The Blackstone Vallley Paddle club 21 years ago in 2000!
Back row left to right: Lee Parham, Cheryl Thompson, Lisa DeHaan, Ranger
Dan Meharg, Mark Plourde, Steve Reindeau, Bob Martin. Front: Linda
Konvalinka, Kent Cameron, Burt Knowles,Julie Reindeau and Ranger Suzanne
Buchanan.
Rescue at
Pictured Rocks
T his will affect one of the few
remaining public access points on the
Sakonnet especially if you want to paddle
in a protected area. Save
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RICKA Picnic 9/25/21
Annual RICKA memberships expires 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
BEWARE! Scammers are targeting the RICKA
Classifieds. If you are advertising with us, please accept cash only,and local pick up required
 Check out the FW Calendar for camping & paddling trips:
Adirondack
Paddle and Camping Adventure August
Housatonic Paddle and
Camp Weekend October 9-10
The RICKA board positon of Publicity Chair is currently vacant. If
you think you might be interested, contact presidsent Pat
Lardner
 READ
THE MINUTES of
the most recent Executive Committee meeting.
RICKA Inventory
Bylaws
RICKA has a no- hassle library service More.....
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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
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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
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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.
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.
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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The Kayak Centre: 15% off Accessories with
new boat or SUP purchase 70 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.
ackayak@comcast.net
www.atlanticcoastalkayaker.com
(it is a 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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not imply endorsement by RICKA of any business or
person.
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