NYCkayaker NYCKayaker Digest, Vol 34, Issue 15

Wed Jun 18 12:29:28 EDT 2008

Hi Colin,

I don't know the Pac Boat but it sounds like an ideal boat for taking on a visit to Block Island in September.  My suggestion though would be to save the paddling for from the Island or in the large harbor  and do the crossings from Pt. Judith on the High-Speed Ferry 866 783 7996 or the traditional ferry from Newport. blockislandferry.com.

Don Betts 

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>    1. Re:  Montauk to Block Island (Colin Weatherby)
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> Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:57:43 -0400
> From: "Colin Weatherby" 
> Subject: Re: NYCkayaker Montauk to Block Island
> To: "David Gottlieb" 
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> Thank you both for such detailed responses.  Extremely helpful.  I think
> I'll probably put this trip on the back burner.  A goal for the future!
> 
> Thanks so much.  And this list is fantastic!
> 
> Cheers,
> CW
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> On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:48 AM, David Gottlieb 
> wrote:
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>> Colin,
>>
>> Crossing to Block Island is quite adventurous and you would need to have at
>> least BCU 3 skills. The currents and tides are tricky and you would
>> definitely have to consult the tide and current charts. If you don't have
>> open water experience this is not a trip I would do. I wouldn't do that
>> trip
>> by myeslf and even might hesitate going with BCU Level 4 paddlers as I
>> would
>> not want to hinder them, even though I am a strong paddler, my skills still
>> need to be honed. If you haven't been in open water, I suggest that you go
>> with knowledgeable paddlers or better yet, take a tour with a reputable
>> organization, such as Atlantic Kayak Tours....
>>
>> Their website is http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/ and I have no business
>> relationships with them, but I have taken some courses, years ago, from
>> them. You will soon learn what you are capable of.
>>
>> Venturing out in open water in a small kayak, with little experience, is
>> very dangerous. I don't know what your knowledge of tides and currents are
>> as well as your navigational skills and ability in rough water is. But if
>> you haven't been in rough water at all, I can only urge that you proceed
>> with caution and be conservative and honest in judging your skills before
>> venturing out. Again, this is not a trip I would do alone. You could be
>> lucky and the swells  and waves could be minimal, but one never knows what
>> can happen in the middle of the ocean. I would first attempt crossing the
>> LI
>> Sound much farther inland with some very experienced paddlers before I
>> ventured out from Montauk to Block Is.
>>
>> To be blunt, if I were you, I would not attempt this trip.
>>
>> Good luck. David
>>
>>
>> On 6/18/08 9:59 AM, "Colin Weatherby"  wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I'm fairly new to the list and kayaking as well.  I've been taking small
>>> trips around NYC for the past few months and am looking for a bigger
>>> adventure.  I have some family that will be staying on Block Island in
>>> September and wondering about the feasibility of paddling from Montauk.
>>> I've measured it at 16 miles, which seems like a pretty significant
>>> distance, although I'm not the best at tracking mileage by kayak yet.
>>>
>>> I'm concerned about traveling in open ocean, but this seems like a pretty
>>> doable trip.  Does anybody have any thoughts?  Any input would be great.
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Colin
>>>
>>> ps.  My kayak is a collapsible Pakboat.  Please let me know if you think
>>> that would be a problem.  Thanks!
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> Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:06:17 -0400
> From: Richard Clifford 
> Subject: NYCkayaker Montauk to Block Island
> To: Colin Weatherby ,	NYCKayaker
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> Colin,
>     Also, bear in mind that some list-members are able to do the estate 
> planning for those who are not inclined to wait or plan a trip like 
> this! - Richard Clifford
> 
> Colin Weatherby wrote:
>> Thank you both for such detailed responses.  Extremely helpful.  I think
>> I'll probably put this trip on the back burner.  A goal for the future!
>>
>> Thanks so much.  And this list is fantastic!
>>
>> Cheers,
>> CW
>>
>>   
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