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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.

 

Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.

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.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
July 4th Surf and Play Day- 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.

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

shuttle

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.
 
Adirondack Trip July 31st to August 7th or any part of that time period.  Henry has announced that he will be leading a week long camping and paddling trip in Adirondack State Park, NY again next year. It will be from July 31 - August 7th  2010.  We will try to key in on sites 80 - 100 at Lake Eaton campground. You can make reservations now at ReserveAmerica.com.

Organizer: Henry  Dziadosz henry@twincitysupply.com   401-567-0313

 
 
Labor Day Surf and Play Day Narrow River.

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.

 

 
 
 
 
 
Turkey Paddle  November 13th, rain date of November 14th!  Meet at 1:00 pm for a 1:30 launch. Paddle on Wallum Lake with dinner after at the waterfront, Lodge Restaurant in Webster MA (148 Gore Road, Webster). Come for the paddle, come for the dinner or both. RSVP required by November 11th  if you are planning on coming to the restaurant. Leader: Cheryl Thompson Cameron stonefoxfarm@juno.com 401-647-5887.

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.

 

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