Saugatuck River launch to Peck's Ledge light & Calf Pasture beach.

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POSTING BEFORE SIGNING UP!

Please arrive early to get yourself situated. We will launch promptly at 11:15 am. Do not block the launch area, stage your boats on the side.

This is a intermediate level paddle due to the hi wind gusts. This will be a shorter paddle approximately 8.5+ miles. We will go towards Peck's Ledge light and stay on the inside between the mainland and the islands. Lunch will be at Calf Pasture beach (ice cream) and then we will return. Please stay in a pod and DO NOT GO AHEAD of the leader or lag behind. Keep pace with the group. When people get ahead of the leader, the group gets separated, wrong turns can be made, which is a safety concern. Those in front tend to paddle non-stop, while a water break is necessary and appreciated. Faster paddlers can circle within the group and be aware of where we are at all times. Please bring your radios.

Sea kayaks only with bulkheads, 14' minimum, NO canoes, SOT's SUP's, Inflatables, Rafts or pets allowed. Surfskis Ok. Dress for immersion, pack sunscreen, lunch, water, meds anything you need for a day trip, a change of clothes, rain jacket, drytop etc. in a dry bag and put it in your hatch. PFD'S MUST be worn & fastened at all times. No exceptions.

Keep in mind that swells, currents, wind, tides, and other natural factors not found in inland venues will require vigilance and an honest self-assessment of your skills and conditioning before you decide to venture out. This is a gathering of people enjoying a common interest, not a guided tour, so your personal safety is your responsibility alone. You should know how to assist/self rescue.

Hi tide @ Saugatuck river is 4.39 pm, 7.5', Lo tide 10:35 am, 0.43', slack 11:02 am, flow 1:21 pm, moon waxing crescent, sunset 8:21 pm.

Parking is free, but we should also park nose-to-tail in the slots to avoid taking up too many spaces. There is a porta-potty.

my cell---if needed (845) 548-2198.

Everyone must sign up themselves, no guests. If you haven't paddled with us this season, please fill out a waiver.

The weather has changed enough today to make this doable.
Anticipated weather air temp 60 - 62 F, sun w/ clouds, winds 12 kts W with gusts to 18 kts, chance of rain 5%. Water temp 57 F. This is still cold shock weather, dress for immersion wet/dry suits, skins etc. Bring a rain jacket.