RICKA Flatwater, BVPC and Wilderness Postings

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Saturday 6/21/2025 moving to Bold Point

Posted by Skye on 6/18/2025, 2:41 pm

It was brought to our attention that the tides actually do not work for our planned launch site; the Seekonk River trip we planned might be more of a Providence River trip now. We will launch from Bold Point in East Providence (I confirmed with DEM that the site is usable). https://exploreri.org/siteReport.php?siteID=117&src=criteria . We will probably not be able to go under Route 195, so we'll explore the area south of it and probably more of the Providence River.

Be sure to leave ample time for potential backups on the way to the launch, although Saturdays don’t usually seem bad.

We are still meeting at 10:30am for an 11am launch. Boats over 12’ with spray skirts would be best, especially if we cross over to the hurricane barrier.

Re: Saturday 6/21/2025 moving to Bold Point

Posted by Skye on 6/20/2025, 11:30 am, in reply to "Saturday 6/21/2025 moving to Bold Point "

Here’s a pin you can use for directions. It’s off Pier Road in East Providence, near Tockwotton on the Waterfront. Be sure to call us if anything is needed in the morning - we won’t see a message or email after 7am or so.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxrw5CAk5ffLaX6i8

Re: Saturday 6/21/2025 moving to Bold Point

Posted by lauralordelaure on 6/23/2025, 12:28 am, in reply to "Re: Saturday 6/21/2025 moving to Bold Point "

Should paddlers bring any extra safety gear due to the potential of choppier water near the hurricane barrier? Is there any group communication plan (like a WhatsApp or text thread) in case someone arrives late or gets separated?

Link: Geometry Dash

Re: Saturday 6/21/2025 moving to Bold Point

Posted by Skye on 6/23/2025, 8:20 am, in reply to "Re: Saturday 6/21/2025 moving to Bold Point "

This trip was Saturday, but we always have radios on the water and are happy to provide our cell number if you contact us privately. Our emails are in the calendar listing for each trip, but we do not have a smartphone. Having a pump, a spray skirt, and a boat with floatation (2 closed bulkheads or air bladders) is best for a trip like this.

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