Friday Evening 10/5/12 4:00pm Charles River - Newton

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Friday Evening 10/5/12 4:00pm Charles River - Newton

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The weather forecast sounds great for Friday but the traffic out of Boston is likely to be horrible since it is a holiday weekend. I'm planning to leave work at 3:00 and head out the Mass Pike to the Charles River in Newton. I hope to be there by 3:45 and launch at 4:00pm. The put in spot is the Norembaga Road parking lot across the river from the Charles River Canoe and Kayak store. Here is a Google Maps link to the parking lot: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=155+Norumbega+Road,+Weston,+MA&hl=en&ll=42.346302,-71.261959&spn=0.011958,0.029483&sll=42.346445,-71.261766&sspn=0.011958,0.029333&t=h&hnear=155+Norumbega+Rd,+Weston,+Massachusetts+02493&z=16

I think an address of 155 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA will get you close to the lot but I couldn't find an exact address that worked on Google.

The plan will be to head downstream toward Waltham first and then if there is time and desire, maybe head upstream.

Here are two links to maps of the river:
Downstream - http://www.paddleboston.com/newton/NewtonRiverdownstream_ver23.pdf
Upstream - http://www.paddleboston.com/newton/NewtonRiverUpstream_ver24.pdf

Bring lights for your boat if you want to stay out after dark.

Wet exit/Rescue skills are required.
I would recommend at least a 15 foot boat with front and rear bulkheads and spray skirt.
Ability to paddle 6 - 9 miles.

Please respond if you plan to attend.

Norm
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Re: Friday Evening 10/5/12 4:00pm Charles River - Newton

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Yes, I'd like to attend, assuming that a lime in lieu of a yellow kayak is acceptable (including the occupant)
Marshall

Ps. I'm quite familiar with area
Only concern is depth of water upstream at this time of year (scratch adverse)
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Re: Friday Evening 10/5/12 4:00pm Charles River - Newton

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Marshall D. wrote:Yes, I'd like to attend, assuming that a lime in lieu of a yellow kayak is acceptable (including the occupant)
Marshall

Lime is ok for Fridays. The yellow kayak sub-club meets on Wednesdays. :D

Since you know the area, we'll let you pick a spot for PPR if anyone is interested...
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Re: Friday Evening 10/5/12 4:00pm Charles River - Newton

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Norm,
I am still trying to shift prior plans so that I can make it.
KR
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OK, I'm in. I'll be there early.
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Re: Friday Evening 10/5/12 4:00pm Charles River - Newton

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Great trip Norm!
That is an area I've always wanted to see.
KR
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