Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
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Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
They've completely re-done Nelson Beach with a boat launch, and I'd like to see how they did.
Arrive at 7:30, launch at 8:00. High tide is at 8:30. Approx 8-9 miles.
Important: If 7:45 rolls around and everyone there is ready to launch, we'll go at that time. If people are still arriving and/or preparing for launch, we'll hang around. I just don't want people scheduling their arrival for 7:58.
Fairly simple trip - Across Plymouth harbor to Long beach, across the channel past Bug Light (boat traffic should be minimal this early) and on to Saquish for an optional leg stretching. Around Clark's Island, across Duxbury bay to Goose Point in Duxbury (another possible landing spot), then back to Nelson Beach.
Projected route:
Arrive at 7:30, launch at 8:00. High tide is at 8:30. Approx 8-9 miles.
Important: If 7:45 rolls around and everyone there is ready to launch, we'll go at that time. If people are still arriving and/or preparing for launch, we'll hang around. I just don't want people scheduling their arrival for 7:58.
Fairly simple trip - Across Plymouth harbor to Long beach, across the channel past Bug Light (boat traffic should be minimal this early) and on to Saquish for an optional leg stretching. Around Clark's Island, across Duxbury bay to Goose Point in Duxbury (another possible landing spot), then back to Nelson Beach.
Projected route:
Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
Sounds good to me! I like beating the traffic. I'll have to try out my hands-free camera equipment this week.
Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
Already going through kayak withdrawl... thanks for posting... I'll be there!
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Paddling is Great Therapy!
Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
I might try this one. I have to be in Weymouth at 1pm. I'll work on the logistics.
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Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
I'm free on Sat. I will be there.
P&H Cetus HV
Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
Some serious surf from Igor will be hitting our beaches this weekend, so it'll be good to be in protected waters.
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Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
Love to join the party!
Paddle with a big smile, its contagious
Jordan
Jordan
Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
pat wrote:Projected route:
Pat - Is this diagram of the route supposed to be a drawing of a fish with Clark Island as the mouth?
Or is it a diagram of rolling practice and wave riding?
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Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
That was the projected route if we started with PPR.
Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
May be opting for more 'open waters' with play time, so I may back out of this one - watching weather/water conditions.
I'll be there plenty early if I'm showing at all... If I don't join you tomorrw, ALL HAVE A FUN/SAFE TRIP!
I'll be there plenty early if I'm showing at all... If I don't join you tomorrw, ALL HAVE A FUN/SAFE TRIP!
Still Mind, Relaxed Breath, Pure Attention...
Paddling is Great Therapy!
Paddling is Great Therapy!
Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
I told you I would do it again. I'll be there.
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Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
Probably should have included this in the initial post...
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Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
I am in. See you tomorrow.
Bob K.
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Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
Thanks Pat, it was a great day to get out and paddle.
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Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
Thanks Pat,
It was a perfect day on the water!
It was a perfect day on the water!
Paddle with a big smile, its contagious
Jordan
Jordan
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Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
Great Pictures Ron!
As usual
As usual
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Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
Yes, that was a classic Fall paddle. Perfect in all regards. Nice shots Ron, as usual.
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Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
I'd do a trip report, but there's not really a lot to say. Great weather, great paddling conditions (briefly challenging), great company and no scary adventures.
The good news from Nelson Beach is that they did a decent job on the refurbishing. It's easy to get down on the beach, even for non-4-wheel-drive vehicles. The beach at low tide is a hard gravelly consistency, so it's easy to drive on. My only complaint is that they've sort of sealed it off so you can't park on the upper beach area beyond the parking lot, and they didn't create any parking spots for vehicles pulling boat trailers (kinda unusual for a place with a boat ramp).
The good news from Nelson Beach is that they did a decent job on the refurbishing. It's easy to get down on the beach, even for non-4-wheel-drive vehicles. The beach at low tide is a hard gravelly consistency, so it's easy to drive on. My only complaint is that they've sort of sealed it off so you can't park on the upper beach area beyond the parking lot, and they didn't create any parking spots for vehicles pulling boat trailers (kinda unusual for a place with a boat ramp).
Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
pat wrote:I'd do a trip report, but there's not really a lot to say. Great weather, great paddling conditions (briefly challenging), great company and no scary adventures.
What do you mean no scary adventures??? I thought Tracy was going to beat me up for the last trip report!!!
I've got some pictures that might be worth sharing. Gotta go through them again (1057 of them). That Helmet Hero camera takes a pretty good picture, but is a very wide angle view which was not appropriate for the wide open spaces we were in. Pictures from the other cameras were better but still not many worth posting.
I'll try to do a little trip report in a few days. Gotta work tonight.
Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
pat wrote:I'd do a trip report, but there's not really a lot to say... great company and no scary adventures.
The good news from Nelson Beach is that ... It's easy to get down on the beach.
Not really a lot to say? Great company and it's easy to get down on the beach, and there's not a lot to say?
Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
Mark wrote:pat wrote:The good news from Nelson Beach is that ... It's easy to get down on the beach.
Not really a lot to say? Great company and it's easy to get down on the beach, and there's not a lot to say?
Tracy showing Pat a dance step...
...and then Pat "Gettin' Down" on the beach...
Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
Thanks everyone. It was a great day. Perfect weather, great company,
and I managed to stay in my kayak. The pictures are incredible, too!
and I managed to stay in my kayak. The pictures are incredible, too!
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P&H Delphin 150 Surf / Yellow
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Re: Welcome back, Nelson! (...beach, that is) Saturday, Sep 18
Norm,
I can't wait to read your trip report.
I can't wait to read your trip report.
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P&H Delphin 150 Surf / Yellow
P&H Delphin 150 Surf / Yellow