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June 7/8: Dead River 4,000/2,400cfs, Class III/IV. West Forks, ME. 4,000 Suitable for
Advanced Intermediate/Expert. 2,400 Suitable for Intermediate. Must have a reliable roll for
4,000. This is an overnight camping trip.

  
June 21: Fife Brook Deerfield River, Class II. Suitable for beginner. Would like to do complete
run with lower section past the “Gap.”


July: Dryway section of Deerfield River Class III/IV. Runs every weekend. Will post on Message
board.


August 9/10: Dead River 2,400/1,800cfs Class III/IV. 2400 Suitable for Intermediate. 1800
Suitable for Advanced Beginner. This is an overnight camping trip.

These and other trips in the year will be posted as they arise on the WW Message Board.

RICKA welcomes all paddlers who wish to participate in a fun group activity in a responsible way. Whitewater trips will be announced on the message board or by email. 

Please review river descriptions on American Whitewater    for an appropriate match to your skill level. To ensure safety, coordinators will ask of your past experience on other rivers. Trip coordinators may strongly urge some boaters to stay off the river if you are not suitably equipped or do not have adequate experience. You the boater, however, are solely responsible for your own safety and the ultimate judge of your own skills. You should have prior quick water experience for beginner trips and should contact the trip coordinator beforehand.

 

Helmets and PFDs are mandatory.

Appropriate cold weather gear such as drysuits, wetsuits gloves and footwear are necessary, typically October through May. No bare feet or flip flops allowed during warmer months.

All kayaks and canoes should be equipped with float bags.

All boaters should have a throw rope and a whistle. 

Bailing scoops (canoes) and a tow line are recommended.

Water, food and drybags as needed.



Whitewater Classifications

 

MSG Board Paddles 

The WW message board is a public service to the paddling community. It will strive to have an open policy on postings.

Any board poster may initiate these paddles. Please be aware that RICKA club members may not know the paddler or know of his abilities. He may be wonderfully qualified, or he may be proposing something that is at the limit of his abilities. Paddlers should avoid rivers at flood stage and be aware of the dangers of fallen trees. You must use your own judgement when you choose to paddle whitewater.

Anytime you choose to paddle: you alone are responsible for your own safety. Familiarize yourself with river levels and descriptions. Assess your own skill level and the people that you will be paddling with. You can always go home for the day or walk around a difficult rapid. Educate yourself about safety and carry appropriate gear, clothes, water, food etc. Ask the trip coordinator questions before embarking.

            

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Any paddle sport is an assumed risk sport. Some aspects of canoeing and kayaking involve the risk  of serious injury or death. The Rhode Island Canoe/Kayak Association (Rhode Island Canoe Association, Inc.), although safety conscious, cannot guarantee your personal safety in club activities. Each participant is responsible for his or her own training in boating and rescue techniques, equipment, and personal well-being when engaging in or attending club-organized activities.

We are pleased to announce that RICKA is  an American Whitewater Affiliate Club.
RICKA members can now join American Whitewater for a discounted rate!
We hope you will take advantage of these savings and support this great organization.
You can find additional informatiom here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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