mhabich Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Lanes Cove, Pavilion Beach Ipswich, everything in Essex...all closed. Been to Riverhead a bunch already... Forecast 16 kt WNW for Wednesday...would be nice to be in shadow of a big rock. So...I'm thinking Pavilion Beach Gloucester (greasy pole) again...left toward Salt and Milk islands, since we went to Kettle last week. Will post details soon. In the meantime, better ideas always welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) Sounds like a good choice to me. Have not been along that part of the coast in a long time. Edited August 24, 2020 by alcoons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbhazeltine Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Looks like fun - can't make it for the next couple of weeks. Will miss all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhabich Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 This week's Wednesday Lunch Paddle is on August 26, 2020. We will meet at 9.00 am at Pavilion Beach, Gloucester (aka the Greasy Pole). This is a crowded public area. Wear a mask. We also employ an online waiver to avoid passing around a physical piece of paper. You must register using the form link below to be sure that you're actually on the paddle. You could also indicate interest below to let other folks know who's coming. Location: Pavilion Beach in Gloucester (not Ipswich!): https://goo.gl/maps/YJyzx7w3uiZNYPdJ8 Parking: There is a small free lot on Western Ave (MA route 127) directly on the beach, but for a group of our typical size it will be necessary to drop boats at or near this lot, and then find a parking spot nearby on Western Ave. On a Wednesday morning spots should be easy to find. Beware that there are one or more spots adjacent to the little lot casually marked "Vendors only" and you will receive a hefty ticket if you park there. Registration: To attend, please register using this form which will also add your information to the float plan: https://forms.gle/13n5ZQigWFYjN79B7 PM or email me. Form isn’t working. You must be a paid-up NSPN member to join this trip. Your signup information will only be shared with other participants. Predictions: WNW wind 11 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 24 kt. Sunny. Seas around 2 ft. Small craft advisory through 8 AM Wednesday. We'll keep watching this and make changes as appropriate. Gloucester Harbor tides: Wed 05:49 AM 8.89H Wed 11:49 AM 0.61L Wed 6:11 PM 9.81H When/what: We will meet at 9.00 am and launch as soon as we're ready. We'll likely head out around Eastern Point and Dog Bar, and hug the coast heading NE. If we go to Salt Island that's about 12 nm RT. 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 boats with rigged deck lines, bulkheads, spray skirts, and dress for immersion. If you're not sure you have a safe vessel, please get in touch with us and ask. We encourage paddlers to make their own independent decision about their comfort level with conditions at the time of the paddle. Please PM me if you have questions or if you haven’t paddled with me before. Hope to see you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glad Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I would love to join you but i have to work. Have a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Donahue Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Count me in. Pat Donahue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhabich Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 If you’re coming, please send your float plan info (phone, emergency contact, boat, car) to me by PM or email. I seem to have messed up the form... David and Pat, you’re all set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Unfortunately I cannot make it. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhabich Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 15 kt calls for three to sea, We ended up with two. Next week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Donahue Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Mike, Is the trip still a go? Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhabich Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 Pat, I’m canceling. We’re down to just you and me, and I’d want to see three for tomorrow’s conditions. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Donahue Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Ok. Thank you. Have been reviewing the radio. Will go over it next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhabich Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 12 minutes ago, Patrick Donahue said: Ok. Thank you. Have been reviewing the radio. If we’d gone tomorrow we might have had a chance to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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