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July 28th Lincoln Woods Meet at 6:00 promptly launching at 6:15. Trip coordinator is Mike Longenbaker
Suitable for all. No RSVP needed. A pleasant paddle around Olney Pond in the Lincoln Woods State Park. From Rhode Island Route 146 southbound from Woonsocket and Massachusetts: Going south on Route 146, take Exit 4 and turn right onto Twin River Road east. From Rhode Island Route 146 northbound from Providence: Going north on Route 146, take Exit 4 and turn left onto Twin River Road east. Go down the hill to the end of Twin River Road. At the park entrance, turn right onto the Les Pawson Loop. Pass two parking lots and the public beach on the left. Be aware of speed bumps and pedestrians using the left side of the one-way road. Go a total of 1.4 miles. You will see a large Lincoln Woods Boat Ramp sign on the left and a small sign on the right. Turn left onto the unpaved access road to enter the boat launch area.The boat ramp has ample room for parking. There are also two ramps designed for transferring to a kayak from a wheelchair. When leaving the boat launch area, turn left onto the one way Les Pawson Loop to reach the Twin River Road and the Manchester Print Works Road exits. For questions about the BVPC, Contact Cheryl StoneFoxfarm75@gmail.com 401-497-5887. Membership is required. Click on the link to learn how to join: Join by clicking here
Note: Please inspect your boat and gear for any invasive
Aquatic plants. If you have been on the water in the past 5 days,
please clean and dry your equipment. Also, check, clean, drain and dry
after. Please check the board before leaving for any trip. We provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location. |
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August 4th Stump Pond in Smithfield RI. Meet at 6:00 promptly launching at 6:15. Trip coordinator is: Erik Eckilson@cox.net Trip is suitable for all. No RSVP needed.aka Stillwater Reservoir or Woonasquatucket Reservoir 41° 54.044' N 71° 32.776' W See this location in: Google Maps (Parking across from 64 Log Road, Smithfield, RI) The 300-acre reservoir commonly known as Stump Pond is also known
as the Stillwater Reservoir and the Woonasquatucket Reservoir. The
Stump Pond name comes from the time dead tree trunks stood in the
water after the land was flooded to create the reservoir. The put-in
parking lot is used by many fishermen and can be crowded at
times. There is a concrete ramp for boat trailers and grassy space on
either side for launching kayaks if the ramp is being used to launch
larger boats. From Route I-295 northbound or southbound, take Exit 8B for Route 7
north. Travel about 0.4 mile on Route 7 north to the next traffic
light. Immediately, turn right at the next light to continue on Route 116/Route 5. Pass the Smithfield Police Department station on the left and cross over the bridge. Where Route 116/5 curves sharply to the left, take the first right for Log Road. Shortly after, bear right at the fork to remain on Log Road. Go one quarter mile more and turn right into the Stump Pond Fishing Area parking lot. (The entrance is across the street from 64 Log Road, Smithfield.) For questions about the BVPC, Contact Cheryl StoneFoxfarm75@gmail.com 401-497-5887. Membership is required. Click on the link to learn how to join: Join by clicking heree If you are not a yet a member and are undecided about joining, come join us for a trip to help make up your mind. Introduce yourself to one of the trip leaders in the orange shirts who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Note: Please inspect your boat and gear for any invasive
Aquatic plants. If you have been on the water in the past 5 days,
please clean and dry your equipment. Also, check, clean, drain and dry
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August 11th
Echo Lake AKA Pascoag Reservoir. Meet at 6:00 promptly launching at 6:15. Trip coordinators
are: Skye
and Steve Pechie.
