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From Chuck Horbert: FYI, the State is currently working on a major update to the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (aka the "SCORP"). If you care about how the State manages outdoor recreation or what types of outdoor recreation the State will focus its efforts and dollars on, GET INVOLVED! This is your best opportunity to have your voice hear. Visit the website linked below, which provides several ways you can provide comment or input, including a cool interactive map. There are also multiple meetings scheduled throughout the state over the next month and a half that you can attend. Each is focused on a specific category, but there is always opportunity to provide comments on any recreational topic that catches your fancy, be it fishing, paddling or boating, hiking or biking. Click here: http://dem.ri.gov/programs/planning/scorp/
 



Adirondack Paddle and Camping Trip 2019!
 
Camping opportunities!    

Henry Dziadosz is organizing a trip to the Adirondacks for 2019!  Lake Eaton will be our camping destination and the dates will be August 3 – 10.  Please feel free to come earlier or stay later. Reservations can be made 9 months in advance of the trip. More info here







Here is a new free resource we've developed that makes it easier for paddlers to find nearby kayaking rentals. We believe it's the largest free kayaking, SUP and canoe rental database online, with 6,000 locations (including hundreds in New England) in a searchable, easy-to-use map. Click Here 
Mike Stechschulte, Owner/Editor
American Paddler







Annual RICKA memberships expired on March 31st.  If you haven't done so already, please renew your membership by clicking here.  For your convienence, you can pay by mail or online using Paypal or a credit card! 

 

 

  

Atlantic Coastal Kayaker will bring you 36 pages of monthly articles all about sea kayaking, 8 times per year. ackayak@comcast.net 
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The RICKA board positon of Publicity Chair is currently vacant.  If you think you might be interested, contact presidsent Sharon Dragon

 

 
Each month, the Paddler brings you everything you need to know about what’s going on at RICKA. As a RICKA member, you never miss an issue since the Paddler is delivered right to your door (well, usually your email box) as soon as it is published. If you are a RICKA member, but haven’t renewed your membership lately, please do so now. Your membership expires on March 31st. If you aren’t a RICKA member, please join today. It’s just $15 for the entire family. You can register online by mail or using PayPal at Join the Fun. 
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READ THE MINUTES of the most recent Executive Committee meeting



 

RICKA has a no- hassle library service  More.....






 Would you like to read more, lots more, about sea kayaking? SUBSCRIBE  NOW! Atlantic Coastal Kayaker will bring you 36 pages of monthly articles all about sea kayaking, 8 times a year. ackayak@comcast.net.  www.atlanticcoastalkayaker.com  (it is a $6.00 discount for RICKA members)

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RICKA General
Meeting - Movie Night
 

Discounts for Members- One of the many advantages of a RICKA Membership

 

Important info on your  membershp!



Basics of a Kayak Paddle


Canoe Paddles


  All users of State Management areas and designated undeveloped State Park are required to wear two hundred (200) square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange
from the second Saturday in September to the last day of February.
Shooting hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise until sunset.



 Printable USGS PDF TOPO! Maps 

 


Choosing the Best Paddle

 



Car Top Boat Mounts by REI



 How to Care for your Neoprene NRS



Getting Started Kayaking- by REI



Navigation Rules and Regulations

Canoe or Kayak



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RICKA General Meetings







RICKA Executive Board Meetings will be held at
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About REI

RI Outdoor Recreational Council




Dam Water Releases

 
What Boats need registering?
USGS - streamgages




 How to signal  for help





American Canoe Association offer these guidelines for responsible paddling: read more

 

 


RI  Freshwater Ramps

CT State Boat Ramps  




Paddling PFD different.

 

 

 

Kayaking 101

 




Choosing the Right Paddle





Boat Materials




Paddling Basics Kayak






Paddling Basics Canoe



Jonathan Sharlin
RICKA Volunteer of the Year!
Jon is a formidable kayaker, surfer and photographer, as well as a kayak fisherman. A raconteur, chef, and grill master.Thank you Jon for all you do!






