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    Conomo Point to Wingaersheek 8/5

    in Trip Reports

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    Al C. and I met at Conomo Point for a mellow paddle to start off the salt water season. Luckily Al knew someone on the point that let us park in their lot as the point was posted sticker parking only and according to one of the locals that was being aggressively enforced.

    Set out to Crane Beach at 12:00. Seeing how calm conditions were Al suggested we head to Wingaersheek Beach then he could complete his coverage of Cape Ann. Incoming tide rippled the water across the end of Crane beach and 1 foot swells provided a gentle ride to the Annisquam River. The main beach was wallpapered with beach umbrellas but there was a quiet spot nestled between the rocks on the side, we ate lunch there.

    Boat traffic was very light the weather was calm mostly sunny. Encountered a couple green heads on the ramp at Conomo Point otherwise the day was bug free. Returned around 3:30 after paddling 8 miles a very relaxing warm up and a refreshing swim.

    Al demonstrating a graceful paddleless exit

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    Tues, Wed 2+(3-?) Mellow Paddle

    in Past Trips

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    Hi Bob.

    Are you thinking of launching at Pavillion, Fox Creek, up to Essex or launching at Conomo? Either way with the late high tide (Tue 3:15, Wed 4:04), I guess it would have to be an after lunch launch. Should be very hot and high humidity in the afternoon. If you want to do a morning paddle we need to switch locations I think.

    I will know more about when I can go this afternoon (Monday). Would like to go Tuesday if I can. Will post here ASAP.

    Could do low tide launch at ramps in downtown Essex or the on on Rt1a at Parker River. I've launched a canoe from the Plum Island bridge not sure of low tide conditions there. There's also a ramp on the Ipswich River in Ipswich but there's a charge there and that doesn't resolve Fox Creek. I've launched at Conomo at fairly low tide without much problem.

    Your call as long as it's mellow, I haven't been on salt water this year and only a couple easy jaunts on fresh water so far.

    Looking for Waterproof vhf radio/baby monitor

    in General Message Board

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    I raised my kids in a canoe. Turned it around and placed them in the small space at the bow (was stern) worked well as it evened out the weight distribution and provided them the opportunity to catch or observe wildlife close up. Did a lot of gunk holeing and really enjoyed them as kids. It's not kayaking but you can start them on that when they get school age.

    Looking for a new tent.

    in General Message Board

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    When I bought my tent I found a trip to Hilton Tent City, across from North Station in Boston, very rewarding. They have two floors of tents setup. Much better than pictures.

    I got a Eureka tent and the scout troop I work with swears by them for durability. I cannot make an endorsement for Eurekas as Kayaking tents since I have not tried that yet.

    Good hunting.

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