Charles River Spring Paddle Saturday 5/9/2015

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Charles River Spring Paddle Saturday 5/9/2015

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I'll start by saying I forget how to post a trip.

When: Saturday 5/9, Picnic Lunch and social hour 11:00-Noon. Butts in boat 12:30.
Where: The parking lot near the Charles River Canoe and Kayak kiosk across from Harvard Stadium at 1071 Soldiers Field Road

The plan:
Head down river to the locks then head back upriver to the launch spot or continue upriver depending on time and conditions.

Please reply if you are planning to attend.

Because it will be a Saturday and the parking lot may be busy, I recommend carpooling if possible.

I'm hoping to relive last years spring paddle with one afternoon last spring.
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Group is limited to 10 people
Wet exit/Rescue skills are required.
I would recommend at least a 15 foot boat.
Ability to paddle 9-12 miles.
Proper clothing and gear for cold water temps.
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Re: Charlse River Spring Paddle Saturday 5/9/2015

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Definitely interested.

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I'm interested too. Will confirm after I find out that I can get the day free.

I CAN get the day free.
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Sounds good!
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Count me in.
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Re: Charlse River Spring Paddle Saturday 5/9/2015

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Great! We will be there.

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Re: Charlse River Spring Paddle Saturday 5/9/2015

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All,
Does anyone know the time restrictions on the parking lot?
If that lot is 2 hour parking we may want to change the launch spot to Magazine beach. That lot has 4 hour parking.
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Re: Charles River Spring Paddle Saturday 5/9/2015

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Ken, we would be up for an earlier start. That might help with crowd(s) too. Supposed to be a beauty of a weekend.
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Re: Charles River Spring Paddle Saturday 5/9/2015

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Steve and others, feel free to arrive early and head out. I won't make it there until 11 ish.
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Re: Charles River Spring Paddle Saturday 5/9/2015

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I have morning commitments and will be arriving around 11ish also, traffic permitting.
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Re: Charles River Spring Paddle Saturday 5/9/2015

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We're fine with 11-12. First paddle of season!

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