eneumeier Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Sunset at 8:24 PM Moonrise at 8:48 PM low tide 5:22 PM hi tide11:38 PM Having done this many times, my favorite viewing is to launch from the Greasy Pole (Stacy BLVD ramp on Gloucester Harbor), paddle out the west side of the harbor to Magnolia/Kettle Island for a brief stop near low tide, watch the moon rise over the water and light the way back. Unload boats at the boat ramp and park on the BLVD - be mindfull of the signs as some spaces have time limits. If it is too windy for that route, an alternative is to paddle out the commercial side of Gloucester Harbor, land at the beach just before Dogbar breakwater, and walk up onto the breakwater to watch the moonrise. Butts in boat: 7 PM Off the water: 10 PM+ depending on the route Lighting requirements: you must have a white light accessible and ready to shine at a vessel for safety. Anyone with a light on a post at the stern gets to be the sweep because those lights blind everyone else. Bring a headlamp and warm clothes, especially for Dogbar. If you have never paddled at night, you are missing out! Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcotton Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Count me in! I don’t work on Fridays so Thursday night works for me. Janice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Rechel Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 *Raises hand* What’s the address of the launch spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 Well, I actually don't know the address of the boat ramp, but is across the street from the restaurant, Yella on the Water, 25 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930. current marine forecast looks good: Today SE wind 7 to 12 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 to 2 ft. Tonight SE wind 6 to 11 kt becoming E after midnight. A chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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