Joseph Berkovitz Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 (edited) this trip is cancelled since no one has signed up IMPROMPTU TRIP: In the wake of the cancelled Easter Bunny Paddle, let's have an Un-Bunny Paddle on Sunday. (If you see any actual bunnies, be aware that they are not officially connected with the event.) note: renamed to Orthodox Easter in observance of the fact that Easter is celebrated on different dates due to calendrical schisms over the years. This is a COLD WATER PADDLE open to anyone with safe gear. If you don't have a lot of experience doing this yet, this could be a good time to try. We are not going far, possibly no more than a few miles in protected water. The goal is just to get out in this cold-shoulder season, and have a fun and safe time! Here is the low-down:- We are meeting at Riverhead Beach, Marblehead at 9:00. The goal is to launch no later than 10:00 as the tide will be dropping, lengthening our carry. Low Tide is at 12:40. The forecast is for air temps in the low 40s, NE wind diminishing from 10 to 5 kt, waves in Salem Sound probably 1-2 ft. That NE wind will be raw and make it feel colder when we launch! - You must be dressed for immersion. This paddle will feature a swim-before-we-launch gear test - everyone will be getting in the 44ºF water—albeit briefly—to make sure we are all reasonably comfortable with that. For all practical purposes, this means you need to be wearing a drysuit. - You must have a spray skirt. - Neoprene gloves and neoprene hood/cap are very strongly recommended. Again.... 44ºF water. - Boats must have bulkheads fore and aft with static deck lines. - You will need lunch and a hot beverage. Please post your interest and/or questions below. Edited April 23, 2022 by Joseph Berkovitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Ryan Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Great idea! I won't be in town otherwise I'd sure join you. I know you'll have another terrific time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Actually, Joe, Sunday the 24th is Orthodox Easter, so it may also be an Easter Bunny paddle. Which I MAY attend depending on how I feel at the end of the day on Saturday… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Berkovitz Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 Since no one has expressed interest in this trip I am cancelling it. If you wanted to go out tomorrow but didn’t post to say so, please PM me and we can work something out, either tomorrow or at a future date! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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