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[Rosy]

Here is a great thing to do on your FREE DAY, take the
Downeaster to either Boston or LL Bean, in Maine.
It is a great ride, we have done it before to Boston to see all the sights, and you don't have to worry about driving.
LL Bean in Freeport, Maine is a great shopping day, all the name brands are up there in this quaint small town.
Make plans, and see things you may not be able to see, while you are here.
You don't even have to ride your trike to catch the train, it is a very short walking distance to the station as you can see on the Dover map.
WOW, as I think, of the fun things we have done, I will you let know, so you can make plans, while you are here for the North East Gathering.
Rosy

 

[Bikerbozo]

Rosy, looking at map, it occurs to me that Dover looks like a good kayaking place. Any rental places around there?

 

[Rosy]

It is great to kayak from Dover, on the Cochecco River, to the junction of the three major rivers.
BUT, there are no rentals in Dover that I know of. Rentals are in Portsmouth and other costal towns.
There is a launch in downtown Dover, at the Henry Law Park, if you have your own canoe or kayak.
Rosy

 

[Bikerbozo]

It is great to kayak from Dover, on the Cochecco River, to the junction of the three major rivers.
BUT, there are no rentals in Dover that I know of. Rentals are in Portsmouth and other costal towns.
There is a launch in downtown Dover, at the Henry Law Park, if you have your own canoe or kayak.
Rosy

Is it slow flow so I can paddle in both directions or a one way trip?

 

[Rosy]

Friends of mine who are kayakers said the Cohecco River, lower rivers, and coast line are subject to tides, so you have to plan you trip when tides are high. You really don't want to get caught at low tide because lots of places are just mud flats.
Another point he made as in this area when tides are rushing out in lots of places, your paddling is very difficult. At one time, don't know if it is now, but we had the 7th highest volume of water rushing out of the Portsmouth narrows where many rivers and Great Bay starts to dump into the ocean in the world, that's a lot of water rushing out.
Many times when we are in Portsmouth looking out over the river traffic you see small boats just inching up the river because the current is so strong! They look like they are standing still.
But, I am sure if you contact the rental places in Portsmouth, they will advise you as to where, what time, and how long you should kayak the area.
Rosy

 

[leo3wheel]

Sounds scary to me!!

 

[Rosy]

Leo, it can be if you are not aware of the tides. The channel coming into Portsmouth harbor is a zig-zag affair and tugs are needed to get the huge ships up to the port. Even when they bring in the nuclear subs, they are guided by tugs.
It really is something to see an ocean type ship come into port and cross the Memorial bridge with its span up and the ship is higher than the road, Whoa!
You look across the river and see the Coast Guard ships, and the subs they are working on at the Navy Yard. That's why we are spending a few hours in Portsmouth for lunch, so Y'all can see the ships, river, old houses, and the flower gardens, and maybe a tall ship will be in for tours.
Rosy

 

[DblTrbl]

Friends of mine who are kayakers said the Cohecco River, lower rivers, and coast line are subject to tides, so you have to plan you trip when tides are high. You really don't want to get caught at low tide because lots of places are just mud flats.
Another point he made as in this area when tides are rushing out in lots of places, your paddling is very difficult. At one time, don't know if it is now, but we had the 7th highest volume of water rushing out of the Portsmouth narrows where many rivers and Great Bay starts to dump into the ocean in the world, that's a lot of water rushing out.
Many times when we are in Portsmouth looking out over the river traffic you see small boats just inching up the river because the current is so strong! They look like they are standing still.
But, I am sure if you contact the rental places in Portsmouth, they will advise you as to where, what time, and how long you should kayak the area.
Rosy

Rosy, I was told by someone at work that the flow of water in/out of Great bay was the fastest/strongest flow in the USA. Not sure where he got this info but it is the fastest exchange of water I have ever witnessed in a daily basis.

 

[Rosy]

Flow is at 4 knots, and if don't have a good motor, well the bridge pilons are waiting for you.
We even had an ocean type ship break moorin and hit a bridge pilon. The crew of the ship was at fault because they did not secure the ship properly against the current.
Ask the yachts men going up river, they will tell you, they have a very strong anchor waiting in case their motor fails!
It is a beautiful river to look at, but will take your breath away, sailing it!
Thet have boat cruises which give tours of the river so you can see both Maine and NH as you sail the river.
Rosy

 

[Rosy]

Kayaking

Here is some info for you to look into if you want to go kayaking on your day off:
www.sevenriverspaddling.com
603-969-5120
Good uconn!
Rosy

 

[leo3wheel]

New Hampshire's Best Roads

http://www.newenglandriders.org/BestOfNorthEast/BestRoads/NHBestRoads.htm

 

[Rosy]

Thanks Leo, we are taking some of those roads in our adventures, from north to south..east to west! LOL
But, to take a lot of them, you would have to spend a great deal of time in NH & Maine, which we don't have!
Rosy

 

[DblTrbl]

No Red this trip as he wants to go to Maggie Valley with me and then to Va for a Sea Bee get together a week later. If all goes as planned, Jerry and I will ride the Blue Ridge with Red after Maggie Valley but not his Sea Bee meeting. Phil should be there the time I get there. Haven't heard of anyone else yet.
Tom

I'm also going to Maggie Valley. It will be my first time there. On the way down I'm going to Greer SC to visit classmate...then back up to MV on Monday.

 

[OlBandit]

TrikerMary, I tried to respond to your message but it tells me that your mailbox is full, so plans have not changed we will leave on Sunday the 14th at 8am. Plan to have breakfast at 7am at the Starlite Diner. It will be a long day depending on traffic and construction. My cell number is still the same just text me when you get in Saturdat the 13th, we will come over and have supper with you .

Take care let us know.

 

[trikermary]

Thanks Bill....will do!

 

[Rosy]

For planning porposes who will be in Dover to go out to dinner, by 5 PM on Sunday?
Thats the only iffy, I got.
Don't forget your Free Day, Thursday to plan an activity, if you want to go whale watching, ocean cruise, kayaking, or shopping at the tax free NH malls, or in Kittery, ME, but they have a sale tax.
If not, I haven't planned a ride or dinner, but for those who want, we can do a local country side ride, & find a place to eat. Just let me know if you are planning a country ride.
I will write a schedule of events as soon as I get all the dinner Restruants set.
Dont forget, if you have any questions, please..please ask me now, so I may get an answer back to you. No question is a dumb question! LOL
Thanks, and see you soon.
Rosy

 

[Bikerbozo]

Purely for planning dolphins, we should be there in time for a 5pm dinner.

 

[peteg59]

Mary & I should be able to make it.
Where are you thinking of having the "kick off" dinner?

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Purely for planning dolphins, we should be there in time for a 5pm dinner.

Isn't that Mahi~Mahi?

 

[leo3wheel]

For planning porposes who will be in Dover to go out to dinner, by 5 PM on Sunday?Rosy

Jeannette and I will be there.

 

[DblTrbl]

Might be working 12 hour shifts then, if not, I can adjust my sleep schedule.....