Full Moon Fever II - CANCELLED DUE 2 WX

CANCELLED!!

Sorry folks this was not to be. There is strong wind warning in effect, between that, the risk of T-storms and waterspouts I think we should follow the old rule: "it is better to be on land wishing you were on the water, than on the water wishing you were on land."

There is another full moon in November that Alan "I own a dry suit" Drummond was talking about. We still have a couple of paddle before hibernation, hope to see you all before Nov 15th

Paddle Safe


OK, I know sequels have a reputation for not being as good as the first, but we will try.

The next Full moon is Sunday October 4th. Thinking that perhaps we do a Saturday night paddle (one day early, Moon almost full )

Last time we launched @ Cherry Beach, through the eastern gap, the water ways of The Toronto Islands, a short protage across the island and a return in the open waters of Lake Ontario. We could reprise our "old" route or consider a change of venue.

Any Takers?

Re: Full Moon Fever II - the sequel

Unfortunately I will be up near North Bay that weekend. Would loved to have reprised it. When is it in November? If not bone chilling yet I may be up for that.

Nov 2, also a Sunday.

Give me a chance to test my new wetsuit

Timeline

How long do these moonlight paddles usually last?Virginia told me how long your last moonlight paddle was,but just can't remember what she said.

stats

According to my GPS, the last Moon Paddle was 12.8K and 3 hours. We can make it longer (or shorter). On the good side (I think) sunset is about 7:00 (today is 7:02) so we will meet about 6:30, launch and head east.

As always we need to ensure that we have our safety equipment, the 5 main items (PFD, paddle, whistle, bailer and throw line). Since this is an after dark paddle, we will also need lights. One final item, that although not required by law, I would not feel comfortable without, a VHF radio. I do not have one and hoping to that one of the padders does or could lend us one.

Let me know.

Re: Full Moon Fever II - the sequel

I would definitely be interested in coming out - I was very sad that I couldn't go the last time. So as long as the weather is good I would like to go.
Giselle

99 percent

99 percent sure I will be going!!

UPDATE!

The date is fast approaching. I just looked at the weather and it is a definite maybe

EC weather forcast
Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 10. High 16. -I'm OK to paddle in the rain and besides, that is a 60% chance of no rain. Sadly though it looks like we will not have the beautiful sky to admire. I find that even with cloud cover, it is still fairly bright.

Marine forcast
Saturday: Wind south 20 knots diminishing to light in the morning.
Sunday: Wind light increasing to west 20 knots late in the day.

So the winds look like they are going to co-operate. At this point I am saying it is a go. We will make our go/no go decision Saturday morning by 10:00. If you are planning to attend, please email me david-at-dragonsong-dot-ca and I will send out the go/no go via email.

Current plan, meet @ 6:30, launch 7:00ish and head west into the islands. If the winds are calm return on the lake side, otherwise return on the harbour side.

fingers crossed

mmm . . . next time for me!

Sorry I can't join, I had already committed to running around a forest with a flash light and GPS . . : )

Be sure to wear your snuggies! I'd love to see pictures!

V