NYCkayaker NYCKayaker Digest, Vol 34, Issue 17

[jeff folmsbee]

Submarines -- so cool!

Fiona's totally right about going with somebody & the
chops & protocols required to make it a responsible
adventure.
jf
--- Fiona Cousins <fiona.cousins at gmail.com> wrote:

> I've also done this trip (once each way), and
> generally concur with Jeff on
> time and direction.
> 
> When I went I had been paddling for about 4 years
> and had done a lot of long
> 20 mile type trips.  I would say that you definitely
> should go with someone
> else, whether you are good at self-rescue or not,
> and you have to do a
> proper float plan because the current can be
> significant.
> 
> And, if you happen to see a moving 'buoy', keep out
> of the way - submarines
> surface in this area and that's probably what you
> are looking at.
> 
> Fiona
> 
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> >   1. Re:  Montauk to Block Island (jeff folmsbee)
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> > Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:45:33 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: jeff folmsbee
> <placeboentertainment2001 at yahoo.com>
> > Subject: Re: NYCkayaker Montauk to Block Island
> > To: nyckayaker at rockandwater.net
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> > Colin,
> >
> > Not familiar with the collapsable Pakboat but I
> have
> > paddled to Block Island from Montauk twice in a
> 16'
> > Necky Elaho and, in fair weather, it is a very
> > do-able, fun trip. Must use compass & chart and/or
> > GPS, and launch with the ebb.  Visibility could be
> > such that you won't have a very clear view of the
> > island for the first leg of trip, which is kind of
> > cool -- a true open crossing. Consult Eldridge's
> for
> > current vectors -- from Montauk (as opposed to
> Orient
> > Point) your course is North east but current goes
> > south east, so you have to factor that into your
> > heading --  aim a little north of the island so
> > current will sweep you into it -- maybe 30 or 40
> > degrees, depending on wind.  Of course also
> important
> > to aim for the north south or middle of island,
> > depending on where you want to land.  If
> conditions
> > are unfavorable the day of (high unfavorable wind,
> > thunder storms, etc.) don't do it. Don't know your
> > self-rescue skills but you might want to do it
> with a
> > buddy, and I would carry a marine radio for
> weather
> > updates & general safety. I'd guess it might take
> you
> > 4 or 5 hours. Can launch from any number of places
> on
> > Montauk, I use the Gossinger's Fish
> restaurant/pier,
> > you can leave your car in their parking lot &
> nobody
> > asks questions.
> >
> > any more questions feel free to ask.
> >
> > good luck,
> > Jeff Folmsbee
> >
> > --- Colin Weatherby <colin.weatherby at gmail.com>
> 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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