Absolute insanity...
I’ve lived on the bay’s waterfront (about 10-miles north of Herring Bay) since 1989 and no one in their right mind should go canoeing there at this time of year...
Only someone with no knowledge or experience with boats would attempt such a foolish thing. The exact opposite of what is required in such an endeavor. However canoe in winds over 10 mph is not going to move up wind no matter who is paddling. And the chop in 30 knot winds us not an easy thing for a canoe.