Goddard Park 2024

Goddard State Park provides access to Greenwich Cove, Greenwich Bay and Narragansett Bay beyond. Greenwich Cove is very sheltered but can be busy with boat traffic. It can be rough if the wind picks up and it can also be busy in the summer, but under most conditions this is a fine area for less experienced paddlers. On most days the southwest wind does fill in strongly in this area in the morning and blow throughout the afternoon, producing significant waves on Greenwich Bay, so be prepared for this when planning your trip. With a possible channel crossing and heavy boat traffic, this paddle is considered intermediate unless you stay within Greenwich Cove. It is also possible to extend the paddle over to the Green River on a day paddle. This would increase the
mileage and wave action in a less protected area.

Requirements to attend this paddle

• arrive 1/2 hour prior to posted launch time
• event start time is in your boat, in the water, and ready to paddle! You will need to transport your boat a few hundred feet, from the parking lot to the beach to launch.
• 12 foot kayak or longer recommended (no inflatables or SUP's)
• light
• whistle
• a Coast Guard approved PFD (inflatable PFDs are not allowed)
• spray skirt
• bilge pump
• appropriate clothing for the water temperature

Suggested
We strongly recommend that you bring along the following:

• drinking water
• food
• sunscreen
• a change of dry clothes in a dry bag
• familiarize yourself with the area prior to paddling
• check weather conditions for wind speed direction and tides

Any paddle sport is an assumed risk sport. Some aspects of canoeing and kayaking involve the risk of serious injury or death. Southern New England Paddlers (SNEP) although safety conscious, cannot guarantee your personal safety in our Meetup activities.