SLATERSVILLE RESERVOIR/BRANCH RIVER PADDLE & WRIGHTS CHICKEN FARM - Sunday, Augu

Join us for a lazy-dazy flat water paddle on both sides of the Slatersville reservoir with a side trip up the Branch River.

You will be asked basic questions about paddling as this is an easy paddle, but not for beginners. This reservoir allows motors of any size which are usually fishermen speeding to get to their favorite place to stop and fish, and there may be jet skis. These are usually at a distance and no problem for experienced paddlers.

RENTAL: We have one twelve foot recreational kayak for rent. Since it is only half a day, the fee for kayak, paddle and PFD (life jacket) is $4. IF YOU HAVE YOUR OWN PFD – BRING IT. Can’t guarantee what I have will fit you. First call, first served. We’ll discuss logistics. Call 401-351-2234 before Friday.

LAUNCH: 2890 Broncos Highway (route 102), North Smithfield, RI. You can also find it by Slatersville Reservoir.

If you want to get a paddler’s eye view of part of the reservoir, put “paddling Slatersville Reservoir” in your browser and scroll down to the youtube video. It’s just a sneek peak. The Branch River is a different universe from the two open water sections.

MEET TIME: 1 pm – Total time on the water will be about 2.5 hours

WHISTLE: If you have a whistle, wear it. It’s the best way to get attention if you need it or run into any trouble and want the rest of us to slow, wait or help.

CO-LEADER: Jean Marie Josephson

DINNER: We will go to the famous Wrights Chicken Farm which is right around the corner from the reservoir. Wrights offers all you can eat chicken, fries, pasta and salad. Bring extra money in case you want to browse their gift shop.

Wrights has a dress code: no beachwear, no bare feet and gentlemen can’t wear muscle shirts.

Please email me your cell phone number just in case – lindapease275@gmail.com.