I lead a trip there for my club, and go at least once a year to surf. For
white water boat surfing, it's one of the few SAFE beaches to use. It has a
sand bar offshore where the waves break, so if you get trashed or flipped,
you're in deep enough water not to break your neck. We used the State park
campgrounds, had a bunch of flat water paddlers who paddled the bay and some
in th ocean too. Take bikes too! We usually go in late Sept\early Oct. when
the bugs are at a minimum. Best launching area is in the National Park end,
although there is a fee. I'm sure any shop within 100 miles will more than
likely have canoe trail maps. The only danger is knowing when the tide is
low, don't get stuck in the mud! And of course don't take people offshore
without proper experience.
"Drew Cutter" wrote in message
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I would love to paddle Assateague island this time of year. Any clubs
that paddles this island ? Good places to launch a boat , camping ? Any
dangers in paddling this area ?