Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Ok, it's a go! The weather looks fantastic and conditions look great for a L2/L2+ paddle. Put in at 9am (please be prompt at Riverhead Beach in Marblehead. Access to the Festival is free and our group has also been invited to stop by Pioneer Village at Forest River State Park if we want to, also free. For those unfamiliar with the Village, check out http://www.essexheritage.org/sites/pioneer_village.shtml If you need to get in touch with, please call me at 978.270.8170. Let's get ready to paddle! ******************************** Gilly and I are willing to do the above mentioned trip on Sat. to coincide with the Salem Maritime Festival taking place that day. We'll put-in at 9am at Riverhead (read on the water at that time!) and paddle towards Salem, landing on Derby beach to take in the Festival which starts at 10am. We'll then paddle to the Willows and then follow our path back to the put in. Not sure when we'll be off the water since it will depend upon how much time is spent at the Festival. Please post here with interest. If we don't get more than two people interested, we'll do a different trip that day. This is a great chance for those with limited experience to get some ocean exposure. There won't be much surf, but there are some rocks to play in and there should be plenty of boat wakes for those who want a little bit of a bumpy ride. Don't wait, post now! In the event that the weather doesn't cooperate with a L2 paddle, I'll change the route to accomodate. http://www.nps.gov/sama/pphtml/eventdetail24393.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinfre Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Excellent - I'm in! Thanks for posting the trip. Do you know about how many miles it's going to be? Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillian Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I think about 50 or so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefloats Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 hmmmmmmmm I'm definately interested... Let me get back to you... Heidi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillian Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 whatever heidi, you're coming!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 Kevin, Around the upper limit of aa L2 paddle at 10 miles. Shouldn't be too taxing given a nice stop at the Friendship and the Willows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariagwyn Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 In all likelihood, I am in, though I am happy to go elsewhere as well should plans change. Does the festival cost anything? Maria Mystic Seabreeze Yellow/white, with blue decklines...someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 According to the literature, it's free, including tours of at least the Friendship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisrro Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 dang it! i want to go but i'm headed to maine this weekend. i guess i'll have to settle for paddling in harpswell without a festival. Julia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddling_mango Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Both myself and my wife are up for the paddle - We are new to the group but attended the season opener - I'm sure we met a lot of you. Todd and Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Im up for it. Hopefully the weather gods are on our side this time. Vin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcohn Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Kevin, Do you have any sort of a rough idea of how long you might be taking in the festival? Are you thinking of something like 1 hour, or 5 hours, or ? Thanks, Ralph Cohn Elaho DS, blue & white with yellow trim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddling_mango Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Thought we'd be able to join you all this weekend but unfortunately we won't be able to make it. Hopefully we'll see you soon on another trip. Cheers, Todd & Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 Ralph, I really don't know, but I would not expect more than an hour. For me, the tall ships are the interesting portion of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 Wait, wait, other plans taking precedent over paddling? No, no, this just doesn't make sense! Well, hope you can make it and if not, we'll catch you on another paddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 C'mon you new paddlers (or experienced for that matter) out there...I only see perhaps 3 confirmed on this post...the more the merrier...so don your pfd, grab your paddle and run, not walk, to your computer to post that you'll join us! Ok, doing those first two steps might seem odd to your loved ones who don't quite understand the kayaker mentality, so just running to your computer will suffice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefloats Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 You're a nut Kevin! I'm pretty sure I'll be there...big honkin' boat and all! Sounds like a fun day, and the weather seems like it's going to cooperate too! P.S. If you really are into Tall Ships, check out this website: http://www.mainewindjammercruises.com/ (its working now...) This is the schooner cruise I was telling you about. Trips are very affordable (cost inludes all meals and a beach lobsterbake on the nicest day). Its a fleet of "old-school" wooden schooners - which means, you hoist the sails ("2-6-heave!!!"), raise the anchor, you pump your head and the water for the shower (neat balancing act!) heated by the wood-burning stove (LOW ceilings!-watch your head!) in the gally (early bird gets the hot water!). (--there are more luxurious schooner cruises out of the same harbor (Camden, ME) that have running water sinks in your rooms...Pluuuease!) This is more like camping on a boat. (If you want to relax no one makes you work the boat, you're still on vacation) What would be really cool is maybe next year coordinating a bunch of Old-salts from the kayak group to all book the same trip! I've gone 3 times, one of which was part of our honeymoon. They can go for week long trips, 4-days, and 3 day weekend trips. Heidi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillian Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 NOT PADDLE?! WHAT? Blasphemy . . . Oh by the way, I think I might take a break from paddling on Sunday . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 Um, speak for yourself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillian Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 i have to finish knitting that pink sweater you asked me for . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 ooh, ooh, don't forget the rhinestones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillian Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 oh i won't! i'll just use left over from what i put on your paddle this morning . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin B (RPS Coach) Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 Oh, I know, I used them to plugs the holes on your Aqu...whoops, said too much..never mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glil Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Sounds fun! Wish I could join you guys, but can't make it on Saturday. Thanks for posting the trip though. Gay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillian Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Gay, feel free to swing by and drop off some chocolate covered Strawberries though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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