Requirements for Blackstone Valley Paddlers Events.  Questions ? Contact Cheryl StoneFoxFarm@juno.com 401-647-5887.  Complete BVPC Calendar  In the event of a last minute cancellation or modification to a paddle trip, please check the Message Board as well as your e-mail and the website for updates.  

Note: Inflatable PFDs (life vests) are not acceptable for paddling on RICKA Flatwater trips or Blackstone Valley Paddle Club trips.

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We look forward to paddling with you from May  through August 2010.  Our new calendar of events will be posted in April 2010.

 
May 18th  6:15 pm -   Rentals Available  Suitable for all levels of experience.

We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  .Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle.

 
May 25th  6:15 pm - Come join us as we kick off our 10th season.

Suitable for all levels of experience.

Naturalist Julie Reindeau will be leading this trip.

 
May 27th  6:15 pm - Suitable for all levels of experience.

 

Rentals Available

This evening will be solely devoted to paddlers interested in learning basic strokes that will allow them to better control their boat, whether they paddle a canoe or kayak. Join us for these "Introduction to Paddling" nights. Great Canadian will rent boats for these nights as well. "Introduction to Paddling Nights" are free of charge and included with your membership or boat rental!   Trips are not offered on these evenings.

 
June 1st 6:15 pm -  Rentals Available

We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  .Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle.

 
June 8th 6:15 pm -

 
June 15th 6:15 pm - Rentals Available

Join us on "Ranger Nights", when we are  guided by National Park Service Rangers on interpretive paddles.

We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  .Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle.
 

June 22nd  6:15 pm -
 

June 24th 6:15 pm - Rentals Available

"Intro to Paddling" This evening will be solely devoted to paddlers interested in learning basic strokes that will allow them to better control their boat, whether they paddle a canoe or kayak. Join us for these "Introduction to Paddling" nights. Great Canadian will rent boats for these nights as well. "Introduction to Paddling Nights" are free of charge and included with your membership or boat rental!   Trips are not offered on these evenings.

 

June 29th 6:15 pm -

 
July 6th 6:15 pm - Rentals Available

We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  .Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle.

 
July 13th 6:15 pm -

 
July 20th  6:15 pm - Rentals Available

Join us on "Ranger Nights", when we are  guided by National Park Service Rangers on interpretive paddles.

We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  .Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle.
 

July 27th 6:15 pm -

 
July 29th 6:15 pm - Rentals Available

This evening will be solely devoted to paddlers interested in learning basic strokes that will allow them to better control their boat, whether they paddle a canoe or kayak. Join us for these "Introduction to Paddling" nights. Great Canadian will rent boats for these nights as well. "Introduction to Paddling Nights" are free of charge and included with your membership or boat rental!   Trips are not offered on these evenings.

 
August 3rd 6:15 pm - Rentals Available

We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  .Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle.

 
August 10th 6:15 pm -

 

 
August 17th  6:15 pm - Rentals Available

 

Join us on "Ranger Nights", when we are  guided by National Park Service Rangers on interpretive paddles.

We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  .Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle.

 
August 24th 6:15 pm - Spring Lake Party and Paddle

 
August 26th 6:15 pm - Rentals Available

This evening will be solely devoted to paddlers interested in learning basic strokes that will allow them to better control their boat, whether they paddle a canoe or kayak. Join us for these "Introduction to Paddling" nights. Great Canadian will rent boats for these nights as well. "Introduction to Paddling Nights" are free of charge and included with your membership or boat rental!   Trips are not offered on these evenings.

 
End of 2010 season!

 

Also look for our "Ranger Nights" every month when we are  guided by National Park Service Rangers on interpretive paddles.

We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  .Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle.

This evening will be solely devoted to paddlers interested in learning basic strokes that will allow them to better control their boat, whether they paddle a canoe or kayak. Join us for these "Introduction to Paddling" nights. Great Canadian will rent boats for these nights as well. "Introduction to Paddling Nights" are free of charge and included with your membership or boat rental!   Trips are not offered on these evenings.

 

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Rentals Available. Suitable for all levels of experience. "Ranger Nights" are offered every month, we are  guided by National Park Service Rangers on interpretive paddles.

Rivers Edge Recreational Complex on Davison Street. 

The Blackstone Valley Paddle Club provides directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location

Directions:

From north of Woonsocket

Take Rt. 146 south into Rhode Island.  Continue on Rt. 146 past the exits for Forestdale/Slatersville (Rt. 5/102), Pound Hill Road, and Downtown Woonsocket (Rt.104).  Approximately 2.5 miles after you pass the Downtown Woonsocket exit you will come to a stoplight – you need to be in the left lane.  Take a left at the stoplight on to Sayles Hill Road (There will be a small sign on the left directing you to Rt. 99).  Continue on Sayles Hill Road until you reach the intersection with Rt. 99.  Take a left on to Rt. 99 north toward Woonsocket.  At the light at the end of Rt. 99, take a left on to Rt. 122 - Mendon Rd.  Continue on Rt. 122 through three stoplights - you will now be on Cumberland Hill Rd.  Continue on Cumberland Hill Rd. about a mile until you reach a forth stoplight.  At this light, take a left on to Hamlet Avenue - you will be on a bridge crossing the Blackstone River. Immediately after the bridge, take a quick left on to Davison Street.  The entrance to the Rivers Edge Recreational Complex is about a tenth of a mile down the road on the left after the bike path parking lot.  Turn into the Rivers Edge Recreational Complex and continue about a quarter of a mile until you see the sign for the Canoe Launch on the left.

From south of Woonsocket

Take Rt. 146 North to Rt. 99 North.  At the light at the end of Rt. 99, take a left on to Rt. 122 - Mendon Rd.  Continue on Rt. 122 through three stoplights - you will now be on Cumberland Hill Rd.  Continue on Cumberland Hill Rd. about a mile until you reach a forth stoplight.  At this light, take a left on to Hamlet Avenue - you will be on a bridge crossing the Blackstone River. Immediately after the bridge, take a quick left on to Davison Street.  The entrance to the Rivers Edge Recreational Complex is about a tenth of a mile down the road on the left after the bike path parking lot.  Turn into the Rivers Edge Recreational Complex and continue about a quarter of a mile until you see the sign for the Canoe Launch on the left.