alcoons Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 L2+/3- Explore Ipswich and Essex Bay Coast & End of Crane Beach, Sun. 8/11Date: Sunday, August 11Level: 2+/3-, 9-11 miles leisurely, supportive paddle. Not going for distance or speed, rather enjoyment. However, appropriate for ocean kayaks with skegs or rudders, not rec boats.Put-in: Lanes Cove, hopefully right side at boat ramp beach besides seawallRoute: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6035911 perhaps with further exploration of Essex Bay.Tides: Low: 8:32 AM, High: 2:55 PMCAM: 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 initiator/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. Changes/Cancellation: 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 cancelled. RSVP: RSVP here to let me know if you are interested. Al CoonsCetus: red over white, mostly over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzert Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 What Time ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Opps. Launch at 10 AM sharp. Beach Briefing at 9:45 AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I'm a maybe -- sounds like a terrific paddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari G Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 my husband and i are also maybes. i will confirm later this afternoon.thanks for organizing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 Thanks Dave & Shari. Will need at least one person to commmit and then the trip is on.Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari G Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 John and I are "in". I will check back to the thread later today to verify that the trip is on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 Great Shari. So the trip is on unless something unexpected happens (aliens)? Of course, it is always good to check in the morning before you leave. Al781-879-9377 mobile (do not have email on the phone) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTom Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I just signed up, I was planning on paddling that area tomorrow anyway and would like to join you if it is not too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 I just signed up, I was planning on paddling that area tomorrow anyway and would like to join you if it is not too late.Never too late. See you tomorrow. Looking forward to meeting you.Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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