Wednesday Lunch Paddle

This series of paddles takes place on (surprise!) Wednesdays, and provides a midweek opportunity to paddle on a different day from the lake sessions. Most of the launches will be in the Salem Sound area, but can branch out to between Boston and Gloucester. Here is a description of a typical Wednesday Lunch paddle: Meet at launch at 10:00. Beach Briefing at 10:20. On the wa

Chebacco Lake practice sessions

Come join us at Chebacco Lake in Hamilton on Thursdays at 5pm until sunset though the summer. Practice strokes, rolls, rescues, falling out of your boat, or just watching kingfishers.  Dress for immersion.  A wetsuit is warm enough in early season, and keeps down the bruises from climbing back into your boat ten times a night. We meet at the boat ramp at the south end of the lake, and hang ou

• Chebacco Road, Hamilton, MA

Walden Pond Session

If you are coming, please RSVP on this calendar posting. You can always update your RSVP if your plans change. If the RSVP numbers are low, or weather looks poor, this event may be cancelled! Check the NSPN Trips forum on the day of the event, as there may be a discussion about changes or cancellation. On Tuesday evenings throughout the summer, we'll get together in the Concord, MA area to pa

NE Casco Bay Orrs Island -Ragged Island June 8, 2019

amble and explore the area of ledges and small islands in the part of  NE Casco Bay  between the Orrs/Bailey Island Peninsula and the  Cape Small Headland.  Launch from H20/ Orrs Island  at  9:30   and hop from island to island , ledge to ledge with Ragged Island the anchor of the trip, probably a counter  clockwise tour with a return along the northern coastline. High Tide is 4PM , so there wil

Walden Pond Session

If you are coming, please RSVP on this calendar posting. You can always update your RSVP if your plans change. If the RSVP numbers are low, or weather looks poor, this event may be cancelled! Check the NSPN Trips forum on the day of the event, as there may be a discussion about changes or cancellation. On Tuesday evenings throughout the summer, we'll get together in the Concord, MA area to pa

2nd Annual Muscongus Bay Getaway

This level 3 trip is for paddlers looking to further explore Muscongus bay. Paddling options include George’s Islands, across the mouth of the St. George River to Port Clyde, Monhegan in a day, and many others. The Gay Island Lodge will be used as a basecamp. The lodge sleeps 12 with both private and shared rooms with beds. Tent platforms also available for those that would prefer a tent-site. RSV

Walden Pond Session

If you are coming, please RSVP on this calendar posting. You can always update your RSVP if your plans change. If the RSVP numbers are low, or weather looks poor, this event may be cancelled! Check the NSPN Trips forum on the day of the event, as there may be a discussion about changes or cancellation. On Tuesday evenings throughout the summer, we'll get together in the Concord, MA area to pa

Solstice Paddle

This is our annual summertime social event which is always held at Riverhead Beach in Marblehead and finishes off with a pot luck party under the pavilion across the street at Devereux Beach.  Traditionally, we end up with multiple groups on the water doing different trips based on skills and experience.  Examples would be a 15 mile trip out to Bakers Island for some play in heavier seas around th

Level 2 Trip - Portsmouth NH

Date - Sunday, June 23rd Location - Portsmouth, NH Distance - 4 or 5 nautical miles total Launch Time - 10:30am (arrive early enough to be ready to launch by 10:00am for pre-trip discussion) Lunch - 45 to 60 minutes Return Time  - Approximately 3:00pm Pace - Mild but moving (around 1.5 knots / hour) This trip will be an introduction to paddling with mild tidal currents (easily man

Walden Pond Session

If you are coming, please RSVP on this calendar posting. You can always update your RSVP if your plans change. If the RSVP numbers are low, or weather looks poor, this event may be cancelled! Check the NSPN Trips forum on the day of the event, as there may be a discussion about changes or cancellation. On Tuesday evenings throughout the summer, we'll get together in the Concord, MA area to pa