Trip is suitable for all. No RSVP needed. 325-acre Pascoag Reservoir. This is a popular lake in the summer. The shoreline is heavily developed. The reservoir is large enough that it can easily get windy, even in the summer. Echo Lake (Pascoag Reservoir)- Glocester RI 41° 55.643' N 71° 43.068' W Google Maps From Rt. 295 - Take Take 295 North or South to exit 7B Greenville, Route 44 west. Follow Rt. 44 West for approx. 12 miles Turn right onto Jackson School House Rd- Follow for a half mile and turn right after the bridge at N 41 55.593 W071.43.164. State access site is .10 of a mile on the right. From Rt. 146 South - Take Slatersville Exit. Turn right onto Rt. 146 A. At light by Slatersville Plaza, go straight on Rt. 102 South. Follow Rt. 102 South for seven miles to intersection with Rt. 44 in Chepachet. Turn right onto Rt. 44 West and continue about 2.5 miles to Jackson School House Rd. Turn right onto Jackson Schoolhouse Road. Follow for a half mile and turn right after the bridge at N 41 55.593 W071.43.164.. State access site is .10 of a mile on the right. From Rt. 146 North - Take Slatersville Exit. Turn left off ramp onto School Street. At intersection by Slatersville Common and Church, veer left onto Green Street. Continue through Slatersville to first light at Rt. 102. Turn left onto Rt. 102 South. Follow Rt. 102 South for six miles to intersection with Rt. 44 in Chepachet. Turn right onto Rt. 44 West and ccontinue about 2.5 miles to Jackson School House Rd. Turn right onto Jackson Schoolhouse Road.Follow for a half mile and turn right after the bridge at N 41 55.593 W071.43.164.. State access site is .10 of a mile on the right. From Worcester - Take Rt. 290 South until it becomes Rt. 395 South. Continue to Exit 97 in Putnam Connecticut for Rt. 44 East. Follow Rt. 44 East for appox 6 miles to Jackson School House Rd. Turn right onto Jackson Schoolhouse Road. Follow for a half mile and turn right after the bridge at N 41 55.593 W071.43.164.. State access site is .10 of a mile on the right. For questions about the BVPC, Contact Cheryl StoneFoxfarm75@gmail.com 401-497-5887. Membership is required. Click on the link to learn how to join: Join by clicking here
If the trip is cancelled due to weather we will try to
offer it on the next day (Wednesday). Check the message board
for changes and cancellations to trips - flatwater message
board.
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August 18th Smith and Sayles Reservoir Chepachet. Meet at 6:00 promptly launching at 6:15. Trip Coordinators are Julie Julierie87@gmail.com and Steve Reindeau steverie154@gmail.com Trip is suitable for all No RSVP needed.No RSVP is needed for the paddle. 82 Sand Dam Road, Chepachet (Glocester), RI GPS Coordinates: N41 53.804 W071 40.685 Paddling access to Smith & Sayles Reservoir is at the Smith & Sayles fishing Area on Sand Dam Road in Chepachet (Glocester), RI. It is located in the Chepachet River sub-basin which drains into the Branch River. The reservoir is a 186-acre body of water with a number of coves to explore in a kayak or canoe. The reservoir is limited to 10 HP motors so boat traffic is not a problem. If you circumnavigate the shoreline, it is about four and a half miles around. Most of shore is wooded, but there are a few houses. The maximum depth is about 10 feet deep. Suitable for all skill levels: YES Parking on site: 20 spaces, Access: Boat ramp Supervising Entity: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Managemen For questions about the BVPC, Contact Cheryl StoneFoxfarm75@gmail.com 401-497-5887. Membership is required. Click on the link to learn how to join: Join by clicking here
Note: Please inspect your boat and gear for any invasive
Aquatic plants. If you have been on the water in the past 5 days,
please clean and dry your equipment. Also, check, clean, drain and dry
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August 25th
Slatersville Reservoir and
Uncle Ronnies Red Tavern. Slatersville
in North Smithfield.
Meet at 5:45 (due to the early sunset 7.33pm) - launching promptly at
6:00. Trip coordinators are:
Cheryl Thompson and Tom Farley
stonefoxfarm75@gmail.com
401-497-5887 Join us for a paddle around Slatersville Reservoir and a visit after the paddle to nearby Uncle Ronnie's Red Tavern to celebrate the end of another successful season! RSVP by August 20th if you plan to come to Uncle Ronnies so we can have a table ready for us. Trip is suitable for all. Slatersville Reservoir and the Branch River- North Smithfield (Slatersville) 41° 59.223' N 71° 36.035' W See this location in: Google Maps The Slatersville Fishing Area is located at 2890 Broncos Highway, Route 102, Burrillville, RI.
The Slatersville Fishing Area boat ramp sits on the upper part
of Slatersville Reservoir, a 144-acre body of water with many
interesting coves to explore. The Branch River, which is also
navigable by small boats, flows into the southwest end of the
reservoir. The east side of the reservoir is largely wooded, while the
west side has more houses.
Directions
, Contact Cheryl StoneFoxfarm75@gmail.com 401-497-5887. Membership is required. Click on the link to learn how to join: Join by clicking here
Note: Please inspect your boat and gear for any invasive
Aquatic plants. If you have been on the water in the past 5 days,
please clean and dry your equipment. Also, check, clean, drain and dry
after.
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