Katherine Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Hi,Our Ladies Paddle is approaching... We will have a 9:30 high and 3:30 low.Ideas?Suggestions:Launch from Cashman Park around noon, have a leisurely lunch and meander back after 3:30?Launch from Cape Porpoise about 8:30 AM (yes... early...) wander around, explore, come back...I am very open to all ideas, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Carpenter Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Hi,I've never been to either place, so either would be great. Well, except that Cape Porpoise is almost 2 hours drive for me, making an 8:30 launch sounds very early.Looking forward to whatever you decide!--Joyce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOconnor Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I love Cape Porpoise. My only thought is that since it's a bit of a drive, is that it's nice to put in at CP as close to two hours before high tide and then paddle until two hours after high tide to get at least four hours out of it. I'd love to go there but perhaps July 15th is not the day for it. My vote is instead for your second suggestion - to put in at Chapman's Landing (or Newmarket?) and ride the tide downstream into and around the Great Bay and then paddle back upstream with the incoming tide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfolster Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Hi, Our Ladies Paddle is approaching... We will have a 9:30 high and 3:30 low. Ideas? Suggestions: Launch from Cashman Park around noon, have a leisurely lunch and meander back after 3:30? Launch from Cape Porpoise about 8:30 AM (yes... early...) wander around, explore, come back... I am very open to all ideas,Katherin, Would you be able to be more specific about your put-in location - Cashman Park? Are you referring to Cashman Park in Newburyport on the Merrimack? Intention to paddle out the merrimack into the ocean? Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Hi allI did mean Cabman Park in Nwbpt and had no intention of going.into the open ocean .I like Susan's suggestion as well although I prefer another launch sitebon Great Bay, whose name escapes me.Also suggested was a launch from Pavilion Beach (Ipswich) or Lanes Cove (Rockport). Cathy, any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOconnor Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Oops! I saw "Cashman Park" and thought "Chapmans Landing". As far as the other launch site on the Great Bay, did you mean Adams Point? BTW, the other suggestions (Newburyport, Pavillion Beach and Lanes Cove) sound delightful as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 YES!!" Adams Point ! Thanks - someday I will find my memory... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcotton Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I'd love to come. I'm not familiar with any of the places (yet) so whatever everyone else decides is good with me.Janice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jslivko Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I'm up for Lanes CoveJackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj_medici Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hi Katherine, would love to join the Ladies for a paddle. I usually work on Sunday, so have missed out on most weekend paddles. This would be a treat. Long time paddler with good open water skills, i would be up for what ever the consensus is. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hello all,Let's launch from Lanes Cove @ 11:00 (B-I-, briefing @ 10:30.We will exit Lanes Cove and go right :-) The paddle will be planned in detail depending on the experience and comfort level of the paddlers. I am thinking about a less than 10m paddle with optional rock play and of course LUNCH.Please email me (celticwoman3@verizon.net) or PM me here with the info needed for the float plan prior to noon on Saturday. As a reminder ~ your name, make, model and color of boat, your #, emergency contact and their #.See you Sunday!Katherine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hmmm, that smirky smiley was supposed to be B I B ie, butts in boats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfolster Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Lanes Cove sounds good to me, I'll be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintail Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 <someday I will find my memory>No, you won't! ;^)What <is> this "ladies paddle", anyhow? Isn't that a sexist concept? Is it even "constitutional"? What about <me>? (Oh, Katherine: you mean I have to post "mens paddles"? Hmmm...)(Where is an ordinary, common-or-garden "smiley" when you want one? All I can find are myriad witches and other weird -- and sometimes childish -- icons...someone find me a regular, coach-class smiley?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfolster Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 <someday I will find my memory> No, you won't! ;^) What <is> this "ladies paddle", anyhow? Isn't that a sexist concept? Is it even "constitutional"? What about <me>? (Oh, Katherine: you mean I have to post "mens paddles"? Hmmm...) (Where is an ordinary, common-or-garden "smiley" when you want one? All I can find are myriad witches and other weird -- and sometimes childish -- icons...someone find me a regular, coach-class smiley?)I've always thought there should be a corresponding Men's paddle on the same day - go ahead and post one. I'm sure my husband would love to get out of the chores he planned for this day! There is a teeny little blue arrow to the right of the line of smileys that will show more smileys for you to choose from . . . Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Unfortunately, I don't think I'm going to be able to join you on Saturday. However, I note that you are not launching til 11 am. When an nspn group launched from Lane's a week ago, it was pretty zooey there even though we got on the water a bit earlier - there were paddleboarders and recreational double kayaks with little kids and etc. Parking was already tight when I arrived at 9:45 am. Just something to be aware of if there's a big crowd of people showing up for the paddle. (I don't know if that's business as usual for Lane's in the summer, and no need to worry because everyone is always able to find a place to park.)pru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Pru, The paddle is on SUNDAY. Here is my attempt to give directions to directions for Lane's Cove. http://maps.google.com/maps?client=qsb-win&rlz=1R3GGLL_enUS337&hl=en&q=lane's+cove+gloucester+ma&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x89e326670da75313:0x14b2f97a40d99a9,Lanes+Cove&gl=us&sa=X&ei=iJf7T5_8JuX00gHi3PnHBg&ved=0CHwQtgM http://www.lanescove.us/webcam/ http://www.lanescove.us/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgibson Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Hi Katherine, I'm planning to join you. Thanks for posting!Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florriej Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I'm coming - thanks for the planning Katherine! There are directions to Lane's Cove in the drop down menu under Events & Planning - click on Put-ins and it's under Gloucester. See everybody Sunday! Florrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Thanks Florrie, I was looking under Rockport...Here is a link that will, hopefully, take you to a chart of a route that is a possibility. http://marine.geogarage.com/routes?map1=eyJtdCI6MiwicG9zIjp7ImxsIjoiNDIuNjg3ODMsLTcwLjYzMDUiLCJ6IjoxNX0sIm8iOnsibm9hIjp7InQiOjkxfX19Looks like you will need to cut and paste :-) I am fine with adjusting as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 PS: If anyone can carpool that would be a good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 and another chart... http://www.charts.noaa.gov/OnLineViewer/13279.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhunt Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 The paddle is on SUNDAY. Yes, there is a different paddle happening on Saturday. It involves hundreds of boats and goes all the way around Cape Ann, right by Lane's Cove. I was sort of hoping all the ladies were going to be there Saturday to rescue all the people who capsize at Halibut Pt. :-) Sorry to miss the "real" ladies' paddle, though! Have a great time! -Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jslivko Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 JUst confirming we are putting in at 11am Sunday from Lanes Cove? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Yes. please email or PM me your float plan info. Beach briefing @ 10 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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