rylevine Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Warm-up for Solstice Paddle:Leave Riverhead in Marblehead to Brown's Island, BIB 10:30am, round Marblehead tip, and head for Salem along coast. At Naugus Head make decision about crossing harbor to Winter Island, depending on conditions and preferences of group. If we take that route, then put-in at Willows for lunch, otherwise continue down Marblehead coast to Forest River Park for lunch. After lunch, if interest and time, could visit Friendship in Salem via coasts to long wharf. Total distance 7-7.5 miles. At two knots expect paddle times of about 3 hours + 2 hours for lunch and exploring coasts - about 5 hours total. Should be back by around 3:30. This is an L2+ trip so wet exit capability is required. L3/4 paddlers desperate to leave gel coat behind on Marblehead/Brown's ledges will be tolerated. If interest, there will also be rudimentary H2O orienteering sessions - where are we? and where are we going? exercises.Please RSVP if attending. Post here or PM to me.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cornell Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 What day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Hi Bob,Saturday, June 2nd.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwman53 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Bob,I'm in...Doug WImpex Susquehanna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cornell Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfolster Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Robert and I will be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hi Rob,Count me in at this point.AlCetusred over white, mostly over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I'm a strong maybe at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I'm a strong maybe at this point.Moi aussi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Bob,Count me in as well.Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkhederian Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I would like to join you on this paddle.Bob K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Weather forecast not improving. Wind and waves beyond L2+. Possible thunderstorms. Paddle likely postponed at this point. Check here Friday afternoon. http://graphical.weather.gov/sectors/massachusettsMarineDay.php#tabshttp://www.wunderground.com/weather-forecast/01970Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Weather forecast not improving. Wind and waves beyond L2+. Possible thunderstorms. Paddle likely postponed at this point. Check here Friday afternoon. http://graphical.weather.gov/sectors/massachusettsMarineDay.php#tabs http://www.wunderground.com/weather-forecast/01970 BobLooks like waves will be 1-2 in that area (using the more accurate graphical forecast), which is close for L2. But the wind will definitely not be L2, nor even L3 for that matter, more like L3.5-4. And though it may be moot, we could check t-storms to some extent with the radar maps in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 It is disappointing but I think we should postpone. Salem and Marblehead harbors are manageable but we would have to run a gauntlet outside of the shelter of Marblehead neck - which may be showing 6ft waves. Also, while the local forecast is pushing the T-storm threat to the evening, the NOAA site is still showing them all afternoon. Finally, gusts at ~25mph most of the day. Heavy rains all day as well. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Bob,You are wise to postpone. There will be many more opportunities this season. Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 It is disappointing but I think we should postpone. Salem and Marblehead harbors are manageable but we would have to run a gauntlet outside of the shelter of Marblehead neck - which may be showing 6ft waves. Also, while the local forecast is pushing the T-storm threat to the evening, the NOAA site is still showing them all afternoon. Finally, gusts at ~25mph most of the day. Heavy rains all day as well. BobAgree -- postpone. The 4-6-footers might make a fun L4 day (rare for stuff that big to get so deep into Salem Sound -- wave direction has to be just right), but the wind will not be so much fun for anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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