Lake Massabesic (Auburn NH) paddle on Friday, November 3, 2023.
Looking to paddle locally, Friday, November 3rd, ahead of some weekend business travel.
Lake Massabesic, the water supply for Manchester, is a 2560 acre lake with 32 miles of shoreline.
The lake is nestled in the southeast corner of the intersection of 93N and 101W in Manchester, NH. It's about an hour drive from Boston.
It's a scenic paddle with very few homes on the lake.
See map: P:\Misc\workview DepthCont (1) (manchesternh.gov)
Post below if interested and sign the Registration Form: https://forms.gle/7oyUscJMpQdYyXDFA
DETAILS
Location: Lake Massabesic, Auburn, NH
Time: 9:30 Arrival; 10am Launch; Off Water by 3:30pm
Launch Site: Claire's Launch, 82 Chester Road, Auburn, NH. Launch is very accessible with plenty of parking.
Parking Fee: $0
Current Forecast (as of 10/29): Partly Cloudy; Wind- SW 5-9 mph; Air Temps- 55; Surface H2O Temps- ~58
Recommended Clothing: Dress for cold water immersion
Kayak Requirements: Sea kayak (at least 14') with bulkheads, deck lines (for assisted rescues) and spray skirt
Safety Gear Requirements: PFD
Trip Distance: 10-12nm. Average 2.5-3 kts.