Page 1 The Chesapeake Paddler August 2017 The Chesapeake Paddler

Publication of The Chesapeake Paddlers Association, Inc. Volume 27 Issue VII August 2017

Landing, paddled north around Tizzard Island River Reverie and then headed back down south towards Pocomoke satisfies the curious Mills Island. In the By Jaclin Gilbert Assacorkin Thoroughfare (Is that a The Pocomoke Car Camper was a commitment to name or what?) we battling heat and bugs in pursuit of fine paddling and ran into a nice boater companionship over the long Fourth of July Weekend. who invited us to Luckily, it was a successful battle and fine adventure was explore his historic the reward. house on a tiny nearby island. We detoured CPA campers were fortunate to be clustered in one of over and tramped the prettiest loops of the Shad Landing section of around, marveling that Pocomoke State Park, with a good river view from many it had survived quite a of the campsites. The campgrounds are nicely set up, few storms. Another and those who found themselves heading out early in group of paddlers the morning were rewarded with beautiful misty views Photo/Maxine Mead chose not to paddle on of a pastel river. Evenings were also quietly lovely. salt water and explored the local creeks for the day, but we all met up The paddling was structured so that people could choose from an for a potluck dinner in the evening. Great food led to great informal array of options. On Friday two trips were offered: one, a conversation, mostly about kayaking. paddle on the from Snow Hill, and two, a trip right Monday morning we were down to one paddling group that headed out of Shad Landing to view the cypress forests along Nassawango back to George Island landing to explore some of the tidal creeks Creek. The wildlife in the protected areas along the Nassawango was dotting the area near where we had paddled the day before. The tidal great. We saw a beaver and many birds, including prothonotary marsh and grasses were peaceful and lovely, but we were warblers. It was a hot day for paddling, but the route became shadier disappointed that the water ran out just before we reached the as we headed up the creek, which helped a great deal. It was peaceful shade. We tabled the exploration of other similar creeks and decided to be so removed from civilization for a day, and the paddlers who to head for a shaded beach attached to the mainland just north of the opted for the Pocomoke River trip were happy, too. put-in. Here we found a little piece of paradise, a sand beach with After showers and rest period, and swims in the pool for some folks, lovely shade overhead. Keeping our legs in the water to discourage we headed into Snow Hill for dinner and the annual fireworks show. biting flies, we became interested in some smallish fish that were very Dinner was at the Harvest Moon Restaurant, which makes a mean interested in us. Rick thought they were mummichog, and they were Oyster Po’boy. The surprisingly robust firework show was a fantastic clearly meat eaters, showing no interest in the bread dropped to end to the day. them by “careless” eaters. After a coordinated attack by the mummichog on Suzanne and me - timed to the exact second - we On Sunday, a group of paddlers decided to try in pulled our legs out and watched them from a distance. hopes of a sea breeze to keep the day cool. The start of the paddle was unpromising, hot and still. As the day progressed, the breeze After the last paddle, some members drifted away home, while others arrived and cooled our circumnavigation of several small Islands on stayed on another night, heading down to Pocomoke City for dinner. the mainland side of the Bay. We departed from George Island All in all, a great way to celebrate the Fourth of July Weekend.

Page 2 The Chesapeake Paddler August 2017 THE CHESAPEAKE PADDLERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

The mission of the Chesapeake Paddlers Association is to provide a way for people to enjoy sea kayaking within the area and to promote safe sea kayaking practices through educating the local sea kayaking community.and the interested public.

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Page 3 The Chesapeake Paddler August 2017 News From the CPA Coordinator - Bill Smith

