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This group is governed by a core group of active and diverse members who plan and host events and guide the policies of the group. The energy and ideas of ALL our members are vital to the health of this group. To host an event, volunteer for the committee or to offer your suggestions, click on the word 'Organizers' at the top of the home page and send us a message.
Member dues are $10 per year and are voluntary. They are used to pay the fee charged by Meetup.com to maintain the group and for our popular end-of-season pizza party. Payment will be accepted at any of our events. To pay by mail click on 'Organizers' and let us know. We will send you the mailing address.
We look forward to seeing you on the water!
Upcoming events (4+)
NOTE: This paddle was moved from Saturday to Sunday to avoid the rain.
10 am is launch time, so plan accordingly please.
This is a leisurely paddle north from the launch to explore up the Mt. Hope and Fenton rivers as far as we can get and then back to the launch. Two hours plus.
GPS address is 295 Bassett Bridge Rd, Mansfield Center, CT 06250, and coordinates are:[masked],[masked]
Required equipment: PFD (on and fastened), 10-foot length of rope, whistle, headlamp/flashlight (for evening paddles). And be prepared to give your emergency contact number to the host if he or she asks for it.
Last minute cancels or running late? Call or text to[masked] Ron Haines
- Ron H.
- Amy G.
- Beverly Becotte C.
- 7 attendees
## Details
- You must have your PFD on and fully fastened to participate in this event.
- Event start time is in your boat, in the water, and ready to paddle!
This is a ONE-WAY trip downriver that will require a car shuttle. We will meet at the launch point at Robert Manship Park (50 Lovell Ln, Canterbury, CT), and shuttle cars to the finish at Butts Bridge.
Required equipment: PFD, 10-foot length of rope, whistle, headlamp/flashlight (for evening paddles). And be prepared to give your emergency contact number to the host if he or she asks for it. Limited to first 8 to sign up.
- Beverly Becotte C.
- Tina D.
- Kim S
- 6 attendees
- You must have your PFD on and fully fastened to participate in this event.
- Event start time is in your boat, in the water, and ready to paddle!
Required equipment: PFD, 10-foot length of rope, whistle, headlamp/flashlight (for evening paddles). And be prepared to give your emergency contact number to the host if he or she asks for it.
Please be considerate: be on time (in the water and ready to depart!) and cancel if you aren't able to come.
- steven h.
- Tina D.
- Leslie H.
- 23 attendees
10 am is launch time, plan accordingly please.
Leisurely flatwater paddling. We will go south from the launch point and then up the Nachaug River as far as we can get, then back to the launch. Approximately three hours.
GPS address is 295 Bassett Bridge Rd, Mansfield Center, CT 06250, and coordinates are:[masked],[masked]
Required equipment: PFD (on and fastened), 10-foot length of rope, whistle, headlamp/flashlight (for evening paddles). And be prepared to give your emergency contact number to the host if he or she asks for it.
Last minute cancels or are you running late? Call or text to[masked] Ron Haines
- Ron H.
- Maryann
- Diane
- 17 attendees
Past events (396)
- Joan L
- Beverly Becotte C.
- Ed D.
- 10 attendees
