Name: RE-Do: Paddle of the Branford River - good for beginners AND experienced alike!
Start: 2024-06-22T10:45:00-04:00
End: 2024-06-22T12:45:00-04:00

This is a wonderfully easy place to launch a kayak and go for a wander. If you want to go for a nice and more predictable paddle - this outing is a great place to start. If you are newer to paddling, this will be a good paddle to get your confidence up.

We'll launch at the new and improved Branford River Boat Launch:
(https://ct.gov/dEep/cwp/view.asp?a=2686&q=383784&deepNav_GID=1620)

and paddle upriver for a brief distance, past marinas and the Stony Creek Brewery and into some marshlands. We can meet up with any members that signed up and will be renting at Branford River Paddlesports; [www.branfordriverpaddlesports.com](https://branfordriverpaddlesports.com/). *IF you are renting, you must reserve your kayak- not a paddleboard (for* 11:00) at least 24 hours in advance, AND sign up HERE indicating you are renting.\*\*

We will be mostly wandering the river and marshes, because the water is still C-O-L-D and we don't want to risk anything unnecessarily . Distance will rely on weather, current and paddlers' capacity. This will not be a particularly arduous paddle, but conditions are always changeable.

You will usually get to see jumping fish, lots of cormorants, some egrets and fiddler crabs. I've even seen turtles, swans and an eagle on this river - never mind all of the sailing dogs that abound (tee hee).

**TO BRING:** USCG approved Personal Flotation Device MANDATORY (with whistle) - and you must wear it. Wear a wetsuit if you have one. Otherwise, only super quick dry layers (i,e. wicking jacket over wicking tee over bathing suit). Bring at least 2 bottles of water and a snack. A line (rope) on or in your boat. Sunscreen, bug repellent and quick dry clothing. A charged phone in a waterproof container (a new Ziploc Freezer bag can do in a pinch). Strongly suggested: bilge pump, headlamp, signaling whistle or air horn, any necessary medications). A kayak, a paddle and a great attitude. Cash if you'd like to join us on a post-paddle outing.

Severe weather (t-storms or small craft warnings) cancel. Check this posting the morning of for any updates (before 8:30am).

\*\*We start together, paddle together and end together. Please plan on staying with the group\*\*

Everyone will be required to sign a standard liability waiver at the launch. Preference is given to ADK members and regular participants. Please be courteous and change your RSVP if your plans change.
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