AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Moderator: Chip
AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Let's start this again.
Nickerson Beach in Quincy to Spectacle and Georges. About 10 miles with a couple of long stops. Probably 10am launch. May have to limit this due to limited parking.
The usual disclaimers. At least a 14 ft boat. You must have done a wet exit and performed assited rescues. There will be chop and boat traffic so you should comfortable in your boat in those conditions. This will be a moderate pace with a few stops.
Please re-respond or respond if you are interested.
Nickerson Beach in Quincy to Spectacle and Georges. About 10 miles with a couple of long stops. Probably 10am launch. May have to limit this due to limited parking.
The usual disclaimers. At least a 14 ft boat. You must have done a wet exit and performed assited rescues. There will be chop and boat traffic so you should comfortable in your boat in those conditions. This will be a moderate pace with a few stops.
Please re-respond or respond if you are interested.
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Placid Boatworks Rapidfire
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Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
I'm still dipping my toe.
Carolina Perception 14.5
Wilderness Systems Tempest 170
Wilderness Systems Tempest 170
Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
I'd go, but I'm already committed to another trip on Boston Harbor leaving from Nickerson at 10am.
Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
I'm planning to go. If things get crowded I don't mind putting in at another location. Possibly City Point.
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Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
I'd like to make my annual appearance for a Turkey Trip . Like Nelson, I can launch from an alternate site and rendezvous if the Nickerson launch gets too crowded.
If high tide is at 8 wewon't have any problem launching at 10. How shallow it'll be when we get back depends on the time we return - dead low would be the most problematic, but still not near as bad as Hingham.
If high tide is at 8 wewon't have any problem launching at 10. How shallow it'll be when we get back depends on the time we return - dead low would be the most problematic, but still not near as bad as Hingham.
Craig
Hurricane A/S Tracer Yellow/White
Heritage Shearwater - Red/White
Heritage Tandem - Mango
Hurricane A/S Tracer Yellow/White
Heritage Shearwater - Red/White
Heritage Tandem - Mango
Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
I'm in! Looking forward to the paddle and seeing the Turkeys more than 1X this year... miss Ya All !
Thanks for the new thread... it was getting confusing... but I can be 'simple' at times.
Thanks for the new thread... it was getting confusing... but I can be 'simple' at times.
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Paddling is Great Therapy!
Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
chpaton wrote:I'd like to make my annual appearance for a Turkey Trip . Like Nelson, I can launch from an alternate site and rendezvous if the Nickerson launch gets too crowded.
If high tide is at 8 wewon't have any problem launching at 10. How shallow it'll be when we get back depends on the time we return - dead low would be the most problematic, but still not near as bad as Hingham.
Craig, Low tide is 8am not high tide.
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Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
I think I will plan to launch from the rocky beach by the gas tank. I think you can park up high there without worrying about the tide. If anyone knows any different, let me know.
P&H Quest LV - Yellow/white/blue
Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
FYI, you may want to find a way to check the tolerance of parking a car there (near the gas tanks). Paddled last season with Mike Rinaldi who parked there and was met by a very discouraging 'welcoming committee' of OFFICIALS giving him a lot of grief about parking there. And that was 2 seasons ago. The tide may not be your main concern.
The day we went out for Boston Harbor Is we launched off POPE JOHN PAUL ll playground (I think off the expressway- Exit 11 B-but may be A). There's a concrete boat launch there, safe parking... may be a bit muddy at low tide and it will be further to paddle to meet up with us. There is another launch further down the Neponset River but the launch is more difficult- no real boat ramp. There may be better places but I have no experience with any.
Just my FYI.
The day we went out for Boston Harbor Is we launched off POPE JOHN PAUL ll playground (I think off the expressway- Exit 11 B-but may be A). There's a concrete boat launch there, safe parking... may be a bit muddy at low tide and it will be further to paddle to meet up with us. There is another launch further down the Neponset River but the launch is more difficult- no real boat ramp. There may be better places but I have no experience with any.
Just my FYI.
Still Mind, Relaxed Breath, Pure Attention...
Paddling is Great Therapy!
Paddling is Great Therapy!
Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Pulling my toe out, I obligated to go to a surprise 50th birthday party. Senility strikes early if it's a surprise for this guy that he's turning 50.
Carolina Perception 14.5
Wilderness Systems Tempest 170
Wilderness Systems Tempest 170
Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Linda wrote:FYI, you may want to find a way to check the tolerance of parking a car there (near the gas tanks). Paddled last season with Mike Rinaldi who parked there and was met by a very discouraging 'welcoming committee' of OFFICIALS giving him a lot of grief about parking there. And that was 2 seasons ago. The tide may not be your main concern.
The day we went out for Boston Harbor Is we launched off POPE JOHN PAUL ll playground (I think off the expressway- Exit 11 B-but may be A). There's a concrete boat launch there, safe parking... may be a bit muddy at low tide and it will be further to paddle to meet up with us. There is another launch further down the Neponset River but the launch is more difficult- no real boat ramp. There may be better places but I have no experience with any.
