eneumeier Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 (edited) So frustrating, but I'm watching the westerly winds create whitecaps on Ipswich Bay and this forecast is too risky for paddling in the dark: This Afternoon W wind around 15 kt, with gusts as high as 23 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less. Tonight WNW wind 5 to 7 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt after midnight. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less. Hopefully another month! Liz After the delightful full moon paddle at MDI, we should do it again. Sunday, October 9 sunset at 6:12 PM (Nautical twilight 7:13 PM) moonrise at 6:20 PM low tide: 5:32 PM high tide: 11:50 PM Launch Location: "The Greasy Pole" - boat ramp at the downtown end of Stacy Boulevard. The plan is to launch at 4 PM, and paddle for a couple of hours before the moon rise. The route will be based on conditions. Possibilities include: 1) paddle out the west side of Gloucester Harbor, past Norman's Woe to Magnolia for a short break. Watch the moon rise out of the ocean on the way back. 2) noodle through the harbor, land at lighthouse beach (just past the Annisquam yacht club), walk out to the end of Dogbar breakwater to watch the moon rise out of the ocean. Return to boats and paddle back. (Note: It likely will be VERY cold on the breakwater.) 3) paddle straight out Gloucester Harbor, around Dogbar breakwater to Brace's Cove. Watch the moon rise out of the ocean. Paddle back. (Note, the landing spot will have lots of boulders.) But wait, there's more! Come early to walk the boulevard and see the dazzling dahlias. Watch the first video: https://generousgardeners.org/ Stay late and have a great meal right across the street at Yella https://www.yellaonthewater.com/menu-gloucester (This is where I discovered MOROCCAN SHAKSHOUKA.) They will be closing the following weekend so it may be crowded and we'll need a head count to make a reservation. Post interest here. Liz Edited October 9, 2022 by eneumeier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Carroll Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 I look forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Martin Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 (edited) Apologies - have to work that day. Definitely next time Edited October 3, 2022 by Don Martin can not attend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethS Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 (edited) Great Idea, I would love to come! But, unfortunately something has come up and I won’t be able to make it. Sorry to miss it, it sounds wonderful. Edited October 8, 2022 by BethS Not able to make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir Gersht Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Me too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britta Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 I’m in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Harkey Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 John will joyfully join this paddle. Ginger, his spouse, will join us at dinner — so, please include we two for MOROCCAN SHAKSHOUKA in your reservation at Yella On The Water. Thanks, Liz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Rechel Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Yes please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Doscher Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted October 2, 2022 Author Share Posted October 2, 2022 There is clearly enough interest, so I put this trip on the calendar. Please sign up there. Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPearson Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Ali and I are both in for this Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir Gersht Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Liz, according to their website, Yella closes at 8PM on Sunday nights. If the moonrise is at 6:20 pm and we paddle back to launch site, we aren't likely to have loaded up and be at Yella's before 7:20-7:30. So we will have 30 minutes at Yella??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Berkovitz Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 People do not seem to be using the calendar to sign up. If you’re interested here is the link to the calendar entry: https://www.nspn.org/forum/calendar/event/1376-full-moon-paddle-plus-more/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Berkovitz Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Unfortunately will not be able to attend after all… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 Unfortunately, Yella is not opening this weekend due to staffing shortages. :-(( I'm looking for alternatives. Joe, you will be missed! Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Harkey Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Regrettably, John and Ginger find themselves unable to attend, as previously announced. Happily, Rhode Island will also have a full moon on Sunday, upon whose rising we will raise a cheer for you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 Enjoy RI. Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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