If you have signed up for the class please note it is for 10:00 am.
July 9th Flatwater Training - 10:00 am at Stump Pond in Smithfield Organizers: Bill Luther williamluther058@gmail.com 508-7671-7961 and Erik Eckilson eckilson@cox.net 401-765-1741.
Open to RICKA and BVPC members.
Registration is mandatory. Stump Pond-aka Stillwater Reservoir or Woonasquatucket Reservoir. In this class, paddlers will learn the basic strokes and maneuvers to control their boats on flatwater. We will also cover basic rescue techniques. The class will take place at Stump Pond in Smithfield and will be free for RICKA and ACA members. If you are not an ACA member, RICKA will be paying for your event membership fee. Class size is limited to 25 paddlers. Attendance is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For additional information or to register, please contact Erik eckilson@cox.net 401-765-1741 or Cheryl Thompson at stonefoxfarm@juno.com or 401-497-5887
41° 54.044' N 71° 32.776' W
Stump Pond is a 300 acre Reservoir. It is called Stump Pond from the days, now long past, when there were standing dead trees in the water from when the land was flooded to make the reservoir. There are some houses near the shore, but overall the shoreline is surprisingly natural given its suburban setting. At the north end of the Reservoir is Mowry Conservation Area, a beautiful natural area that includes walking trails and a very scenic section of the Woonasquatucket.
Driving Landmarks: This site is on Log Road, which turns off to the north from Pleasant View Avenue (Route 5 and 116) at the sharp corner just west of the causeway across the reservoir. Once on Log Road stay right at the fork to get to the access site, which is on your right in 0.1 mile. (Source RI Blueways)
Re: FW training
Posted by Erik on 7/9/2022, 9:06 pm, in reply to "FW training"
Posted by Tina DuBosque on 7/10/2022, 6:42 am, in reply to "FW training"
Thanks SO much to Bill, Cheryl and Erik for giving us this training event! Discovered what I need to work on, possible equipment upgrades and met wonderful folks. Wish we could have another!!
Re: FW training
Posted by Cheryl on 7/10/2022, 8:21 am, in reply to "Re: FW training"
A huge thank you to Bill and Erik! Love the pictures Erik, I will have mine up on Monday.
Great participants who were all willing to learn and try new things! Nice day.
pictures
Posted by Cheryl on 7/11/2022, 8:07 pm, in reply to "Re: FW training"