rossjb1

During the off season, launching at West Beach is another option.

Gay

Where exactly is West Beach?

The launches I am aware of near Misery are Tuck's Pt and a little landing in Magnolia that is posted "residents only". I've launched there once accompanied by one of the "in crowd". So let's say either Tuck's Pt or provide something like a map so I don't get lost (I'm very good at it).

My favorite launch site is in Manchester on Ocean St. just next to Kettle Ocean St. (off of 127). the beach parking is open for anyone in the off season. I have parked there often in the summertime and never been bothered. Its a nice site to access some of the islands nearby. give a call 914-489-2673. Im still up for the harbor if we get anyone else interested.

I've been waiting for a third to pipe up for the harbour. I wouldn't mind something closer to home. What time were you thinking of launching?

10:00 launch its a great paddle out there we could head down to Misery Island OR we could launch from the beach across from Misery.

Bob, I am pretty intent on going and I would be quite willing to put up with some mildly inclement weather. If you are interested lets work out the specifics. Since you are more experienced with the harbor I will defer to you. Hows that sound Ross

hmmmm doesn't look liked there are any takers and its 5:40 on Friday night. I may just head out to Kettle Cove tomorrow for a shoreline paddle. That is if I don't hear from anybody.

The weekend promises to be relatively wet and unpleasant but the forecast for Saturday has become downright tame. Is there interest in the Harbour islands?

Bob, I am pretty intent on going and I would be quite willing to put up with some mildly inclement weather. If you are interested lets work out the specifics. Since you are more experienced with the harbor I will defer to you. Hows that sound Ross

This past Sundays Graves excursion was bagged and we headed up to paddle in Portsmouth. I am still interested in exploring some of the islands in the harbor. Any ideas/advise/interest?

Ross

Just spoke with Pete he is also unable to drive down we may modify trip to Portsmouth.

Ross 914-489-2673

Looks like we are changing plans to go to Pierce Island in Portsmouth.

Ross 914-489-2673

Still waiting for a call or post @8:00 914-489-2673

Just spoke with Pete he is also unable to drive down we may modify trip to Portsmouth.

Ross 914-489-2673

Give a call 914-489-2673 if any one is still interested this morning. I don't want to drive all the way down if no one is going to show up.

Still waiting for a call or post @8:00 914-489-2673

I'm gonna bail on this one folks... sorry bout the short notice.

That trip is better for me if it can be planed for arriving at the graves sometime around high tide.

I have a hard time landing there otherwise..

To many old leg injuries.

Plus i wanna sleep in.

Have a fun paddle.

Brad

Give a call 914-489-2673 if any one is still interested this morning. I don't want to drive all the way down if no one is going to show up.

I'm going to bail on this one as well. Time issues are tight so I'll stay local and relax.

Gerry

Give a call 914-489-2673 if any one is still interested this morning. I don't want to drive all the way down if no one is going to show up.

Paddle out toward Graves Islands on sunday leaving from Kings beach. Meet at 9ish. On the water by 10 off by 3 in time to make it back home for the game. We'll keep an eye on the weather.

I'd be up for a pull to the graves on sunday but i'd be launching at kings beach.

Could we meet at east point or something?

Great, seems like we have a trip coming together. I'm not so familiar with the area. Where is Kings beach?

I can't join you, but a nice paddle with some open water, is launching from the Tides in Nahant, and heading out to Graves Light.

Sounds like a good paddle. I would be interested in checking that area out in the off season. Any other thoughts? Any takers?

Sounds like a possibility. How about exploring some of the islands in boston harbor? Maybe quieter in these winter months.

Beckers, If you'll stay in touch with Ross, I'll stay in touch with you -- if plans for Sunday materialise.

Hey Guys Sunday sounds good lets put our heads together to figure out where and when to go. Super Bowl is at 6:00 so we have plenty of time. MAYBE a paddle out to Isle of Shoals?

Any ideas for this weekend 2/2-3? I'm up for anything. Just looking to get out and doing some exploring. Ross

Todays paddle was perfect so we're doing it again. Paddle rocky shoreline outside of Manchester down to Misery Island or take a left out towards Gloucester. Meet at Kettle cove beach parking (Ocean St. off of 127) at 9:30-10:00. High tide is at apx 2:00. Ross

If you're talking about the "country club", in the offseason there shouldn't be an issue parking in the lot. In season the best thing to do is to park at the far end of the lawn at the edge of the trees. This was requested of us, we are guests in the club.

Parking at the beach on Ocean St. is not a problem because it is the off season.

Paddle rocky shoreline outside of Manchester down to Misery Island or take a left out towards Gloucester. There are beautiful rocky cliffs and a few small islands to explore along the way. There are a couple of spots to play around in the rocks so bring helmets. Meet at Kettle cove beach parking (Ocean St. off of 127) at 9:30-10:00. High tide is at 1:30. I’ll probably be out until sunset. Ross

Ross,

I'm hoping to make it down there tomorrow.

I checked the marine forecast and the Wetsands surf site, which predicted 5' swells from the SE tomorrow. That could be dicey along a rocky shore. If it looks too nasty, we might think about Good Harbor Beach for surfing on a sandy shore, or look for someplace more sheltered.

Sounds good I plan on being there tomorrow. We can make alternate plans if necessary. Perhaps even surfing on Singing beach or Kettle Cove. In regards to the earlier strands it is wise to check the forecast but it seems to me that we should wait until the day before the trip for a more accurate assessment of the weather. Of course it is important to watch for the conditions, but as we know these things can change on a daily basis. I'd hate to see some trips nixed too early. Just my humble opinion. Thanks for everyones input, just goes to show that as a group we have a wealth of knowledge as well as some very wise and seasoned paddlers who are watching out for each other. Hopefully we'll be able to get out there for a good paddle tomorrow.

Meet at beach parking next to Kettle Cove (Ocean St off of 127)

Paddle rocky shoreline outside of Manchester down to Misery Island. There are beautiful rocky cliffs and a few small islands to explore along the way. There are a couple of spots to play around in the rocks so bring helmets. Meet at Kettle cove beach parking and be on water at 10:00 High tide is at 12:00. Ross (my first post)

Any possibility of having Lanes Cove as a pickup point? The paddle around Halibut point is very scenic but gets a little "suburbanized" after that. If we could coordinate it I could leave my vehicle there. Just another option, although I may bend to peer pressure if everyone is doing a circumnav. ( Just say No)

Ross

Count me in for at least a portion of the trip. Ross