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by guitbit
Thu May 19, 2016 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: folbot closed in March...
Replies: 0
Views: 8097

folbot closed in March...

I just learned that folbot shutdown in March. I have a folbot Greenland II and was looking to get a smaller Cooper at the end of the summer. There are other manufacturers of folding kayaks out there but I was very happy with my folbot and mine has been in use since the early 90's. It's actually trav...
by guitbit
Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:21 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Dedham Water Trail - 09/13/2014
Replies: 8
Views: 25687

Re: Dedham Water Trail - 09/13/2014

So here's the map. Apparently there isn't any way to allow comments only editing, so if anyone has any problems with it let me know and I'll make any necessary changes.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid= ... QgwJSssnK0

All comments welcome!

Grant
by guitbit
Fri Sep 19, 2014 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to the group
Replies: 6
Views: 10260

Re: New to the group

PS: If someone does want the empty seat please call shotgun here so I don't have more than one person show up for it.
Thanks!
-=Grant=-
by guitbit
Fri Sep 19, 2014 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to the group
Replies: 6
Views: 10260

Re: New to the group

I should be there around 8:30 AM but it takes me 20 minutes or so to put my boat together. So show up at the Jericho Boat Launch around 8:45 am and we should be good to go! Oh, and if someone wants to join us and doesn't have a boat handy, mine's a tandem and I'll throw an extra paddle and crappy or...
by guitbit
Fri Sep 19, 2014 10:01 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Fortune Bay, Newfoundland: A Love Letter
Replies: 10
Views: 29633

Re: Fortune Bay, Newfoundland: A Love Letter

Wow, I want to go to Newfoundland now. This was a great report. I'm not much for the camping part (I like my hot showers and cold Scotch) but I'd consider making an exception for a trip this beautiful.

-=Grant=-
by guitbit
Fri Sep 19, 2014 7:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to the group
Replies: 6
Views: 10260

Re: New to the group

I'm planning on a morning on Scituate Harbor on Sunday if you care to join me. I'm not planning anything treacherous or anything; just some simple, relaxing flatwater kayaking. It's supposed to be high 70s, so it should be a nice day out.

Grant
by guitbit
Tue Sep 16, 2014 5:52 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Dedham Water Trail - 09/13/2014
Replies: 8
Views: 25687

Re: Dedham Water Trail - 09/13/2014

Yes Chip, I think it's a well kept secret :-).

I'm slowly trying to create a Google Map of it and once I've done that I'll share it here. That way people can add their own comments and correct my poor navigation skills.
by guitbit
Sun Sep 14, 2014 8:13 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Dedham Water Trail - 09/13/2014
Replies: 8
Views: 25687

Re: Dedham Water Trail - 09/13/2014

Thanks Ken. I did my best to keep it short but there was a lot I wanted to cover so that others might get something from it.
by guitbit
Sun Sep 14, 2014 8:30 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Dedham Water Trail - 09/13/2014
Replies: 8
Views: 25687

Dedham Water Trail - 09/13/2014

Ok, so I'd read about the Dedham Water Trail online and decided to give it a try. Dedham Water Trail is a 6 mile flat-water loop in Dedham not far off Rte 128/95 on Rte 135/Common St. There is free parking at the Parks & Recreation Launch (#1 on the map) and they even provide trail maps at the l...
by guitbit
Thu Sep 11, 2014 10:07 am
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Hanson-Skills 09/11/2014
Replies: 7
Views: 12522

Re: Hanson-Skills 09/11/2014

So what time would this be starting?
by guitbit
Fri Sep 05, 2014 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Early Morning, South Shore, Sat 09/06 anyone?
Replies: 10
Views: 14423

Re: Early Morning, South Shore, Sat 09/06 anyone?

Wait, that sounds creepy. Oh well, hope to see you there. And now you know why it's so deserted.
by guitbit
Fri Sep 05, 2014 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Early Morning, South Shore, Sat 09/06 anyone?
Replies: 10
Views: 14423

Re: Early Morning, South Shore, Sat 09/06 anyone?

Ok, so I guess I'm going to Aaron River Reservoir. If anyone wants to join I'll be at the Wampatuck campground office at 8:00 AM. Look for the creepy 50-ish guy with the 70s porn stache in the 90s Corolla with no visible boat. Hope to see you there.
by guitbit
Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Early Morning, South Shore, Sat 09/06 anyone?
Replies: 10
Views: 14423

Re: Early Morning, South Shore, Sat 09/06 anyone?

Ah yes, I do definitely consider that. However tomorrow my PPR is somewhat restricted anyhow. Thanks again for the suggestions.
by guitbit
Fri Sep 05, 2014 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Early Morning, South Shore, Sat 09/06 anyone?
Replies: 10
Views: 14423

Re: Early Morning, South Shore, Sat 09/06 anyone?

Cool, thanks. I had considered Monponsett but I've driven by it and it didn't look all that interesting from a kayak-exploring standpoint (please correct me if I'm wrong). Others I was considering are Long Pond, Billington Sea, and my old standby Aaron River Reservoir. However the last time I was at...
by guitbit
Fri Sep 05, 2014 6:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Early Morning, South Shore, Sat 09/06 anyone?
Replies: 10
Views: 14423

Re: Early Morning, South Shore, Sat 09/06 anyone?

I'm in Rockland. I want to stay south of the split and north of the bridge to avoid any sort of traffic getting in and out. I'm good for anywhere from Plymouth to Randolf so long as I don't need to take the highway.
by guitbit
Fri Sep 05, 2014 6:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Early Morning, South Shore, Sat 09/06 anyone?
Replies: 10
Views: 14423

Early Morning, South Shore, Sat 09/06 anyone?

I was thinking of taking out my recently acquired folbot greenland Saturday morning for some recreational paddlintg. I'd like to get started early, 8am or so at the latest and get back to shore by 10-10:30. It's a tandem so if you just want to bring a PFD that is fine. I'll have everything else but ...
by guitbit
Tue Sep 02, 2014 10:58 am
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Newbie in need of lesson/pointers.
Replies: 4
Views: 9808

Re: Newbie in need of lesson/pointers.

Thanks Josko! I did just find that Nantasket Kayaks seems to offer instruction as well. I'm going to check on that later today.
by guitbit
Tue Sep 02, 2014 7:13 am
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Newbie in need of lesson/pointers.
Replies: 4
Views: 9808

Re: Newbie in need of lesson/pointers.

Thanks Ken, I'll check that out. I was hoping to get something in this week while I'm on vacation. I'm happy to pay for it if I can arrange it. If you know anyone who does this sort of one-on-one let me know. I should think 2 hours would be sufficient as I only plan on doing flat-water, recreational...
by guitbit
Tue Sep 02, 2014 6:34 am
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Newbie in need of lesson/pointers.
Replies: 4
Views: 9808

Newbie in need of lesson/pointers.

I just bought my first kayak (folbot greenland) and would like some lessons/pointers. Does anyone know of a place on the South Shore that does this sort of thing?

Thanks in advance.