David M Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 (edited) Lake Massabesic (Auburn NH) paddle on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Looking to paddle locally. Lake Massabesic, the water supply for Manchester, NH is a 2560 acre lake with 32 miles of shoreline. The lake is nestled in the southeast corner of the intersection of 93N and 101W in Manchester, NH. It's about an hour drive from Boston. It's a scenic paddle with very few homes on the lake. This is a great low-risk opportunity to test out that "Cold Weather Paddling gear." See map: P:\Misc\workview DepthCont (1) (manchesternh.gov) Register here: https://forms.gle/PzvRwFYH8e2PTZYV7 DETAILS Location: Lake Massabesic, Auburn, NH Time: 9:30 Arrival; 10am Launch; Off Water by 3:30pm Launch Site: Claire's Launch, 82 Chester Road, Auburn, NH. Launch is very accessible with plenty of parking. Parking Fee: $0 Current Forecast: Sunny; NNW 5-7 mph; Air Temps- 45; Surface H2O Temps- ~Low 50s Recommended Clothing: Dress for cold water immersion. Kayak Requirements: Sea kayak (at least 14') with bulkheads, deck lines (for assisted rescues) and spray skirt Safety Gear Requirements: PFD Trip Distance: 10-12nm. Average 2.5-3 kts. Edited November 11, 2023 by David M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Snyder Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 You may have some skim ice to break through... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane W Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Ryan Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Unfortunately already booked but I sure would come if I could. This is now one of my favorite freshwater paddles! Similar to gorgeous Squam but closer. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Walsh Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 I only just saw the post. I'll do my best to make it in the morning. I'll send message if I don't get enough sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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