Weepecket Islands – Saturday, August 7th

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Weepecket Islands – Saturday, August 7th

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This trip will be limited to 10 people to keep it manageable.

Leave from Quisset Harbor to Woods Hole and across to the Weepecket Islands located on the west side of Naushon Island. We’ll spend some time at the beach there where you can swim, snorkel, toss a football or just catch some rays. Bring a picnic lunch, a towel and some sunscreen.

This is not a trip for beginners because of the distance (14+ miles) and the conditions we may run into at Woods Hole. You should be able to keep a 3 knot pace, have a good handle on your paddling skills and be able to take care of yourself should you end up in the water (but there will be someone there to help you if that does happens).

If you’ve never been to the Weepeckets before, read this excellent trip report from our first adventure there. http://www.wtpaddlers.org/trips-26.html

Parking may be tough at Quisset Harbor so plan to be there no later than 9 AM. We want to be on the water by 9:30 AM or sooner. I will post directions before Saturday or you can Google Quisset Harbor Rd.

If you want to go on this trip you must post here. Please do not just show up at the put in.
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Sounds like an awesome trip, would love to go, unfortunately I have to work that day....
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I'm in :D
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I would like to join this trip too please.
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Sounds awesome! Count me in!
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I've never been! Looking forward to it.
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Well, this is bad timing for me. :x I missed it last year...and this Saturday I have three -- count 'em - THREE- commitments...starting on the cape at New Seabury in the AM....Hingham in the afternoon...and Duxbury in the evening. I might have been able to con my way out of one...but not three.

The Weepecket's must remain a mystery to me for yet another year.... :?
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I'm in. Looking forward to it.

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Count in Karen Farber as well.

Thanks for posting this great trip Nelson!

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9 so far. Room for one more.
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I am in if there is still room
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Dalerks wrote:I am in if there is still room


Dalerks,
I apologize but I got a call from Kayak Ken this morning saying he wanted to go but did not have access to a computer. He asked me to sign him up but I was busy at work and never got to do it.

We will most likely do another trip like this next year.

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Trip is full.
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NP Nelson hope you guys have a great trip
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How about we all meet at the Exit 5 Park and Ride area on 3 South at at 7:45. Should take about 45 min to an hour to get there and we an caravan down.

If you're not going to meet up let us know here and let me know if your all set with directions.
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Sounds like a good plan to me. I still have my roof racks set up to carry 2 additional boats as well as my own. I could also carry extra people and gear if Ron is taking his trailer and runs out of space in the car.

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norm wrote:Sounds like a good plan to me. I still have my roof racks set up to carry 2 additional boats as well as my own. I could also carry extra people and gear if Ron is taking his trailer and runs out of space in the car.

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Thanks Norm, That might work out great and save parking space.
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I can carry two boats on my vehicle as well.

Already looking forward to Sat!
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I will see you all @ 7:45 exit 5 park and ride. :D
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See you there. I can carry an extra boat if needed.

Happy belated b-day Jordan!

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NorwayLady wrote:See you there. I can carry an extra boat if needed.

Happy belated b-day Jordan!

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I am coming down Rte 24 to 495, so it is easier for meet you at Quissett Harbor.

I will be there at 9 AM prompt. I know the area, so all set with directions.

See you all in the morning,
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rkhederian wrote:I am coming down Rte 24 to 495, so it is easier for meet you at Quissett Harbor.
I will be there at 9 AM prompt. I know the area, so all set with directions.

Bob - do you have cell phone numbers of others on this trip or does somebody have yours? Just thinking since we might run into different traffic, we might want to communicate if there is a hold-up somewhere. I'll send you a PM with my number.

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Great day on the water everyone. Thank you, Nelson, for organizing the trip. Thank you Jordan for your leadership guiding the flock across the Woods Hole boat channel twice.

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Diddo, Thank you everyone for a great day on the water. And thank you Nelson for organizing the trip.
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Thanks Everyone for another great day out on the water!

Bea, use your new boat well, its a beauty!

Karen & Bea thank you so much for the Birthday surprise on the Weepeckets. You two caught me completely by surprise!

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kayakerjnj wrote:Karen & Bea thank you so much for the Birthday surprise on the Weepeckets. You two caught me completely by surprise!


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What happens on the Weepeckets stays on the Weepeckets.
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It was fattening surprise! And DEEEELICIOUS
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kayakerjnj wrote:It was fattening surprise! And DEEEELICIOUS


I'm pretty sure a massage of some sort was involved as well.
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What I thought was impressive was the presentation. I've never been on a kayak trip where somebody serves birthday cake on fine china...on an island.
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Here is how the group shot came out after straightening and cropping.

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Wow would you paddle with that crew? LOL

Great shot Norm! Great day too!
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Great group picture Norm.
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norm wrote:What I thought was impressive was the presentation. I've never been on a kayak trip where somebody serves birthday cake on fine china...on an island.


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:lol: :D :lol:

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