WAMPANOAG PADDLERS 2013 TRIP SCHEDULE http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Wampypaddlers/
With each trip listing there is a notation for the type of water that is expected: F=flat; Q=quick; and 1, 2, 3 = Class 1, 2, & 3 rapids C = Camping River Classification Guide Trips are listed with the types of river conditions you can expect. The bold initial indicates the predominant class of water based on the International Scale of Difficulty as defined by the A.M.C. Tidal (may be subject to open winds and currents may be strong)
March 23rd - Weweantic River –Ice Breaker, Carver, MA (P, F, Q, 1, 2) “Bear” Zaremba Memorial Paddle the river has two sections. The first (F,Q) is flat-water through classic bog country and may require occasional bushwhack. After a small portage around the Tremont Dam, the river is a quick- moving stream (F, Q, 1,2) that will require you to have skills to execute a ferry, back paddle, and eddy turn. (Camping at Bourne Scenic Park http://www.bournescenicpark.com/) Or at Howie’s lot. Contact Howie Foster 508-308-1753 SPECIAL NOTE: Howie Foster paddles the Weweantic River (week days, weekends, whatever) several dozen times a year, possibly daily, weather permitting. Any club member is invited to call Howie at the above number any evening to join him in paddling this charming river. March 30 – OPEN, to post a trip you wish to lead, email your float/shuttle plan the membership at wampypaddlers@yahoogroups.com remember to include your contact information so that members who want to paddle with you can contact you for more details.
April 6-7- OPEN to post a trip you wish to lead, email your float/shuttle plan to Dave at maaogis@gmail.com . April 13 – Kayak paddling safety class, McMullan’s pool, Norwell. 3:30 PM April 14- OPEN to post a trip you wish to lead, email your float/shuttle plan the membership at wampypaddlers@yahoogroups.com remember to include your contact information so that members who want to paddle with you can contact you for more details. April 20 Earth Day – Charles River Cleanup Trip Leader: Nancy Pierson Lostbluehens@comcast.net 617-335-6250 April 22- OPEN to post a trip you wish to lead, email your float/shuttle plan the membership at wampypaddlers@yahoogroups.com remember to include your contact information so that members who want to paddle with you can contact you for more details April 27 Nemansket River For details Contact Howie Foster 508-308-1753 April 28 OPEN to post a trip you wish to lead, email your float/shuttle plan the membership at wampypaddlers@yahoogroups.com remember to include your contact information so that members who want to paddle with you can contact you for more details. May 4 - 5th OPEN to post a trip you wish to lead, email your float/shuttle plan the membership at wampypaddlers@yahoogroups.com remember to include your contact information so that members who want to paddle with you can contact you for more details. MAY 8 WEDNESDAY – Centerville River / Bumps River / Scudder Bay in BarnstableDetails of trip are in the book Paddling Cape Cod by Shirley and Fred Bull. Paul will give a verbal description to anyone calling to take part in the trip. Contact Paul Stankus by 8 PM on Monday of the week of the trip 508-385-3772May 11 -12- OPEN to post a trip you wish to lead, email your float/shuttle plan the membership at wampypaddlers@yahoogroups.com remember to include your contact information so that members who want to paddle with you can contact you for more details. May 18 - 19 OPEN to post a trip you wish to lead, email your float/shuttle plan the membership at wampypaddlers@yahoogroups.com remember to include your contact information so that members who want to paddle with you can contact you for more details. MAY 22 – WEDNESDAY – Herring River, Harwich. Details of trip are in the book Paddling Cape Cod by Shirley and Fred Bull. Paul will give a verbal description to anyone calling to take part in the trip. Contact Paul Stankus by 8 PM on Monday of the week of the trip 508-385-3772
May 24 –26 - 27 Memorial Day Weekend Campout and Paddle – Wareham, MA (F,C) (Fri – Mon.) Camping at Wampy Member, Howie Foster’s home base – 18 acres with a pond, abutting a private 500-acre preserve. Paddle trips planned for Friday night, Sat., Sun, and Mon. Contact Howie Foster 508-308-1753May 31 - June 1 - 4 Battenkill River, Arlington, VT (F, Q, 1 Camping) (Fri – Sun.) The Battenkill provides two days of beautiful paddling in southern Vermont plus lots to see in and do in the area. It is a fast, rocky cold-water stream. We'll start the first day directly from the campground in Arlington and canoe down across the border into New York taking out at a covered bridge. Sunday we'll shuttle the cars down to Rt. 22 and start back at the covered bridge. We'll camp at "Camping on the Battenkill" in Arlington, VT (http://www.campingonthebattenkillvt.com/; (800) 830-6663) Call early for reservation. Trip Leader: Joe Packard 508-478-8500
