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This is a short paddle from Lanes to Pigeon Cove, where people can explore the environment out of their boats. Bring goggles and wetsuits (or drysuits) if you want to stay in the water any length of time. Dress for immersion. Hoodies, gloves and boots also a good idea. The latter to protect hands and feet from barnacles. Bring hot water or tea to drink. The rocks on Folly Cove can be a little rough to walk through from the beach; so we may just swim off our boats in pairs (swimmer and boat tender plus T-rescue practice!) to look for starfish, sea anemone, under water vegetation, crabs, and fish. As for geology, it will depend on being able to haul out behind Andrews Point. However, if a no-go people can stroll over to look for the quartz crystals and dikes at a later time. Notes from Halibut Point: Gems and Geology (halibutpointnotes.blogspot.com) Overall we will need to be flexible and pragmatic as to goals! The exercise can be repeated later in the season as well, as long as the water stays warmish. Trip limited to six paddlers to avoid parking issues at Lanesville. Waves 1-2, Wind SW ~10kts, Temps about 80F, possibly overcast. Waiver is necessary. Please PM me if you want to attend or have questions. Bob