Sunday May 25th - Mattapoisett <-> West Island

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Sunday May 25th - Mattapoisett <-> West Island

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Paddling this Sunday from Neds Point in Mattapoisett around West Island in Fairhaven in back.

Plan to meet at put in at 9:00 and launch at 9:30?

Current forecast for Sunday:
NW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming SW late. Seas 1 foot or less

According to gmap-pedometer this is 12.5 miles. Our actual route might be different depending up weather, sea conditions and traffic.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1921102


directions to put in at Neds Point:
Take exit 19, Mattapoisett, of Route 195. Continue south on North Street, across Route 6, to the water. Turn left onto Water Street. At the 4-way intersection, go straight. You are now on Ned's Point Road which ends at the parking lot. The launch is straight ahead with a fairly narrow gravel beach and a sandy beach to the left of it.

There are some restrooms at the park that are open on weekends, I don't know if they are open yet.

use this address for google maps:
90 Ned's Point Rd, Mattapoisett, MA 02739

Please post here if you plan to attend. You should be prepared for the water temps and weather conditions.
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Count me in! :D
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Me too!
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Can't make this one.
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Me three!

Thanks, Chris!
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Post by Finn McCool »

This looks like a great trip...and a great way to get the season rolling. But we've got guests through Sunday. Their kids will even be using our yaks around here.

The real world keeps interfering with the way things ought to be. Dammit! :x

I've got to reorder my priorities. :?
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Count me in!

Any chance we can get an early start? (No later than what Chris suggested)

PLEASE...

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kayakerjnj wrote:Count me in!

Any chance we can get an early start? (No later than what Chris suggested)

PLEASE...

Jordan


I have no problems starting earlier if it works for everyone.
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Post by Birdseye »

cgr wrote:
kayakerjnj wrote:Count me in!

Any chance we can get an early start? (No later than what Chris suggested)

PLEASE...

Jordan


I have no problems starting earlier if it works for everyone.


I think 9:30 is perfect.
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Post by NorwayLady »

Hi everyone.

Count me in. 9:00 with a 9:30 launch is perfect. Is this going to be a testosterone fest, or is this a Turtle paddle? For some of us it is the first real paddle of the season. Just asking so I can mentally prepare myself.

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NorwayLady wrote:Hi everyone.

Count me in. 9:00 with a 9:30 launch is perfect. Is this going to be a testosterone fest, or is this a Turtle paddle? For some of us it is the first real paddle of the season. Just asking so I can mentally prepare myself.

NorwayLady



Just secretly tie a sea-anchor onto Jordan's boat when he's not looking...and the pace will be fine. :P
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Finn McCool wrote:Just secretly tie a sea-anchor onto Jordan's boat when he's not looking...and the pace will be fine. :P


Where'd you learn that trick.... anyone we know?
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Post by Chip W »

To Nelson's surprise I will join you guys as well. 9 arrival with 9:30 push off is perfect for me. I plan to be off the water no later than 2:30 pm.
Should be a nice day on the water.

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sweier wrote:To Nelson's surprise I will join you guys as well. 9 arrival with 9:30 push off is perfect for me. I plan to be off the water no later than 2:30 pm.
Should be a nice day on the water.

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:shock: Glad you can make it. :shock:
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Post by noseykate »

Doing whitewater trip instead. Maybe see you Monday?

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Post by cgr »

Weather forecast still looks good:
Sun
NW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming S late. Seas 1 foot or less.

Bea, With you and Barbara along we can call it an estrogen fest!

See everyone in the morning!
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Post by NorwayLady »

Thanks Chris! An awesome day on the water. I assume someone is writing a trip report??

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