AMC at Blackstone Collaborative Source to Sea Paddle- Last Leg on Seekonk River

AMC at Blackstone Collaborative Source to Sea Paddle- Last Leg on Seekonk River
HIGHLIGHTS
Paddling | Flatwater on September 13 2026, in Pawtucket, RI

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START LOCATION
Festival Pier, 21 Tim Healey Wa, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, US (41.868778, -71.379673)
END LOCATION
271 Tockwotton S, Providence, RI, 02906, US (41.818515, -71.390422)
START
Sunday, September 13, 2026 | 11:00 AM
END
Sunday, September 13, 2026 | 3:30 PM
DESCRIPTION
Attention, Narragansett Chapter paddlers- please join us as we join forces with the Blackstone Collaborative in celebrating the final leg of their Annual Source to Sea Paddle.

From September 10–13, a small group of river advocates will travel the Blackstone River from Worcester to Providence, experiencing firsthand the beauty of the river, the challenges created by 22 dams, and the opportunities to improve river access and restoration. On the last day (9/13), we will accompany those advocates over the last 4 miles down the Seekonk River, then head to the nearby Narragansett Brewery for a river celebration.

This is a unique paddling opportunity that all AMC paddlers (kayak, SUP, and canoe) can do as part of a larger group. Canoes, paddles, PFDs, and shuttle transportation are provided at no cost. After the paddle, Blackstone Collaborative will also provide food and your first two drinks at Narragansett Brewing. No boat? No problem. There will be approximately 35 spots available in canoes or you can register to bring your own canoe/kayak/SUP.

Details
On Sunday, September 13, join the Blackstone Collaborative and our partners on the final stretch of the 2026 Blackstone Expedition! Paddlers are invited to join the last four miles of the 4-day, 60 mile expedition raising awareness about the opportunities to steward, restore, and improve access to the Blackstone River, also known as Kittacuck (Nipmuc) or Mishkittakooksepe (Narragansett).

Approximately 32 spots are available in canoes generously provided by Friends of the Blackstone, or feel free to bring your own watercraft! Canoe spots are first-come, first-served, and filling out this form does not guarantee you a spot; we will confirm your reservation via email.

Registration is open through 9/7 (or until filled for borrowing canoes).

This will be a moderate paddle of approximately 4 miles from 1:30 - 3:30pm, from Festival Pier Boat Launch in Pawtucket to Gano Park Boat Launch in Providence.

Timing:

11:00 - 11:45 - If bringing your own boat, drop it off at Festival Pier (Festival Pier Boat Launch, 50 Tim Healey Way, Pawtucket, RI ) with our volunteers ahead of the event.

11:30 - 11:45 – Then park your car near the brewery/Gano Street at the end of the paddle.
Vehicle drop-off and check-in: By 12:15pm, Meet at Narragansett Brewery, 271 Tockwotton St, Providence, RI.

Note: parking is limited. You may also find street parking, use Gano Boat Launch parking, or use the shopping center at 141 Pitman St, Providence, RI 02906. Shuttle service will be provided from the Brewery to Festival Pier.

12:00 & 12:15 - Shuttles will take you from Narragansett Brewing back to the start at Festival Pier.

12:45 - All paddlers should be at Festival Pier. Have a snack, get your pfd, hear the safety talk, and start getting boats in the water.

1:30 - By this time, all paddlers will be on the water and heading south!

3:30 - All paddlers to arrive at Gano Park Boat Launch, load up their boats, and walk 0.3 mi along a pedestrian path back to Narragansett Brewery.

All are invited to a public celebration of the Blackstone River hosted by Narragansett Brewery at 4pm!

This is a two part registration- first with AMC, then with Blackstone River Collaborative (who will be using an ACA waiver form).

First register on our own AMC Outdoor Connector, which includes completing our own AMC waiver. Seehttps://www.outdoors.org/narragansett. That way, you are officially "representing" AMC and theNarragansett Chapter! Select "paddling" in activity pull-down menu and "rhode island" from state menuand then hit the 'search" button. You will see the event and the "register" button. You will need to create anaccount with username and password but do not need to become a member.

Then head to the Blackstone Collaborative registration (required). https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjr_fNmbAwE0rHn2aSV44sMpYQShrTBd7D7Jg0vHm86yp9QA/viewform.
Insurance coverage is generously provided by Friends of the Blackstone through the American Canoe Association. All paddlers are required to wear a Personal Flotation Device and each paddler must complete the google form and sign a waiver (youth paddlers are welcome to attend, but must have their own waiver signed by an adult). We will have waivers available at check-in, but you may also upload it as part of this form, download it and email it to Caleigh (caleigh@blackstonecollaborative.org), or print and bring it with you.

For additional info contact Mark at [hozho108@gmail.com](mailto:hozho108@gmail.com) or Caleigh at Blackstone Collaborative([caleigh@blackstonecollaborative.org](mailto:caleigh@blackstonecollaborative.org)), or print and bring it with you.

Looking forward to a fun group paddle on the Seekonk and the afterparty!