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Kayaking after the Last Cache Bash

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08-13-2010, 03:13 PM
eebee

Kayaking after the Last Cache Bash

After Brad's event last year, several of us headed out to Pushaw Lake to do Brad's multi and a couple of other caches. It was a nice day for a paddle and we all had a great time.

I had so much fun, in fact, that I would love to do it again :D:D. Is anyone else up for it this year? We can just bring our kayaks with us to the event and head out when it seems like time. Tom, I promise we'll wait for you this time around :o.

I have no particular caches in mind so I'm hoping for suggestions for some great kayak caches!
08-13-2010, 04:37 PM
dufzor

I'm in! My house should be back together and my kayaks where they belong, not behind mountains of gravel.
08-13-2010, 05:03 PM
tat

I was thinking about this the other day!! A few years back, we had a campout on Warren Island. That might be a bit adventurous, but I was also thinking Ocean Quarry Campground in Stonnington. Of course, I'm for any kayaking!!! :)
08-13-2010, 08:49 PM
hollora

Brad's event is the weekend of the Bangor Gun Show. Now that I am on the Board of the Conservation Club (which sponsors the show), I will be there on Friday night and after the Bashe for the rest of the weekend.

A bummer as I would love to go paddling with a group. Hope you all have fun.

@ TAT - that camp out on Warren Island was a blast. So much to do - so little time.
08-15-2010, 09:19 PM
merenner

Dawn and I have talked about heading up. I'd love to bring boats. I'll shoot her an e-mail and see if she is up for it.
08-15-2010, 10:16 PM
Ekidokai

I think I would like to go. I have one of those fancy kayak thingys and soon I will have a PFD and not a home made paddle. Count me in. Just no video allowed.

I have only done a couple Kayak caches so anywhere you choose sounds like fun.
09-06-2010, 09:54 PM
eebee

Well, I've been having a look at kayak caches that are close enough to the event that we can easily travel to them and still have a few hours to paddle. It is also hard to find ones that haven't been done by at least one of us.

I think it would be good to go for a spot that has an interesting paddle, so it will be fun to do as a group, even for those who may already have done the cache(s). It would be nice if there were other interesting caches in the area, too.

Someone suggested the caches at Phillips Lake off of Route 1A. There are 3 caches to be found by kayak. One of them is http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache...log=y&decrypt=

There is also the alphanumeric challenge cache nearby for those who don't have this one yet. And there is an interesting earthcache in the vicinity, as well.

I know some people may already have these, so if there are any other suggestions, let me know.
09-07-2010, 04:42 PM
Mainiac1957

Maybe on Sunday

How about doing The Joy to the World series on Sunday. I don't think there is enough time on Saturday after the event. Being it's a 40 mile drive to the island. Of course this would only work for those staying in the area I guess. Just a thought.

The caches are: Joy to the World (GC1WRWB) by Three Dog Night (3/5)
Joy to the Fishes (GC1WRX9) by Three Dog Night (2.5/5)
Deep Blue Sea (GC1WRXE) by Three Dog Night (2.5/5)
Mighty Fine Wine (GC1WRXA) by Three Dog Night (2/5)
09-07-2010, 04:58 PM
WhereRWe?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mainiac1957

How about doing The Joy to the World series on Sunday.

Sheesh! This is what geocaching is all about! I just wish I were a little younger and a little bit in better shape! LOL!

Go for it! :D:D
09-07-2010, 05:17 PM
dubord207

Mapachi is now kayaking and in all due respect to my friend Pat, he's not a tri-athlete. I'm quite certain you could kayak. I went for the first time last year and it's actually quite easy.....and a whole lot of fun.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhereRWe?

Sheesh! This is what geocaching is all about! I just wish I were a little younger and a little bit in better shape! LOL!

Go for it! :D:D
09-07-2010, 06:31 PM
hollora

Key is buying the right Kay for you (size, weight, upper body strength and many things considered). And - please, my friends, always wear your PFD!
09-07-2010, 07:00 PM
WhereRWe?

Quote:

Originally Posted by hollora

Key is buying the right Kay for you (size, weight, upper body strength and many things considered).

Right! And another factor, is the amount of space available for the beer cooler!

:D:D
09-07-2010, 07:14 PM
hollora

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhereRWe?

Right! And another factor, is the amount of space available for the beer cooler!

:D:D

Opps - sorry I forgot! Isn't that what that little round well with the cover is for??? Ice and brew? ;) ;) It's not for drainage! :eek:
09-07-2010, 09:07 PM
pjpreb

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mainiac1957

How about doing The Joy to the World series on Sunday. I don't think there is enough time on Saturday after the event. Being it's a 40 mile drive to the island. Of course this would only work for those staying in the area I guess. Just a thought.

