Joseph Berkovitz Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 (edited) This week's Wednesday Lunch Paddle is on July 22, 2020. Covid-19 paddling: on this trip we will strictly observe social distancing and MA state recreational boating guidelines for the pandemic. Please research and respect all regulations that apply at the time of the paddle. You must register using the form link below to be sure that you're actually on the paddle. We will stay at least 6 feet apart, minimize sharing docks and ramps with others, and wear face masks while off the water in public use areas. We also employ an online waiver to avoid passing around a physical piece of paper. Location: Riverhead Beach in Marblehead MA. Why Riverhead again, doggone it? Because the sole organizer this week (Joe) doesn't have transportation! But we will find something fun to do for sure. Parking: just go straight into the boat ramp lot on the left side of the causeway. Do not pay at the fee collection hut on the right of the causeway (for Devereux Beach), there is no charge for Riverhead boat ramp use. Registration: To attend, please register using this form which will also add your information to the float plan: https://forms.gle/iqwQ8UFPz5koKEZz5 You must be a paid-up NSPN member to join this trip. Your signup information will only be shared with other participants. Predictions: Cooler with air temps 65-70, some showers, wind E or SE 5-8 kt, water 68-70 F, waves < 1 ft. Salem Harbor tides (easy launch and landing at Riverhead): When/what: We will meet at 10 and launch at 10.30 sharp. We'll have a beach briefing in some safe manner, make a plan together based on what people feel like doing. This trip doesn't have a specific level: we'll determine the route based on who shows up, what people want to do, and what the environment wants to do. All properly equipped members are welcome: please bring boats with rigged deck lines, bulkheads, spray skirts, and dress for immersion. If you're not sure you have a safe vessel, please get in touch with us and ask. 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. We encourage paddlers to make their own independent decision about their comfort level with conditions at the time of the paddle. Please PM me if you have questions or if you haven’t paddled with me or Bob before. Hope to see you there! Edited July 20, 2020 by Joseph Berkovitz remove incorrect paddler limit
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