ugust can be really hot along the Chesapeake Bay with do an April paddle among bathwater temperatures and stinging jellyfish or sea nettles the ice flows. There are a A about. Keeping cool can get tricky especially when the few outfitters who really jellyfish are everywhere. August is the time of year I like to plan fall push the early spring paddle trips up north. In the past we would always plan our trips for paddles on the lake. late September to mid-October for decent weather and bug-free One of the trips I led camping. There are many great northern destinations for sea recently was from the kayaking. Some I have firsthand knowledge of and others are bucket to the Severn list locations. River with a lunch stop at My very first sea kayak paddle was a November weekend camper in Sandy Point State Park. After the La Chenault Islands in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on Lake leaving the beach at Sandy Huron. The scenery and conditions were spectacular with rocky shore Point we continued south line and coves with little sand beaches tucked in. The forests are toward the Bay Bridge which mostly cedar and white birch--there is nothing like the sights and was very busy with boat sounds of a northern forest. traffic. While paddling along we were kept very busy The upper Great Lakes is a haven for sea kayaking along the Huron, watching the boat traffic traveling in sporadic directions when I Michigan, and Superior shorelines and that includes both sides of the spotted a sea kayak near the end of the break water about a half mile border. way. Soon after noticing the kayak I noticed that it had capsized and Two of my favorite places I have visited several times but yet to sea that the paddler appeared to be struggling with trying to right the kayak are Lake Superior Provincial Park in Ontario and Pictures Rocks boat. Jaclin Gilbert and Gail Davidson were the first to reach the National Park in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. paddler followed by myself. Even though he was 300-400 hundred yards from shore he was not wearing a PFD or spray skirt. Jaclin and Lake Superior P.P. has many miles of rugged shoreline with black Gail assisted him in getting back in his boat while Jaclin gave him a kind bear, moose, Caribou, and Wolves. I see bears and moose almost lecture about wearing a PFD while paddling. The guy did dig out his every time I go there but I have yet to see a wolf or caribou; caribou PFD from his aft hatch but it was buried under other items stowed on are so allusive that some park officials wonder if they still actually top of the PFD. I don’t think anyone would head out in waves thinking exist. The last abundant caribou sighting was in the late 1980s. The that they would get into trouble at the most inopportune spot but it Lake Superior shoreline has many rock outcroppings, sea stacks, happens. That’s why it is so great that clubs such as CPA train waterfalls, and plenty of sand beaches tucked in there so you almost everyone to prepare for the worst even on a routine paddle. I think always have a place to stop or camp. I have canoed the interior the guy was grateful for the help and promised to wear his PFD and several times (Sand River) and if that’s your thing I highly recommend skirt in the future. He told us he had just purchased the boat and was it. The second highest waterfall in Ontario (Lady Evelyn Falls) is moving up from a rec boat to a sea kayak. I wouldn’t be surprise if we located in the park on the Sand River but it’s a three-day paddle, and gained a new member in the near future. into the interior to reach it. The fall season in this park is short since early October can witness ice and snow. I made one late winter trip Happy Paddling! to the park and encountered lots of overnight snow followed by a warm day with quickly melting snow which made the waterfalls wild ~ Bill Smith and gnarly. If you ever make it to the park be sure to hike from Lake Superior up the Sand River following a four-mile long cascading waterfall that ends by the waterfall dumping into the lake.

Pictured Rocks National Park is a rugged cliff-lined shoreline with sea caves and sand beaches tucked in along the way for safe stopping along the 26-mile route located on Lake Superior’s south shore. The scenery is spectacular. I have seen pictures of this area in late March or early April with huge ice flows similar to glaciers; I would love to

Page 4 The Chesapeake Paddler August 2017 Paddler Profile: Edwin Cogswell

Interview by Bob Browning

Lives in : Catonsville, Md.

Real job: Retired from federal government and currently a historian.

Do you regularly attend a Piracy? I have been paddling with the Pirates of Baltimore and now am co-captain with Marla.

Number of years paddling? About five years on a frequent basis.

How did you get involved in sea kayaking? It’s a long romantic story, but through a very good friend and the brighter part of my life. Kathy explained her exploits in kayaking and I was totally amazed. She invited me along so brightly reflected on the lake. Paddling back to camp one night, a on a kayaking adventure and drew me into a grand sport. funnel of mist rose ahead of me in the feeder ditch, and I do believe this was the Lady of the Lake - marvelous. What boats do you paddle? Wilderness, Tsunami, 160, red. Scariest/most dangerous trip/experience and why? Well I would Rudder or skeg? Rudder, which I do not use as much anymore, after say the adventure I put in this category is well known in CPA. It is the having taken some instruction. Baltimore adventure in the summer of 2014 on our Pirates paddle Type paddle used? Euro, though working on creating a Greenland when a fast moving storm hit us a tenth of a mile from the put-in. paddle. We checked weather prior to the paddle and listened to the radio. However, the storm moved faster than predicted, hitting us are just Do you do any other type of paddling besides sea kayaking ? No. as we caught sight of the put-in. It was amazing that I remembered Do you regularly do any other outdoor activities ? Other activities I much of the training I have had and was able to beach. All the enjoy are camping, cycling, hiking, and growing exotic plants. kayakers on this paddle made it home safely.

