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Location
West Springfield, MA 42.12-72.64 01089US
Meetups
36 so far
Members
101 Kayakers
Rating
Western Mass Kayakers 5.00 5.0046
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Founded
June 25, 2009

Anyone interested in kayaking western Massachusetts and Connecticut. Any type of kayaking, sea, recreational, white water.

Disclaimer: Kayaking can be a dangerous sport. Many rivers in Massachusetts run fast and have rapids. Its up to the individual kayaker to know the river conditions and their own skill level and chose trips that are safe and suitable for their level of skill.

All kayakers are required to bring and use a well fitted PFD with attached whistle. A pump is also highly recommended. The member's kayak shall be suitable to the member and the water conditions at the time.

Young children are discouraged from kayaking the rivers as they can be dangerous. Kayakers should be comfortable in the water and know how to swim to safety. Also kayakers should know how to right their boat and reenter it in the event of a water exit.

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Our next MeetupWorkoff the feast post holiday hike up Mount Sugarloaf

Nov 28 Sat 2:30 PM
Where?
Not chosen yet
Who’s coming?
6 Yes / 2 Maybe

Want to attend?

Meet me at the base of Mount Sugarloaf in Sunderland (just off route 116).

Short sweet hike up Sugarloaf.

Great 360 degree views from the lookout tower!

Great views on the way up of the scenic new england farm town Sunderland.

Awesome photo opportunities.

Kids welcome.

Bring thin layers of clothes, head lamp, water, hat, gloves, dogs, kids, parents, camera etc. Read more

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What members are saying

“ Awesome way to meet others who enjoy being outside and active. ”

—Laurie

“ Trips for everyone, great company and well informed ”

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What's new?

  • Nov 26
    • New member
      Winter
      “I'm coming with my friend this weekend from ny and it sounds great!”
  • Nov 22
    • New member
      Karen Foster
      “I'm a sea kayaker interested in meeting up with others who are into the sport.”
    • New photos
      Posted by Laurie
  • Nov 20
    • New member
      Matthew Cody
      “I paddle by myself because of my work schedule, mostly before or after work on weekdays. CT river,congamond south and middle ponds,westfield,farmington,chicopee rivers.would like some company.”
  • Nov 16
    • New member
      Michael Katykhin
      “wish list”
    • New member
      Sheryl
      “Hello Everyone! I've only kayaked a few times but loved it! I just bought my own kayak and I'll be all set up by the spring to do lots of it! Now I only need the rest of the gear. Friends to kayak with will make it that much better.”
    • New discussion
      Rolling
      Started by Larry.
    • New member
      cb
      “looking for peeps who kayak”
  • Nov 13
    • New member
      Ginni
      “I'm a novice at this sport and absolutley love it. I've only been on smooth water. My main holdback to getting in more kayak time is that I can't get the kayak up onto the roof of the car! I live in Chicopee.”
  • Nov 11
    • New member
      Judi K
      “I would like to meet new people and find new places to Kayak with again in the spring”
    • New photos
      Posted by Liz
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