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“Wilderness is not a luxury, but a
necessity of the human spirit.” –
Edward Abbey
Wilderness Chair
chorbert13@gmail.com 401-934-9212
RICKA Wilderness Trips
are limited to small groups of experienced
paddlers, capable of multi day trips in
a variety of paddling conditions. Paddlers
may be asked about past experience or other
limitation before being allowed to
participate. Trip coordinators may strongly
urge some boaters not to participate if you
are not suitably equipped or do not have
adequate experience. Because your choice of
boat (Canoe or Kayak) can affect the entire
group, some types or style of boats my be
restricted by the trip coordinator. You must
be able to maintain directional control of
your boat at all times and have the
endurance to maintain the pace set by the
group. You the boater, however, must always
be responsible for your own safety and the
ultimate judge of your own skills.
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Wetsuits, drysuits
or spare clothes in a dry bag are mandatory Octover
through May.
PFDs
- mandatory.
Note:
Inflatable PFDs
(life vests) are not acceptable for paddling on RICKA Wilderness trips.
Kayak sprayskirts for Class 1 and higher
rivers mandatory
Bailing scoops for
canoes (highly recommended)
Rescue throw bags
or lengths of rope (highly recommended)
Towline bags
(highly recommended)
Lunch, drybags,
drinking water and sunscreen
Whitewater Classifications
A
Cold Weather Caution
How to Make a Float Plan
RICKA Wilderness Paddling
message board
The Wilderness
message board is a public service to the paddling community.
It will strive to have an open policy on postings. Any board poster
may initiate these paddles. Please be aware that RICKA club
members may not know the paddler or know of his abilities.
He may be wonderfully qualified, or he may be proposing
something that is at the limit of his abilities. Paddlers
should avoid rivers at flood stage and be aware of the
dangers of fallen trees. Familiarize yourself with river levels and
descriptions. Assess your own skill level and the people
that you will be paddling with. You can always go home for
the day or walk around a difficult rapid. Educate yourself
about safety and carry appropriate gear, clothes, water,
food etc. Ask the trip coordinator questions before
embarking.
Report
broken links, questions or concerns to the
Webmaster.
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Any paddle sport is an assumed risk
sport. Some aspects of canoeing and kayaking involve the
risk of serious injury or death. The Rhode Island
Canoe/Kayak Association (Rhode Island Canoe Association,
Inc.), although safety conscious, cannot guarantee your
personal safety in club activities. Each participant is
responsible for his or her own training in boating and
rescue techniques, equipment, and personal well-being when
engaging in or attending club-organized activities. |
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