Perley's Marina as Launch?

[Klepper]

Has anyone used Perley's Marina in Rowley as a launch site.

Read of it in one of the local paddling guides.

Gary

[djlewis]

I've never started a trip at Perley's, but I have landed for lunch several times (and launched again, of course). There is a muddy but serviceable "beach" next to the paved ramp, and indoor plumbing. It can be a bit buggy. I've never been there in greenhead season, and never will, if I can help it.

There appears to be ample parking in the lot away from the water, not marked as "town sticker only" the last time I was there (last fall). The lot nearer the water is town-only and mainly for boat trailers.

--David.

[dan_f]

Hi Gary,

I was at the town launch next to Perley's for a paddling break about a month ago, and there was an unfriendly sign restricting the launch to town residents. You might call Perley's Marina to ask about launching there. They don't seem to have a lot of parking though.

Dan

[Walter]

The ramp just before Perley's is Town owned and run.

I would suggest as a courtesy that you stop in at Perley's

Main office &/or call the Rowley Police station and inquire

about launching and parking.

The Police Deptment has the say on you parking there.

Perley's Parking is very limmited and he needs it for his customers.

I did this and they were more than happy to let me park there.

They did make two requests.

1) Not to tie up the ramp as it is for launching of boats with trailers.

There is adequate area to launch from the side of the ramp and not get in the way of boats attempting to do use the ramp.

2) They asked that I park up back so as to leave the front spaces for residents.

Not an unusual request.

One other piont to keep in mind is that this River is very limmited by the tides. Plan your paddle accordingly.

Have a great paddle if you decide to paddle here.

Watch out for the jet skis.

Walter

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