cathyfoley Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 This trip was originally scheduled for Seacoast Kayakers. Any NSPN'er is welcome to join us. Launch From: Artesane Park, 1234 Soldier Field Road, Brighton, MA Date: Aug. 9th, 2008 Time: 11:00 a.m. (will not wait for stragglers) Route: Charles River downstream through the locks and into Boston Harbor Total Distance: 15 miles Launch at Artesani Park in Brighton...paddle down the Charles River to Boston Harbor, through the locks...if the group chooses to go that far. Paddle past Harvard U, Boston University, through the Esplanade ponds, past the Museum of Science, under the Zakim Bridge and into Boston Harbor and return trip. Bring some cash to stop for lunch or ice cream! This trip will definitely be more than 3 hours. Total distance (round trip is 15 miles) all flat, non-tidal water, except outside the locks. The group may choose to turn around at the Musuem of Science, in which case the trip is 11 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Cathy-I would love to join you if the weather doesn't deteriorate. Do you have an idea of the probability of going thru the locks? If the group decides to turn back would there be some who might go ahead thru the locks? Obviously the main attraction for me is the locks! Although with Duck Boat wakes and some wind that part of the Charles can be a bit frothy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob budd Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Don't forget the fountain at the Galleria Mall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyfoley Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Cathy-I would love to join you if the weather doesn't deteriorate. Do you have an idea of the probability of going thru the locks? If the group decides to turn back would there be some who might go ahead thru the locks? Obviously the main attraction for me is the locks! Although with Duck Boat wakes and some wind that part of the Charles can be a bit frothy. So far, only two others have replied they are coming and they also want to go all the way into the harbor, so I imagine that if there are some that don't want to go through, the group will split at that point. The weather does look "iffy" for Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyfoley Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Don't forget the fountain at the Galleria Mall. a run by the Galleria Mall is always a must. Shoe sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Weather dependant, I would like to join in. I would like to go into the harbor if others are going. Lori B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auday1 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I plan on going on this trip. I'm very interested in going through the locks as well. Bryan Auday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuglisi Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I plan on going on this trip. I'm very interested in going through the locks as well. Bryan Auday I'm planning on making it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyfoley Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 Unfortunately, due to a conflict with work, I will not make this paddle. However, it looks like 5 people from Seacoast kayakers and 3 from NSPN are going...have a great trip and sorry I can't make it. This trip was originally scheduled for Seacoast Kayakers. Any NSPN'er is welcome to join us. Launch From: Artesane Park, 1234 Soldier Field Road, Brighton, MA Date: Aug. 9th, 2008 Time: 11:00 a.m. (will not wait for stragglers) Route: Charles River downstream through the locks and into Boston Harbor Total Distance: 15 miles Launch at Artesani Park in Brighton...paddle down the Charles River to Boston Harbor, through the locks...if the group chooses to go that far. Paddle past Harvard U, Boston University, through the Esplanade ponds, past the Museum of Science, under the Zakim Bridge and into Boston Harbor and return trip. Bring some cash to stop for lunch or ice cream! This trip will definitely be more than 3 hours. Total distance (round trip is 15 miles) all flat, non-tidal water, except outside the locks. The group may choose to turn around at the Musuem of Science, in which case the trip is 11 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I will be there as long as the weather holds up. Would also like to go through the locks. I already signed up for this through Seacoast. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatbossbsb Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I have soggy cub scout camping instead so I won't be able to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thea Bakulski Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 If someone is doing a head count, this NSPN member is going to try to be there for the 11am put in. I have done the Charles River thru the locks one other time but it wasn't a Saturday in Aug. Thea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Does anyone know what the protocall is for signaling the lock operator? Does he/she respond to VHF radio calls and if so what channel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Does anyone know what the protocall is for signaling the lock operator? Does he/she respond to VHF radio calls and if so what channel? Channel 13. It's posted on most bridges. -Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I took a drive down there yesterday, there are 4 parking lots in that area. I think the one we will be using will be #4 marked Theater, its the largest lot, close to the water and has public rest rooms. Bill H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry2002 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I took a drive down there yesterday, there are 4 parking lots in that area. I think the one we will be using will be #4 marked Theater, its the largest lot, close to the water and has public rest rooms. Bill H Programming the GPS now. Hope to see you all at 11! Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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