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Subject: Re: Summer Kayak Trip Possibilities [NEED INPUT]

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Date Posted: 21:05:49 04/03/05 Sun
In reply to: Government 's message, "Summer Kayak Trip Possibilities [NEED INPUT]" on 17:33:11 04/01/05 Fri

How about a trip on Lake Michigan to the Sears Tower, by way of that river in Chicago.

I got a full bulk head, new gps, sea kayak, half a pack of cigarettes, 100 miles to Chicago, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses!!

>Remember how our Commanding Expedition Leader retired
>last fall and threw down the gauntlet for us to fill
>in the gap? I think this means it�s up to US to make
>some trips happen this summer. I�m game to lead a big
>open water kayak trip and maybe some small outtings,
>but I need some input on a destination. Let me know
>what you think of these ideas, 3 �big trip� ideas and
>2 �small trip� ideas. Let me know of some others if I
>missed a good one.
>
>Bass Islands � Ohio to Canada and back. I have an
>excellent 4.5 day 55 mile route picked out with lots
>of side trips for more advanced paddlers. There is
>also a lot of freedom to alter the route depending on
>weather and group ambitions. This would take us to
>most of the Bass Islands, have a lot of open water
>crossings, and involve an international border
>crossing. There are also the stupidest smallies and
>walleye in the world in these waters. Camping may be
>less �rustic� than other FBET trips (read: tent
>campgrounds most nights). It�s a warm water paddle, so
>screw wearing a wetsuit.
>
>Drummond Island Circumnavigation � Something like a
>50-70 mile paddle depending on the route. Camping is
>*really* rustic. Route is inflexible, other than
>choosing the direction of travel around the island and
>how many outer islands we want to visit. There are
>some magnificent cliffs on the east side of the island
>(100+ ft). We could also do a weekend trip here and
>play around on the (mostly private land) islands on
>the sheltered north side. This is pretty cold water.
>
>Cockburn Island � actually not named after a tragic
>camp stove accident, this island is directly to the
>east of Drummond on the Canadian side of the border.
>It�s smaller, has less significant cliffs and is
>considered to be a less exciting trip than Drummond by
>those who have paddled both. But there is the allure
>of getting remote entry permits from Canada to visit
>the island. About a 30-40 mile trip. This is pretty
>cold water.
>

>Power Island in the west arm of Grand Traverse Bay
>(Small Trip Idea). We�d need to get camping
>reservations now, but this could make a great tune-up
>trip for the big kayak outings. Lots of semi-stupid,
>very tasty fish here. A fairly cold water paddle.
>
>St. Clair River Delta (small trip idea). There are
>allegedly some decent remote areas to paddle here. A
>possible tune-up trip.

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Re: Summer Kayak Trip Possibilities [NEED INPUT]	Belvedere	23:27:37 04/03/05 Sun
Watch out for the Dave Mathews Bus -- Government, 10:10:47 04/04/05 Mon