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Greenland Paddle Version 2

So I wasn’t happy with Greenland version 1. It wasn’t crafted fine enough, too fat in places, kind of heavy. In hindsight, I was fighting mediocre wood AND learning how to use hand tools and make mistakes using them (power … Continue reading

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Greenland Paddles – Comparison and Next Steps

I purchased a 2 piece greenland paddle for Christmas – the Akiak by Gear Labs. I also spent time this winter building one from a 2×4 and plans from Cape Falcon Kayak. General thoughts paddling with the Akiak. It took … Continue reading

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Paddling Log: Nauset Marsh – Hemenway to Inlet via NW Passage

Beautiful day, 80F, winds were 15mph or so, but no chop in the marsh. My goal today was to determine when the tide currents change in the marsh. Past experience has suggested that some paddling guides don’t quite have it … Continue reading

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Paddle Log 2021-05-20: Rock Harbor to Namskaket Marsh (and back)

My first time paddling (whitewater or sea) since October! I decided to revisit Namskaket Marsh, about a 1.5 mile bay paddle from Rock Harbor. On my last visit last October, I did not follow the marsh all the in, only … Continue reading

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An 80s Style Tribute to 2020

Using the display board described on this blog, I made a video tribute to the year 2020. I hope you enjoy it!

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32×64 Programmable LED Display Board

Background I started working on this project *3* years ago. I had the idea, worked on it a few evenings per year, and put it aside. This year has not sparked much joy. I had Christmas week off. I spent … Continue reading

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Paddle Log 2020-10-24: Target Ship and Billingsgate Shoals

I launched around 1115 from the the Town of Eastham Boat Ramp. The weather at launch was beautiful and textbook perfect for an open water paddle — sunny, a flat bay, winds negligible, temp around 60F. This was my first … Continue reading

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Paddle Log 2020-10-17: Rock Harbor to Thumpertown Beach

I am working on building up my paddling endurance as well as just calibrating my pace. My goal for the next year is to be able to paddle at least 12 miles. I seem to be able to maintain a … Continue reading

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Paddle Log 2020-10-11: Rock Harbor to Boat Meadow

Winds were 15-20mph, air temp was about 50F, waves were 1-2 feet. The paddle out in the bay to Boat Meadow is close to straight upwind (NNE), with swells from the NW. I usually choose to paddle upwind first on … Continue reading

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Jeep LJ No Drill Safari-Style Bikini Header. Making it work!

I bought a Besttop “No Drill” safari-style bikini header for my 2006 Jeep Wrangler LJ. The online forums have mixed opinions about ease of installation or re-installation. If I had read that thread first, I might have purchased the drill … Continue reading

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