Sunday Paddle - 12/4/11

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Sunday Paddle - 12/4/11

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A few of us are planning to paddle on Sunday. Not sure when or where yet. Boston area tide times are lousy. South coast tide times are a little better but south winds would make it cold and choppy.

So far Sue, Bea, Jordan and I are the optimists that are going to try to go somewhere. Please chime in if you want to join us or have a good idea on where to go (besides the Caribbean where my boss is headed for a week).

I know rivers are a last resort, but what do you think about putting in the Charles at the CRCK Kiosk in Allston at 1071 Soldiers Field road near where we took out on the September trip? We could head upriver till we reach the Watertown dam and then head back and cruise into the Charles River Basin to extend the trip.

We'll probably paddle 10 to 15 miles. We'll stop for a lunch break somewhere.

Wet exit/Rescue skills are required.
I would recommend at least a 15 foot boat.
Ability to paddle 10-15 miles.
Proper clothing and gear for cold water and air temps required!
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Re: Sunday Paddle - 12/4/11

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That sounds awesome, Norm. I have never paddled that stretch of the Charles. Let me know if you want to carpool. Rockland Park and Ride works. I'll be happy to drive....
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Re: Sunday Paddle - 12/4/11

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I'm doing my darnedest to be there!
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Re: Sunday Paddle - 12/4/11

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I'll be there, and carpooling with Sue.
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Re: Sunday Paddle - 12/4/11

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Jordan - Glad you can make it and carpool with Sue.

Looks like it's the 4 of us, paddling the Charles. Meet at the CRCK Kiosk at about 9:30 and launch by 10:00.
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Re: Sunday Paddle - 12/4/11

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Thanks for the birthday cake Sue, and gifts everybody else / Bea and Jordan. You guys made it a special day out there. I'll be perfectly satisfied if that's the last day of the year we get to paddle, but I'll certainly go out again if we get another opportunity.

Very nice artwork on the cake, even with the runny text it looks great.


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Trip report to follow later in the week.
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Re: Sunday Paddle - 12/4/11

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You're welcome, Norm. I think it was a little too humid in the front hatch for a cake. Thanks guys, for another nice paddle.
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