June 5 – WEDNESDAY – Mashpee-Wakeby Pond, in MashpeeDetails of trip are in the book Paddling Cape Cod by Shirley and Fred Bull. Paul will give a verbal description to anyone calling to take part in the trip. Contact Paul Stankus by 8 PM on Monday of the week of the trip 508-385-3772June 8 -9th Pemigewasset River, Waterville Valley, NH (F, Q, 1, Camping) Planning to stay at Pemi River Campground, mention you are with our Paddling Club Thornton, NH (http://www.pemirivercampground.com) Co-Leaders: Howie Foster 508-308-1753 Rob Gallerane 508-340-7967 June 15 -16 - OPEN to post a trip you wish to lead, email your float/shuttle plan the membership at wampypaddlers@yahoogroups.com remember to include your contact information so that members who want to paddle with you can contact you for more details. June 19 – WEDNESDAY – Osterville Grand Island in Cotuit Details of trip are in the book Paddling Cape Cod by Shirley and Fred Bull. Paul will give a verbal description to anyone calling to take part in the trip. Contact Paul Stankus by 8 PM on Monday of the week of the trip 508-385-377June 22 – 23 OPEN to post a trip you wish to lead, email your float/shuttle plan the membership at wampypaddlers@yahoogroups.com remember to include your contact information so that members who want to paddle with you can contact you for more details.June 29 Herring River / North River Sand Spit. (Tidal) This trip features a short paddle to the Sand Spit at the mouth of the North River, where sun worshipping, fishing, beach bocce & Swimming are the order of the day. Plan for a long day in the sun, as we will ride the tide back to our put-in. Bring plenty of sunscreen, food, drink & water, beach chairs, umbrellas, toys, & towels. Contact Bob Martin 781-963-0419 Co-Leader Dave Beck 617-365-3531 email maaogis@yahoo.comJune 30 OPEN to post a trip you wish to lead, email your float/shuttle plan the membership at wampypaddlers@yahoogroups.com remember to include your contact information so that members who want to paddle with you can contact you for more details. July 6 –7 OPEN to post a trip you wish to lead, email your float/shuttle plan the membership at wampypaddlers@yahoogroups.com remember to include your contact information so that members who want to paddle with you can contact you for more details. July 10 – WEDNESDAY – Barnstable Harbor to the Dromedary in Barnstable Contact Paul Stankus by 8 PM on Monday of the week of the trip 508-385-3772July 13 - Narragansett Bay / Pool Party Cook Out. Paddle on the bay from Conimicut Point to Oakland Beach. Preferred watercraft will be kayaks. We will paddle by 2 light houses and a mansion. Explore Buck-eye Brook and stretch our legs on the new bike path along the old Rocky Point amusement park. We will all meet at my house. 47 Chelmsford Ave. Warwick RI. Contact John DaSilva 401 829 0753 or H 401 739 4961July 20 Upper Charles River, Millis, MA to Dover, MA (F) (Sat.) Put in off Bridge Street on the Millis/Medfield line. Flat easy paddle, stopping at Rocky Narrows for lunch and hiking up to top of the lookout, then continuing to Farm Road. Trip Leader: Nancy Pierson Lostbluehens@comcast.net 617-335-6250 July 24 – WEDNESDAY – Pocasset River in Pocasset Details of trip are in the book Paddling Cape Cod by Shirley and Fred Bull. Paul will give a verbal description to anyone calling to take part in the trip. Contact Paul Stankus by 8 PM on Monday of the week of the trip 508-385-3772July 27 – 28 Pemigewasset River / Baker River , , NH (F, Q, 1, Camping) Planning to stay at Pemi River Campground, mention you are with our Paddling Club Thornton, NH (http://www.pemirivercampground.com) Leader Rob Gallerane 508-340-7967August 3 -4 Salmon River, NH Camp on the leader’s lot in __________________ N.H. Further details to follow. Leader: Greg & Ann Rein 781-826-8047 August 7 – WEDNESDAY – Moonakis River & Waquoit Bay, Falmouth Details of trip are in the book Paddling Cape Cod by Shirley and Fred Bull. Paul will give a verbal description to anyone calling to take part in the trip. Contact Paul Stankus by 8 PM on Monday of the week of the trip 508-385-3772August 10 North River – (F,Q) Launch location and time to be determined. Leader - George Estano 781-848-8686
