Providence Paddlers Kickoff @ Lincoln Woods

Welcome to the first Providence Paddlers SUP Boarding Meetup.

We’re starting at Olney Pond in Lincoln Woods because it’s a calm, beginner-friendly spot with an easy launch. This will be a great first paddle before we eventually move on to the Providence and Seekonk Rivers. We will traverse the ~3 mile perimeter of the pond at a casual pace.

We’ll meet at the boat ramp at Olney Pond in Lincoln Woods State Park at 1 PM on Saturday, May 9th.
The forecast is currently looking good- around 60°F and partly cloudy with low winds. I advise bringing an easily removable layer.
Olney Pond Boat Ramp at Lincoln Woods State Park

Please bring:
• Your own paddleboard
• Your own paddle
• A USCG-approved PFD, required while underway

I currently have 2 spare boards available. If you need one, message me after you RSVP and I’ll randomly select 2 people to use them.
On that note- if you have an extra board, paddle, or PFD that another member could use, please message me.

Please plan to arrive by 1 PM so we can get organized and launch on time. This will be a relaxed, beginner-friendly group paddle, and we’ll keep things social and easygoing.

Looking forward to getting this group together and building a great local SUP community.