Sunset / Moonrise At The Spit - Friday - 8/12/11 6:00pm
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Sunset / Moonrise At The Spit - Friday - 8/12/11 6:00pm
The full moon is Saturday, but the long-range weather forecast is for clouds to start moving back in, so Friday night looks like a better choice right now. Also, I think the tide is better Friday - it is low at 5:30, so if we launch at 6:00, we'll be paddling on a rising tide with less mud to avoid.
The plan is to meet at the Driftway at 5:30pm and launch at 6:00. The paddle to the spit is about 1.5 miles, so we should be able to get there in about 30-45 minutes to settle in to enjoy the evening. (I'm planning to bring a chair.) We'll stay till after dark, so lighting for your boat is a good idea if you have something...a headlamp at the minimum. Bring a jacket - the temperature will cool down as the sun goes down.
If you don't know where the Driftway is, you can use the following address in your GPS or on Google maps: 220 Driftway, Scituate, MA.
This is a pretty easy paddle, but confidence in your paddling is needed - you don't want to tip over in the mud!
Please reply if you plan to attend, so we'll know who is coming and can wait if necessary. Send me a PM if you would like my cell-phone number.
Norm
The plan is to meet at the Driftway at 5:30pm and launch at 6:00. The paddle to the spit is about 1.5 miles, so we should be able to get there in about 30-45 minutes to settle in to enjoy the evening. (I'm planning to bring a chair.) We'll stay till after dark, so lighting for your boat is a good idea if you have something...a headlamp at the minimum. Bring a jacket - the temperature will cool down as the sun goes down.
If you don't know where the Driftway is, you can use the following address in your GPS or on Google maps: 220 Driftway, Scituate, MA.
This is a pretty easy paddle, but confidence in your paddling is needed - you don't want to tip over in the mud!
Please reply if you plan to attend, so we'll know who is coming and can wait if necessary. Send me a PM if you would like my cell-phone number.
Norm
Re: Sunset / Moonrise At The Spit - Friday - 8/12/11 6:00pm
I think I'd like that one.
Re: Sunset / Moonrise At The Spit - Friday - 8/12/11 6:00pm
Hi Norm,
I would really like to join you on the moonlight paddle in Scituate. See you at put-in; good idea to bring a chair.
I would really like to join you on the moonlight paddle in Scituate. See you at put-in; good idea to bring a chair.
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Re: Sunset / Moonrise At The Spit - Friday - 8/12/11 6:00pm
Sounds really nice. Thank you for orgainizing. I'll be there. Maybe I can talk my better half into joining me too!
Bea
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Re: Sunset / Moonrise At The Spit - Friday - 8/12/11 6:00pm
hi norm, i'd like to join the group for the paddle to the spit this friday. see you there!
Re: Sunset / Moonrise At The Spit - Friday - 8/12/11 6:00pm
I was going back and forth on whether to go plymouth Friday night or stay home for the Saturday paddle. Tnis settles it. I'm in.
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Re: Sunset / Moonrise At The Spit - Friday - 8/12/11 6:00pm
Where's the "Spit?" I'm not familiar with the area.
Re: Sunset / Moonrise At The Spit - Friday - 8/12/11 6:00pm
Hi Norm,
Thanks for organizing this one! Count me in.
Audrey
Thanks for organizing this one! Count me in.
Audrey
Re: Sunset / Moonrise At The Spit - Friday - 8/12/11 6:00pm
Sue will be joining if we can get a tandem.
Re: Sunset / Moonrise At The Spit - Friday - 8/12/11 6:00pm
gifallen wrote:Where's the "Spit?" I'm not familiar with the area.
Gif - the "Spit" is a sand bar at the mouth of the North River. Here is a google maps link of the location of the spit:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=42.164246 ... 1&t=h&z=16
Notice all the boats lined up along the shore. It's a bit of a party place. Surprised you don't know of it? Guess you didn't party on the south shore back in your partying days?
Norm
Re: Sunset / Moonrise At The Spit - Friday - 8/12/11 6:00pm
Norm, I will try to be there. I, also, have to lead a paddle Saturday AM, but this looks like more fun. Thanks Gif
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Re: Sunset / Moonrise At The Spit - Friday - 8/12/11 6:00pm
Going to try to make it, but do not wait for me. I may be late, and I know the area very well, so I can just meet you out on the spit. Just keep an eye out for a wooden kayak.
Bob
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Re: Sunset / Moonrise At The Spit - Friday - 8/12/11 6:00pm
Hi Norm,
I won't be able to make the paddle tonight. I'm sorry for the late notice. I hope you get this in time and aren't waiting. I hope to make it another time.
maureen
I won't be able to make the paddle tonight. I'm sorry for the late notice. I hope you get this in time and aren't waiting. I hope to make it another time.
maureen
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Re: Sunset / Moonrise At The Spit - Friday - 8/12/11 6:00pm
I'll let Norm know, if he hasn't had a chance to check the forum. We'll miss you, Maureen.
Bea
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Bea
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