bbjorn Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Meet at Riverhead Beach beside the causeway to Marblehead Neck by 9:30 AM. After a beach briefing it's BIB and launch at 10:00.We will round Marblehead tip and head for Salem via Browns Island. At Naugus Head we'll make our decision (depending on conditions and preferences of group) whether to paddle directly across the harbor to Winter Island, Salem, or continue following the Marblehead coast. If we cross to Winter I., we can put in at Salem Willows for lunch. Otherwise we'll continue down the Marblehead coast to Forest River Park for lunch. After lunch, if there's interest and time, we can paddle to Long Wharf and visit the Friendship square rigger docked there.Total distance will be about 7-7.5 miles. At a leisurely two knots we can expect to be paddling about 3 hours plus two hours for lunch and exploring - about 5 hours total for the trip. We should be back by around 3:00 with just enough water remaining at Riverhead (low tide is at 4:15).This is an L2+ trip. Everyone needs to have practiced wet exits and be comfortable doing them if the need arises.This is a CAM (Common Adventure Model) trip. I am an initiater/organizer but not the trip leader. We are all potential leaders and all equally responsible for each other. Paddling decisions will be made by the group as a whole. For more information about the Common Adventure Model, go to the NSPN main menu /Our History.Be sure to check this posting for any changes or updates. This trip is weather dependent. If strong winds and/or thunderstorms are forecast, it will be rescheduled.RSVP here to let me know if you're interested.Blaine Bjornstad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Hi Blaine,Assuming some body parts are cooperating by then, I will join you.AlCetusred over white, mostly over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbjorn Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Great Al. It will be good to see you.Blaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) I'm a definite maybe -- will also try to convince Deborah. Edited August 1, 2013 by djlewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 We are in.I'm a definite maybe -- will also try to convince Deborah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Cohan Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I am in.Have a new boat QCC 700 X to try out.Saw you guys last summer at Marblehead summer event.Eric Cohan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbjorn Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Great, David! Looking forward to paddling with you again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Count me in as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcotton Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I'll be there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rveelenturf Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Please count me in. This will be my first NSPN paddle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David MC Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbjorn Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 It's looking like a great day tomorrow. Temps in the low 70's, light winds from the SW, sunny in the morning with some chance of light rain later in the day.Here's the NOAA graphical marine forecast. Use the red > to scroll to the Sunday forecast, then use the mouse to see the different features.http://graphical.weather.gov/sectors/massachusettsMarineDay.php#tabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkhederian Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I went out today on Leslie's trip at Lanes Cove and had such a good day, I cannot think of one possible reason not to join you all tomorrow on this trip.I will see you all tomorrow (Sunday) morning. Looking forward to it!Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I'll be there.Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenster Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 "BOB"...But out of bed....plan on joining the trip. Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Ugh. Have to back out. Wife's car came down with terrible metal-on-metal sound (the brakes that were just fixed?) and we have to get it back on the road by tomorrow. Will be thinking of you all.Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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