Joseph Berkovitz Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 This new series of paddles provides a regular weekly opportunity for members to get on the water outside of the workweek. There is no set trip level: all skill levels are welcome. Trips will be tailored each week to the makeup of the group. If desired, opportunities for skills practice will come up naturally without a set curriculum. All launches are at 8:00 am Sundays from Riverhead Beach in Marblehead (parking is $20). This is a very protected put-in with access to a wide range of paddling options from sheltered to adventurous. Typically we will return around midday. This early launch time avoids both car and boat traffic, minimizes wind conditions, and leaves paddlers free to enjoy the afternoon. The idea behind this is similar to the Wednesday Lunch Paddle series, but with a schedule that works for those of us with day jobs. I will probably not be able to organize this every single weekend (and it will conflict with other club events at times) but my intent is to keep it going as regularly as my schedule permits. The location and time have of course been shamelessly selected to make it convenient for me, the organizer ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir Gersht Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, Joseph Berkovitz said: This new series of paddles provides a regular weekly opportunity for members to get on the water outside of the workweek. There is no set trip level: all skill levels are welcome. Trips will be tailored each week to the makeup of the group. If desired, opportunities for skills practice will come up naturally without a set curriculum. All launches are at 8:00 am Sundays from Riverhead Beach in Marblehead (parking is $20). This is a very protected put-in with access to a wide range of paddling options from sheltered to adventurous. Typically we will return around midday. This early launch time avoids both car and boat traffic, minimizes wind conditions, and leaves paddlers free to enjoy the afternoon. The idea behind this is similar to the Wednesday Lunch Paddle series, but with a schedule that works for those of us with day jobs. I will probably not be able to organize this every single weekend (and it will conflict with other club events at times) but my intent is to keep it going as regularly as my schedule permits. The location and time have of course been shamelessly selected to make it convenient for me, the organizer ?. Thanks, Joe! This is going to be very useful to people like me who are not yet retired. Looking forward to Sunday paddles in 2024! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Harris Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Another reason to look forward to the weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Caivano Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 great idea! thank you Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssmith Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 This is terrific!! Thank you so much for organizing this. Sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Ryan Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Yipee! I also l thank you for organizing this, when you can, Joe. I will look forward to joining you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Carpenter Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Nice! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Rask Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 I'll look forward to it as well. thanks for organizing! Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Early launches…the best! (And if you make it 1+ hrs earlier you beat the parking fee ?.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue H. Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Thanks Joe, yet another great idea ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcotton Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Thanks, Joe! I’m always lamenting I can’t make the Wednesday paddles. Sunday is great! Janice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Berkovitz Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 Thanks everyone who has chimed in with support for this idea. I should add one brief point to follow up: as with the WLP series, help from other organizers is very welcome. I want the club be able to rely on a weekend saltwater venue where everyone can paddle and learn together throughout the season. The goal is to nurture a strong kayaking community of both longtime and newer members! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Berkovitz Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 (edited) Here's an update on this paddle series, now that my 2024 calendar has solidified: - I have removed the single repeating event from before, and replaced it with individually scheduled events on the dates that I am available. So if you look now you will see Sunday Morning North Shore Paddles for June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 28, August 18 and 25. - I'll be posting individually to the Trips forum the Monday before each paddle, at which time I will open up the RSVP list. - These paddles do not follow the Common Adventure Model. Unless otherwise posted I will be leading or co-leading these trips with an experienced paddler. - Note to other trip organizers: please don't be concerned about conflicts with this paddle series. Go ahead and organize other things on any given Sunday when there is a Sunday Morning NS Paddle! Choices are good! Edited March 11 by Joseph Berkovitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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