A wonderful chance to kayak throughout the Thimble Islands and explore
Outer Island. This is Not a beginner kayak; you should feel
comfortable navigating and controlling your boat and be comfortable
with waves, wind and surf and know basic self-rescue. If you need to
get up to speed, please join a few of our kayaks BEFORE this one -
this is NOT the kayak to learn on. We will meet at the Stony Creek,
Branford launch site and prep our boats for launch. This is partly
open water, so there may be some wind or chop. We will paddle out and
around the islands, finally landing at Outer Island (a McKinney
Natural Preserve), where we will land our boats for a while and wander
the island. A docent will meet us and give us some basic information
about the island and the flora/fauna there. Bring a snack to relax on
the island and spend a bit of time wandering. We'll then re-launch our
boats and may re-land at Horse Island (a private island) with special
permission, for those interested. Others can paddle about the island
or harbor. For our return, we will hug the islands and then the
shoreline - viewing the beauty and interest along the way. The entire
trip should take about 3-4 hours, depending on the strength of our
paddling group. We paddle as a group - we will leave together and
return together. If you prefer to paddle on your own, please do NOT
join this particular outing - WE WILL Start and end together - for
both safety AND fun. Once we land at the launch, we can grab a bite to
eat at a local eatery and relax and enjoy the location. *Warning:
parking is limited, largely on-street and strictly enforced. Please
plan to unload your boat quickly onto the launch area, moving it to
the beach section of the launch and park your vehicle.* *Life
Preservers are Mandatory for this outing. Two quarts of water and a
snack VERY strongly recommended* Your RSVP to this event denotes you
are physically fit and able to safely participate in this event and
that you have read and agree to our legal statement found on the top
page bar at More to Files to scroll down to Legal Statement. == Legal
Statement === By clicking on "Count Me In" or "Yes" for this event you
agree, warrant, and covenant as follows: In consideration for
accepting this entry, I, the registrant, intending to be legally
bound, hereby, for myself, my heirs, my executors and administrators,
do waive and release any and all rights for damages I may have against
any parties or persons connected with the South Eastern CT Adventures
Meetup group for and related to the above listed event. I attest and
verify that I am physically fit to participate in any portion of this
above listed event. I grant South Eastern CT Adventures permission to
use any photographs, film or videotapes of this event for any purpose.
Bring or wear a silly hat (or tiara or costume or outfit) to celebrate
Carolyn's Birthday with this trip. **I am now tracking no-shows. If
you need to change your rsvp, please do so as soon as you know. Stuff
can happen and I do provide day-of contact info, so please be
considerate of your leader(s) and co-adventurers, and don't leave us
hanging out in the parking lot wondering if you are coming. It'll put
you on my poop list. **
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