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Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:12 am
by pat
I suggest a 6pm launch.

For those who have never been, this is a very simple paddle - under 2 miles each way, and most likely flatwater the whole trip, with some possible chop once we get out of Herring Brook and into the North River.

All the lighting you can carry is a good idea, with headlamps at a minimum. Good chance that we'll have only moonlight on the trip back.

Optional moonlight paddle further up the North River to be led by Jordan.
(Sorry, dude. Couldn't help myself.)

We can discuss who's bringing what for food. I hosie pasta salad. I'll also bring the lighthouse for the launch spot.

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:34 am
by Joy
I'm in!!! :D I'll bring Fruit Salad.

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:22 am
by Mark
pat wrote:Optional moonlight paddle further up the North River to be led by Jordan.

I'll also bring the lighthouse for the launch spot.


Nice. :D

Are twist-offs, OK?

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:22 pm
by crayolabarb
I'm in! Haven't paddled with you Turkeys in a couple of years and I think my last one was the moonlight paddle with Norm and Lora. Looking forward to this! Can you please remind me of where we park Pat? I'll then look up the google for directions.

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:48 pm
by pat
Mark gives some good directions here:

viewtopic.php?p=16792#p16792

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 9:27 pm
by crayolabarb
Great! I'll bring something to go with fruit and pasta salad....maybe little smashed sandwiches.

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:55 am
by Tortoise
I'm in too. I did this once before and it was a blast. and no Jordan was not lost we were extending our mileage to work off all the good food! :)

I'll bring a bean salad.

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:27 pm
by kayakerjnj
I'm in too!

Bringing my seeing eye dog in the dinging so I should be good going back :D

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 12:02 pm
by pam
I'm planning to go! I'll bring some veggies, fruit and dip for both.

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 2:47 pm
by NorwayLady
Below is the link to photos I took from a Wild Turkey Full moon paddle to the Spit a couple of years ago. It is such a beautiful adventure.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... b3629b0a6b

Sorry to miss it this year, but we have other commitments that night.

Enjoy the photos.

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:40 am
by KenW
I'm planning on going. Will be bringing a Taco salad.

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 10:07 am
by Joy
Is this moonrise paddle good for beginners in 12' rec boats?

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 2:50 pm
by Ron
Yes. It is only a couple of miles mostly on a slow river.

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 4:57 pm
by Joy
Ron wrote:Yes. It is only a couple of miles mostly on a slow river.


Thanks Ron. It looks like I may have 2 more people coming. :D

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 5:40 pm
by crayolabarb
OK, I'm gonna bring BROWNIES! errrr.... Tom's making cookies so, cookies!

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:54 pm
by TraceyJ
Barb,

Will you still be bringing the smashed sandwiches with the brownies?

I just want to be able to figure out what I should bring.

Thanks,
Tracey

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 10:58 pm
by crayolabarb
Hi Tracey, no, I'll just be bringing a whole bunch of brownies, sounds better to me.

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 11:46 am
by Ron
I will bring cheese and crackers.

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 12:01 pm
by zenman47
I definitely want to go, I can bring some pita bread and hummus !

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 1:11 pm
by Tortoise
what is the street address I can get GPS going? If I remember right the put in is across the street from a golf area. Is it the Scituate Country Club? I remember what the put in looked like but not how to get to it :)

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 1:54 pm
by pat
No, it's Widows Walk golf course.

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 5:57 am
by Ms.Squirrel
This sounds like a blast!
I'm in.
I'll bring potato chips.

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 9:13 am
by BobR
Love your website...just a flat water paddler...usually with group out of Blackstone Valley area...they have no paddles scheduled this weekend so this sounds like a wonderful opportunity to hook up with...I think we even did the North River once...so okay for "non ocean" kayak to join as asked previously?

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:37 am
by crayolabarb
New development....has anyone used a method to successfully keep a surgical wound completely dry during paddling? (crook/inside of elbow- often gets wet for me when paddling even flat water)
Doc said absolutely not to paddle in "that ocean water"- :roll: but I'm thinking there must be a pretty fool proof way. Experience friends?

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:58 am
by pat
crayolabarb wrote:New development....has anyone used a method to successfully keep a surgical wound completely dry during paddling?

Well, there's paddling and there's paddling. We're not going whitewater paddling, and I'm guessing that you're not planning on practicing your rolls while out there, right? A drytop would be added protection, and what would be more comfortable than wearing a neoprene drytop on a warm August evening? I'll bet something could be jury-rigged as a waterproof sleeve that could keep it sealed away from some random paddle drips.

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 11:01 am
by pam
I can try to get some special bandages at the hospital that completely protect wounds, etc. How big an area is it?

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 11:40 am
by pam
I got a hold of some Tegaderm film dressing bandages. Will completely protect the area from getting wet. Will you be going to the Thursday paddle tomorrow? Or I can give them to you at the launch site on Sunday.

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 12:54 pm
by Tortoise
thanks Pat Widows Walk Golf 250 Driftway, Scituate see you tomorrow for Thursdsay

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 1:08 pm
by crayolabarb
Great Pam! I'm not planning on going to the Thurs. paddle right now so I'll meet you at the Driftway.
It's a small area, so, that will be awesome!
Thanks so so much!

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 1:11 pm
by crayolabarb
Pat, is there parking for my new trailer (I built! yay for me!) at the Driftway?

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 3:37 pm
by pat
crayolabarb wrote:Pat, is there parking for my new trailer (I built! yay for me!) at the Driftway?

Barb, I bring a trailer myself. There isn't official trailer parking with ultra-long spaces. I just disconnect the trailer and put it in the space next to my car.

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 4:12 pm
by crayolabarb
Great! I'll do the same. Thanks Pat!

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 6:46 pm
by TraceyJ
I will be bringing teriyaki chicken wings and there will be finger sandwiches.
If you have a beach chair or some kind of chair that can be transported, you should bring that along.
Can someone bring a tarp please, if you already own one?

Thanks,Tracey

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 8:23 pm
by Ron
I have a tarp.

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 8:29 pm
by TraceyJ
Thanks Ron.
you're the best.

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:31 pm
by Joy
Still looking a 6pm Launch Time? one Tarp large enough? Nice size group going!!!

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 5:53 am
by TraceyJ
Nancy,


If you enter 220 Driftway, Scituate, into your GPS, it takes you right to the put-in.

Tracey

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 6:07 am
by pat
Just curious - what's the tarp for?

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 6:15 am
by Ron
Put on the ground.

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 6:37 am
by TraceyJ
Under the food.