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Volunteers needed - Thurs evening paddle event

Posted by Frank C on 7/13/2025, 6:44 pm

The Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone is leading a paddle for the "I (heart) Woonsocket" group that is connected to the Economic Development Division of the city of Woonsocket. They are planning to lead a group of 10-16 canoes, putting in at Cold Spring Park in Woonsocket and paddling that section of the river from 6-8 PM. The intent, as I understand it, is to acquaint people with the river as a resource.
This section of the Blackstone runs along (and under) the newest section of the Blackstone River Bikeway at the RI/MA border.
Keith Hainley of the BRWC/FOTB is looking for some experienced kayak and canoe paddlers to come on the paddle and help "shepherd" the group.
I'm planning to go and if you can make it please respond here and join me on Thursday.
Thanks, Frank

Re: Volunteers needed - Thurs evening paddle event

Posted by Erik on 7/14/2025, 6:49 am, in reply to "Volunteers needed - Thurs evening paddle event "

I have a meeting in CT, but I think I can get back in time. I am a definite (maybe).

I'll be there if I can.

Re: Volunteers needed - Thurs evening paddle event

Posted by Aaron Rouby on 7/16/2025, 12:52 pm, in reply to "Volunteers needed - Thurs evening paddle event "

I can help out with this :-)

Are we paddling tandem with less experienced folks? Or are we just paddling alongside in our own canoes?

Re: Volunteers needed - Thurs evening paddle event

Posted by Frank on 7/16/2025, 12:59 pm, in reply to "Re: Volunteers needed - Thurs evening paddle event "

Hi Aaron, The intent is to paddle along in our own boats and provide guidance / assistance if needed.
Thanks!

Re: Volunteers needed - Thurs evening paddle event

Posted by Frank C on 7/16/2025, 3:46 pm, in reply to "Re: Volunteers needed - Thurs evening paddle event "

Thank you all,
I'll post here if they cancel or reschedule. Please check back here before you leave to get there. Turnout is lighter than expected, they may have only 5-7 canoes going.
Thanks, Frank

Re: Volunteers needed - Thurs evening paddle event

Posted by Gary P. on 7/16/2025, 3:23 pm, in reply to "Volunteers needed - Thurs evening paddle event "

Frank, I'm planning on coming but keep us up to date if rain changes the timing.

Re: Volunteers needed - Thurs evening paddle event

Posted by Erik on 7/17/2025, 5:10 pm, in reply to "Volunteers needed - Thurs evening paddle event "

I will be paddling tandem with Paul.

See you there.

Thurs evening paddle event - pictures

Posted by Erik on 7/18/2025, 5:59 am, in reply to "Volunteers needed - Thurs evening paddle event "

I think Paul counted 17 boats for this event, so a good turn out. RICKA was well represented with Frank, Gary, Aaron, Paul and me. We paddled up to the St. Paul Street Bridge in Blackstone, and then down to the Woonsocket Falls and back - about 3.5 miles. The water was up and the river looked nice. Thanks Frank for coordinating. Few pictures here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/eckilson/albums/72177720327621552/

Re: Thurs evening paddle event - pictures

Posted by Erik on 7/18/2025, 6:03 am, in reply to "Thurs evening paddle event - pictures"

Ricka was well represented with Dave, Frank, Gary, Aaron, Paul and me.

Sorry Dave.

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