It's been 1 year since our iconic trip to Alaska with our good friends Tom & Kay. Since that time, they have moved to Marblehead from central Mass, and more importantly, have purchased a couple of sit-on-top kayaks to enjoy the seaside life.
I have paddled in this area several times before and was looking forward to a return visit. We joined our friends in the harbor parking area at about 1:20pm on a hot Saturday afternoon. We won't have to retrace out route or spot cars because our take-out is right across the street from our put-in.
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Marblehead Harbor is as picturesque as any harbor in New England. |
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We don't really have a plan, but we paddle to the end of the harbor, then decide we can circumnavigate Marblehead Neck.
Why not? |
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Thinking it might be time for a little stretch break, we head for a nearby beach and hope the residents of the houses above are friendly. |
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It turns out, the guy at the pool at the top of the wall was friendly, so we're all smiles.. |
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But it's time to head off paddling again. This is my only photo with all 4 kayaks in frame. |
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Betsy with downtown Boston in the background. Is this sufficient "social distance"? |
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One more turn around the lower corner of the neck, then we're heading for home. |
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Betsy & Kay are in the home stretch paddling into Devereaux Beach. |
Our total paddling distance was 4 miles in about 2:10. It was a wonderful way to spend a hot summer day in New England. After arriving back at the beach, we loaded up the boats and headed to the house. That in itself would have been a fantastic day, but it only got better when we ventured out to the Barnacle Restaurant for a late lunch. "Cheers!" to good friends.
Fun, friends, food, boats on the water - can't go wrong with that combination!
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