Thursday Paddle - June 12

Birdseye · Post by **Birdseye** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:41 am

I think we'll keep it at Hingham for now anyway.

Those of you who will be at Hingham this Thursday and plan to have PPR at Stars afterward should let me know so I can reserve a table.

All attending say AYE!

Post by **pat** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:54 am

I plan on being there Thursday.

After Saturday's paddle, my elbow is noticeably sorer, but I'd like to try something different. When I was paddling, I noticed that it was a bit of a strain on the left fingers. So I've modded a skateboarding glove that Chip gave me into a prosthetic of sorts:

KEN H.(KAYAK KEN) · Post by **KEN H.(KAYAK KEN)** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:25 am

I will be there! My friend Tim might be joining us too. Ken

NorwayLady · Post by **NorwayLady** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:17 am

Nelson. I'll be there Thursday.

And Pat, I agree with you about Hingham. The idea was to keep it simple and not jump around too much. We have a few paddle choices in Hingham, an easy launch, nice place for PPR, and it is a central location for an after work paddle. And of course, always a nice flock of Wild Turkeys there (11 of us last week!)

NorwayLady

Ron · Post by **Ron** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:25 am

AYE. (That is just to make sure Nelson counts me.)

Post by **pat** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:32 am

Chip's not at work today, but I'm sure he'll rsvp tomorrow.

rnflamingo · Post by **rnflamingo** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:28 pm

I hope to join in again soon, but have to go to Albany on Thursday.... Hingham works for me, nice paddle. See you soon.

Joyce

Karen F. · Post by **Karen F.** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:12 pm

AYE, I will be there.

Post by **Chip** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:30 pm

I'm in.
I also agree with Pat and Bea about keeping Hingham in Hingham. I will be there every other Thursday for anyone who wants to paddle from there.

Steph&JP · Post by **Steph&JP** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:53 pm

Folks, Now that Hingham has been (re)established... I would add at least one, if not two, wooden boats to the thursday evening showing. I look foward to meeting you all.

..I would also be up for City Point of an alternate afternoon/evening as I work in the neighborhood...If anyone is interested please let me know. Cheers.

-JP

Finn McCool · Post by **Finn McCool** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:03 am

I'm biased....it's seven minutes from my house.

Ron · Post by **Ron** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:20 am

Mike,does it matter, considering how many times you have made it? :lol:

Finn McCool · Post by **Finn McCool** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:27 am

Yeah...the trick is to actually be AT my house...and not stuck at some dull meeting in town talking about some dreary thing or another.

Well, its nice on weekends...

Marc_L_Parsons · Post by **Marc_L_Parsons** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:39 pm

...where exactly is the put-in? I've been wanting to attend one of your paddles for a while and this week might be my best chance. I don't know Hingham well, so I'm not sure exactly where to go and at what time.

What is usually on the agenda? Is it mostly working on skills or is it little distance paddles?

(I'm assuming you don't mind a newcomer, but if I'm doing something wrong, please let me know!)

cgr · Post by **cgr** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:49 pm

Marc_L_Parsons wrote:...where exactly is the put-in? I've been wanting to attend one of your paddles for a while and this week might be my best chance. I don't know Hingham well, so I'm not sure exactly where to go and at what time.

What is usually on the agenda? Is it mostly working on skills or is it little distance paddles?

(I'm assuming you don't mind a newcomer, but if I'm doing something wrong, please let me know!)

Directions can be found here(we usually leave at 6):
http://www.wtpaddlers.org/spots-07.html

Usually we end up paddling around one of the nearby islands(Slate, Grape, or Bumpkin) or around Worlds End. Are there specific skills that you would want to work on?

Post by **pat** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:20 pm

Hi Marc,

On alternate Thursday nights (this week, then two weeks after that, etc.), we paddle out of Hingham Harbor. It's just a casual paddle. As a prerequisite, you should feel comfortable paddling for five miles at about a 3.5mph pace. More often than not, the seas are fairly calm, but you might see chop high enough to break over the bow of the boat. So you should probably have a spray skirt.

On the alternate weeks (next Thursday and in three weeks, etc) there is a training session in Hanson where people learn self- and assisted rescue skills, learn to roll, develop paddling techniques, or just sit in a boat and exchange kayaking war stories until it's time to pack up, head for the local watering hole, and sit around exchanging kayaking war stories.

Satuit Paddler · Post by **Satuit Paddler** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:50 pm

AYE, AYE. That's two for paddling and two for PPR at Stars, if there's room. Looking forward to it. Haven't been out with the WTPs since 'The Graves' last summer.
Jan

NorwayLady · Post by **NorwayLady** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:15 pm

Nelson,

Sue G. will be joining us at Star as well (she might be late for the paddle???).

NorwayLady

Marc_L_Parsons · Post by **Marc_L_Parsons** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:05 pm

pat wrote:Hi Marc,

On alternate Thursday nights (this week, then two weeks after that, etc.), we paddle out of Hingham Harbor. It's just a casual paddle. As a prerequisite, you should feel comfortable paddling for five miles at about a 3.5mph pace. More often than not, the seas are fairly calm, but you might see chop high enough to break over the bow of the boat. So you should probably have a spray skirt.

