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Welcome to the Narragansett Chapter Meetup!
This Meetup is sponsored by the Narragansett Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club, but joining this Meetup Group does not automatically make you an AMC member.
We hope to introduce you to some of our wonderful outdoor opportunities, but there is much more to our chapter. Check us out at https://amc-narragansett.org!
You are welcome to sign up for any of our events and are not required to join the AMC, but, if you enjoy participating, we hope you will consider joining (click here). Become part of an organization that supports outdoor activities and conservation throughout the eastern US and more. Our slogan is "Be Outdoors".
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Tout voir- AMC Narragansett Summer Solstice SUP Paddle East Greenwich RIScalloptown Park, East Greenwich, RI
Please join us for an easy standup paddleboarding (SUP) excursion in bucolic Greenwich Cove to celebrate the start of the paddling season and the summer solstice!
Plan on a review of equipment and basic strokes, and easy going paddling along the perimeter of the Cove past the Goddard State Park Boat Launch Ramp to Long Point and back. Distance to cover- about 2 miles round trip. This paddle trip is rated Easy using the AMC difficulty rating system- see https://www.outdoors.org/outdoor-activities/difficulty-ratings.
Wind is always a key factor in paddling (esp. SUP), and we expect it to be low given our early afternoon departure. Low tide is at 10:53AM- we will paddle upstream and back with the incoming tide on our return.
We’ll meet at Scalloptown Park at the foot of Crompton Ave (right off Rocky Hollow Road), at the bottom of the hill near the handicapped access boat launch across from the L.L. Paddling Outpost trailer. There are a few parking spaces on the right and left sides of the road, and many more up the hill at the dog park. If you park up the hill, you can drop your SUP off at the launch pathway.
You will need your own SUP and equipment for this excursion, including paddle, lease, and personal flotation device (PFD). We may have access to an extra board or two so contact Mark if you need one.
Please get there by 1:30PM so that we can get everyone squared away before our 2PM departure. You must wear a PFD on this trip. We also strongly recommend water shoes/booties, sunscreen, a hat, and of course, plenty of water.
Please register on the AMC website in advance. Start at https://activities.outdoors.org/search/. Select Narragansett from the Group menu and Paddling from the Activity menu, then hit the 'search" button. You will see the event and the "register" button. You will need to create an account with username and password but do not need to become a member. Everyone participating in this activity will need to complete a registration and Waiver/Release Form, including contact and emergency contact information.
Remember, a Meetup RSVP is not a registration. YOU MUST REGISTER ON THE AMC WEBSITE IN ADVANCE.
Any questions just reach out to Mark at hozho108@gmail.com. Looking forward to a beautiful day on the water!
