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Sunday, July 20, 2003
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  • Launch Time:  9:30 AM (sharp!)
  • Launch Site: Lewes  (DE) Town Beach (Click for map)
  • Landing Site: Douglass Park, Town Bank (Click for map)
  • Estimated Time: 4.5 hours
NOTE: This is not a sponsored or an official event. We, as a group of independent kayakers, will paddle across the Delaware Bay. Those who join us do so at their own risk.

We are planning to carry our kayaks on the 7:30 AM ferry from Cape May to Lewes. If you are planning to take a vehicle on that ferry, we suggest that you call for reservations in advance (1-800-64FERRY); it's probably a good idea to get a reservation for walking on with your kayak also. We will assemble on the Lewes Town Beach (see map) and leave promptly at 9:30 AM (we will not wait for anyone). If you are on foot, we suggest that you use a set of wheels for your kayak.

The physical requirement for the crossing is the ability to paddle at approximately 4 mph for a period of 4 hours; we take very few breaks from paddling.

We will make a go/no-go weather decision at 3 PM on Saturday afternoon and again at 6 AM on Sunday morning if we're go on Saturday night. Call 609-889-4911 between 6:00 and 6:15 AM Sunday morning if you have any doubts about weather conditions. Our go/no go decision(s) will be posted on the JSSKA bulletin board and here:
 
 

Date/Time: 07/20/2003 - 5:35 AM
Status: GO!

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