bob budd Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 9:00AM arrival/9:30AM launch at Winthrop and Windmill Point and 8:00AM arrival/8:30AM launch at City Point. For City Point this allows 1 hour to "catch up". From City Point tide will be rising against you on the way out and falling against you on the way back. This trip is >15 miles and includes a substantial open water crossing. The plan is to meet at Calf Island (or along the way) and head out to Graves light house. If conditions are too challenging given the makeup of the crew we may choose to stay among the Brewsters. Please RSVP and include (preferrably cell) phone number. Use the e-mail icon in the message to send private e-mail if you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Don't forget that the general meeting will be held on October 1 at the Gould Barn in Topsfield. Suzanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob budd Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 In case anyone else missed the change the date of the original post was wrong. I forgot to count September 31st. Must have been the dunking I took on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I would be interested in this venture. Please put me on the list. Walter impex Assateague Emerald Green/White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I would also like to attend the paddle. Is there any way to include a West option, IE City point? Thanks -Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob budd Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 I see three possibilities that would ultimately be chosen in the morning based upon conditions, weather reports, etc. provided conditions don't cancel the idea altogether. 1) Meet at Calf Island/Great Brewster and go to the Graves light house. 2) Meet at Calf Island/Great Brewster and stay among the Brewsters. 3) Stay in the harbour altogether. For options 1 and 2 City Point means extra miles and leaving earlier. For option 3 City Point forms the third vertex in a triangle. Given that we may not chose the ultimate destination until the morning it would mean you will likely be committing to extra miles and an earlier start for option 3 and a later end as well for options 1 and 2. It would also mean determining how long it would take to join us to determine the earlier start. Let me know what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I think that the shorter trip to City Point will to make up a lot of the earlier start time. As for the distance I have next week off and I am going to attempt to put some real miles next week. So the distance shouldn't be an issue on the 2nd. I think that I like option 1 and 2 better than option 3 as I get to put some extra miles in. That said I would rather let others pick the finial destination. -Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstephens Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I'm interested. Windmill Point or City Point are fine by me, but heading to the Graves from City Point would be a real slog against the tide both ways. (High is at 11:22) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweier Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I am interested as well especially in options 1 or 2. I would launch with Mark most likely at Windmill Point. Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry s Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 I'd be interested in joining the Winthrop launch gang. Gerry Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesbennett Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Bob, I am interested in joining this paddle. I would meet at the Winthroup Launch site. I plan on attending the meeting on Sat. thanks for your planning efforts! mary bennett lv explorer, rail blue/white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyP Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Hi Bob, I'm a definate maybe for launching from Winthrop. Sunday stuff is still up in the air right now. I'll let you know for sure when I know. Patty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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