Posted July 15, 201014 yr 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.
July 16, 201014 yr 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
July 16, 201014 yr 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
July 17, 201014 yr Al, Looks like I will be headed to Maine on Sunday so won't be able to make it. Thanks though. Scott
July 17, 201014 yr 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
July 17, 201014 yr 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
July 17, 201014 yr Author 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?
July 17, 201014 yr Author 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
July 17, 201014 yr 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
July 17, 201014 yr Author 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.
July 17, 201014 yr 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
July 18, 201014 yr Author 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
July 18, 201014 yr 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.
