The
Quinibaug River on 2/23/20 - photo by Erik
Eckilson
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February 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
You are invited to join Clean Water Action and our co-hosts
Conservation Law Foundation and Talking Toxins with Trina as we come
together for a free viewing of the film, DARK WATERS, on
Monday, February 24th at 5:45 pm at Providence Place
Cinemas.
Description Here.
World Tour Paddling Film Festival at the Kayak Centre on
March 4th!
Click for details.
Ticket Price $12 online/$10 student, $15 at the event or
Buy Tickets Here
Save the Date:
The
Blackstone Valley Paddle Club turns 20!
Celebrate with us on
May30th rain date of May 31st
Navigation Classes: Saturday, February 22,
1:00-4:00 pm This is the second part of a a two-part, hands-on workshop
providing the tools to plan and navigate coastal journeys.
Winter
Rolling Sessions:
1pm to 3pm on 3/8, and
4/5 at the South County YMCA
The RICKA Sea Kayak group is once again offering monthly pool practice
sessions. These sessions are free to RICKA members and provide a great
opportunity to sharpen your rolling and rescue skills. While formal instruction is not included, it
may be possible to match people looking to learn to roll with people
willing to instruct.
Flatwater Planning Meeting April 11th 2020
Flatwater Planning Meeting April 11th 2020 from 12:30 to 3:30.
Join us at River Bend Farm (287 Oak St, Uxbridge, MA ) . Please
bring ideas for trips. If you would like to lead a trip but do not have
experience, we can partner you with an experienced leader. This is the
time we set the calendar for the upcoming paddling season. Everyone is
welcome to attend.
Contact Cheryl Thompson at 401-497-5887 or
stonefoxfarm@juno.com if you need additional info. We will have party
pizza and soda, if you wish to bring something to share, that would be
appreciated but not neccessary.
We are
pleased to announce that RICKA is now an American Whitewater
Affiliate Club. RICKA members can now join American Whitewater for a
discounted rate of $25 - $10 savings! We hope you will take
advantage of these savings and support this great organization. You
can find additional
informatiom here.
BEWARE! Scammers are
targeting the RICKA Classifieds. If you are advertising with us,
please accept cash only, no cashiers checks and local pick up required
2020 Adirondack Paddle
and Camping Adventure
41º North
Magazine
Uncovering Rhode Island’s Largest Ship Graveyard
Green Jacket Shoal Ship Graveyard
Map (w/fun facts.)
Lifetime Achievement Award- Sharon Dragon
"This award, is given as a token
of our gratitude for your loyal service and friendship. As a past
president, membership chair and leader extraordinaire, this award
expresses our appreciation for your standard of excellence over the
years. It is presented on behalf of the entire RICKA membership.
Thank you for your enthusiasm for the sport of kayaking and canoeing
over the years, you have been an inspiration to the club." Pat
Lardner
Gary Branch- Volunteer of the Year
Photo by Jonathan Sharlin
2019 Volunteer of the Year Award.
"Volunteer of the year is an important, key to the success
of our club. It is with great pride that we present this award to you
as a valued member of our club. Your enthusiasm and contribution to the
club has been recognized by your fellow paddlers. We hope this award
always reminds you of our thanks for your contributions." Pat Lardner
The RICKA board positon of Publicity
Chair is currently vacant. If you think you might be interested,
contact presidsent
Pat Lardner
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.
WHY JOIN RICKA ?
Important: for members
requesting the "Paddler" newsletter by email
Click here.
IMPORTANT NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION UPDATE!!
To be sure RICKA's monthly newsletter
and other email updates are delivered to your inbox (not to junk-mail folders) please add
rickaboard@gmail.com to your email address book or safe list.
 READ THE MINUTES
of the most recent Executive Committee meeting.
RICKA Inventory
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.
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www.atlanticcoastalkayaker.com (it is a $6.00 discount for
RICKA members)
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Current Activities
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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
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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
Check out the FW Calendar for several
camping &
paddling trips:
2020 Adirondack Paddle
and Camping Adventure
Non-affiliated Meetup Group of special
interest to RICKA paddlers:
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For RICKA members
joining the ACA, RICKA's PAC membership number is: #
259690588
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Cheryl Thompson,
Webmaster
amd
Eric Johnson,
Sea Kayaking
pages Webmaster
Need to locate a club officer
or member of the Executive Committee
(including all activity chairs?) Click
here
Link problems on the homepage
- The Sea 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.
USGS Real-Time Water Data for Rhode
Island: Streamflow
Conditions
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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.
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.
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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. The retailers
have the right to stop offering the discount at any
time. Ask before purchasing.
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
RI Canoe/Kayak Association. The mailing address is:
WaveLength Magazine,2735 North Rd., Gabriola, BC,
Canada, V0R 1X7.
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
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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 letter must be
presented at point of purchase for the discount to
be valid.
Brown Street,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.
Zoar
Outdoors
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.
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www.atlanticcoastalkayaker.com
(it
is a $6.00 discount for RICKA
members)
The BAG LADY is beginning her
44th year making bags to
protect your boats
and gear. Please take a moment
to visit her new
website.
More Links...
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RICKA of any business or person.
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