My idea for July 8, 9 weekend is thus: we meet in Gloucester or Beverly on Sat morning (location, time TDB) and pack boats. We paddle 8-12 miles to Thatcher and unload / setup camp around lunchtime. Paddle over to Rockland in afternoon and ?? or we can paddle to Halibut point, depending on group ability, conditions, and desire. Back at camp by 5:30 for happy hour and dinner prep, eat a fabulous group meal, then stories and jokes around campfire (rather candlelight - campfires not allowed). Breakfast and coffee next morning and few hours lounging around. Pack up and launch by 11:00 (?) and paddle back to launch, perhaps stopping for lunch on the way. Weather will obviously alter this plan. There is a $10 fee at Thatchers, plus around $15 for dinner and breakfast. Participants will need to help prepare, cook, or cleanup.