Joseph Berkovitz Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Hi NSPNsters, This post announces Wednesday Lunch Paddle #2, on May 8. Which is, of course, a Wednesday! The forecast in Salem Sound is for a 3-to-4 foot swell at 10 seconds, NW winds around 5 knots, sunny with air temp mid-50s F, water temps around 47 F. If true, this would afford beautiful rock gardening conditions along the south side of Cape Ann. Or just nice for being out on some water that is swaying up and down. So the plan is to launch from West Beach, Beverly off of Route 127. Parking there is still open to the public until Memorial Day, so we should be good. Here's a Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZeSftYS9TtLb2ZHS8 Let's meet at 10 am sharp, and ready to launch around 10.20 am. Then we'll have a beach briefing, make a plan together based on what people feel like doing, and get on the water, hopefully around 10.30 am. If the forecast holds, one possible plan is to head east along the many cliffs and ledges in Manchester. Possible lunch spots include Black Beach or Kettle Island. The Graves Island bar sometimes provides an interesting surf break if it's behaving. And it should be possible to just go from A to B and back to A, without seeking adventure. Manchester tides: LT - 9.07a. HT - 2.51p. The water will be cold and the air not exactly warm. Drysuit conditions for sure. Rigged boats with bulkheads only. NOTE: The Wednesday Lunch Paddles are cooperative adventures, not guided trips. 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. A waiver/float plan will be created at the launch, so there's no need to commit in advance. It's always 100% OK to show up, decide you don't like the conditions or the trip, and opt out. If you have any questions, or if you haven’t paddled with Bob Levine or myself before, please get in touch with @rylevine or @Joseph Berkovitz by private message before the event. If you're interested in coming, it's nice if you let us know by posting on this thread. There is no calendar entry for this particular trip. Other conversation (including stating your interest in going) can also happen on this thread. Looking forward to seeing you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Count me in. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Can,t make this Wednesday, but am hoping PT guy will give me go ahead for the following week. Frustrated to still be on sidelines...expecially since you'll have had two paddles in areas that I really enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Snyder Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 I'm in. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Berkovitz Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts