Click for Flatwater Webpages & Trip PhotosNote: Inflatable PFDs (life vests) are not acceptable for paddling on RICKA Flatwater trips or Blackstone Valley Paddle Club trips.
Our trip organizers 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.Schedule:
at Kettle Pond Visitor Center, 50 Bend Rd, Charlestown, RI
Presented by Jim Cole Jim Cole 401-377-1033
Have you ever wanted to go canoeing but were never very sure it was for you? Come learn some canoeing basics from Jim Cole, author of "Paddling Connecticut and Rhode Island," including the correct way to paddle, many tips on how to make paddling easier and more enjoyable (as well as a review of basic paddle strokes and when to use them!). Items covered also include subjects from safety to planning trips and all the required equipment. This program includes an instructional video followed by a question and answer segment.
Follow Route 1 south to
Charlestown. After passing the wWind Sweeped in (on right), look for the
Kettle Pond Sign
Jim Cole, USFWS Volunteer
Jim Cole is
also the author of
Paddling
Connecticut and RI
The meeting is open to all paddlers. If you would like to lead a trip or offer ideas, we would love to have the input. If you have never led a trip but would like to, ask and we will have you co lead with an experienced trip coordinator. The meeting is a good chance to meet the trip coordinators and other paddlers.
Our trip coordinators have the right to put restrictions on their trips, boat size, experience requirements, head lamps, skirts etc. Paddlers who coordinate RICKA trips are unpaid volunteers, without them we would not have the variety of trips that are offered each year.
We will provide party pizza and soft drinks. Please bring a snack or dish to share if you wish.
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.
Kayaking Made Easy- April 7th, 11:00am- 1:00 pm at Kettle Pond Visitor Center, 50 Bend Rd, Charlestown, RI. presented by Jim Cole Jim Cole 401-377-1033
Have you ever wanted to go kayaking but were never very sure it was for you? Come learn some kayaking basics from Jim Cole, author of "Paddling Connecticut and Rhode Island," including the correct way to paddle, many tips on how to make paddling easier and more enjoyable (as well as a review of basic paddle strokes and when to use them!). Items covered also include subjects from safety to planning trips and all the required equipment. This program includes an instructional video followed by a question and answer segment.
Directions:
Follow Route 1 south to Charlestown. After passing the Wind Sweeped Inn (on right), look for the Kettle Pond Sign.
Jim Cole is
also the author of
Paddling
Connecticut and RI
Meet @ 10:30AM for an 11:30AM departure.
(Rain date is July 14, 2012 Meet @ 10:30AM for an 11:30AM
departure.)
http://www.kayakpilot.com/NorthRiver.htm
Directions to Hanover, MA North River Kayak Launch Area
From Massachusetts Route 3 EXIT #12 proceed on Route 139 West 2.3 miles
to the intersection with Route 53.
Continue on Route 139 West 0.8 miles to the Traffic Light and intersection
of BROADWAY.Turn LEFT on BROADWAY and proceed 0.3 miles to the fork with ELM Street.
Bear LEFT on ELM Street and proceed 0.6 miles to INDIAN HEAD Street.
Turn LEFT on INDIAN HEAD Street and proceed 0.3 miles to LAUNCH SITE at end of street on right.
Latitude 42 Degrees 6 Minuets 4.4 Seconds
Longitude -70 Degrees 49 Minutes 19.0 Seconds
Saturday June 30, 2012 Trip Information
(Alternate "Weather" day Saturday July 14, 2012)
Please be at launch site by 10:30 AM to unload boats and move an appropriate number of vehicles to the Take Out point. The Departure will be at 11:30 AM SHARP in order to take advantage of the tidal flows.
We will stop at the 6 mile point in a comfortable Pine Grove to consume whatever provisions you bring.
Bring water - No restrooms at launch site, portapotty at take out.
The route is 11.6 miles, downhill and is an easy 4 hours, unless there are significant winds from the Northeast.
CONTACT: Ron Cichowski (508)868-3471 or n3303j@erols.com
Adirondacks Trip for 2012. We will be camping at Rollins Pond Campground and will be targeting sites A001 – A033.
Please fill out this form to let the organizers know who is attending and where you will be staying. ADK RSVP Form
You can register at www.reserveamerica.com. You can register now.
Bog River overflow- one of the many beautiful trips in this area.
The dates of the trip will be August 4th – 12th. There are some motels in Tupper Lake which is about 8 miles from the campground. We will be paddling local lakes and rivers in the area which may include the St. Regis Canoe area, Fish Creek Loop, upper, middle and lower Saranac Lake, the Raquette River and any of a number of others in the area. You are welcome to come for all or part of the week. Trip Leader is Henry Dziadosz 401-567-0313 or henry@twincitysupply.com
Henry enjoying an early morning paddle from our waterfront sites!
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.