On the alternate weeks (next Thursday and in three weeks, etc) there is a training session in Hanson where people learn self- and assisted rescue skills, learn to roll, develop paddling techniques, or just sit in a boat and exchange kayaking war stories until it's time to pack up, head for the local watering hole, and sit around exchanging kayaking war stories.

Thanks for explaining. I shouldn't have a problem keeping up. Assuming I can get out of work early, I'll plan to be there tomorrow.

tailspin · Post by **tailspin** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:59 pm

I'm going to try and make it this week with a friend. It's a matter of being able to get there by 6pm. There's no easy way to get there from Plainville
and going up 95 to 93 during rush hour is not my idea of fun. But we'll try.

Post by **pat** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:18 pm

Don't forget - if you think you'll be joining us afterwards for PPR at Stars, Nelson's trying to get a head count so he can call in and reserve for us.

Birdseye · Post by **Birdseye** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:30 pm

These are the actual confirmations FOR STARS I have (or know about) so far...

Nelson
Pat
Ken
Bea
Ron
Karen
Chip
Satuit Paddler 1
Satuit Paddler 2
Sue
Chris
Kate
Finn
JP
Steph
Todd
John (Tailspin)

Possibles... Ken's friend, Marc Parsons, Tailspin

Correct me if I'm wrong.

Steph&JP · Post by **Steph&JP** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:15 pm

Sorry to muck up the headcount. Please add us (2 AYEs) to the table for PPR, although not sure we will win the party by any means as it is still a school night.... Thx.

-JP & Steph

Finn McCool · Post by **Finn McCool** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:30 pm

Put my head in the count.

Working from home tomorrow. So I'm planning to actually be there this week instead of just talking about it.

Thats my story and I'm sticking to it.

..... :roll:

noseykate · Post by **noseykate** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:55 pm

Might as well add me to the headcount. Not sure if I'm going to Cohasset or Hingham for the paddling, but will join you at Stars at any rate. This may be my last Thursday night participation - I must reluctantly give up the free and easy lifestyle of the unemployed. The Broad Institute has taken me on.

I'm thinking I'll get to Hingham a little early and do some roll practice. Anyone who wants to join me is welcome - you spot me and I'll spot you.

NK

Finn McCool · Post by **Finn McCool** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:01 pm

Couldn't convince those workaholics at Broad to defer your starting date till the end of Summer? Where are your priorities? :wink:

noseykate · Post by **noseykate** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:11 pm

Finn McCool wrote:Couldn't convince those workaholics at Broad to defer your starting date till the end of Summer? Where are your priorities?

Believe me, I tried!

But I WILL be taking off 2 weeks of vacation after working 2 weeks (Newfoundland kayak trip with Mark). My priorities are still intact!

NK

peg · Post by **peg** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:04 pm

noseykate wrote:The Broad Institute has taken me on. NK

Oh well then, welcome fellow Broadie to the geekdom that is MIT and Harvard! Which building will you be working in, 7CC or 320 charles? I work over at 320, and we have weekly ultimate frisbee games if you are interested in mixing it up a bit

noseykate · Post by **noseykate** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:49 pm

peg wrote:
noseykate wrote:The Broad Institute has taken me on. NK

Oh well then, welcome fellow Broadie to the geekdom that is MIT and Harvard! Which building will you be working in, 7CC or 320 charles? I work over at 320, and we have weekly ultimate frisbee games if you are interested in mixing it up a bit

Wow, small world. I'll be in 7CC. I think we play ultimate croquet.

NK

Todd · Post by **Todd** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:28 am

Add me to the paddle and the PPR.

Todd

Birdseye · Post by **Birdseye** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:18 am

This is going to be a big group tonight (16). I hope Starts can handle us all.

If you realize/decide you can't make it (by 3pm) please let us know by posting here.

Post by **pat** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:27 am

Maybe we should start booking a function hall.

tailspin · Post by **tailspin** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:28 am

Tailspin and friend ( John and Chris ) will definitely show up at the paddle.
Will not make it to the Stars after though. Need to get back before
dark.

Post by **Chip** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:50 am

pat wrote:Maybe we should start booking a function hall.

Or a BBQ at the gazebo on the beach. Grill and a keg sounds good to me.

Gary · Post by **Gary** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:56 am

Count me in. I'm over my bi-weekly colds

Gary

Todd · Post by **Todd** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:01 am

Chip said

Or a BBQ at the gazebo on the beach. Grill and a keg sounds good to me.

Would HH allow that?

Post by **Chip** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:06 am

pat wrote:I plan on being there Thursday.

After Saturday's paddle, my elbow is noticeably sorer, but I'd like to try something different. When I was paddling, I noticed that it was a bit of a strain on the left fingers. So I've modded a skateboarding glove that Chip gave me into a prosthetic of sorts:

Pat,
You may want to try an unfeathered paddle. I had finger/knuckle pain when I was paddling feathered and it went away when I plucked the feathers. Of course, it may have been an awful forward stroke that was the problem. :oops:

Post by **Chip** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:10 am

Todd wrote:Chip said
Or a BBQ at the gazebo on the beach. Grill and a keg sounds good to me.

Would HH allow that?

Don't know but I doubt HPD would. :twisted:

Post by **pat** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:12 am

Chip wrote:Don't know but I doubt HPD would.

Invite 'em.

Post by **Chip** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:21 am

They got enough of my beer in the 70s. I refuse to give them anymore. :lol:

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