alcoons Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Gloucester South - Sunday 7/18 Date: Sunday 7/18 Launch: Gloucester: Pavilion (Greasy Pole) 10:00 AM to take advantages of the tide, parking, beat the heat, and reduce thunderstorm risk. Beach briefing 9:45. Drop off and park on the street if the lot is full. Route: South past Hammon Castle towards Kettle and Magnolia. Return by Dogbar and Gloucester Harbor tour. 12-15 miles. Something like this: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3883960 Level: 3 Note that large swells and wind are not uncommon on the central part of this trip. This could be a 3- or a very solid 3/3+ depending on conditions. Trip Type and Tone: CAM. All stay together. Support each other. Conservative decisions. Should be comfortable with wind and waves. Large group would allow split for longer paddle. Low Tide: Sunday 11:09 AM Status: Enough people have already shown interest so this trip will go unless there is a significant change in weather or sea conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruguru Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Al, I'm a most probable. Nice to paddle with you yesterday, despite the barking crab.... Hope the coast stays as cool Sunday too. Ern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Allen Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Al- Love to join you, but have another comittment. Lorrie's planning on coming. Since we're a one car family, looks like I'll be walking. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetpk Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Al, Looks like I will be headed to Maine on Sunday so won't be able to make it. Thanks though. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasL Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Gloucester South - Sunday 7/18 Date: Sunday 7/18 Launch: Gloucester: Pavilion (Greasy Pole) 10:00 AM to take advantages of the tide, parking, beat the heat, and reduce thunderstorm risk. Beach briefing 9:45. Drop off and park on the street if the lot is full. Route: South past Hammon Castle towards Kettle and Magnolia. Return by Dogbar and Gloucester Harbor tour. 12-15 miles. Something like this: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3883960 Level: 3 Note that large swells and wind are not uncommon on the central part of this trip. This could be a 3- or a very solid 3/3+ depending on conditions. Trip Type and Tone: CAM. All stay together. Support each other. Conservative decisions. Should be comfortable with wind and waves. Large group would allow split for longer paddle. Low Tide: Sunday 11:09 AM Status: Enough people have already shown interest so this trip will go unless there is a significant change in weather or sea conditions. Sounds like fun. Of course I'm thinking like a 25 yr old! A bit more "private sea time" is in order for this old "has been",me thinks, and a spray skirt for my old rig. Forget the flare gun and UHF. I've been warned about your "check lists!LOL Overhill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasL Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Sounds like fun. Of course I'm thinking like a 25 yr old! A bit more "private sea time" is in order for this old "has been",me thinks, and a spray skirt for my old rig. Forget the flare gun and UHF. I've been warned about your "check lists!LOL Overhill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Sounds like fun. Of course I'm thinking like a 25 yr old! A bit more "private sea time" is in order for this old "has been",me thinks, and a spray skirt for my old rig. Forget the flare gun and UHF. I've been warned about your "check lists!LOL Overhill Checklists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 When do you plan to be back and off the water? Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 When do you plan to be back and off the water? Liz Hi Liz. Certainly hard to tell. Depends on the group, conditions, and what we really end up doing. But you knew that. So, maybe 2:30-3:30 PM is a reasonable estimate from previous experience. Might be earlier but I doubt later unless distance is increased by group consensus. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I'll be there prudence valley avocet orange/white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddempesy Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I think I can make it - would love to ! Deb D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruguru Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Certainly hard to tell. Depends on the group, conditions, and what we really end up doing. But you knew that. So, maybe 2:30-3:30 PM is a reasonable estimate from previous experience. Might be earlier but I doubt later unless distance is increased by group consensus. Hi Al, Forecast is 12knots WSW, so we should have an easy ride back. Ern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Hi Al, Forecast is 12knots WSW, so we should have an easy ride back. Ern I am seeing: "SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 foot or less." at http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?s...02&site=BOX Who knows what it will be by tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I am seeing: "SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 foot or less." at http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?s...02&site=BOX Who knows what it will be by tomorrow. Al, I plan on making it. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 FYI. As of 7 AM Sunday: Sunday...SW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming W 5 to 10 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 ft. http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?s...07&site=BOX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruguru Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Sunday...SW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming W 5 to 10 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 ft. ...and HOT 'n SUNNY too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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