rfolster Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Planning to paddle New Year's Day, and the Boston Harbor Islands might be a nice place to go. HT @ 10:07am and LT @ 4:15pm, probably launch from "ramp/beach" on Morrissey Blvd. (click for details) around 10am or so. Islands have varied access, so will probably be more of a cruising day with lunch stop TBD. Would hope to return no later than 4pm, but am open to options.Post interest, suggestions, or comments here and I will follow up beginning of next week as forecast starts to coalesce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Rob, I'm defintily interested in this. I'd be up for a return closer to 3ish due to waning sunlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Yup...if weather cooperates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMonroe Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 An excellent way to bring in the New Year. Count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Samuels Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Yes for me depending on the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethS Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 I may have family obligations, but if not then I'm in. I will let you know next week! Happy Xmas everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 First off, I had the tide times (at Moon Head) backwards - low tide is at 10:07am and high tide is at 4:15pm. Forecast currently calling for partly sunny with a high of barely 40 degrees. West winds are likely, perhaps around 10 knots give or take, but watch forecast for changes. A full day's paddle might be to Georges Island for lunch (12-14nm), while a more conservative route might only make it to spectacle Island (6-8nm). I am always up for an early launch, but will comply with majority wishes. Please confirm intent to paddle by noon Thursday and send float plan info (Vehicle & plate, boat & colors, e-contact) via PM or RobertFolster at verizon dot net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I,m happy with an early launch. Is there anywhere that gives actual dirctions to the launch rather than just lat/long coord?Float plan info on the way.pru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I'm definintely in and can make any launch time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Unfortunately I will not be able to make. Have fun, be safe, and Happy New Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 I,m happy with an early launch. Is there anywhere that gives actual dirctions to the launch rather than just lat/long coord?Use the address 586 William T Morrissey Blvd, Boston to get you close enough. My GPS stops at the wrong side of the bridge over the entry to the Dorchester Bay Basin, but the beach is not far north of the bridge. Be aware that it is a pretty stark area, so you may want to consider a "stop" prior to arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Thanks....And altho it took me a minute to understand...I will indeed "stop" prior to arrival......??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMonroe Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 If by early you mean butts in boats at 9 rather than 10, I'm OK with that. You are right about the address, Rob, but Google Maps places the pointer way off the mark on my screenHere's the link from your first posting: http://www.paddling.net/launches/showLaunch.html?lid=18331 Let's decide on distance once we know the winds for sure. I have an elbow that is not yet up for a long day in heavy wind. And I agree with David that 3 would be a good time to take out. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 If people can be ready to launch by 8:45am, we will have a beach briefing prior to launching around 9am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Sounds like a plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcycleman Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 OK Dave, I should have your float plan information, but I will get back to you if I don't. I want to make sure that I have everyone listed on the float plan, which I expect to send out around 5 PM tonight,so if anyone else is still considering going, please let me know before then (no unannounced show ups, thanks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethS Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Unfortunately I cannot make it, have a great time and Happy New Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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