Jeff Charette Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 NSPN Wednesday Lunch Paddle #14 takes place July 31, 2019. We will meet at Odiorne Point, in Rye, NH, at 10:00am. I believe that there may be a launch fee at Odiorne this season, so please be prepared will a little cash. HT 11:13am, LT 5:03pm. Marine zone forecast, SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers. Air temps predicted to be in the mid 80s, water temps in the high 60s. There is a chance of afternoon thunderstorms, so we will plan accordingly. Let's meet at 10 am sharp, and ready to launch around 10.20 am. Then we'll have a beach briefing, make a plan together based on what people feel like doing, and get on the water, hopefully around 10.30 am. There are several options to paddle from this launch so we will plan as a group based on conditions and skill level. This trip doesn't have a specific level: we'll determine the route based on who shows up, what people want to do, and what the environment wants to do. All properly equipped members are welcome: please bring rigged boats with deck lines, bulkheads, spray skirts, and dress for immersion. NOTE: The Wednesday Lunch Paddles are cooperative adventures, not guided trips. Each participant is responsible for her/his own safety.Don’t assume the trip initiators are smarter, stronger, better at rough water, more attractive, or more skilled paddlers than you are. For more information, see this description of our trip philosophy from the NSPN web site. A waiver/float plan will be created at the launch, so there's no need to commit in advance. It's always 100% OK to show up, decide you don't like the conditions or the trip, and opt out. If you're interested in coming, it's nice if you let us know by posting on this thread. There is no calendar entry for this particular trip. Other conversation (including stating your interest in going) can also happen on this thread. Looking forward to seeing you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Hi Jeff, Sounds great except Weather Underground is predicting scattered thunderstorms starting at 1 PM Wednesday. Boston is isolated thunderstorms starting at 2 PM. Radio just said the thunderstorms would start much later in the day Wednesday!! So guess we need to stay tuned! By the way, the tall ships (not sure how many) are in Portsmouth this weekend. There are paddles with other groups later in the week but I think we are just before the rush. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 Al, I have also seen a few different forecasts in reference to the weather. Let’s monitor the forecast for the next few days. There are a variety of paddles we can do from this launch, so if it looks like storms could move in earlier in the afternoon we can chose a shorter option and try to be back at the launch a bit earlier. The first of the tall ships arrives mid day on Thursday, 8/1. Others will be arriving over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy Hill Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I'm a maybe depending on weather. It's a long drive for a potentially short paddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Jeff, I apologize. Just noticed the small print in your original post mentioning the possibility of T-storms. Sure hope it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eburgess Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 If the weather holds, I will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Carpenter Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Hoping to make it. Hoping for good weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 What time do you anticipate being off the water? I want to be in Boston for this concert at 7:30 PM https://www.landmarksorchestra.org/concerts/current-season/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 The weather and route determined by the group will determine what time we are off the water, however I think it’s safe to say we should be back at the launch no later than 4:00. The forecast for afternoon t-storms could very well have us off the water much earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 What if we take the weather out of the equation and launch at 9ish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 9:00 launch sounds good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 I'm definite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Carpenter Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Ok on 9 o’clock launch. See yas in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eburgess Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 See you for the 9:00 launch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy Hill Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Setting my alarm for 5:30. See you there for a 9:00 AM launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 Looks like everyone is in agreement. 9:00 launch it is. The latest weather forecast shows possible t-storms hitting the NH seacoast area anytime after 2pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 After all this unfortunately I will not make it tomorrow. Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Two Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Hi Jeffand All I can't go tomorrow. I am working but have been lucky to go so much. Thank you all. Have a wonderful paddle!?♂️?♀️?♂️?♀️?♂️ Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Sylvester Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I should be there for 9. BTW tides are good for a loop around Gerrish. About 12 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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