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norm

Can't make it - dentist appointment. Probably should get a roll before tackling the wave anyway, but thanks for posting.

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Bev - I forgot to mention our weekly Thursday night paddle. Maybe Bea already told you about it. Every Thursday evening, we paddle in Hingham Harbor if the tide is in, or gather at a Pond in Braintree or Hanson to work on "skills" like self-rescues, assisted rescues, rolling, how to turn your long b...

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Wow, looks like you had a different type of fun than those of us on the Charles, where there were no helmets or dry suits required! Glad to see we can offer multiple types of trips to the paddling community.

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Linda - sorry you couldn't make it and thanks for calling at 7:00am to tell me you would not be there. We were saying all day that you would have loved it out there as the weather turned out to be perfect. I believe the rain in the morning caused Natick baseball to cancel their 8:00am games leaving ...

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Bev - welcome to the group. I was the trip organizer yesterday and feel I have to apologize for not stopping to chat with you yesterday - we had a long shuttle mission to retrieve the second vehicle from the put-in spot 15 miles upstream and it was getting late. Glad you had a chance to get the info...

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Well, at least 3 of us are going rain or shine. The plan has evolved to be that Bea and I will meet at a shopping mall at 8:00am on Rte. 3 in Braintree and carpool together in my truck from there. We'll go to the take-out at South Natick dam where we will meet Barb at 9:00am. We'll get Barb's boat o...

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Anyone else a concerned about the weather forecast for Saturday's trip? Honestly, I'm just getting over a cold am not interested in a rainy day paddle with the temps only in the 50's. I spoke with Barbara B. this morn and she feels the same. I don't know if a later start time would make a differenc...

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Jordan - It's better you weren't out there to see your old Millenium Falcon disgraced. I couldn't keep up with these guys. I don't mind getting my butt kicked by the 3 amigos who are out paddling daily and Ken on his surf-ski, but Bea was out there for her first paddle of the season and had no probl...

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What time are we planning to shove off this week in Hingham, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00?

High tide is at 4:37. Sunset is at 7:42. Air Temp Forecast is low 60s. Might be a little breezy. Water temp is probably still in the 40s.

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Bea - Glad to hear you may join us.

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Found the map! Turns out it was on the TTOR website. There's a link to a pdf map of the park at: m Looks like there are two scenic view overlooks that will be easy to reach. Linda - are you and Barbara using one vehicle to get there? Barb - were you planning to take your own car again? Sounds like i...

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Joyce - I'm still shopping for a second whitewater boat for me or my son. Chris has been a big help sending me craigslist postings of boats that would fit me. I've tried looking on craigslist myself but I have not figured out how to easily expand the search area beyond the Boston area. You somewhat ...

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Ok, it sounds like Saturday is the day (sorry Dave0203). Any preference for a target put-in time? Does 9:30AM sound good? We'll have to coordinate more later in the week. I still have not found a trail map for the hike to King Philip's Lookout, but here's a link to a blog with a picture from last fa...

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How was the demo day? Did you all fry out there? Did you help Chip sell a bunch of equipment?

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Chip - I thought it might be a little too early, due to water temperatures, to regard this as a recreational paddle since people in that group are less likely to be fully prepared. I'd rather not post it as recreational. Since Barb is interested in doing it next Saturday and there have been no other...

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Mark wrote:I think this was Norm:

That's about how far I've progressed in my rolling abilities.

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Would anyone be interested in a trip on the Charles River this weekend? I'm thinking of Sunday since a few people are tied up helping at the REI Demo Day in Braintree on Saturday. I also know that the "Run of the Charles" event is on Sunday but my plan is to be upstream from there where there would ...

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I guess I've been a little remiss in not reporting on a small trip that a few of us took on the Charles River last Saturday. (Not all WTP trips need to be out on the salt water in sea kayaks with full length dry suits.) The river water temp is about 10 degrees warmer than the sea water and the shore...

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Naaa, I never get the best deals!

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The conclusion to the story...
http://www.wmur.com/news/19212413/detail.html

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Thanks for sharing the good deal Adam. I ordered one to add to my safety gear and things I need to learn about.

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Not sure if last night really qualifies as an official WTP Thursday night at Hingham...we did not observe the standard traditions of circling Bumkin or going to Stars for PPR!

Five of us did get out and paddled to the other side of World's End to make sure it's still there.

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Jordan - Some of us started the "after work" Hingham Thursday night season two weeks ago!

I'll plan to join you tomorrow. I can be there in time to launch at 5:00.

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Sounds like it was a good test of your cold weather gear and perseverance. Thanks for the report.

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Did anybody go out to the Osprey Sea Kayak Clinics in the Westport River last Saturday? If yes, how was it?

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kayakerjnj wrote:I'll load'em up tonight

You're going to love the remix! I already do!

Did you already take delivery of your Remix or is it still "on order"?

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Jordan - come on down! Are you using a small boat or large? If you can bring your WW boat, I'll try that too. I think it's going to be too small and tippy for me but maybe I can give you a laugh as I try to stay upright in it.

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Sunset lake sounds good to me. I'll plan to be there, probably by 5 if not earlier. How's the water temp? Got an email today from the Charles River Kayak store that said the river is still just 50 degrees. Do we need a "proper cold water gear required" legal disclaimer? Chris - could I try your Remi...

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I bought the Cayuga 146 as my first long boat and traded it in immediately after using it for just one weekend. I thought a 15' boat would go straight, but found that the Cayuga, with it's flat, smooth bottom took tons of correction to keep it headed in the right direction. The Cayuga 130 might make...

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I hope its just their version of a stimulus package, but I fear its more likely another corporation going with the latest trend of "right shoring".

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Can't watch it till I get home. Are you in the video Chris?

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cgr wrote:Also - if you want to try my remix out on flat water let me know.

Thanks for the offer Chris but I'll pass for now - I think I'd rather use a sea kayak for my first time out this year.

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I might be interested in joining you on Thursday if the weather forecast holds and it clears and gets warm. What time are you thinking of hitting the water?

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I'm going to join the flock of Turkeys going to the KTP show Saturday also. I'm planning to spend the whole day there.

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Thanks Jason but I don't think I'm ready for a dedicated playboat yet - more likely to do need a river-runner that can handle long stretches of flat water but still help me progress towards more difficult whitewater and turning in current.

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I was a day too late. He sold it Thursday. I would have grabbed it in an instant at that price. I'm planning to take your advice and sign up for the Franklin rolling class. I tried to sign up on-line late Friday night but something went wrong with the website - I'll try again today. On a different n...

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Thanks! I joined the forum and sent the seller a reply. That would be great to pick something up that cheap. I've been trying to check out that new Liquidlogic Remix XP9 and XP10 that my son has his heart set on but they didn't get any in their shipment at RNR Marine this week. I think I'd have to d...

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Everybody who's anybody....except Chris who has a previous paddling commitment.

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Sorry Barb, I prefer a CHEAP haircut to a GOOD haircut....gotta save some cash to spend on Saturday at the Expo...

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Chris - Thanks for the suggestion to check you-tube for info on trying on a dry suit - it made me more comfortable seeing how it was done before going into a store. I went to REI in Reading yesterday and tried on the Stohlquist dry suits they had. I didn't see the XL at first and tried on the Large....

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