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Sunday Something Paddle - Fisherman's Beach, Swampscott

This is a flexible paddle designed for any and all club members! There is no prescribed skill level. The goal is to have fun together safely in an area that has much to offer paddlers. We will determine the route, distance and activities to fit the interests, comfort level and appetite for challenge of folks who come. All you need is basic equipment in safe working condition. That means a sea kayak with full deck lines and bulkheads, spray skirt, dress for immersion. Please bring a helmet if you want to play in rocks or surf.

Arrive at Fishermans Beach, Swampscott at 9:00 am for a 9:30 am launch. Fishermans Beach is located on Humphrey Street in "downtown" Swampscott. There is no fee for parking. Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wPgt3dTDntR8KBv27

The current forecast calls for mild conditions and partial sun. Maybe some fog early in the day. West wind < 10 kt. Waves 1 feet. Air around 70 F, water 60F.

Lynn, Lynn Harbor Tides:
09:03 am low -0.28'
03:22 pm high 9.22'

Please register here: https://forms.gle/G83qgPmv2yDCs2UE8

This trip will have a limited number of participants to avoid too much parking impact.

Floating Trails link: https://floatingtrails.com/42.46108/-70.90181/13?m.0.ll=42.46627+-70.90714&t=y&d=202505141700Z&r.0.ll=42.66470+-70.72359_42.66073+-70.72972&b=rnc&la=n&du=n&cm=n&fr=n

Printable PDF chart of the area: https://content.floatingtrails.com/maps/marine/MA-Marblehead-Swampscott.pdf

Please PM me if you have any questions!


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Joseph Berkovitz

Paid Member

Who is coming so far:

  • Bill Doucet

  • Sherry V. Smith

  • Britta Magnuson

  • Doug Waterman

I can take a couple more!