I just got the ok to go out for a paddle mid-day Saturday even though I am on-call for work, so that is why I am posting this so late. I know there are a few people interested in paddling tomorrow and want to stay fairly local, so I sent out an email to all the paddlers in my address book to propose a trip and confirm that there is some interest before posting. (I don't want to go out alone.)
Here is what I propose: How about keeping it simple and launching at Powder Point Bridge in Duxbury at 9:00am? I know the tide is low at 10:23, but it's possible to launch at the bridge at any tide. We could head out to Gurnet Light as a target destination and maybe go around to the ocean side of Duxbury Beach if it's nice out there and people are feeling up to it. This could be a long paddle of 14 to 18 miles depending on the conditions and how far people want to go. It could also be shortened to an 8 to 12 mile paddle for a subset of the group if anyone wants to just hang out on a beach for a few hours while the rest of the group goes further off-shore. From the 4 mile to 6 mile mark of the paddle is the Saquish Neck beaches and I think it is ok to stop there without hassle - people could stop there and be picked up on the way back.
Here is a Google Earth view of the proposed track of the trip.
Wet exit/Rescue skills are required.
I would recommend at least a 15 foot boat with spray skirt and front and back bulkheads.
Ability to paddle 10 to 18 miles.
Bring a lunch for a stop or two on a beach somewhere.
The water is still a little cold when you get offshore - proper clothing for cool water temps recommended.
So far I have responses from JimC, Wildwoman and Aquaholic that they plan to attend.
Anyone else, please respond if you plan to attend.
Norm
Duxbury - Powder Point to Gurnet Light - 6/9/12 - 9:00am
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Re: Duxbury - Powder Point to Gurnet Light - 6/9/12 - 9:00am
I am in! Thanks, Norm!
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Re: Duxbury - Powder Point to Gurnet Light - 6/9/12 - 9:00am
Me too!
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Re: Duxbury - Powder Point to Gurnet Light - 6/9/12 - 9:00am
Great job, Norm - see you at 9A
Re: Duxbury - Powder Point to Gurnet Light - 6/9/12 - 9:00am
Sounds great. Have paddled much around that area, but not starting from Duxbury. Should be a great day - count me in.
Re: Duxbury - Powder Point to Gurnet Light - 6/9/12 - 9:00am
You already know, but I'll post here, too.
I'm in.
Tracey
I'm in.
Tracey
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