Joseph Berkovitz Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 For the last day of June, let's enjoy the true paddling high season with a paddle from Lanes Cove towards the Annisquam, stopping at the Annisquam Harbor Light for a scenic break and (dependent on appetite for distance) riding the flood current into the Annisquam and Jones Rivers for a saltmarsh ramble. This paddle is open to NSPN members of all skill levels, including recent participants in the club's New To Sea Kayaking series. It is not a training session! The goal is to get on the water, enjoy each others' company and have some fun on the beautiful north side of Cape Ann. I'm limiting participation to 12 in order to keep the number manageable, but this may not be an issue. The plan is to be ready to launch our boats at 9:30 am. Lanes has two launch areas; we will be launching from the area on the west side (Duley St) as it is less crowded. However you can park in either lot after unloading. Please respond by clicking the "Going" button on the Calendar invite if you are interested in joining, and please chime in with any questions on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 I think I,m going to be around and would like heading in that direction. One suggestion: plan for a 9:30 launch as lots will be starting to fill up with paddleboarders etc. as the season gets into swing. Also we'd get off water in midafternoon, perfect for getting a crowd into Lobsta Land for a PPPO. We did that yesterday and it worked perfectly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Berkovitz Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 Thanks Prudence. I've adjusted the time for 9:30, I forgot about our seasonal behavior pattern! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Snyder Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 I'm posting to bump this to the top because several people I asked yesterday if they would be going seemed unaware of this trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 I'll be there. Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 I'll have a rare Saturday off work and plan to join you. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcotton Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 I plan to be there. Janice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintail Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Be warned that parking is not nearly as easy as usual in the cove: they have fenced off much of the area for reconstruction of the damaged seawall (at long last!) I do not think I shall be able to join you, because of my work schedule. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgibson Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 I plan to join! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Berkovitz Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 Hi Karen - the trip is currently full up, I will let you know if someone drops out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Joe, Thanks for the great trip. Just as advertised. Some good skill training, everyone pitched in, and sensible route and safety for a busy location. Much appreciated, Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I really enjoyed meeting so many new members. I hope to paddle with you again soon. Thanks Joe for organizing this. Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Fun day on cool water escaping the city heat and paddling with a bunch of new club members, some of whom were game to capsize and practice rescues. Good work, Sue and Rich! And thanks to Joe for arranging and (mostly) herding us cats, in a challenging environment where we were outnumbered by power boaters by about a million to one. Getting across the Anisquam was like crossing Route 128 at rush hour. We all lived to tell the tale! Prudence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Berkovitz Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 Thanks everyone: The trip report is now posted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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