Duxbury Bay - Sat 6/7
Moderator: Chip
Duxbury Bay - Sat 6/7
Looking to launch at noon from Howland's Landing. Probably paddle around Clarks Island. We'll play it by ear. 6-8 mile moderate pace.
I would recommend a minimum of a 13-14ft touring boat with a spray skirt. I am sure there will be a lot of traffic and boat wake. The water will still be pretty cold.
Directions for Howland's Landing can be found here.
http://www.wtpaddlers.org/spots-06.html
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I would recommend a minimum of a 13-14ft touring boat with a spray skirt. I am sure there will be a lot of traffic and boat wake. The water will still be pretty cold.
Directions for Howland's Landing can be found here.
http://www.wtpaddlers.org/spots-06.html
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I'm trying something that I hope will be helpful. I'm using Google Maps to create a database of kayak put-in locations. I've linked it into Chip's initial message. You should be able to click on the kayaker icon on the map to see a photo and a link to additional information. You should also be able to slide over to Powder Point Bridge and the North River and see additional locations.
The only thing that troubles me is that it seems to slow down the loading of the page. This might be because I've embedded images in there. If it continues to get worse as I add more locations, I might get rid of the photos. (That's a drag, cause I thought they were a nice addition.)
The only thing that troubles me is that it seems to slow down the loading of the page. This might be because I've embedded images in there. If it continues to get worse as I add more locations, I might get rid of the photos. (That's a drag, cause I thought they were a nice addition.)
pat wrote:I'm trying something that I hope will be helpful. I'm using Google Maps to create a database of kayak put-in locations. I've linked it into Chip's initial message. You should be able to click on the kayaker icon on the map to see a photo and a link to additional information. You should also be able to slide over to Powder Point Bridge and the North River and see additional locations.
The only thing that troubles me is that it seems to slow down the loading of the page. This might be because I've embedded images in there. If it continues to get worse as I add more locations, I might get rid of the photos. (That's a drag, cause I thought they were a nice addition.)
Pat: That is VERY COOL!!! Nice work!
jkates has done something very similar with the North Shore heavily covered:
http://kayakseamonkeys.kates.org/cgi-bin/put_ins.pl
http://kayakseamonkeys.kates.org/cgi-bin/put_ins.pl
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Duxbury Paddle
I would like to join you, also. See you then.
Bob Khederian
Bob Khederian
back from the dead
Hello all,
I am going to make this one. I am looking forward to seeing old friends and new.
Royb
I am going to make this one. I am looking forward to seeing old friends and new.
Royb
Bruise the body...
Heal the soul
P&H Capella 166 RM
12.5 old town Castaway
Heal the soul
P&H Capella 166 RM
12.5 old town Castaway
Chip's first suggestion was from Powder Point. I told him I thought that getting ANY parking there would be near impossible at mid-day on a 90-degree Saturday. 'Course, when we were talking about this, Saturday was supposed to be sunny. I have to believe that this cover will burn off soon, but who knows...
We had 11 of us for this trip. Pat, Ron, Chip, Bea, Karen, Gary, Sue, Linda, Nelson, Bob and Roy. Nice turnout. Nice to meet Bob, Linda and Sue. First paddle with Gary as well. Great day, Nice cool breeze out there. We paddled over to Saquish from Howland's Landing. There were quite a few motor boats anchored off of Saquish so no one gave us any grief for hanging out. The tide was still on the low side so we weren't in someones back yard. After a nice break, Nelson took off with Chip W. to head over to the Gurnet. The rest of us paddled around Clarks Island and headed back. The water was surprisingly calm for most of the trip. It was just under 7 miles. Bea was nice enough to host the PPR on her deck.
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PPR on our deck was a lot of fun. We threw some burgers and hot dogs on the grill. White wine and beer consumed while waiting for the food to be ready. Russ, Roy and Ron talked about valves (don't ask!). Jordan, you would have loved that conversation!
NorwayLady
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Bea
Proud foster mother of Athena (P&H Cetus LV turquoise-white)
Proud foster mother of Athena (P&H Cetus LV turquoise-white)
I must have just missed you guys. I was in the bay around Clarks island also. 2PM ish.
http://talismansigns.com/uploads/Oday%2022%20Stuff/OD%2022%206-11-08/P1050016.MOV
I am headed esat toward Clarks in my "new to me" ride in the video. 5+ knots. No sweat!
http://talismansigns.com/uploads/Oday%2022%20Stuff/OD%2022%206-11-08/P1050016.MOV
I am headed esat toward Clarks in my "new to me" ride in the video. 5+ knots. No sweat!
Joe
Riot Kayaks Excursion 17.5 Sailboat Tender
Riot Kayaks Excursion 17.5 Sailboat Tender