rylevine Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Wednesday Lunch Paddle at West Beach, Beverly. Meet at 9:30am for launch at 10am. We'll pick an appropriate route based on conditions and the group's preference as per the usual improvised process. On this trip, depending on the interests of the participants, we may include coasteering and/or snorkeling pods. Coasteering involves rock hiking near the water, climbing, climb-outs, swims and jumps. Wetsuits (at least 3mil), climbing shoes, gloves, and helmets are strongly advised. There have been three or so private coasteering sessions among NSPN members so far this year. Here is a link to a trip report from a session last fall: Snorkeling is, well snorkeling...Fins, goggles, snorkels, gloves and etc. Wetsuits are also good depending on duration in the water. Here is a link to a trip report from an earlier WLP with snorkeling: I have some extra gear for coasteering and snorkeling. PM me for special requests. To join the trip you must be a paid-up NSPN member, and have signed the club participant waiver for this season. Your signup information will only be shared with other members on the trip. Covid-19 paddling: this trip requires paddlers to be vaccinated/boosted against Covid-19 and symptom-free, as rescues or first aid may require close physical contact. Trip level: WLPs do not have a specific level. All properly equipped members are welcome: please bring boats with rigged deck lines, bulkheads, spray skirts, and dress for immersion. For this trip a helmet is recommended also. NOTE: The Wednesday Lunch Paddles are cooperative adventures, not guided trips. We encourage paddlers to make their own independent decision about their comfort level with conditions at the time of the paddle. Each participant is responsible for her/his own safety. Don’t assume the trip initiators are smarter, stronger, better at rough water, more attractive, or more skilled paddlers than you are. For more information, see this description of our trip philosophy from the NSPN web site. Windy is showing 2ft 4 sec waves, W winds 15kts, gusts 20-25kts, temps 70-75F, sunny. Please PM me or post here to sign up. I will generate a paper float plan with respondent's names, numbers and emergency contacts. Please include that information in the response. Hope to see you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 I'm in. Will send PM with FP info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue H. Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 I’ll be there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Goodman Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 I'm in. Will also PM float plan info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Ryan Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 I'd love to join you for the paddling/snorkeling part and would love to watch you Coasteering, if that is even possible. Maybe wear my dry suit! Will be great to see you again Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britta Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 I’ll be there. I’ll PM with more info. Britta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Two Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Hi Bob I'd like to go and need to borrow a helmet. Thank you Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhabich Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 See you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Berkovitz Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 I’ll be there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 I’m in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Berkovitz Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Current FC is for winds W 14 kt gusting to 23 kt. Maybe let’s keep an eye on this since that stretch of coast doesn’t offer much lee in those conditions. https://marine.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-70.78680&lat=42.54486#.YyCAhiUpAlR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancysan Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 If it was just a paddle, I could swing it before class. So close to where I live - maybe next time - enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britta Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Hi all - I won’t be able to join now. I am very curious about coasteering though! Maybe another tIme. Hope to see you all again soon! Britta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Ryan Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 I sadly need to bail out too. Need to recover from being clobbered by a big dog (not mine). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Caivano Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Great times last Wed. Thanks to everyone and in particular to Bob for organizing. A few pics of the mola mola we saw. PXL_20220914_161802648_3.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Goodman Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Lunch on a gorgeous day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhabich Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 It isn't a lighthouse: https://www.bostonmagazine.com/property/2019/08/05/manchester-by-the-sea-home-with-watchtower/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Caivano Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 What no elevator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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