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Earth Day paddle! We were David Mercer, Bill Doucet, Mike Habich, Barb Ryan, Ricardo Caivano, Fred Goodman, Sue Hriciga, and myself. If you were looking for a lot of crazy water excitement you would have been disappointed. But if you were looking for a relaxed early spring venue in a beautiful stretch of coastline with a great group this checked all the boxes. We left West Beach headed for the Rams with a strong tail wind. We knew the wind was predicted to drop in the afternoon and since it was offshore we could get some relief on the return. There were occasional places to play in the waves with the small long period swell. I think Ricardo got the best trip of the day, or at least the only one I got pictures of. Our lunch and turnaround was at White Beach. On the way back we played a little at NSPN Rock (not sure how it got that nickname) but there wasn't much action. This is a great place to paddle. We should petition Beverly to let us launch there year round.

Thanks to all the presenters and helpers who put this together. I found it very informative. It's a big help to have someone explain all the pieces and tradeoffs (e.g., what are all those pieces of clothing and when would you wear them) which you don't get from a web site. Really appreciate the effort to put this together! Doug

*Raises hand*

This boat is still available. Reducing price to $1000, includes spray skirts and other accessories.

Glad to know there are some who remember the shared great times with NSPN paddlers over the years/decades! Mary B, Bill H, Truly Yours, Prudence B, Dave M, Rene B, Paul S, Barry M, Roger T; Lobster Buoy Campsites

Marshall, Going to pass because the juice is not worth the squeeze. Too many questions about parking availability and the hassle factor. OTOH.. I'll see you at the Blackburn. I am entered in FSK.

I’d like to go. Getting blown out from my downeast trip.

Not bothering to give answers in white or any other color. Just know I scored 100% plus bonus points 😁🤪👍.

Said someone who might have taken a similar photo! Answers (including venue) in white, please.

It’s looking like I could do this !

Yes! Should be able to make it.

Sounds good.

I would love to join! Thanks Jim! (thought I'd answered before but don't see it here.) 🤔

I'm interested. Sandy

Jim, Right now my schedule is open.

Monday is my annual trip to buy fertilizer for my hayfields at Neptune's Harvest in Gloucester. For years I have been combining this trip with a paddle in the area, although in the past I think I've always done a non-club trip. Conditions are predicted to be pretty tame, leaving options to paddle up the coast or out to islands. I can arrive in time for a 10:30am launch after fish buying. If you'd like to join me, let me know and I'll start a group message. Sea temperature has warmed up to 45 degrees! Drysuits still required.

Totally easy! Except in bonus points department can't do first initial of last name of individual on far left.

We don't have a quorum. I think this trip is dead @Benjamin Rechel.

From L to R, name these Snapdragon scalawags. Bonus points for venue and first letter of last name.

For some reason I have not been getting the updates. I will work on the greenhouse tomorrow, if anyone wants to try and put on plastic in the wind, let me know.

I upset my low back today. So I am now only a maybe for Friday.

I was thinking Rye Harbor might be the best choice. Bass Beach is nice, with decent off season parking. It's near Rye Ledge, which can be fun. Magic Seaweed referred to it as Rye Rocks".

I don't recall Bass Beach, but two foot seas are not ideal when combined with an exposed beach launch.

I am all in favor of supporting our local dealers - I would add kayak centre in Wakefield RI as source but also encourage you to read about hatches at the kayak academy website - https://www.kayakacademy.com/products/valley-hatch-cover-vcp-round-8-lid There are multiple pages to check out - but they have a good discussion of the options

I'm withdrawing from this plan. You guys should go ahead without me if you are happy with the forecast.