Joseph Berkovitz Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) This week's Wednesday Lunch Paddle is on May 26, 2021 launching from Cedar Point in Durham NH where we will meet at 10:00 am. This will be an inland estuary paddle with some fun (and not scary) current that we will ride into Great Bay and then back out again. The late starting time for this trip is a function of the tides, since the currents in the area will be reversing around 2 pm. Covid-19 paddling: on this trip we will strictly observe social distancing and NH state recreational boating guidelines for the pandemic. Please research and respect all regulations that apply at the time of the paddle. Location & Parking: Unload your boat and gear in the Cedar Point Parking Area Westbound at 253 Piscataqua Rd #241, Durham, NH 03824 https://goo.gl/maps/8Ru9pVVQU9MkXzKYA. This is on the north side of Piscataqua Road and has better low-tide access. However the Eastbound lot (directly across the road) is much larger, so after unloading your boat please move your car there. There is no fee as far as I can tell. Live Free or Die! Registration: To attend, please register using this form which will also add your information to the float plan: https://forms.gle/SahhPUTHYrbqswFK8 You must be a paid-up NSPN member to join this trip. Your signup information will only be shared with other participants. Registration may be limited to avoid impact on local parking. Predictions: As of Sunday, predictions are for SW wind 10-12 kt, sunny becoming partly cloudy, air temps in the mid 80s by afternoon, possible late afternoon showers. Water likely chilly but don't have solid information. Chart: GreatandLittleBays.pdf which also shows current info for max flood at 11 am. When/what: Meet at 10:00, launch around 10:30. We may start with some preliminary playing in the flood current near Goat Island, then explore southwards as we ride the current onwards to Adams Point Wildlife Refuge which could be a good lunch stop, and maybe an opportunity to see breeding horseshoe crabs. We could also stop at Wagon Hill Farm for a break (a Paul Sylvester recommendation). 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! Joe & Bob Edited May 24, 2021 by Joseph Berkovitz mention zero parking fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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