Ockway Bay (Popponesset) to Osterville Grand Island - May 12

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Ockway Bay (Popponesset) to Osterville Grand Island - May 12

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We haven't done this trip in a while but it usually proves to be interesting, or challenging or exciting depending on the wind and tides. The long range forecast currently looks good for the 12th. I'm posting this early because after Memorial day you can't park on the Cape without a sticker.

High tide on the 12th is 7AM so it will be with us both ways which is good just not sure how low tide is over at Osterville but there's a marina there so it can't be too bad. Total mileage if we go around Osterville Grand Island is about 14 miles but if there's wind, which always seems to show up on the way back, then it could feel a little longer. We'll will make 2 planned stops so bring a lunch, snacks, sunscreen and water.

Be at the parking lot by 8:30 AM and we'll get on the water as soon as we can after that.

We can park at the lot at Ockway Bay on Great Neck Road. The parking area is a little less than a half mile past the Cape Cod Children's Museum (577 Great Neck Road South Mashpee, MA 02649 for your GPS) on the left (Museum is on the right).

The water is still cold so cold weather gear is still needed or at least a decent wetsuit. You should be able to do a self and assisted rescue, be able to paddle 14 miles with wind and have all the usual gear (paddle float, pump, sprayskirt, etc). Please post here if you plan on joining us, please do not just show up at the put in.

Here is a video taken in 2008 of this trip.
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Sounds like a great trip, I'd like to join, weather permitting.
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Hi Birdseye, You can put me down for this one. Gif
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I'am in, sounds great. Remember the Sagamore bridge is being worked on expect delays.
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This looks great... I'm in! Hopefully delays at the bridge won't be too long that time of the day! Thanks for posting!
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I'd like to join this trip also.
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Hi. I'll probably join, but will drop off for a bit at Grand Island and hang in the channel between Grandand Sampson Islands, and meet you again at the second stop. That channel is one of my favorite places on the Cape, and I can't pass it by. It's a personal thing... but if anyone wants to join, they're more than welcome.

I don't think bridge traffic will be much of an issue until the way home - the last several weeks, getting off-Cape has taken between 1 1/2 - 2 hours from Sandwich around the time we'll be done. Taking the Bourne Bridge home will most likely be better for all (including me - I live about 1 mile from the Sagamore Bridge, and I won't be using the Sagamore in the afternoon!).

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I'm in, too.
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I'm in! Thanks for posting, Nelson!
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I'll try to make it, too.
Will the trip go if wind is NNE, 15-20 kts as currently forecast?
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Josco,
The Popponesset Bay and OGI sections of the trip shouldn't be too bad with the wind but could get a little sketchy crossing Nantucket Sound. I don't have a problem adjusting the trip a little based on conditions. If things change to 20+ I'll call it but otherwise we'll talk about adjustments when we get there. Let's hope for a decrease.

Everyone should check the site on Friday night and first thing in the AM just in case.
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So things look to be shaping up for Saturday. Wind is down to under 10 kts and it looks like it will hit 70 degrees. I'll keep a watch on the wind but I think we're in good shape for Saturday.

Any other takers??

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Wish I could go but am working. Is this the place of the twist top fame?
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Yes it is. Classic Wild Turkey lore.
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I guess that's never going to go away.... is it? :oops:
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What is "Twist Top Fame?"
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Gif, it's certainly not a secret, but it looses everything in the telling.
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i'm not going to make it this time = see you one of the next trips. have a great day!
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pat wrote:Gif, it's certainly not a secret, but it looses everything in the telling.


Give it a go anyway! Inquiring minds...eh, OK...nosy bastards... want to know.
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Finn McCool wrote:
pat wrote:Gif, it's certainly not a secret, but it looses everything in the telling.


Give it a go anyway! Inquiring minds...eh, OK...nosy bastards... want to know.


You'll have to attend the trip to get the story!!! :D You may never know...
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gifallen wrote:What is "Twist Top Fame?"


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Whoo- Hoo! Can't wait... going out to pack for the trip NOW !
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To get back on the subject of the current paddle. Tomorrow is definitely on. Temps in the low 70s (can't wait to put on the dry suit) Wind 6 kts from the SW so we should get a little push across the sound.

See you all in the morning.

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Sorry, I stand corrected, wasn't paying attention. Wind is up for tomorrow 10-13 so we'll have a little more of a push than I thought and a potential slog back. Still on.
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Hope you have room for one more to slog back with :D

It maybe slog back, but a fun ride getting there!

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kayakerjnj wrote:Hope you have room for one more to slog back with :D

It maybe slog back, but a fun ride getting there!

See you there in the AM.



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Saturday: WNW wind 5 to 8 kt becoming WSW 10 to 13 kt in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
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Thanks to all for a fun day out on the water today.

Nelson, another memorable trip back :P Thanks for organizing and getting us such a beautiful day to paddle.
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kayakerjnj wrote:Nelson, another memorable trip back :P

We getting any details? Or does "what happens underwater... stays underwater" ?
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pat wrote:
kayakerjnj wrote:Nelson, another memorable trip back :P

We getting any details? Or does "what happens underwater... stays underwater" ?

Bea has put up some pictures on Facebook already. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=414835391882574&set=a.414835288549251.104201.100000683501288&type=1&theater

I've picked out about 30 pictures to add to the trip report and have offered to write the trip report if Nelson wants me to. You'll see something eventually...
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Norm, the link is broken for me.
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Here is the public link. I took very few photos yesterday. 12 total, and only posted a few. Fantastic trip though! Thank you, Nelson!

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Nelson, thanks for a fantastic paddle. I don't think we could have had a much better day.
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gifallen wrote:Nelson, thanks for a fantastic paddle. I don't think we could have had a much better day.


Coulda had a little less wind on the way back :? Glad you had a good time.
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NorwayLady wrote:Here is the public link. I took very few photos yesterday. 12 total, and only posted a few. Fantastic trip though! Thank you, Nelson!

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... ddb2b05509



Very nice...but I was expecting an historically correct re-enactment of the legendary "Twist Top" incident. :lol:
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