August 16 thru 19 Contoocook River/ Jaffrey Fireworks Festival Greenfield, NH (F, Q, 1, Camping) Wampy Triathlon – 2-mile paddle, 2 mile hike, 2-pound ice cream cone (Not all the same day!) This is a great family weekend. Bring the kids. Paddle the beautiful fat-water Contoocook River on Saturday morning. Saturday evening experience the spectacular firework display in Jaffrey NH. This is also where Kimball’s ice Cream is located. Their small cone is $4 and HUGE! Sunday morning we do an easy 1.8 mile hike (remember we are Wampys) to the summit of Crotchet Mountain. We usually stay thru Monday to make a full day of Sunday, maybe a swim after the hike. Last year we had 16 ½ Wampys. We’ll camp at Greenfield State Park. Contact trip leader: Joe Packard 508-478-8500 Joe@joepackard.com
August 21 – WEDNESDAY – Jehu & Hamblin Ponds in FalmouthDetails of trip are in the book Paddling Cape Cod by Shirley and Fred Bull Contact Paul Stankus by 8 PM on Monday of the week of the trip 508-385-3772
August 23 - 24 - 25 Androscoggin River, Bethel, ME (F, with some ripples, Camping) (Sat, Sun.) Mostly flat water with some ripples. The trip is for the Friday 8/23 Through Sunday 8/25. However I will be there from Wed 8/21 through Sunday 8/25The big thing is a CHANGE OF CAMPSITES This year it we will be staying at: Pleasant River Campground 800 West Bethel Rd.(Rt2) Bethel Me 04217 TEL: 207 836 2000 I talked to Michelle for reservations This place is you near the put in. I know that there is at least one other Wampy signed up, and as it is a layover for Eustis it will run. This is a nice trip to link with Cathedral Pines for a 10-day trip. Be sure to reserve in advance to insure campsite. Contact trip leader, George Estano 781-848-8686
August 26 - Sep 3 Dead River, Cathedral Pines, Eustis, ME (F) Camping(Fri.– Mon) Our traditional Labor Day weekend camping trip and paddle in beautiful northern Maine. One of the most beautiful campgrounds. Blueberry picking as well as paddling. Ride your bike around the campground. Call EARLY IN THE YEAR 207.246.3491ASAP for camping reservations. Go early, stay late, or go just for the weekend. Co-Leaders Dick McMullen 781-659-7067 George Estano 781-848-8686 September 7 - 8 OPEN to post a trip you wish to lead, email your float/shuttle plan the membership at wampypaddlers@yahoogroups.com remember to include your contact information so that members who want to paddle with you can contact you for more details.
September 11 – WEDNESDAY –Back River in PocassetDetails of trip are in the book Paddling Cape Cod by Shirley and Fred Bull. Paul will give a verbal description to anyone calling to take part in the trip. Contact Paul Stankus by 8 PM on Monday of the week of the trip 508-385-3772
September 14 Charles River South Natick Dam to Redwing Park. Trip Leader: Nancy Pierson Lostbluehens@comcast.net 617-335-6250
Sept 15 OPEN to post a trip you wish to lead, email your float/shuttle plan the membership at wampypaddlers@yahoogroups.com remember to include your contact information so that members who want to paddle with you can contact you for more details.
September 21-22- OPEN to post a trip you wish to lead, email your float/shuttle plan the membership at wampypaddlers@yahoogroups.com remember to include your contact information so that members who want to paddle with you can contact you for more details.
September 25 - WEDNESDAY – Coonamessett pond in FalmouthDetails of trip are in the book Paddling Cape Cod by Shirley and Fred Bull. Paul will give a verbal description to anyone calling to take part in the trip. Contact Paul Stankus by 8 PM on Monday of the week of the trip 508-385-3772
September 28 -29 West River, Jamaica, VT (Q, 1, 2, 3, Camping) (Sat. and Sun.) This is the fall river release. Advance reservations needed. Paddle or come and enjoy the fine scenery. Contact Christine Zaremba 781-544-3122 ctzaremba@gmail.com
Oct. 11 - 14 Connecticut River – Wilgus State Park, VT (F, Q, Camping) (Fri - Mon.) Classic fall camping trip. Great fall colors on a peaceful section of the Connecticut. Also enjoy the yard sales and annual church dinner. End the season with a campout with friends. Potluck breakfast on Sunday. Call 802-674-5422 early for reservations. http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/wilgus.htm Leader George Estano 781-848-8686
Oct 19 - Upper Wood River, RI. From rt. 165 in Exeter to Wyoming Dam. Contact John DaSilva 401 829 0753 or H 401 739 4961 for more info.
Oct. 26 Ipswich River, Halloween Costume Paddle (F) (Sat) Wear your costume for the paddle. Contact Dave Beck - maaogis@yahoo.com 617-365-3531
Nov 3-4 - OPEN to post a trip you wish to lead, email your float/shuttle plan the membership at wampypaddlers@yahoogroups.com remember to include your contact information so that members who want to paddle with you can contact you for more details.
Nov. 11 Concord River/Assabet, Concord, MA (F) (Sun) Holiday paddle. Our last paddle of the year. Contact George Estano 781-848-8686
Nov. 16 Yankee Swap & Potluck Dinner (Fun and Dry- no water) (Sat.) Location TBA
Jan. 18 2014 Annual Potluck Dinner Meeting(Sat.) Location TBA |