rfolster Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 We are looking to hold our annual Solstice Paddle on Saturday, June 18th (Sunday is Father's Day!), but we have a dilemma. This trip has historically been held out of Riverhead Beach with a Post Paddle Potluck Pig-out at the pavilion across the street at Devereaux Beach. However, Marblehead has instituted a non-resident parking fee of $20, which is a potential deterrent. One suggestion has been to use Peirce Island at $10 per launch, and have the Potluck on Four Trees Island. It is just a little bit of a walk out to Four Trees from the parking lot (600-700 feet), and tides will need to be considered. Any other thoughts of where we could launch 20-30 kayaks and hold a potluck afterwards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Well we're going to be posting trips out of Riverhead this summer despite the fee, so don't know why we can't do it for Solstice Paddle. I know, it's not chump change. If we have an early start - parking before 7 am - you don't get charged…as I discovered last summer ?. Prudence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir Gersht Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Count me in for the paddle please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Rhodes Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 I could come to either location. No way I could get there for a 7am start though! What level is this paddle? I haven't done much kayaking in the last few years, so will need a refresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Linda Rhodes said: I could come to either location. No way I could get there for a 7am start though! What level is this paddle? I haven't done much kayaking in the last few years, so will need a refresh. Just kidding about 7 am! Not to worry. There aren't many of us who would ever agree to do that! (I just happen to be one of 'em!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 Linda, we always run multiple pods of varying trip levels so everyone can find their comfort level. Further details will be announced once we decide where we are holding it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Foster Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) Allyn Cox Reservation (ecga.org) (would need to launch/land near high tide) Switch to a mid-day potluck on one of the inner Boston Harbor islands (George's would be an obvious choice, or something really easy from Hingham for an L1/L2 paddle), and various pods could launch and return from Hingham Harbor, Hull, South Boston, Winthrop, to offer a variety of trip lengths, or focus on other paddling activities (rock gardening, nav practice, geology). Edited May 8, 2022 by Dan Foster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Rechel Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 I like Dan's suggestion of having the lunch potluck on an island (the adventurous paddlers coming from the North could launch from Winthrop...) Or is it important that the potluck be post paddle, on the mainland? I see advantages to both approaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhabich Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Dan Foster said: Allyn Cox Reservation (ecga.org) (would need to launch/land near high tide) Won't work on 18 June. And for goodness sake, don't go there during July. You'll give blood...all of it. It's the headquarters of the Essex County Greenhead Association. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Berkovitz Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Seconding the harbor islands idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Carpenter Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 I doubt I’ll be able to make this so feel free to ignore, BUT isn’t the point of the potluck to have everyone together? How is that accomplished if each pod does their own thing or the potluck is at a place beyond the skill level of some participants? Or did I misunderstand the suggestion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 9 minutes ago, carpy said: Or did I misunderstand the suggestion? The suggestion is to find a location where all pods could meet for lunch. I wonder if this will be a challenge in reality as it might challenge a Level 1 group if there are any conditions to speak of, and might constrain a Level 4 group on how far they can go. However, these are only my conjectures, and would need to look into options further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Foster Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) If the club decides on a Portland, Boston, or Hingham Harbor option for June 2023 and announce plans prior to Feb 2023, I'll lead a camping trip to coincide with the day trip and potluck gathering. I held the June 2022 weekend open, but eventually made other plans. Edited May 11, 2022 by Dan Foster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Snyder Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 I talked with Parks and Recreation at Marblehead and if we make an application the board would consider it at their June 14th meeting and possibly give us a group rate or waive the fee. I guess that's cutting it close but I think it's worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Berkovitz Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 if it would help to have a Marblehead resident talk to them, I'm happy to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Snyder Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 There's a form to fill out, I have a link. And it would make more sense coming from you, Joe. Let's see what others think about using Riverhead if it's discounted or free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 I'd go for Riverhead. Tradition plus lots of options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallen Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 We hope it is at Riverhead, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 22 hours ago, Lallen said: We hope it is at Riverhead, too! Of course you do….now ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallen Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 @prudencebwell it certainly would be unfortunate if this is the first time it is moved given our new location!!! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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