JeffMoffett Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Hello, I am a relatively new kayaker. I have been to some of the trainings in Hamilton. I would like to finish my season with a run to Misery Island with a small hike We would Leave from Lynch Park which should be about 2.5 miles each way. Should be free as it is after labor day If you are interested let me know and I will devise a more elaborate plan. This should be a level 2-3 trip as we will hug the coast and only go about a mile out to get to Misery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffMoffett Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 One of the members mentioned I did not mention a date. I apologize I was posting on my work break. My thought was this Saturday and a rain date of this Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Berkovitz Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Unfortunately I have commitments both weekend days, or else I’d love to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 I'd jump at this but am on business travel. Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Thanks for posting this, Jeff. I, too, would love to join, but have Saturday commitments. If the trip goes Sunday, I should be able to join you. I will follow the thread. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josko Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 I'd love to come, but it's too long a drive from Woods Hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Jeff, I will join you. Saturday looks like it might have a shower or two (not a washout), but that may be preferable since the weekend is supposed to be on the warm side. Anyway, let me know what time you are thinking of launching and keep me in the loop if anything changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfolster Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I will join you. First time back on the water after months of not paddling, so hope we won’t go too fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Snyder Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I'm a possible for Saturday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich zwiercan Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I should be free on sat. as of now I am a possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I could probably do either day and since I started the season with the Easter paddle out to Misery Is. it would be fun to do it again. Don't which day would be better. I found this forecast but right now it only goes to Sat -- https://marine.weather.gov/MapClick.php?textField1=42.5266667&textField2=-70.8691667#.XXeVb5NKgW8 -Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I'm still hoping the weather will permit the full moon paddle to go forward Saturday evening, so Sunday would be best for me. Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 15 minutes ago, Ken said: I found this forecast but right now it only goes to Sat --https://marine.weather.gov/MapClick.php?textField1=42.5266667&textField2=-70.8691667#.XXeVb5NKgW8 Take a look at the forecast discussion here. Scroll down to the .LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/... section. They tend to be a bit technical, but can give a better indication of the overall picture and how likely or unlikely the forecast might hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 The thing I noticed about Sat is -- SSW wind 6 to 9 kt increasing to 9 to 12 kt in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 kt. A chance of showers. Seas 2 to 3 ft. I would think 2-3ft seas wouldn't put a trip beyond level (I'm starting to really enjoy paddling in waves and swell). Gusts pushing offshore at 23kts would be my concern. But, I never take forecasts to literally until about 48 hours before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Yes, Ken, waves and swell can be enjoyable to paddle in! SSW wind is blowing mostly on-shore, not off, because wind comes from the listed direction: Indeed the 23kt gusts would be annoying, but if overall winds stay below teens, it should be manageable. As you said, this all depends on what actually develops as the day approaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 1 hour ago, rfolster said: Yes, Ken, waves and swell can be enjoyable to paddle in! SSW wind is blowing mostly on-shore, not off, because wind comes from the listed direction: Total brain-fart on my part. ? I was out in the Brewsters outside Boston Harbor a few weeks ago in a NNE wind that was blowing us back in hence SSW would have been offshore. I got the geometry all mixed up in my head. Thanks for setting me straight. -Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 The thing I like about the weather.gov forecasts is the hourly weather graphs you can get -- https://marine.weather.gov/MapClick.php?w0=t&w3=sfcwind&w3u=0&w5=pop&w7=rain&w8=thunder&w9=fog&w10=swlp&w11=swlm&w12=swlp2&w13=wwh&w14=wvh&AheadHour=63&Submit=Submit&FcstType=graphical&textField1=42.5267&textField2=-70.8692&site=all&unit=0&dd=&bw=&marine=1 which provide a good idea of how conditions will developer during a day. I've used them for years for skiing. They only have them for certain locations for marine forecasts but I like that they add waves/swell. Wind doesn't look bad either day. Chance of showers Sat PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffMoffett Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 My thought is somewhat early Saturday. I need to look at the tide charts but also defer to those who have more experience staying closer to the coast I’m less worried about swells and welcome a small challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhabich Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 West Beach is also open now, and would provide a less muddy launch with a shorter walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 10 hours ago, mhabich said: West Beach is also open now, and would provide a less muddy launch with a shorter walk. Doesn't West Beach cut the paddling distance by 2/3rds or more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfolster Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 55 minutes ago, Ken said: Doesn't West Beach cut the paddling distance by 2/3rds or more? It does, but you could add by going up into Manchester your harbor or down into the sound to whatever distance we choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffMoffett Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 My thought is somewhat early Saturday. Maybe 9 o’clock? staying closer to the coast I’m less worried about swells and welcome a small challenge. Im fine with modifying the route as well though I don’t remember the cast of from lynch being that muddy. There is a small sand beach on the back right of the parking lot to leave from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 I'm fairly new to the north shore and would be cool with any route in the 6-10 mile range in up to level 3 conditions. If you pick the lunch site, I could show up by 9:00 AM. Just need to know if you are sticking with Lynch or switching to West Beach. Is this parking lot (above red pin) and beach (left of red pin) for Lynch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffMoffett Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 So Im gonna make the call that I will be starting at 9 am at lynch park and going to misery with a small hike on the island. The above picture shows where to park and the sand beach we will depart from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 I’ll be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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