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Current Activities & Events 
IMPORTANT: Scheduled trip times are DEPARTURE times, not arrival times. Just as you wouldn't arrive at the airport at 9AM for a 9AM flight you should arrive before the departure time for paddle trips, to allow adequate time to unload boats and gear and park the car. When participants arrive late it punishes everybody who arrived on time, and discourages them from arriving on time for future paddles. At its May 2005 meeting, the RICKA Executive Committee voted that trip leaders /coordinators/ facillitators/ etc., should make every effort to begin trips on time. Any person not in the water and ready to paddle after the scheduled start of the trip should be advised of the route the trip will take in case they want to try to catch up

 

 

 

 

When boat size or paddling skill sets are specified as requirements for participation in a trip they apply to everybody.Even if you have the experience to overcome the circumstances that necessitate these requirements they still apply to you. Once an exception is made for one individual it creates a serious problem enforcing the requirements when other less experienced paddlers demand to be allowed to participate also.

Your cooperation and understanding is greatly appreciated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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For RICKA members joining the ACA, RICKA's PAC membership number is:  # 259690588

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BVPC: 

Blackstone Valley Paddle Club Calendar 

See you on the Water from May  through August.


BVPC won the regional National Park Service Hartzog Award for outstanding volunteer Service in 2016.  

Check for changes or cancellations before leaving from work or home

 

 


 

Flatwater: 


 Click for the Flatwater Calendar! 

 

Check for changes or cancellations before
 leaving from work or home
We are now in our off season. Trips, hikes, and snowshoeing events will be posted on the flatwater message board as unofficial trips until spring. Please check the message board frequently. Message Board
 



Camping opportunities!    

Henry Dziadosz is organizing a trip to the Adirondacks for 2019!  Lake Eaton will be our camping destination and the dates will be August 3 – 10.  Please feel free to come earlier or stay later. 


 

Flatwater Trips: Do not launch your boat until the trip coordinator gives a brief safety talk and takes a head count of the paddlers. The trip coordinator will assign needed positions to other leaders: e.g. sweep boat, alternate leaders, etc.  Please wait for the leader to launch their boat or give the OK for you to launch.  

On the water, stay with the group at all times and stay behind the leaders, unless otherwise directed. Never paddle behind the sweep boat. If you leave the trip for any reason, you need to notify a leader.

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation; we want to insure that our paddles are enjoyable and safe for all. Please review these safety signals.

Check the message board for bootleg trips. Note: Bootleg trips are organized by individuals who may or may not be RICKA members. They are neither sanctioned by RICKA nor recognized as RICKA events. They are usually fun and safe, but as always, participate at your own risk.

Please check the Message Board before leaving your home for any last minute changes or cancellations.

 

 

 

Sea Kayaking:

    
For up to date information, please go to the Sea Kayak Calendar for details

 
All trips from September through May will be posted on the Sea Kayak Message Board.

Sea Kayak Calendar
     
Before you go: READ THE BASIC GUIDELINES

 VISIT THE SEA KAYAK MESSAGE BOARD THE NIGHT BEFORE AND THE MORNING OF ALL TRIPS TO CHECK FOR CHANGES, POSTPONMENTS, OR CANCELLATIONS.

Check the message board for bootleg trips. Note: Bootleg trips are organized by individuals who may or may not be RICKA members. They are neither sanctioned by RICKA nor recognized as RICKA events. They are usually fun and safe, but as always, participate at your own risk

 

 

 

Whitewater: 

 

Check the Whitewater Message Board to see if we are going. Appropriate skills and equipment are required for whitewater trips.

Check the message board for bootleg trips. Note: Bootleg trips are organized by individuals who may or may not be RICKA members. They are neither sanctioned by RICKA nor recognized as RICKA events. They are usually fun and safe, but as always, participate at your own risk.

 

 

 

 

Wilderness Paddling: 

 

Check the message board for bootleg trips. Note: Bootleg trips are organized by individuals who may or may not be RICKA members. They are neither sanctioned by RICKA nor recognized as RICKA events. They are usually fun and safe, but as always, participate at your own risk.

