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August 16/17 Dryway section
of Deerfield River, Charlemont, MA.
Class III/IV. Suitable for
Intermediate +.
September
6/7 West River,
Jamaica, Vermont. Class III.
Suitable for Intermediate.
Two runs over the dam followed by
the class II section on the last
run.
September
13/14 Dead & Kennebec Rivers,
The Forks, ME. Dead River 3500 Class
III/IV. Suitable
for Intermediate +. Kennebec
River 5000. Class IV. Suitable or
Advanced Intermediate/Expert. This
is an overnight camping trip.
October
18 North
Branch of the Piscataquog
River, Weare,
NH. Class II with Class III (IV)
features. Suitable for Intermediate.
October 25
Little Suncoook River,
Epsom, NH. Class II/III. Suitable
for Advanced Beginner/Intermediate.
Other trips as rainfall permits.
These and other trips in the year
will be posted as they arise on the
WW Message Board.
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RICKA w elcomes
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.
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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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4/10/2005
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