Re: [Paddlewise] First trips of the year

Hi Paddlewise Guys,
Another longtime lurker finally surfacing--I have enjoyed reading and 
learning from the often spirited  "discussions"  on various subjects.
Current history - I have been paddling a Wilderness Systems Sealution(plastic 
and used) for about 2 years.  I also have Dagger Outburst--not much into 
whitewater but  it's good for learning to maneuver and am working on a 
reliable and consistent roll(currently about 80 %  onside in controlled 
situation, i.e. the pool).  Hopefully, will be able to translate the ability 
to roll in my touring kayaks. I have just completed  a Pygmy Arctic Tern 
stitch and glue kit and am pleased with the outcome. It feels quite different 
in comparison with the Sealution(it  seems much more "responsive"  and  kind 
of "twitchy"-- I expect a bit of a learning curve to become totally 
comfortable with it--maybe Kevin can give me a few pointers , as he mentioned 
having built the same model recently).
I paddle mostly in a small TVA lake in East Tennessee(only 8 minutes from the 
house) and usually from 2-8 miles for  1-4 hours of paddling time.  I have 
had the luxury of being able to paddle throughout the winter-though not as 
often as I would like--but don't be fooled by that statement-the water here 
is ice cold in winter-so I dress appropriately. It's also pretty cold the 
rest of the year, particularly the first 1/2 mile below the dam of the lake 
above it.

I am going to visit  Maine  in mid-June  and will have 2 days of time apart 
from my business seminar for paddling .  I have looked into outfitters 
available and considering H2Outfitters at Orrs Island.  Does anyone have 
experience with this company or others.  Also  looking for a nice B and B or  
Inn for June 16 and 17: am staying Rockport on the 18  and 19 for the 
business part.  Any info or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
David in Tennessee,  at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains
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