Just my FYI.
Linda, are we talking about the same place? Where were the officials from? I guess we could always launch from Tenean Beach.
P&H Quest LV - Yellow/white/blue
Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Looks like we have the following people.
Chip
Pat
Ron
Nelson
Linda
Joe
Craig
Chip
Pat
Ron
Nelson
Linda
Joe
Craig
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Placid Boatworks Rapidfire
Placid Boatworks Rapidfire
Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
You can launch at Nickerson and then move the cars up the street. The chain is down and you can drive onto the beach to unload. We went from there last week to Spectacle Island and back. Lost my car keys on Spectacle (dropped them out of a dry bag while fishing for a camera). Park Ranger found them and contacted me through my mechanic, whose tag was on the single key. They are mailing them back. Luckily, a friend was with us and I have a set of keys at home. My husband kayaked across to Marina Bay, talked them into letting him leave his kayak on a dock, and had a few drinks before we came back. Beautiful day, with beautiful views of Boston to be had.
Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
I'll be paddling you guys in my head,...I mean I'll be paddling with you guys in my head. Have fun!! Ken
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Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
OK...I'm now thinking of joining you. First time back on the water since my acrobatics on/off the bike ...but the shoulder is feeling much better.
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Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Hi...new to wild turkey and we (me and my wife) would like to join you tomorrow. We paddle a Wilderness NorthStar. James
Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Looks like we are up to 10. I would like to close it off now. Some of us are trailering and Jim has a tandem so I think we have 6 cars. Should fit ok. If people are launching from alternate sites I will have my radio on 68. We will probably be paddling around thompson to get to spectacle. Let me know your plan to meet us. Paddle over to NIckerson, Spectacle, whatever.
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Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
I can hold another kayak on my car if someone would like to carpool to consoildate cars.
Joseph
Cetus LV
Cetus LV
Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Birdseye... NO, that site should be OK. The place where Mike had a problem was right at the Gas Tank... but it looks like the sign up is closed and their will be enough parking so I don't know if you're doing an alternative site, anyway... sorry to take so long to reply... computer problems until just now.
See Ya All in the AM
See Ya All in the AM
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Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Well, my shoulder is signaling that 10 miles tomorrow might be asking a bit much at this point. I don't want to be a drag on the group...and I think that it might be a wiser move to hold off a few more days and try the waters on Thursday night at Hingham.
So...I'm out of this trip, alas.
See everyone on Thursday night.
So...I'm out of this trip, alas.
See everyone on Thursday night.
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Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Make sure you give that old navy dude a rough time tomorrow!
It's Nelson's Birthday
Happy Birthday Nelson!
It's Nelson's Birthday
Happy Birthday Nelson!
Paddle with a big smile, its contagious
Jordan
Jordan
Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Great paddle today, lots of ineresting texture. Jordan, you would have loved it.
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Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Happy you all had a great day!
Missed you guys!
Missed you guys!
Paddle with a big smile, its contagious
Jordan
Jordan
Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Happy B-day Nelson!!! Glad you guys had a great day. Wish I could have made it . Ken
Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Thank You, Chip for posting this trip... a LOVELY day on the water... couldn't have asked for anything more (except maybe less boat traffic). I'm glad I was able to make this trip!
Still Mind, Relaxed Breath, Pure Attention...
Paddling is Great Therapy!
Paddling is Great Therapy!
Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Hi Everyone,
We had a good time yesterday, attached are some of the pictures.
Regards,
Jim & Cindy
We had a good time yesterday, attached are some of the pictures.
Regards,
Jim & Cindy
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Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Super pictures... thanks for sharing!
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Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
What a great day!
Thanks for posting all the great shots!
Thanks for posting all the great shots!
Paddle with a big smile, its contagious
Jordan
Jordan
Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Thanks for posting these Jim and Cindy. Perfect day on the water.
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Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Nice pictures, Cindy! I'm not going to give credit to Jim, because I know he was just sitting in the back of the boat doing nothing the whole time.
Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Three pictures from the top of Specticle Island
Boston skyline:
The Graves:
Boston Light:
Boston skyline:
The Graves:
Boston Light:
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Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Lots of fun. Thanks to everyone for making it a great day.
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Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Great photos everyone. Looks like I missed an awesome paddle!
Bea
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Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
Ditto on that.
So...who's heading out on Friday for a little texture and a breeze or two.....
So...who's heading out on Friday for a little texture and a breeze or two.....
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Re: AUG 28 - Nickerson Beach - Spectacle - Georges
No kididng
Magic Seaweed has Friday midnight swell going to 10' to 12' just south of MV and Nantucket with 20' to 25' swells not far away.
http://magicseaweed.com/msw-surf-charts ... 1283212800
Magic Seaweed has Friday midnight swell going to 10' to 12' just south of MV and Nantucket with 20' to 25' swells not far away.
http://magicseaweed.com/msw-surf-charts ... 1283212800
Barb