Sunday, October 9
sunset at 6:12 PM (Nautical twilight 7:13 PM)
moonrise at 6:20 PM
low tide: 5:32 PM
high tide: 11:50 PM
Launch Location: "The Greasy Pole" - boat ramp at the downtown end of Stacy Boulevard.
The plan is to launch at 4 PM, and paddle for a couple of hours before the moon rise. The route will be based on conditions. Possibilities include:
1) paddle out the west side of Gloucester Harbor, past Norman's Woe to Magnolia for a short break. Watch the moon rise out of the ocean on the way back.
2) noodle through the harbor, land at lighthouse beach (just past the Annisquam yacht club), walk out to the end of Dogbar breakwater to watch the moon rise out of the ocean. Return to boats and paddle back. (Note: It likely will be VERY cold on the breakwater.)
3) paddle straight out Gloucester Harbor, around Dogbar breakwater to Brace's Cove. Watch the moon rise out of the ocean. Paddle back. (Note, the landing spot will have lots of boulders.)
But wait, there's more!
Come early to walk the boulevard and see the dazzling dahlias. Watch the first video: https://generousgardeners.org/
Stay late and have a great meal right across the street at Yella https://www.yellaonthewater.com/menu-gloucester (This is where I discovered MOROCCAN SHAKSHOUKA.) They will be closing the following weekend so it may be crowded.
I'll send a group text to those who sign up to get a headcount to make the reservation.
Liz
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