First paddles for 2024
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Horseshoe Crab Paddles - 2024

Presented in partnership with the Seacoast Science Center's Marine Mammal Rescue

Seacoast Science Center



 


Witness the horseshoe crabs coming ashore to spawn.
You don't have to go to Delaware Bay. We have them too ... you just have to know where and when to look for them.
Experience this annual phenomenon!
$65 Single Kayak or $120 Double Kayak


2024 Spring Schedule

Date    Paddle Time High Tide
May 25, Saturday
May 26th, Sunday
May 27th, Memorial Day
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
1:51 pm
2:36 pm
3:35 pm
   
June 8, Saturday
June 9, Sunday
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
1:48 pm
2:35 pm
   

Horseshoe Crabs

Click here or on image above to learn more about Horseshoe Crabs

Tandem kayaks are recommended for beginners. Tandem kayaks offer more stability and are a better choice (over a single kayak) on a windy day.
As with all tours, please arrive at least 1/2 hour before the scheduled departure time, i.e., enough time to sign in, get suited, and fitted for your boat.
These trips are timed specifically to work with the tides, so please be punctual .... we cannot wait for latecomers !


Where are the horseshoe crabs?

Below is a chart showing the area where we will be searching for horseshoe crabs. Usually the crabs can be found in abundance (in the Plum Island Sound) where the Parker River enters the Sound.

(Click on chart to enlarge)
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