AMC offers COVID conscious opportunities to enjoy the outdoors locally, visit many of our lodges and campgrounds, and join virtual events and activities. Participants of all in-person events should bring and wear face coverings, expect social distancing, and changes to our usual practices. To support contact tracing and hands-free signing of the AMC liability waiver, online registration is required for all in person AMC events.
Join us on a paddling exploration of Salem and Marblehead Harbors and vicinity. Our launch point and base of operations in Salem will be given to qualified participants after they have been screened by the leader. We will meet in Salem at 8:30 AM and plan to be on the water at 9:00. We hope to paddle 6-8 nautical miles (7-9 statute miles). Expect a leisurely pace of ~2.0 mph. This trip is more about the sights and not distance and speed. You will need to paddle through some chop and boat traffic. There will be one channel crossing.
Friday, September 18, 2020 12:00 AM to Sunday, September 20, 2020 12:00 AM
Paddle and island camping in Casco bay, Maine for two nights, three days. You must have some experience packing your kayak, camping, and paddling in at least level 2+ (Moderate - Difficult) conditions). Multi-day trips carry more risks from changing weather, so you must be capable of paddling in 15kt winds and 2ft seas as well as camping in rain. We cannot share food, so you must prepare your own meals. To reduce risk of Covid spread:
1- Group size is limited to 5-6 persons total.
Plan is to paddle distance and surf the tiderace on the way back (depending on conditions). Plan A is to circumnavigate Nashon island (~17 nm) at a 2.5 nm/hr pace. This is a level 3 trip. You need to capable of sustaining a reasonably fast pace for hours. Not crazy fast, we want some energy for surfing on the way back. This will be a small group of capable paddlers practicing Covid-19 norms like masks and distancing. Registration and screening are required.
Join us on a paddling journey to several Boston Harbor Islands including Peddock, Rainsford, Lovell, Gallop, and Georges islands. Expect to paddle 8-10 nautical miles (9-11.5 statute miles) in mostly protected water, at a moderate pace of ~2.5mph (level 2). There will be boat traffic and chop at 3-4 channel crossings. We will be on the water for 4 hours plus an hour for lunch and other breaks.
Join us paddling out of Gloucester Harbor. Plan is to paddle 13 nautical miles (15.6 miles) along the east shore of Cape Ann for lunch on the beach. Expect a moderate pace (~2.5mph) and swells when outside the harbor. We will be on the water for ~6 hours plus an hour for lunch and other breaks.
You will need a proper boat and experience with wet exits and rescues. You need to be comfortable paddling in 1-3' swells and some wind. We will all have masks that can be slipped on and off throughout the day, as well as distancing on and off the water.
Join us paddling historic Gloucester Harbor. Our plan is to paddle ~12 nautical miles (14.5 miles) outside the harbor depending on conditions. Expect a moderate pace (~2.1 kt) with some chop and boat traffic. We will be on the water for 4-5 hours plus lunch and other breaks.
You will need a proper boat and experience with wet exits and rescues. We will all have masks that can be slipped on and off throughout the day, as well as distancing on and off the water.
This has morphed into a level 3 paddle at Woods Hole. Not much distance, but we will play in eddies and surfing as the tide floods into woods hole channel. Afternoon winds should build some sizable (2-3') tidal races (waves) for more surfing. This trip is ideal for those seeking to improve their paddling skills in moderate currents. Helmets are required. We will follow Covid-19 protocols with masks worn at the launch and distance while paddling.
An easy paddle in a beautiful setting. Paddle 12-14 miles in protected water with some tidal assist. Will be an easy pace with stops at an island for lunch and at Horseneck beach for a break. We will practice Covid-19 protocols with masks worn at the launch and when proximate to others. We can paddle without masks by spacing our boats appropriately. There will be NO shuttle.
Participants must have experience with wet exits and assisted rescues. Contact leaders for questions. Registration is required as group size is limited.
At this Annual Training sea kayakers we will work with essential skill for safe and effective paddling in coastal areas and the ocean. This is a good opportunity to refine and improve paddling skills and get ready for paddling events during the season.
Saturday, June 27, 2020 9:00 AM to Sunday, June 28, 2020 4:00 PM
At this Annual Training sea kayakers we will work with essential skill for safe and effective paddling in coastal areas and the ocean. This is a good opportunity to refine and improve paddling skills and get ready for paddling events during the season.
