OUR MISSION: If you have been thinking of trying kayaking but don't know how to get started, this is the place for you. We do scenic paddling designed to help beginners get into the sport we love so much.

OUR PADDLES: All paddles will start at 6:00 PM and end just before sunset.  Please arrive a couple minutes early if possible.  We will be on the water by 6:15 PM at the latest.  Starting in August, it is a good idea to bring a flashlight just in case we do not get off the water before dark.

We are a group for new paddlers who would like to explore a variety of sites in Southern New England while learning and building their skills. Membership is free and we encourage you to consider joining the Rhode Island Canoe Kayak Association (RICKA) and the Wood Pawcatuck Watershed Association (WPWA). Both these organizations offer many more paddling opportunities as well as other outdoor activities. RICKA and WPWA provide support for this group and without them this meetup group would not exist.

We paddle Wednesday evenings after work all around eastern CT and southern RI. Some paddles may also be planned for other weekday evenings. When possible (based on leaders availability) rain dates will be on Thursday evening.  We try to choose beautiful areas that are both easy and relatively safe for new paddlers. We go to a different location every week all through the season (mid-May through early September). 

At some locations there will be rentals. Rentals will be listed in the trip description when available along with the phone number to call to reserve a kayak.  If not listed, they are not available. The outfitters we use for rentals provide us with boats after their normal business hours and at a reduced rental rate.  Please help support them with future rentals and referring other paddlers.  Without their help, we could not offer rentals.

TRAINING NIGHTS: The first Tuesday of each month is training night at WPWA. You may bring your kayak and gear, or it will be provided to you with the training. The cost of Training is a $20 donation to WPWA which includes the kayak, PFD (life jacket) and Paddle.

The training provided is basic paddle training. You can learn the correct strokes so you paddle with the least effort enabling you to go longer distances.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:  As your skills build, you may wish to join RICKA which offers many Canoeing and Kayaking opportunities. To do this you will need your own kayak or canoe, or rent on your own. It is the perfect way to find all the great places to paddle in southern New England and more.  Please visit the RICKA website at www.ricka.org to learn more. WPWA also has paddling and other outdoor events that you may want to consider.  Visit WPWA at www.wpwa.org.

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  • October 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM, 5 Paddlers attended

    Upper Pawtuxet River, Hope RI

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    Upper Pawtuxet River, Hope RI Saturday, October 8, 2011 Meet at 9:45AM for a 10:00AM launch GPS Co-ordinates: N41 43.868 W071 33.930 GPS Address: 15 Hope... Learn more

  • September 6, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 4 Paddlers attended

    First Tuesday Training Night @ WPWA Headquaters
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  • August 31, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 7 Paddlers attended

    Tucker Pond Paddle Wednesday, August 31, 2011
    Tucker Pond, South Kingstown, RI, Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Meet at 6:00 PM for a 6:15 PM Launch. GPS Co-ordinates: (Deg_Min_Sec format) GPS Address: Tuckertown Rd,... Learn more

  • August 24, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 13 Paddlers attended

    30 Acre Pond

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    30 Acre Pond, West Kingston, RI, Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Meet at 6:00 PM for a 6:15 PM Launch. GPS Co-ordinates: N_41_28_57.5 W_71_33_5.5(Deg_Min_Sec format) GPS... Learn more

  • August 17, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 11 Paddlers attended

    Winnapaug Pond (protected Salt Pond), Westerly, RI

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Hope Valley, RI 02832
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