#6 Kayak - New Castle Harbor - Odiorne Point Boat Launch

• Registration closes 24 hours prior to the meet time.
• Glad you are joining us.  Please send me your cell phone numbers, Emergency contact person and their cell phone number.  Email at address below.  Nancy KC
• All of you need to make sure you have your parking pass.

• Meet Time: 8:00am   Launch time:  BIB (butts in boats) 8:45am               End time:  3pm   Paddling Time:  4-5 hours                                                Be respectful of others.  Be early and on time to depart at BIB!           Give yourself more time if you think you will need it.                                  
• Details: This is an inner harbor ocean trip which may have strong currents and heavy boat traffic for the experienced paddler. A 12'+ Kayak with double hatch and spray skirt STRONGLY recommended to paddle on this more advanced paddle. We will meet at the Odiorne Point boat launch, paddle the Piscataqua River to Portsmouth harbor to Pierce Island.  Lunch break at the picnic area on Pierce Island.  There may be a beach stop on the way back to the Odiorne Point boat boat ramp. Early meeting time is due to tidal planning. 
•  You will need to make your own reservation to park at Odiorne's boat landing. This is the link: https://www.nhstateparks.org/planning/day-use-reservations
• Things to bring:                                                                                               - PFD - (Personal Flotation Device) Lifejacket  - Spray Skirt                             - A whistle tethered to your PFD is always a good idea!                                Paddle(s) - Plenty of drinking water - Lunch/Snacks - Water shoes, NO flip flops.   - Bathing Suit/Towel/HAT - Insect repellent - Sunscreen                                   - Water Toys... Pumps double nicely as a water squirter!                                   - Rain Gear!... two 10 gallon bags have multi uses.

Kayak of a minimum of 12' in length with front and rear watertight bulkheads, spray skirt recommended. Please contact the trip organizer should you have concerns or questions about your kayak or trip details:  Nancy KC 603-533-7576 or Laura B 603-860-6969.

• AS A CONDITION OF ATTENDING THIS KAYAK DAY TRIP, YOU AGREE TO: Hold harmless, and indemnify the organizer(s) and their relations and heirs, and all members and participants of the NH Ski Club from any and all claims for injury, illness, death, and/or property damage including those caused by negligence, ignorance, inexperience and other reasons. You also agree to assume all mental, physical, financial, and/or other risk associated with this activity. Kayaking, camping, hiking, skiing, bicycling and other activities pose inherent risks and dangers. Participation in these activities is voluntary and dependent upon your own personal judgement. In the interest of safety, wearing a Lifejacket (PFD), securely fitted is required while paddling with this group.  All Guest(s) will be required to sign a Disclaimer-Liability Release.       

Trip Organizer:  Nancy KC @ kcaronn@yahoo.com                                                                    Laura B    @smylmkr@comcast.net                                                                      Deb S     @ deborah.schelzel@gmail.com                            Trip Leaders:  Cindy Jenson, & Carol Stevens.