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Launch promptly at 10:00 AM from Ft Wetherill, Jamestown, RI. Stragglers will be left behind at the launch, as this paddle is tide-dependent. No exceptions. Paddle is listed as advanced due to Beavertail Point and distance.
Paddle is 20 miles with 2 stops, and no workable bailout points. This is a very scenic and fun paddle, and a few rules are needed to keep it that way:
Plan on 6 hours to complete, as the pace is geared towards endurance, not speed. We will be rounding Beavertail Point early, which is a moderate/high hazard area in a southerly swell - the group WILL stay together there.
Spare paddles, towlines, VHF radios, first aid kits, and plenty of water and food strongly recommended, as are lots of sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat.
But most of all, the goal is to have a fun day paddling a very pretty coastline.
Rain, predicted lightning, small craft advisories, high surf warnings, and seas in excess of 4 feet at the bay entrance cancel. Please check the ConnYak BBS Saturday night for status before going.
Info: Wayne Smith (860) 742-4130 or email wsmith16@charter.net
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