Because
this is a catered event we must let the caterer know the head count by
July 10th.
Your registration form and check payble to RICKA
must be in Charlie's hands before July 10th.
Date: Sunday
July 25, 2010
Location:
The Pavilion at Ft.
Getty
in Jamestown
(for directions see below)
Time:
We have the Pavilion from 8 am to 4 pm
Paddles:
There
will be both flat water and sea kayaking paddles leaving from
Ft.
Getty. Check the
flat water messaage board for details.
Food:
Catered
southern barbecue from Becky’s Barbecue in
Middletown,
RI.
The meal includes barbecued chicken and pulled pork, a variety of sides,
drinks, watermelon and desert. Vegetarian meals can be provided and
kid’s meals are available. See the registration form.
Other Activities:
Fort
Getty
offers swimming and fishing. There is a volley ball net, just bring a
ball. There is ample room for ball games, badminton, or most anything
else. Organize an activity and bring the necessary equipment. .
Also, an “Olympic” ICF Flat
Water Racing Kayak will be available for any one to try and test their
skills at staying vertical and dry
Cost and Registration:
Adults $10, $5 for 12 and under.
All are welcome including members, their families
including significant others, friends and relatives. Use the attached
form.
Make checks payable to RICKA and mail them to:
Charlie Larocque
561
Seven Mile Rd.
Hope,
RI 02831-1850
Click
here for Printable BBQ form
VERY
IMPORTANT
Because this is a catered event we must let the caterer know the head
count by July 10.
Your registration form and check payable to RICKA must be in Charlie's
hands before then or sooner.
Please note:
This
is a
non-alcoholic
event
Lunch will be served starting at 1 pm. For about an
hour
When
arriving at Ft.
Getty
you will need to stop at the guard station. Tell the guard you are
attending the RICKA Picnic and they will admit you without charge
Directions
to
Ft.
Getty:
GPS
Coordinates to the pavillion N 41°29.323' W 070°23.932'
From 95 North Bound:
Take exit 3 to Route 138 East. Turn left at light
where Route 138 East merges with Route 1. Take the Jamestown/Newport
Bridge exit (Route 138 East). Follow Route 138 East to Jamestown via the
Jamestown
Bridge. Take
Helm Street
exit onto access road and go straight at the stop sign. Follow road out
and take a right at the stop sign onto
North Road. Go straight at 4 way intersection
and follow road out past
Mackerel
Cove
Beach. After the
beach take first right onto
Fort Getty Road and continue onto the gate
house and check in.
From
95 South Bound:
Take Route 4 to Route 1. Take the Jamestown/Newport
Bridge exit (Route 138 East). Follow Route 138 East to
Jamestown via the
Jamestown
Bridge. Take
Helm Street
exit onto access road and go straight at the stop sign. Follow road out
and take a right at the stop sign onto
North Road. Go straight at 4 way intersection
and follow road out past
Mackerel
Cove
Beach. After the
beach take first right onto
Fort Getty Road and continue onto the gate
house and check in.
From
Newport:
Follow Route 138 West over the
Newport
Bridge. Take
the Jamestown exit. Bear right at the yield sign
and continue until stop sign. Turn left onto Conanicus Avenue and go straight at the
intersection. Follow road
approximately .5 miles and take a right onto
Hamilton Avenue. Go straight at stop sign and
follow road out past Mackerel Cove.
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