How often on average do you paddle between May and October? http://www.cpakayaker.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=8341 Not often enough but trying to make it at least once a week now. Bucket list trip(s): Rome and Assisi; Italy; New Zealand; Iceland to Do any winter paddling? Only when it is in a pool. see the Northern Lights; paddle the Everglades; and, hike the AT.

Favorite local paddling location ? I certainly enjoy Broad Creek and Three things you like most about paddling? First, the people you . meet. Second, the grandeur of the area we live in. And third, the enjoyment of being on the water. Favorite CPA trip you’ve ever been on and why? A geocaching paddle in Curtis Bay with the Pirates of Baltimore where we saw What do you like about CPA? Great people, good instruction, and various old wrecks. It was an adventure that all enjoyed and were the variety of paddles and programs offered. It welcomes new drawn into while paddling among these wrecks. paddlers, encourages more experienced paddlers, and provides opportunities for working on skills.  Coolest paddling trip you’ve ever been on anywhere and why? The Great Dismal Swamp. This is an adventure that is seared in my mind for the beauty of the area, its grand Cypress Trees and the mystical atmosphere, including the Lady of the Lake. Paddling up the feeder Do you know a paddler who would make an inter- ditch at night guided by stars was wonderful, and seeing the sun set esting profile? Contact Bob Browning at: across Lake Drummond was truly an amazing experience, the colors [email protected]

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In its first year, the Commission made two recommendations: (1) Gimme access! Better communicate the available water access sites in the county; (2), Evaluate the feasibility of swimming at Jonas Green and Mayo Do you vote with your boat? Anne Arundel Beach Parks. groups are building a political coalition of The WAC seems to be a place where interested parties present their water-centric enthusiasts. Entrée is the goal. water access cause du jour and where water access issues are discussed. When the Commission deems it helpful, it offers a recommendation to the County Executive. There is value in making By Chip Walsh recommendations. Especially when the recommendations go to the Do you know there is a WAC in Anne Arundel County? Well, actually County Executive, they get the machinery of government churning. there are two WACs. First came the Water Access Committee, a group Quite often, something positive emerges. For example, the of citizen activists that was instrumental in getting the county to Commission's first recommendation called for better information on greatly expand the number of sites available for kayak launching. the location of launches. Improved signage will come soon, but Then, in April 2016, the Anne Arundel County Executive issued an already the County’s website provides improved information on the executive order establishing a Water Access Commission to locations of launches — see recommend actions by the county to move towards its water access http://www.aacounty.org/departments/recreation- goals. parks/parks/water-accessibility/ Around 2011, some CPA members (Mike Lofton, Lisa Arrasmith, and A further value of both WACs is that they are building a political Steve Jahnke come to mind, and perhaps there were others) were coalition of water-centric groups. Kayakers make up only a small share instrumental in forming the Water Access Committee (the of county voters. The WAC brings us kayakers together with other Committee), a group of citizens who interacted with Anne Arundel groups seeking access to the water in Anne Arundel County. Together, County officials to dramatically improve water access in the county. fishermen, power boaters, swimmers, rowers, kayakers, and others WAC initiatives include opening the launches at Beachwood Park, make up a block of voters that county officials will find it difficult to Spriggs Hill Farm, Homeport Farm, Farm, Beverly-Trighton ignore.  Beach, and Jacks Creek. The Committee still exists and continues to actively promote improved water access.

