Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 On Sat, I can only paddle in the afternoon due to the Swim Fest scheduled for the morning. I'm willing to hold a SNG as described for those people who feel they are new to paddling and would like a chance to get on the ocean for a short paddle. The basic plan would be to put in at the Dolliber Cove public ramp in Marblehead and then head into Salem Harbor, landing at the Friendship for ice cream at Captain Dusty's (about two blocks away from the landing spot). We would then retrace our steps. If anyone is interested or has questions, please post here. I know some people have posted looking for a chance to go on a L2 trip so here's your opportunity! I've been told that we can put in at Riverhead in Marblehead without being charged, so we'll try there first, with a backup of Dolliber Cove. Put in at 2pm with the basic plan unchanged. Paddle through Marblehead Harbor over into Salem Harbor, landing at the Friendship as planned. Low tide for Marblehead will be 3:40pm, so that will work out fine. Again, I'm arranging this SNG for those who have expressed interest in a L2/L2+ SNG, so let's get out there on the water! Typical SNG rules apply (responsible for yourself, etc, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I would definitely be interested in a paddle Sun. I am not an NSPN member but am planning on joining soon. Sorry, posted as a new topic the first time. Vin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 Vin, FYI, the SNG is scheduled for Sat. and not Sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Oops. Saturday- Excellent-Im still interested. Thanks, Vin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcohn Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I'm also interested in going along. I'm an NSPN member. Thanks, Ralph Cohn Elaho DS, blue & white with yellow trim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 >I've been told that we can put in at Riverhead in Marblehead >without being charged, so we'll try there first, with a >backup of Dolliber Cove. Kevin. You can always launch from Riverhead for free. Sometimes (two weeks ago), the parking attendent does not know that boaters park for free. Two weeks ago, after we reminded her, she chearfully refunded the parking fee to the early birds who had paid. Kayaker should park on the Riverhead side (left side as you arrive) and not the beach side (right side of road). By the way, I have never launched at Dolliber, but I have been told that there is not enough water anywhere near low tide. Perhaps someone else can fill us in on when you can launch at Dolliber. Have a great trip. Al Coons Eddyline Knighthawk Red/White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 Al, Come to think of it, you might be right. I launched there (meant Dolliber Cove)on Sunday it might be a bit messy at low tide. Does anyone know the specifics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 >Al, > >Come to think of it, you might be right. I launched there >on Sunday it might be a bit messy at high tide. Does anyone >know the specifics? If you mean Riverhead, you can lauch there with no problem at anytime. At low tide you can even drive down the ramp and on the beach to near the water. Al Coons Eddyline Nighthawk Red/White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob budd Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Dolliber Cove has limited, read on the side of the road, parking. I'm not sure how they view kayakers in season. Jeff Casey and I launched there this spring and after we had parked one automobile with trailer and another automobile the parking seemed a bit strained. I don't have a good chart for the beach there so can only speculate what its like at low tide. Riverhead Beach is much longer at low tide, you can drive down the ramp but would be a ways out on the sand at low tide. I do recall someone driving out on the sand at the solstice paddle but I'd exercise your judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 I did launch from Dolliber on Sunday, and yes parking is an issue. Most of it exists on the side of the road. As for their view of kayakers, I'd say they were amiable. I received alot of the standard inquiries in re kayaks as I was getting ready to jump on the water. I also got at least one "you're going out in that?" statement All in all they were friendly enough. The low tide issues remains though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Gwynn Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Yes, Dolliber Cove has very limited parking, and is not accesible at low tide, however, you can put at the beach around the corner. The "problem" with that it that it is usually very crowded with swimmers. I don't think there are any rules against putting in there, but we should be concerned with our "appearance" in the community. If there are one or two paddlers, I would say that is OK, but for a S&G with a sizeable group, it would be best to put in at Riverhead. Parking is FREE if you are launching a boat at Riverhead, it is a public right of way. Don't let the parking attendants talk you into paying. Oh yeah, as stated, the beach is pretty firm for driving down at low tide. I have driven on it many times without incident, but I do have 4wd in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 In case people forgot, the Blackburn is this Saturday. I have to work, alas, but you might want to consider a different route so you can watch the race. Liz N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 Liz, Can't really. Due to the Salem Swim event, I can't start the SNG until 2pm and only that early since we're putting in down the road for the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Kevin, Is the paddle canceled? It doesnt look very good out there. Damn thunderstorms! Maybe we can wear rubber suits? Vin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob budd Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Kevin wanted me to let everyone know that the impending weather has cancelled the trip. Now if I can just figure out how I ended up on Bob Lambert's aft deck and why he ended up in the water... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcohn Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Thanks for the cancellation notice. Things weren't too bad at Riverhead beach, a couple of people were kayaking, but with the changing fog conditions, I probably would not have launched. Ralph Cohn Elaho DS, blue & white with yellow trim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB L Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I think I ended up in the water because someone was on the back of my boat but then again I could not see them because I was upside down in the water... Bob L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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