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Post by Ray Wirth on Jun 10, 2015 18:16:59 GMT -5
I'm starting this thread as a place to post information on who is paddling when, and also for paddlers to ask questions about the river.
A group (now up to 4) is planning to paddle the river from Old Town to Eddington tomorrow beginning at about 5pm.
Because of the relatively late afternoon start, I'd ask that anyone else joining us tomorrow have some experience on this river. We'll also plan some weekend or earlier in the day runs that might be better suited to first-timers.
"Training run" is probably a misnomer. Our goal tomorrow is to have fun, try some new lines, and get more familiar with the river.
If anyone is interested in joining in, you can let us know right here.
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Post by Ray Wirth on Jun 11, 2015 13:21:06 GMT -5
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Post by Jeff Owen on Jun 26, 2015 19:46:51 GMT -5
Tomorrow, Saturday, June 27. Paddling from the putin in Old Town at 9:30. Shuttle your vehicle ahead of time if possible.
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Post by Jeff Owen on Jun 27, 2015 15:28:12 GMT -5
Speed workouts at Brown's Beach - Every weekday morning from 8 to 9am.
Whitewater workouts on the Penobscot Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 3 to 5:30. Mondays at Great Works (and we'll need to leave a shuttle car at Great Works Stream in Bradley), Wednesdays and Fridays at Basin Mills (no shuttle necessary).
Full length run of the nationals racecourse sometime each weekend, look here for day and time.
Paddle Hard!
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Post by Jeff Owen on Jul 1, 2015 10:41:04 GMT -5
Penobscot River Whitewater Nationals racecourse PRACTICE
~WHAT: Come get the "home river advantage" as we practice the Sprint and Downriver racecourses that will be used at the end of July for the Penobscot River Whitewater Nationals Regatta.
~WHEN: Saturday, July 11, 9:00 start.
~WHERE: Meet at Old Town's waterfront Binnette Park at 8:30am.
~REGISTRATION: None.
~INSURANCE: None. Participation in this common experience is voluntary and each person is fully responsible for her/his own safety and well-being.
~Other Information: We'll meet at 8:30 and quickly shuttle vehicles. We'll run the sprint course through Great Works first, then return to Binnette Park to run the full downriver course to Eddington. We'll figure out the details of how to shuttle for both racecourses when we meet at 8:30.
~Additional Other Information: Potluck cookout at the Owens in Orono (26 Noyes Drive) afterward.
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Post by Ray Wirth on Jul 2, 2015 21:32:19 GMT -5
Jeff, are you running the Penobscot on Saturday? We're thinking of running it tomorrow afternoon but may hold off until Sat. If others are going then.
If anyone is free to run it tomorrow afternoon, let us know that as well.
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Post by Jeff Owen on Jul 3, 2015 6:12:53 GMT -5
My group is training in just Basin Mills rapid in Orono today (Friday) at 3:00pm. All are welcome to join in. We're running the full racecourse Sunday morning at 9:00. Jeff, are you running the Penobscot on Saturday? We're thinking of running it tomorrow afternoon but may hold off until Sat. If others are going then. If anyone is free to run it tomorrow afternoon, let us know that as well. |
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Post by Ray Wirth on Jul 3, 2015 11:26:10 GMT -5
Leslie and I are going to do a run from Old Town beginning at 4:15pm or so today. Post here if you can make it, and then we can set up a shuttle.
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Post by Dan Jones on Jul 8, 2015 10:29:17 GMT -5
I would like to see the river with Maine friends this Saturday with the group Jeff is organizing. I have a tandem boat here but not a partner until later. Would join another paddler or borrow a solo boat. Dan Jones, Pennsylvania Paddler
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Post by Jeff Owen on Jul 9, 2015 15:56:02 GMT -5
Dan - Bring your tandem boat and show up at 8:30. Such things typically work out and if a partner doesn't emerge a solo boat might. It's worth a shot! I would like to see the river with Maine friends this Saturday with the group Jeff is organizing. I have a tandem boat here but not a partner until later. Would join another paddler or borrow a solo boat. Dan Jones, Pennsylvania Paddler |
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Post by Dan Jones on Jul 10, 2015 11:59:10 GMT -5
Jeff, Thamks, I found a solo boat do will bring that. Dan
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Post by Jeff Owen on Jul 10, 2015 15:07:40 GMT -5
Just bumping this to the top. Should be a great day on the river. Bring some grub for the potluck afterwards, and your bathing suit, too, to enjoy the Stillwater in the afternoon. See you in the morning!! Penobscot River Whitewater Nationals racecourse PRACTICE
~WHAT: Come get the "home river advantage" as we practice the Sprint and Downriver racecourses that will be used at the end of July for the Penobscot River Whitewater Nationals Regatta.
~WHEN: Saturday, July 11, 9:00 start.
~WHERE: Meet at Old Town's waterfront Binnette Park at 8:30am.
~REGISTRATION: None.
~INSURANCE: None. Participation in this common experience is voluntary and each person is fully responsible for her/his own safety and well-being.
~Other Information: We'll meet at 8:30 and quickly shuttle vehicles. We'll run the sprint course through Great Works first, then return to Binnette Park to run the full downriver course to Eddington. We'll figure out the details of how to shuttle for both racecourses when we meet at 8:30.
~Additional Other Information: Potluck cookout at the Owens in Orono (26 Noyes Drive) afterward. |
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Post by Jeff Owen on Jul 12, 2015 5:46:03 GMT -5
Twenty boats enjoyed the Regatta's racecourse yesterday. It was a beautiful day on the river. And, breaking news, there are now over 100 paddlers registered for the event!! Another group is paddling the racecourse today (Sunday), meeting at the park in Old Town at noon. Just bumping this to the top. Should be a great day on the river. Bring some grub for the potluck afterwards, and your bathing suit, too, to enjoy the Stillwater in the afternoon. See you in the morning!! Penobscot River Whitewater Nationals racecourse PRACTICE
~WHAT: Come get the "home river advantage" as we practice the Sprint and Downriver racecourses that will be used at the end of July for the Penobscot River Whitewater Nationals Regatta.
~WHEN: Saturday, July 11, 9:00 start.
~WHERE: Meet at Old Town's waterfront Binnette Park at 8:30am.
~REGISTRATION: None.
~INSURANCE: None. Participation in this common experience is voluntary and each person is fully responsible for her/his own safety and well-being.
~Other Information: We'll meet at 8:30 and quickly shuttle vehicles. We'll run the sprint course through Great Works first, then return to Binnette Park to run the full downriver course to Eddington. We'll figure out the details of how to shuttle for both racecourses when we meet at 8:30.
~Additional Other Information: Potluck cookout at the Owens in Orono (26 Noyes Drive) afterward. |
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Post by greg soule on Jul 19, 2015 15:40:21 GMT -5
Anyone paddling Monday or Tuesday? I'll be up there if anyone is interested.
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Post by Fiona on Jul 19, 2015 17:57:05 GMT -5
Anyone paddling Monday or Tuesday? I'll be up there if anyone is interested. I was thinking of a run tomorrow (Monday) afternoon. Do you have a time in mind? |
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