Seas and weather are holding me on land. Good time to look over kayak and render repairs. The New England coast loves to eat fiberglass kayaks so you better pack a repair kit. Lowe’s sells a tub and sink repair kit which is gel coat. It is small light weight and easy to store.
You see even PVC keel tape is no match for the coast. This is the second keel tape I have used so far. The bow and stern take the biggest hits from landing and launching.
Marine forecast doesn’t look favorable for the next few days. Better to stay put. Winds of 15 mpg gusting to 25 mph even 30 mph, waves building from 3 to 5 feet.
Buzzards Bay can get very nasty in these conditions. Better to play it safe and succeed in my quest than to attempt it and be another Coast Guard Rescue.
As I keep reiterating to people all the time this journey isn’t about me or my exploits as I travel along.
The main purpose for me taking on this endeavor is about my brother and sister veterans committing suicide. It is about not only raising awareness but also raising funds to help them.
So I would like everyone who is following this blog who hasn’t donated to go to the main page and in the picture click on the middle text that has Mission22 in it and donate a minimum of $5. It won’t break your bank or wallet and it is for a very worthy cause.
I am taking time out of my life to make this journey for them. I am paying for this trip out of my pocket for them. I write this blog daily for them. My mantra, “One Man One Mission To Save Thousands” are not just idle words. I wish to raise thousands of dollars to get them the help they need. Mission22 needs your help and the help of others that you can recruit to donate.
This is about helping them so please donate. With every donation it re-energizes my efforts to spread the word.
Just to let you know my latest report says that after paddling 500 NM I have only raised $330 that is less than $1/mile this is not very conducive to why I am doing this. So I am flat out asking you to donate.
Launched from Ned’s Point Light in Mattapoisett heading for Tiverton Rhode Island. Launched at 9 AM an hour late. Winds were 6 mph and seas were 1-2 foot chop.
Stopped at West Island to stretch and hydrate and check conditions on ocean side of causeway. Received message about a local media event. Met with local reporter and photographers for interview.
Went across the street for lunch then set out again in a light rain. Conditions changed more wind 10-12 mph chop up to 3 feet.
By the time I rounded Sconticut Point the wind had built up 15-20 mph and seas were now 3-4 with curls and white caps. Made it to Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven with some concerns. Kayak got tippy a couple of times and tossed around like it was empty a few times. By the time I reached shore I was near exhausted.
Called for ride and went back to where I am staying to make a few phone calls and check weather for the next few days.
The plan was to launch at Thomas Point marina in Buzzards Bay. That went okay.
Requested escort from Wareham Harbor master through Hog Channel. That was denied. The boat traffic was heavy.
I battled straight on chop sideways wakes and 15-20 mph headwinds.
I wanted to make Ned’s Point Light but fell short 3-4 miles. Still paddled 30+ NM today.
Heard from the Cape May – Lewes ferry service. I will be able to ride the ferry across the Delaware River which will keep me safe. I will have to stand in the car line to bring the yak onboard.
I have my itenerary for the next few days. The appropriate shops have been notified. Will ask Wareham Harbor master for escort to Marion since I have to travel Hog Channel by the canal.
Going to a place today to spread word and party tonight to spread the word.
For all those people who have given me small cash donation, I have to talked it up and made a donation of $150 to the mission.
I would like to thank each and everyone of you for helping.
Joseph
ONE MAN ONE MISSION TO SAVE THOUSANDS.
Donate using the Mission22 link at top of page.
Went to Osprey kayak to introduce myself and discuss having their customers kayak with me.
Will spend th
Was in the process of breaking camp when the park ranger showed up questioning what I was doing. I had reservations but didn’t check in as the office was closed. So I had to go check in and out.
My friend John showed up to pick up most of the gear so I wouldn’t have to portage a heavy kayak.
Well that started my journey of encounter with rangers and corp of engineer security.
Apparently the corp sees the portaging of a sea kayak down the bike path as a very dangerous hazard. Really?? They won’t let you through the canal which is dangerous. Going around the Cape is dangerous in 2 places. The state would frown on me portaging the breakdown lanes on Route 3 & 6. So the safe alternative is the bike path for those with common sense.
I did allot of raising awareness while waiting to be picked up.
Launched off of Brant Rock Marshfield, MA again under better conditions.
Smooth kayaking down the coast, Brief stop on a Duxbury beach to stretch.
Came around the end of Duxbury and started heading up Duxbury Bay.
Checked the chart to locate Plymouth Harbor. From my location it showed I needed to go left. Unfortunately I went to far left as I didn’t recognize any landmarks on shore and I was starting to fight some wind and chop.
I paddled past the Pilgrim nuclear power plant, felt all aglow after hahaha.
I made Scusset beach at dusk. A young man helped me get the kayak across the sand to the boardwalk. I ended up setting up camp in the dark.
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