Please check the discussion board before leaving your home for any last minute changes or cancellations.  
 

F.Y.I.

Issues you need to be aware of

RICKA's Webmasters
  
Cheryl Thompson, Webmaster

Eric Johnson, Sea Kayaking pages Webmaster

 

Need to locate a club officer or member of the Executive Committee (including all activity chairs?)  Click here or see the list in any issue of the Paddler. .

Link problems on the homepage - TheSea Kayaking web pages, the Flatwater web pages, and the Whitewater webpages all reside on hosts separate from the home site. Among other reasons, this serves a security function in that,when the main RICKA site gets hacked (it has happened 5 times so far) the satellite sites are protected from being defaced and needing to be restored.

Bear in mind that web servers, like personal computers, are subject to occassional crashes and/or occassionally have to be taken offline to be upgraded. These events are beyond our control.In the event that you are unable to access one of the satellite sites or even the home site, please wait an hour and try accessing it again before reporting a problem to the Webmaster.Thanks.

USGS Real-Time Water Data for Rhode Island: Streamflow Conditions 

 

Discounts

Discounts for members

Bring your RICKA membership letter with your either in a paper format or a digital format and remember to ASK for the discount.

Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures:
10% off accessories.489 Old County Rd Westport Mass. 02790(508)636-0300 www.ospreyseakayak.com

Outdoorplay.com.
Outdoorplay is reaching out to extend our club a special promo code of 15% off items that are not on sale, along with Free Shipping on orders over $49 and No Sales Tax! 
 Code - CL15Y2 

 Quaker Lane Outfitters :
 All canoes & kayaks 10% off. Accessories 20% off. 4019 Quaker Lane (Route 2) North Kingstown. 800-249-5400.
  

WaveLength Magazine: Offers a "Club Sub"introductory discountfor new subscribers who are paddling club members. Asubscription generally costs $15/year, but new subscribers who areRICKA members, can subscribe for $10. Send a check with your name andmailing address along with a note saying you belong to the RICanoe/Kayak Association. The mailing address is: WaveLength Magazine,2735 North Rd., Gabriola, BC, Canada, V0R 1X7. Check them out on theWeb at http://www.WaveLengthMagazine.com

 

 


New Bungee/ Stretch Cord for sale.  Made in New England area. All sizes, colors, and styles available.  Prices start at $5.00/spool

CALL Jonathan at : Marine Rope International Located in Cranston, RI  401-447-7973. Jon@marineropeinternational.com

 

CrossFitRhody:
Work out as if your life depends on it. 20% discount off any CrossFit membership to RICKA members. http://www.CrossFitRhody.com. 

The Kayak Centre: 10% off Glass/Composite Kayaks.  10% off Plastic Kayaks . 5% off SUP's. 20% off Accessories with boat or SUP purchase  20% off Accessories without boat purchase. Your RICKA membership card must be presented at point of purchase for the discount to be valid. Brown and Phillips Streets,Wickford Village. 1-888-SEA-KAYAK, www.kayakcentre.com

Narrow River Kayaks:
 15% off rentals, tours, and accessories; 5% off kayak, SUP and canoe purchases.  10% off purchase of second kayak, canoe or SUP. 10% off any paddle accessiories or store merchanise. 15% off any kayak, canoe or SUP rental. 15% off any quided excursion. 94B Middlebridge Road, Narragansett, RI (401) 789-0334 http://www.narrowriverkayaks.com/

The Outfitters Shop At Zoar Outdoor: 10% off accessories. 7 Main St, Charlemont, MA. (413) 339 8596. www.zoaroutdoor.com/outfitters-shop-home.htm

 

Would you like to read more, lots more, about sea kayaking? SUBSCRIBE  NOW! Atlantic Coastal Kayaker will bring you 36 pages of monthly articles all about sea kayaking, 8 times per year.
ackayak@comcast.net 
www.atlanticcoastalkayaker.com 
 (it is a $6.00 discount for RICKA members)




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