll up for the skills and I'll bring my dive mask this time. I'll get that wet exit down if it kills me from being water logged! Looking forward to it.
That's the spirit Nancy!
- Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:52 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Plymouth + B. B. Bash 7/20/14
- Replies: 2
- Views: 15133
- Sat Jul 19, 2014 7:25 am
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Friday July 11th. Plymouth to Gurnet Light
- Replies: 29
- Views: 41530
Re: Friday July 11th. Plymouth to Gurnet Light
I just have one question. How did Ken see and enjoy the video before it was even posted. Is he magical or something? I'm stumped. Even if I edited it, it wouldn't change position in the thread. Youtube says I uploaded the video at 10:40am, so I think the time on mine is correct. The only thing that...
- Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:05 am
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: Canada camping trip - July 18-Labor Day
- Replies: 9
- Views: 24217
Re: Canada camping trip - July 18-Labor Day
I flew over that area two days ago. Didn't see too many icebergs in the water, there was no snow on the ground and I was too far off the ground to spot polar bears. Stay safe out there. Return with lots of stories, photos and hopefully without too many bumps and bruises to you or your equipment. Wis...
- Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hingham 7/17
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13444
Re: Hingham 7/17
I'll be there for both. Please bring a tow belt so someone can tow me while I sleep!
- Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:30 pm
- Forum: Past Trips
- Topic: BB Sandbar Bash 2014 7/20 <<-- date correction
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19374
Re: BB Sandbar Bash 2014 7/19
Russ and I will be there, but we will not arrive by kayak. Looking forward to the fun!
- Fri Jun 20, 2014 12:43 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Exumas - Lee Stocking Island, Thursday, March 27, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8692
Re: Exumas - Lee Stocking Island, Thursday, March 27, 2014
The Marshfield Mariner Newspaper did a story from the Exuma trip this week. Here is the link to the photo gallery they posted on their website. I'll try and find the write-up about the trip on the website as well. For those of you who have a hardcopy of the newspaper the story was on page 17 this we...
- Wed Jun 18, 2014 7:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: To the Whitewater Turkeys: Time to Try the Wave?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 17178
Re: To the Whitewater Turkeys: Time to Try the Wave?
Thanks, Mark. I did buy Lora's white water boat last fall and I am itching to try it, however I am not going to be able to do any kind of paddling until the second half of July due to a tight schedule. Hard to believe, but that's how it goes...
- Thu Jun 12, 2014 8:19 am
- Forum: Skills and Training
- Topic: Skills & Training 2014
- Replies: 34
- Views: 37278
Re: Skills & Training 2014
I'll be there.
- Thu Jun 12, 2014 8:18 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Washburn Island Kayak Camping: June 5-8, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8672
- Sun Jun 08, 2014 4:50 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Kayak Raffle
- Replies: 45
- Views: 62522
Re: Kayak Raffle
Thank you for the heads up on the dead-line Jordan. Russ just bought a handful of tickets as well.
Bea
Bea
- Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:00 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Kayak Raffle
- Replies: 45
- Views: 62522
Re: Kayak Raffle
Is there any way we can track how the raffle is going?