The Joy to the World series is an 8 mile paddle in total. Such a great area to paddle :)

We DNF'd 2 caches on Phillips Lake on 9/2/10. Not sure if they are missing or not but it is a beautiful lake and was a nice paddle too :)
09-07-2010, 10:02 PM
parmachenee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mainiac1957

How about doing The Joy to the World series on Sunday. I don't think there is enough time on Saturday after the event. Being it's a 40 mile drive to the island. Of course this would only work for those staying in the area I guess. Just a thought.

The caches are: Joy to the World (GC1WRWB) by Three Dog Night (3/5)
Joy to the Fishes (GC1WRX9) by Three Dog Night (2.5/5)
Deep Blue Sea (GC1WRXE) by Three Dog Night (2.5/5)
Mighty Fine Wine (GC1WRXA) by Three Dog Night (2/5)

Add Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog (GC1WRXQ) which is a two-part multi that is also part of the series.

We have done the series and really enjoyed the paddle. We might consider going along just for the fun of it! Weekend weather is looking good!:D
09-07-2010, 11:16 PM
hollora

Darn - if you all are going to do it - darn Gun Show - but I have to do it (the Gun Show I mean). You all have a great paddle.
09-08-2010, 08:16 AM
eebee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mainiac1957

How about doing The Joy to the World series on Sunday.

Thinking about it. The weather looks promising. Who's in?
09-08-2010, 08:55 AM
pm28570

Same here

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubord207

Mapachi is now kayaking and in all due respect to my friend Pat, he's not a tri-athlete. I'm quite certain you could kayak. I went for the first time last year and it's actually quite easy.....and a whole lot of fun.

Started last year and as mentioned earlier, do some research on them. I selected an Old Town Vapor as the cockpit opening is quite large which accommodates my knees and hips that don't fold as they once did.

And I'll tell ya.....I grew up on Millinocket Lake, on the water with a canvas canoe, moving up to a homemade boat with 25 hp Evinrude, on to bigger boats including a 28 foot, twin screw Carver and ending with a 20 foot Grady White. The most fun and relaxing time over the years has been in the kayak. Paddling just before/after sunrise with loons.....watching moose feed and bald eagles hunt. That's a stress-buster if ever there was one!
09-08-2010, 09:15 AM
tat

Quote:

Originally Posted by eebee

Thinking about it. The weather looks promising. Who's in?

I'm in!!!!!
09-08-2010, 06:18 PM
Mainiac1957

You betcha!!

Name a time and we will make a plan.
09-08-2010, 07:58 PM
vicbiker

I'm in also...if I get everything done on Saturday.
09-09-2010, 12:55 PM
eebee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mainiac1957

Name a time and we will make a plan.

I think I will be staying in Bar Harbor on Saturday night, so an early start wouldn't be a problem. What would be a reasonable time for those who are traveling to get there? Would 9 am be too early?
09-09-2010, 03:57 PM
Mainiac1957

Some going to the breakfast event....

plus it might be a bit cool early. I was thinking meeting at the launch site around 10:30. What does anyone else think?
09-10-2010, 12:12 AM
Ekidokai

Not

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjpreb

The Joy to the World series is an 8 mile paddle in total. Such a great area to paddle :)

We DNF'd 2 caches on Phillips Lake on 9/2/10. Not sure if they are missing or not but it is a beautiful lake and was a nice paddle too :)

One was replaced today and the other one was still there.
09-10-2010, 11:38 AM
Ekidokai

Just remember there is a breakfast event in Orono on Sunday morning.

There will be something for everyone on Phillips Lake. If you know what I mean.
09-10-2010, 01:41 PM
pjpreb

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekidokai

One was replaced today and the other one was still there.

We looked for 45 minutes for "the one that was still there" Sometimes ya just don't find 'em.:o
09-10-2010, 02:25 PM
Ekidokai

It was replaced according to the info on the cache page. When I found it it was on top of that hill sticking out of a crack and half of it was exposed right next to a trail.

By what i found in it I was guessing that someone found it and took it home or something then returned it.
09-10-2010, 02:37 PM
Ekidokai

Humm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mainiac1957

plus it might be a bit cool early. I was thinking meeting at the launch site around 10:30. What does anyone else think?

I don't know if I'll be able to get to the location after the breakfast in time. But I would like to give it a try.

Where is the launch site?
09-10-2010, 06:03 PM
eebee

I've heard from some who would like an earlier start on Sunday morning, but lets talk about it at the event tomorrow and we can come up with a time that works for the majority.

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