bob budd Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Wow, no postings since 25 November. Sunday, Tuck's Point, 10AM arrive, off the water before total darkness, recommend lights anyway, we may have a volunteer for rescue practice (test his new dry suit), this is dry suit time for me, the usual protocols apply. Salem Sound provides many alternatives including the Gooseberries, etc. beyond the islands at the mouth of the harbour, the coast in either direction, those in attendance will choose from the menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Where? As in launch site, destination, etc. Ed Lawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruguru Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 My query too! Where's Tuck's Point?...and is this a Level 2-3? Thanks. Ern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 Is this it... http://tinyurl.com/adrbg Bob's mention of Salem Sound leads me to believe that he means Tuck Point in Beverly rather than Tuck's Point in Manchester, near the Manchester Yacht Club. --David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 This is the information that Bob gave me: Pine St exit is north of Beverly on 128 before Gloucester. Left at the "T" intersection (Bridge, Bennett, Central) is the way to the police station and the old launch behind (did you ever go there). Right on Harbour St, etc. the launch as as the end of Tucks Point Rd. Yahoo! Maps - Manchester, MA http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?name=&ed...t=trav&resize=l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob budd Posted December 10, 2005 Author Share Posted December 10, 2005 >...the information that Bob gave me...Right on Harbour St... Make that right on Bridge St, left on Harbour St, left on Tuck's Point road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob budd Posted December 10, 2005 Author Share Posted December 10, 2005 >...Salem Sound leads me to believe that he >means Tuck Point in Beverly rather than Tuck's >Point in Manchester, near the Manchester Yacht Club. Sorry, you have been misled. Tuck's Point it is, and also the Manchester Yacht Club. At the mouth of Manchester Harbour one sees Salem Sound stretching before you and to the right. So its one place to launch into Salem Sound. Tuck Point is another but is better for small trips as its on-street parking though you can drive on the beach even if you don't have AWD. Tuck's Point is not officially a public launch so we try to be good neighbours. At this time of year I don't expect an issue but we drop our boats and gear on the lawn and park cars under the trees on the grass away from the formal parking. This was recommended by a source who Judith Miller refuses to divulge the name of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob budd Posted December 10, 2005 Author Share Posted December 10, 2005 As noted for those who care and don't have the pertinent details ...WINDS 5 TO 10 KT... Level 3 ...INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KT. Level 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Hall Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Actually that would be level 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Not meaning to start a debate or whatever, but is the marine forecast for the relevant area the mechanism to be used for determining the trip level? Ed Lawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob budd Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 Marine forecasts are the only method I can think of to anticipate the wind levels which are one determinant of trip level. Official trips are/have been called off the night before due to forecast conditions beyond the level of the trip. If winds or other conditions encountered on an official trip are in excess of the trip level the route will be altered (in favour of protected destinations) or the trip aborted altogether. In general, if one or more participants is having trouble with conditions their needs are addressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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