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

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

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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.
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I'm in!!! :D I'll bring Fruit Salad.
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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?
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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.
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Mark gives some good directions here:

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Great! I'll bring something to go with fruit and pasta salad....maybe little smashed sandwiches.
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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.
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I'm in too!

Bringing my seeing eye dog in the dinging so I should be good going back :D
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I'm planning to go! I'll bring some veggies, fruit and dip for both.
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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.
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I'm planning on going. Will be bringing a Taco salad.
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Is this moonrise paddle good for beginners in 12' rec boats?
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Yes. It is only a couple of miles mostly on a slow river.
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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
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OK, I'm gonna bring BROWNIES! errrr.... Tom's making cookies so, cookies!
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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.

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Hi Tracey, no, I'll just be bringing a whole bunch of brownies, sounds better to me.
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I will bring cheese and crackers.
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I definitely want to go, I can bring some pita bread and hummus !
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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 :)
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No, it's Widows Walk golf course.
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This sounds like a blast!
I'm in.
I'll bring potato chips.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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I can try to get some special bandages at the hospital that completely protect wounds, etc. How big an area is it?
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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.
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thanks Pat Widows Walk Golf 250 Driftway, Scituate see you tomorrow for Thursdsay
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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!
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Pat, is there parking for my new trailer (I built! yay for me!) at the Driftway?
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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.
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Great! I'll do the same. Thanks Pat!
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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?

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I have a tarp.
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Thanks Ron.
you're the best.
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Still looking a 6pm Launch Time? one Tarp large enough? Nice size group going!!!
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Nancy,


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

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Just curious - what's the tarp for?
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Put on the ground.
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Under the food.
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