Witches Paddle- Ride the Tide in Witches Style! AND FUNDRAISER FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Calling all witches and wizards to come paddle down the Housatonic River for the Fourth annual Witches Paddle.

Meetup in your best witch costume (costumes required) for a paddle down the Housy (ride the tide with the outgoing current) leaving from Sunnyside school in Shelton and ending at Dockside Brewery in Milford for a bite to eat and drink. We can unload on the dockside dock or the state boat ramp just before. The dockside ramp is high and may be difficult for some sit inside kayaks or anyone with mobility issues to easily unload. Paddleboarders and most sit on top kayaks were fine at Dockside dock.

***This is approximately a 7 mile paddle (feels MUCH easier with current), please be prepared to paddle a long distance and prepare for weather conditions as it can get chilly at this time of year. I would highly recommend a change of clothes or layers in dry bags, snacks, lots of water, etc. It is long but feels super easy traveling with the current.

*Everyone is responsible for figuring out your own carpool coordination. Feel free to start up a chat discussion here too. This is a one way paddle so we end in a different location than starting.

I personally used to unload my car at Sunnyside, and then I drop it off at Dockside, and then get a lift back to Sunnyside so I did not need to get back to my car after the paddle and could just hang out and enjoy and leave right from dockside.

Rentals available https://book.peek.com/s/13a95080-f6e5-4ec5-a74c-271f7f9a0930/p_jk6aqy--7e8ddd80-39fa-41e8-8b4e-8f7aa5697cd2?mode=standalone

FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT PURPLE PANTRY BOXES
Food insecurity is a daily reality. 1 in 3 homes in Milford struggle to afford basic meals. With the rising costs of food and basic supplies and with the cold weather coming on, let us help how we can in any way we can.
PLEASE BRING SHELF STABLE FOOD ITEM, DIAPERS, GCs or cash donations accepted also.
for example: peanut butter, canned meats like chicken and tuna, beans, fruit, soap, boxes, pasta, sauces, cereal, fruit cups/applesauce, etc.