2012 Masshole raft up - MJ V20 tribute
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Road King Cole
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Yes, I am hoping for a good turnout (esp if I cut my trip short).
I hope the time\location can be worked out soon.
Would the "stony point dike" aka the spit be a good spot?
rkc
I hope the time\location can be worked out soon.
Would the "stony point dike" aka the spit be a good spot?
rkc
Monkey Butler
Senior Member
RKC,
Like MJ I have cruised past there many times but never stopped. The spit is over two miles long, is there a particular spot? I've haven't noticed groups of boats hitting any one spot but I don't go around the back side much either. For those not familiar here is an image of the area:
If you have a good spot I trust your judgement. I know there is no access except by boat so if there is a beach it should be a good spot.
Another option is Basset's island shown on the map accross the bay from the spit. There is a long narrow piece of land there with beaches on both sides. The inside is good if you want less win, waves and boat wakes. As you can see it has some VERRRRRY nice scenery:
Here is a pic of the outer side, notice more wind and chop. It is outside of no wake zone:
Here is a pic looking right down the middle:
Usually folks don't beach their boats but you can anchor close enough to walk ashore. For some reason shortly after this photo was taken all the "scenery" packed up and left. Go figure?
Like MJ I have cruised past there many times but never stopped. The spit is over two miles long, is there a particular spot? I've haven't noticed groups of boats hitting any one spot but I don't go around the back side much either. For those not familiar here is an image of the area:
If you have a good spot I trust your judgement. I know there is no access except by boat so if there is a beach it should be a good spot.
Another option is Basset's island shown on the map accross the bay from the spit. There is a long narrow piece of land there with beaches on both sides. The inside is good if you want less win, waves and boat wakes. As you can see it has some VERRRRRY nice scenery:
Here is a pic of the outer side, notice more wind and chop. It is outside of no wake zone:
Here is a pic looking right down the middle:
Usually folks don't beach their boats but you can anchor close enough to walk ashore. For some reason shortly after this photo was taken all the "scenery" packed up and left. Go figure?
RWilson2526
God
Still dont see any reason that I'm not in....so for now I'm in!
Road King Cole
God
There can be issues with the spit, such as:
Could be rough if the wind is SE.
There's usually a decent current.
Boats can get stuck the sandbar that runs along side of it on an outgoing tide. (High tide is 4pm or so, so that should be OK).
Not much "scenery".
There is a good beach on most of it (canal side), except for the end which is all rocks. I believe there is also beach on the other side, never really checked it out well there.
The only time I saw it crowded was when the tall ships went through. I was just thinking is we have a few boats, it may be difficult to snag a lot room at some of the other places. But I am open!
rkc
Could be rough if the wind is SE.
There's usually a decent current.
Boats can get stuck the sandbar that runs along side of it on an outgoing tide. (High tide is 4pm or so, so that should be OK).
Not much "scenery".
There is a good beach on most of it (canal side), except for the end which is all rocks. I believe there is also beach on the other side, never really checked it out well there.
The only time I saw it crowded was when the tall ships went through. I was just thinking is we have a few boats, it may be difficult to snag a lot room at some of the other places. But I am open!
rkc
Road King Cole
God
and actually, perhaps its not a good spot to "raft up", because even on a calm day there are some pretty big wakes from ships\boats going by.
next?
next?
Road King Cole
God
So what is up?
If we cannot find a "raft up" place, maybe we can do a "belly up place" (for those of us that still have bellies).
Plus it might be a better way to meet and greet everyone, Also, If I am late coming back from my trip, it might be easier for me to make it.
rkc
(btw, love that clip "Peter Falk in Athol MA", haven't herd that in years. That was a classic, loved bcn back in the day...
If we cannot find a "raft up" place, maybe we can do a "belly up place" (for those of us that still have bellies).
Plus it might be a better way to meet and greet everyone, Also, If I am late coming back from my trip, it might be easier for me to make it.
rkc
(btw, love that clip "Peter Falk in Athol MA", haven't herd that in years. That was a classic, loved bcn back in the day...
Monkey Butler
Senior Member
I'll second MJ's suggestion. So it's a plan, right?
chumbucket
God
Still in here!!!!! 
Monkey Butler
Senior Member
MJ and everybody else... How about we sell tickets... Includes a tee shirt, cap , or something else?
My experience is that people will say yeah I'll be there but won't show. Put $25 down and they will be there.
Any place where we can go and bring a couple of propane burners and boil some lobsters and clams and corn at a raft up. Price of admission could include a shore dinner???
Just trowing it out to encourage participation.
BTW, I seen on the classicseacraft board that they were pondering a raft up in Barstable Harbor Mid-August with marginal interest. I know we have some connections there, what about a multi-forum get together?
My experience is that people will say yeah I'll be there but won't show. Put $25 down and they will be there.
Any place where we can go and bring a couple of propane burners and boil some lobsters and clams and corn at a raft up. Price of admission could include a shore dinner???
Just trowing it out to encourage participation.
BTW, I seen on the classicseacraft board that they were pondering a raft up in Barstable Harbor Mid-August with marginal interest. I know we have some connections there, what about a multi-forum get together?
Road King Cole
God
Again, I am only tentative. If we have weather delays riding the bike back from smokie mountains, I might not make it. So if you sell tickets I may just crash the party and eat bolonga sandwiches...
Just hope we all decide on a plan so I will know what is happening before we leave.
Also, in case the weather for the raft up does not cooperate, maybe we should have the belly up planned as a second option?
Speaking of shirts...
MJ, do you think my shirt and sweatshirt is still around?
rkc
Just hope we all decide on a plan so I will know what is happening before we leave.
Also, in case the weather for the raft up does not cooperate, maybe we should have the belly up planned as a second option?
Speaking of shirts...
MJ, do you think my shirt and sweatshirt is still around?
rkc
macojoe
Administrator
No reason to make it more difficult then it has to be. Them who come great, them who don't to bad for them.
We can all decide when it gets closer what food we want to bring, just some dogs and burgers would be easy for everyone.
I am also ok with the idea of going some place if the weather is crappy,
As for teaming up with another site, this is are first time, and a Wellcraft thing, we don't know anyone there, I like the way this board gets along and am not to keene on the idea of having a bunch of guys we don't know join here, or hang with. We all know each other here be it internet, or person.
We can all decide when it gets closer what food we want to bring, just some dogs and burgers would be easy for everyone.
I am also ok with the idea of going some place if the weather is crappy,
As for teaming up with another site, this is are first time, and a Wellcraft thing, we don't know anyone there, I like the way this board gets along and am not to keene on the idea of having a bunch of guys we don't know join here, or hang with. We all know each other here be it internet, or person.