County Executive Steve Schuu campaigned on a promise to improve Make your opinion count water access in the county. To us, improved access means more places to launch our kayaks, but the scope of the Commission goes Five-state ocean use survey seeks input beyond kayaking. The County’s goals include water access for boats of Time is running out to take the Ocean and Coastal Recreational Use all types, as well as camping, swimming, fishing, viewing, and hiking. Survey. The VA Coastal Zone Management Program (VA CZM) is The Water Access Commission (the Commission) differs from the interested in information about recreational activities in and along Committee in that it is a group assembled by the County Executive to any tidal waters. The survey closes on September 5. advise him regarding improving water access. The group is charged States in the Mid-Atlantic Region (Delaware, , New Jersey, with making recommendations and providing an annual summary of New York, and Virginia) are working closely to better understand how recommendations. Thus far, the Commission has been a wonderful and where people in the region participate in non-consumptive place for me, personally, to learn the landscape of water access. recreational activities (e.g. surfing, boating, swimming, birding, diving) Besides a commissioner from each district of the county, there are in the ocean and along our coasts. Through the Mid-Atlantic Regional representatives from the police, Recreation and Parks, Public Works, Council on the Ocean (MARCO), the five states are conducting an and various at-large members representing numerous factions. At our online survey of people who participate in ocean and coastal quarterly meetings, we have had presentations and discussions from recreational activities. The purpose of the survey is to understand a number of them. Actually, spurred by the activism of the what types of recreational activities people take part in throughout Committee, quite a lot is happening and even more is preparing to the Mid-Atlantic region, and what concerns recreational ocean users roll out. It’s been great learning about these initiatives. may have about other current and possible uses of ocean and coastal The Commission and its quarterly meetings are open to the resources. This information will be used by States’ Coastal community. Members of the public may provide input, and the Management Programs to guide ocean and coastal management meetings are always interesting. Scheduled meetings are listed on the policies and programs and help inform Ocean Planning in the region. Commission’s page of the county web site: Take the survey by clicking on this link: Non Consumptive Use http://www.aacounty.org/boards-and-commissions/water-access- Survey. The survey only takes about 15 minutes to complete and commission/index.html will close on September 5, 2017. 

Page 6 The Chesapeake Paddler August 2017 Paddlers explore haunted Potomac waterscape Large birds, strange shapes, and the possibility of sharks’ teeth make for a mysterious day

By Lois Wyatt Miller, seeking a good spot One large rusting steel hull to land and search for rises high against the sharks’ teeth. The first Virginia shore, in contrast stretch was too rocky, but to the mostly wooden hulls then we did find a possible exposed only about two or strip. While we did not find three feet at low tide. From teeth, the beach was clearly our Charles County Park a favorite spot for birds to launch into Mallows Bay, devour their catch, as we paddled out toward the revealed by the strewn ribs, conspicuous bow adorned vertebrae, fin, and other with an osprey nest and its bones littering the sand. resident who watched us Over the narrow ridge of carefully but more quietly sand, we saw another small than most osprey I've inlet, a resting place for yet encountered in the more abandoned boats. That Chesapeake. Apparently, cove we judged to be too kayakers are common and shallow for even our kayaks the height of the bow to navigate. Launched again, provided a sense of safety we paddled around and for the bird. As we passed Photo/Cindy D. between larger hull-shaped The hull-derived islands of Mallows Bay make for a mysterious and melancholy on the starboard side and islands baring their waterscape, but one with benefits for local waterfowl — and paddlers! round the stern, we saw enormous nails in neat that the back half of the hull is largely gone, giving a clear view of a arrays, occasional large lower deck and a peak into an interior space. We could hear short, concrete blocks that had once served as ballast, and a range of well- rhythmic moans from the decrepit hull, as if to comment on its sad established weeds, bushes, and even substantial trees. For a bit more fate. on the history of this ghost fleet, see the Jan-Feb, 2017 issue of this newsletter. Beyond that rusting hull, Mallows Bay opens wide to the Potomac. Paddling northward where river meets bay, we found one hull with a The date for this trip was selected by the time of low tide. There are higher scheduled, commercial weekend trips which run profile independent of tides, but much of what there is to beached on see is submerged at higher tide. With the boat the carcass debris obscured from view, there is also Potomac greater risk to the well-being of the boats. Tom shore. Heneghan’s CPA trip, which leaves from Quantico, There are warrants an Intermediate rating because of the probably Potomac crossing. With a launch from the more Maryland park, this remarkable slice of history is further accessible to almost everyone. Fifteen people north, but joined this Beginner trip, including a few beginners, none were others with years of experience paddling in obvious, so Meetups, and several longtime CPA members from we turned Maryland, for whom a drive to Quantico only to and return to Maryland had never been appealing. followed Mallows Bay is a unique and fascinating location to the shore, paddle.  led by Paul Paddlers search for sharks’ teeth on Mallows Bay. Photo/Cindy D.

