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HINGHAM HARBOR KAYAK TOUR

Explore the inner Boston Harbor Islands and its National Park Lands on one of our most popular kayak tours. The paddle starts at our newest Eastern Mountain Sports Location in Hingham, MA. From we travel to the launch at Hingham Harbor, cover some basic instruction and get outfitted to paddle. This easy sheltered tour takes us around a few of the inner islands and visits the northern tip of Worlds Ends Reservation. From the Reservation there are sweeping views of Hull, Boston Harbor, the Boston skyline, and the larger Harbor Islands. While paddling between Sarah, Langley and Ragged Island we see American Oystercatchers, Glossy Ibis, and many birds of prey feeding amongst the rocks and tidal flats. From this vantage point we view the massive power generating windmills at Hull and Nantasket. Later in the day we stretch our legs on one of the many islands and have a snack as we talk about the extensive preservation work that has allowed this area to become a vital resource for all of its visitors. Come be a part of this fun paddle around Hingham Harbor!

Skill Level: Beginner

Length: 3 hours

Prerequisites: No previous kayak experience required

Meeting Location:
Hingham Harbor Launch, Hingham, Massachusetts
Ramp address: 5 Otis Street, Hingham, MA (route 3A)
Best route from route 3 – Take route 228 to 3a. Take left onto 3a until you get to the ramp. Alternate route – Any access to route 3a will get you there. You can access 3a in Quincy. Follow 3a South until you get to the ramp.

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Gear List
Itinerary
Included/ Not Included
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Required Clothing
Below is a list of items you will be responsible for while out kayaking with the EMS Kayaking School. Being properly dressed is essential to enjoying your outdoor adventures. The Kayak School will provide you with the essential kayaking equipment for the day. Please review the required gear and clothing list for each class/tour and bring these personal items as needed. Optional items are personal suggestions that we find our paddlers enjoyed having. If you have questions about how many or which items to bring, please call 800-310-4504 or email schools@ems.com. We expect that you will be dressed and ready to go upon arrival to your program.

Clothing is as important part of your paddling experience, as it will provide you with the warmth and comfort you need to enjoy your day. Cotton should be avoided as part of your layering system as it often remains cold and wet and it takes a long time to dry out. Synthetic fabrics (wicking) or wool keep you warmer when they become wet with sweat/water and certain synthetic base layers are designed to wick the sweat away from your skin to keep you drier and warmer. During the warmer summer months paddlers often get away with wearing a bathing suit, light synthetic T shirt, sunglasses and some paddle shoes! Very often these paddlers find warmth and comfort in their spare set of dry clothes that include: a thicker synthetic long sleeve shirt and pants, nylon spray jacket and insulating hat. When we get into those colder weather situations paddlers must dress in layers of synthetic fabric and need to be insulated from the cold water by wearing a farmer john wetsuit and paddle jacket. Dry suits are warn when the water temp drops below 50 degrees and your multiple layers of synthetic clothing keep you dry and warm when you need it.

Synthetic underwear/ bathing suit

Bathing suit or loose fitting, quick dry pants or shorts w/ synthetic underwear

Rash guard for next to skin layer

Synthetic t-shirt and or long sleeve shirt

Rain jacket and pants (pants optional)

Fleece or wool gloves to stay warm and comfortable

Spare change of quick dry clothes and or fleece to fit in dry bag

Lunch, Snacks: PB&J, bagel, trail mix, granola bars. Avoid soft fruits (bananas), as they don’t pack well.

Bottle of water

Eye Glasses Retainer to hold onto head or float

Optional Items
Camera, sunscreen, hat, towel, bug spray, sunglasses, small dry bag

Gear Provided by EMS
Appropriate kayak
Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
Paddle

Groups meet promptly at 10am. You will meet your guide, sign a waiver form, and get fitted with kayak equipment for the day. Please dress according to the gear list and bring enough food and water for the entire day. Plan to wrap up the day around 1pm.

Tour Includes: Paddlers will be outfitted with all kayak equipment for this tour. You are welcome to bring your own equipment but it will be subject to approval by your guide. Equipment provided includes kayak, paddle, PFD (floatation vest).

Not Included With Tour Fee: Paddlers will be expected to arrive dressed appropriately for the weather. See gear list for required gear and clothing. Paddlers will be responsible for lodging, meals, transportation, personal gear and clothing.

Payment is due in full at time of reservation to secure your reservation. Events run rain or shine. Eastern Mountain Sports Schools reserves the right to cancel or reschedule events for low participation, weather or safety concerns at any time. We will try to give as much advance notice as possible, but may not always be able to give much advance warning, especially for weather cancellations.

1) Cancellations or schedule changes 8 DAYS OR MORE PRIOR to the event start date will be fully refunded or credited with no penalty.

2) Reservation changes of any kind WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE EVENT START DATE WILL NOT BE REFUNDED and you WILL NOT be permitted to carry over deposits to future events. Please mark this date on your calender after making your reservation!

**EMS Climbing School does not provide any transportation unless otherwise specified.

**For participants 17 or younger, a parent MUST sign a waiver form for EACH days course.

If you have any questions please call 800-310-4504. We will be more than happy to review our cancellation policy with you.