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Note: Inflatable PFDs (life vests) are not acceptable for paddling on RICKA Flatwater trips or Blackstone Valley Paddle Club trips.
Leaders have the right to put restrictions on their trips. They may require specific boat lengths or boat types, spray skirts, headlamps etc. The trip may specify experienced paddlers only. Please make your decision to participate accordingly. This is for the safety and enjoyment of the entire group.
Thank you to all the leaders who offered trips this year! Our leaders add so much to the flatwater group.
Save the Date- Saturday March 27th RICKA Flatwater planning meeting. We will meet at River Bend Farm in Uxbridge at 1:00 pm to set up our calendar for 2010!
River Bend Farm allows us the use of their conference room at no charge, a huge thank you goes out to Ranger Val!
If you have a trip that requires a high tide, full moon etc, please send Cheryl the date to reserve on the calendar in advance of the meeting. If you have a trip that you would like to lead but are not able to make the meeting, please send the info to Stonefoxfarm@juno.com
We will have party pizza and soda, you may bring a snack or dish to share, if you wish. Please bring ideas for trips. If you would like to lead a trip but do not have experience leading, ask and we will partner you up with an experienced leader.
Leaders have the right to put restrictions on their trips as they see fit. They may require specific boat lengths or boat types, spray skirts, headlamps etc. The trip may specify experienced paddlers only. This is for the safety and enjoyment of the entire group.
Directions to River Bend Farm:
GPS coordinates: N 42 05 641 W071 37 442. From Rt. 146 North or South: Take the exit for Rt. 16 East. Follow Rt. 16 East for about three miles into downtown Uxbridge. At light turn right and immediate left, to continue on Rt. 16 East. After light, continue to second left. Turn left onto Oak Street. Proceed north on Oak Street for about 1.5 miles, staying right at fork by school. River Bend Farm is on the right. The parking lot is next to the red barn.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
To ensure parking it is suggested that you arrive at the put-in before 9:30 am. We are meeting at the beach, not the put-in. When launching, put-in and paddle to the right, after a few miles you will see the beach at the mouth of the river. This is a club event and open to flatwater and Blackstone paddlers, sea kayakers, white water boaters.
Bring a lunch, sunscreen and plenty of water.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Narrow River Narragansett RI
Directions: Take 95 South to exit 9 (a left exit) towards Newport/S. County. Merge onto Rt. 4 South. Turn slight right onto Tower Hill Road. Turn left onto Bridgetown Road (at large tower). Turn slight right onto Middlebridge road. Approximately a mile and half-mile up on the left will be Pollock Street. Turn and follow to the parking area.
N41 28.044 W071 27.013
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Saturday July 10, 2010 North River Trip
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Meet at the launch point at 1:00PM.
Departure at 2:00PM SHARP.
Details to come!
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.Organizer: Henry Dziadosz henry@twincitysupply.com 401-567-0313
Narrow River. Helmets are strongly recommended if you plan on surfing in your kayak.
To ensure parking it is suggested that you arrive at the put-in before 9:30 am. We are meeting at the beach, not the put-in. When launching, put-in and paddle to the right, after a few miles you will see the beach at the mouth of the river. This is a club event and open to flatwater and Blackstone paddlers, sea kayakers, white water boaters.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Bring a lunch, sunscreen and plenty of water.
Narrow River Narragansett RI
Directions: Take 95 South to exit 9 (a left exit) towards Newport/S. County. Merge onto Rt. 4 South. Turn slight right onto Tower Hill Road. Turn left onto Bridgetown Road (at large tower). Turn slight right onto Middlebridge road. Approximately a mile and half-mile up on the left will be Pollock Street. Turn and follow to the parking area.
N41 28.044 W071 27.013
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Note: at this time of year a wet suit or dry suit is recommended or a change of clothes in a waterproof dry bag is required.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Wallum Lake in the Douglas State Park, Douglas, Ma.,
Wallum Lake is located on the border of RI and Ma., has crystal clear
water, and an easy paddle. Any size boat is OK, suitable for all levels.
GPS coordinates: N42 01 301 W071 46 073
Directions: 146 north exit for Rt 16 to Douglas/Uxbridge
Follow Rt 16 W thru the town of Douglas. You will
come to an intersection for Rt 16 & 96. GO STRAIGHT. (You will see a sign
for Douglas State Park/Wallum Lake) This is S. Main St. Follow until you
see a sign for Douglas State Park, take this left. Just down the road take
a right at park entrance. Follow road bearing left down the hill to the
put-in.
Also: RT 395 exit 2 for town of Webster. Follow Rt 16 east until
you see a sign on the right for Douglas State Park or Cedar St. Follow
Cedar St to the end. Go straight across at sign for Douglas State Park.
Just down the road take a right at park entrance. Follow road bearing left
down the hill to put-in.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.