Page 7 The Chesapeake Paddler August 2017 Upcoming Events

Date Event Summary Tues, 8/1 - non-CPA event: Sails Angels Sum- Rangely Lakes , ME, car camping at Cupsuptic Thurs, 8/10 mer Event Campground, for kayak and canoe sailors Sat, Aug 5 Eastern Neck Summer Paddle 9:00, circumnavigate the island, 10-12 mi

Sun, Aug 6 Cove Point Lighthouse Paddle 8:30, Int, 15 nm, ~ 6 hr paddle along Calvert Cliffs, ex- posed water of lower Patuxent R & Chesapeake Bay Aug 8, 9, 10 piracies check CPA calendar for start times and roving launch sites

Sat, Aug 12 KIPP 2017 #5 8:00, fifth meeting to help improve skills and build endur- ance for the challenge paddle in September Sat, Aug 12 Potomac City to Woods and Back 9:30, Adv Beg, Columbia Marina to Chain Bridge, lunch at Again Paddle Fletcher's Cove Aug 15, 16, 17 piracies check CPA calendar for start times and roving launch sites

Sun, Aug 20 Islands of the Potomac Tour 8:30 am, Adv Beg, 9.5 nm, explore St Margaret, St Cathe- rine, and Bullock(if it's still there), Islands Sun, Aug 20 non-CPA event: Irongirl Triath- 6:00 am, 1500+ women swimmers of all levels; many need lon; kayak swim support on-the-water support

Aug 22, 23, 24 piracies check CPA calendar for start times and roving launch sites

Aug 29, 30, 31 piracies check CPA calendar for start times and roving launch sites

Fri, 9/1 - Sun, non-CPA event - ACA L4 Instruc- 9/1, 7:00 -9/3, 4:00, course for int coastal kayakers to im- 9/3 tor Development prove skills Sep 5,6,7 piracies check CPA calendar for start times and roving launch sites

Sat, Sep 9 KIPP #6 8:00, fifth meeting to help improve skills and build endur- ance for the challenge paddle in September Sep 12, 13, 14 piracies check CPA calendar for start times and roving launch sites

Sep 19, 20, 21 piracies check CPA calendar for start times and roving launch sites

Sat, Sep 23 Wye Island Circumnavigation 9:00, Adv Beg, hint of autumn in the air, 12-13 mi

Sept 26,27, 28 piracies check CPA calendar for start times and roving launch sites

Oct 3, 4, 5 piracies check CPA calendar for start times and roving launch sites

Mon, Oct 30 Patuxent into Hunting Creek 10:00, Adv Beg or Int, depending on wind conditions

If the calendar looks sadly empty of appealing trips, please do your part and help add adventures to the rest of the season. Many of us have only three good kayak months remaining until another paddling year draws to a close. Where does your imagination carry you? Where would you like to go? Why not lead that trip? Help fill our fall calendar. Thanks. Page 8 The Chesapeake Paddler August 2017 Spirits of George inspire paddle to Mount Vernon

By Jaclin Gilbert combination of wind and boat wake. When Laurie and I discussed leading The day of the paddle made this a CPA paddle, Laurie suggested precaution unnecessary as the waters something with an activity or a were calm throughout the trip. We historical bent. I thought a visit to launched from the Marshall Hall boat George Washington’s Distillery and ramp on the Maryland side of the Granary on Dogue Creek would fit Potomac and paddled north to cross the bill. George Washington’s where the river narrows above Mt. Distillery at Mount Vernon was the Vernon, then retraced our strokes to most successful American distillery travel up Dogue Creek to the distillery of its era. His Scottish farm manager grounds. Dogue Creek is quite tidal, James Anderson, who had been and we benefited from higher water than usual due to the rainy spring. If involved with the whiskey business Photo/Paula Hubbard in his home country, suggested the business to Washington as a way you plan to go yourself, check the tide charts so you don’t run out of to vary his farm portfolio. The distillery did not create a luxury product; navigable water just short of the park. The super high water made boat the whiskey was not highly refined or aged but intended to slake the exits a little exciting, but in the end we all made it on shore. thirst of the masses. The building that housed the distillery burned Lunch was leisurely, as some members chose to relax, and others to down in the early 1800s and was excavated and restored in 2007, plunk down $5 to take the guided tour of the distillery and granary. along with the nearby granary. A modern-day whiskey is now made on Sadly, the tour did not include samples of the reputedly fine craft the site using period techniques. The old-style buildings make a pretty whiskey now being produced. The antique distilling process remains spot to land, and the picnic tables and restrooms are welcome. interesting, and the guides explained the details well. After our tour, We rated the paddle intermediate because the Potomac is quite wide we undertook a longish crossing of the Potomac, about a mile wide at near Mt. Vernon and can kick up some bouncy water with the right that point, which took us back to the boat landing and our cars. 

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