eneumeier Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Anyone interested in a Saturday night full moon paddle? It won't have to be a late night. Sunset 6:56 PM Moonrise 7:35 PM low tide 6:23 PM high 12:43 AM (after midnight) I suggest launching from the Greasy Pole in Gloucester Harbor at 6 PM or a bit earlier. I would welcome new paddlers, and first-time night paddlers. We could skirt the inner harbor, stop at lighthouse beach next to the dogbar breakwater, and walk out the breakwater to watch the moon rise out of the ocean. Or, if people are comfortable with more exposure, we could paddle down to Kettle Island. Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcotton Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Sounds like fun I'm in! Janice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole Batakis Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Sounds awesome! I’m new to the area, but would love to participate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian McCormack Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 That sounds like a lot of fun. I am in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Any specific gear required -- headlamp, stern light, glow sticks, jar of lightning bugs -- or just the usual -- paddle, skirt, PFD? I'll check my schedule for that weekend, I might be up for it. Anything I need, I'd order between now and then. I do have a headlamp but not a stern light. -K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhabich Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Ken, the light of the full moon does the job. You should have some sort of lights, but we won’t expect to use them. You can get a light that clips on your PFD for $10 or less Liz, hope to see you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 I strongly advise against stern lights, as it ruins the night vision of anyone behind you. They are not required in these waters. All you need is a white light available, not on all the time, that can be shone at an oncoming vessel. Some people do like to put glow sticks on decklines, but I don't bother. We will stay away from any boats on the water, and I doubt there will be many. NOTE: This trip is weather dependent. Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Very interested and hope to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintail Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Sorry, Liz: I work Saturday nights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 First time night paddle...looking forward to joining you! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 watching the forecast: Sat S winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 4 ft. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Sat Night SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers in the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 (edited) Try this -- https://marine.weather.gov/MapClick.php?w0=t&w3=sfcwind&w3u=0&w4=sky&w5=pop&w7=rain&w8=thunder&w9=fog&w10=swlp&w11=swlm&w12=swlp2&w13=wwh&w14=wvh&AheadHour=22&Submit=Submit&FcstType=graphical&textField1=42.5267&textField2=-70.8692&site=all&unit=0&dd=&bw=&marine=1 (You may need to adjust the date/time if you view the link severals after it is posted as it is offset from current time.) It will provide wind, waves, temp, precip chance, sky cover, etc. Edited September 12, 2019 by Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 Thanks for that, Ken. It looks like it will be cloudy, but that won't deter me if others still want to give it a go.We can noodle along the inner harbor route to get out to the breakwater, then decide if we want to go further. The wind gusts may or may not appear. Parking may be available on the boat ramp. If not, unload there and park on the boulevard. Parking is free. Note: A new restaurant opened at the former Morning Glory spot across the street. Great mideastern food. We might want to stop in for a snack and warm-up night cap on our return. Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Salem Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Unfortunately, I have plans for this Saturday, otherwise I'd love to join you. In any case, I can highly recommend Yella, the restaurant that Liz refers to above that's right across from the boat ramp. I love their Shakshouka dish. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 It looks like the forecast for gusts is down a bit. Showers still 20% but I found my magic umbrella. For years I put it on my foredeck and it NEVER rained while we were on the water - regardless of the forecast. Be ready to launch at 6 PM if you are coming. Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 Also, bring something warm to put on in case we decide to walk out the breakwater. It can be COLD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Salem Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Wind and rain don't look great for Saturday evening. Any interest in switching to Sunday instead? Relatively little wind and no rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 I can't go Sunday evening. Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 Well rats. Instead of dying down, the winds are picking up. We can't paddle with a small craft advisory so this trip is cancelled. Bummer. I'll try for Oct. 12 or 13. .SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... Synopsis: ANZ200-150315- 1010 AM EDT Sat Sep 14 2019 .Synopsis for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal waters... A cold front will push across the southern waters by this evening before stalling tonight. The front washes out by Sunday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Moonrise Sat Oct 12 is around 6:00PM which would allow an earlier start. Sunset is about the same time. -Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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