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Calendar-
Season
at a glance
Photos
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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. There may be times that the webmasters are not
available to update the trip information. Click for
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video
from the Blackstone Gorge 7/1 &
video
from the Nipmuc River 6/10 videos by Erik
newly added paddle on the
Mystic River Items of interest:
 Registration is
required.
Click on the picture above to register.
Would you like to improve your flatwater paddling skills? The RICKA
Flatwater Group will be holding a Basic Flatwater Paddling Course on
Sunday, July 13th at 9:00. In this 3-hour class, paddlers will learn
the basic strokes and maneuvers to control their boats on flatwater. We
will also cover basic rescue techniques. The class will take place at
Stump Pond in Smithfield and will be free for RICKA members.
Please contact Bill Luther
prijon@juno.com, Erik Eckilson
eckilson@cox.net or Cheryl Thompson Cameron
stonefoxfarm@juno.com
401- 647- 5887 for additional information if needed.
What you will need:
Kayak
Paddle
PFD
Spare cloths
Water and other personal items
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The Rhode Island Blueways Alliance is sponsoring a series of paddling
events in June and July to celebrate the launch of the Rhode Island
Blueways. For more details on any of these events please
click here..
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Special invitation for members of
the BVPC to attend our end of season, Spring Lake Paddle and Picnic.
Connecticut
Explorers Guide
How
Kayaks are made- courtesy of Chick N.
Mass Wildlife Pond Maps
Preventing boating injuries
Layering for Cold Water Boating
Dangerous
Dams
Lightning facts
Woonsocket !
RICKA Flatwater Schedule
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| The people who coordinate RICKA trips
are responsible for setting a meeting time and how to get to the put-in and
take-out. The trip coordinators are unpaid volunteers who are not
professionals. They are not and cannot be responsible for determining the
adequacy of your skill level, your personal safety, well-being, or
happiness. Trips are group events. You, and you alone, are responsible for
yourself |
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PFD's (life vests) are required on all RICKA and Blackstone Valley
Paddle Club
trips. Please stay out of channels and be aware of
boating traffic. Canoes and kayaks do not have the right of way.
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| What is the
Narragansett Bay Research Reserve?
The Reserve Purpose Statement: "To protect,
enhance and learn about the Narragansett Bay estuary and its watershed
and to provide opportunities for long-term estuarine research,
education, and stewardship."
The Narragansett Bay Research Reserve is located in the heart of
Narragansett Bay on four islands: Prudence, Patience, Hope and Dyer. The
Reserve protects approximately 4400 acres of land and water. Their
website provides a
Printable tide chart. |
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