
To participate
in the Blackstone Paddler's Events, a RI Canoe and Kayak
Association membership fee of $15.00 is required, as is a
$10.00 membership fee for the Blackstone Valley Paddle Club.
These fees provide a
family membership
and are good for the entire season. If you are a current RICKA member, you may join for the additional $10.00 membership fee. If you are not yet a RICKA member, you may
join and pay your dues for both RICKA and Blackstone Valley Paddle
Club by going to
our
Membership Page
for payment options.
Note:
Inflatable PFDs
(life vests) and inflatable kayaks are not acceptable for paddling on RICKA
Flatwater trips or Blackstone Valley Paddle Club trips.
BVPC paddles May through August!
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August 12th Stump Pond,
Smithfield RI Meet
at 6:00 for a 6:15 launch
Trip coordinators Bob Larrive
rml405@charter.net
and Steve Norris
sirron30@gmail.com
Trip is suitable for all.
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. At the light, turn left onto Route 116
South. Go one mile on Route 116 South to the T intersection traffic
signal and turn left.
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 here
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
after.
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.
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 19th
Slatersville Reservoir and Uncle Ronnies Red Tavern.
Slatersville in North Smithfield.
Meet at 5:45 (due to the early sunset) - launching promptly at 6:00.
Trip coordinators are Cheryl Thompson
stonefoxfarm@juno.com
401-497-5887 and Tom Farley
Join us for a paddle around Slatersville Reservoir and a visit after
the paddle to nearby Uncle Ronnie's Red Tavern.
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.
Stay away from the dam at the
northeast end of the reservoir. Water flows over the dam into
the lower part of Slatersville Reservoir, dropping around 20 feet in
the process.
Directions
From the South (Rhode Island and the Providence Area)
Travel north on Route 146. Take Exit 14 for
Forestdale/North Smithfield/Route 5/Route 102. At the end of the ramp
turn right onto School Street. Go 300 feet to the traffic light
and turn left onto Victory Highway/Route 102/Route 146A. Go straight
on Victory Highway for about 3 miles. Turn left into the second dirt
driveway for the Slatersville Fishing Area parking lot.
From the North (Northern RI and the Worcester Area)
Travel south on Route 146. Take Exit 14 for Forestdale/North
Smithfield/Route 5/Route 102. At the end of the ramp turn right onto
Victory Highway/Route 102/Route 146A. Follow Victory Highway for
about 3 miles.
Turn left into the second dirt driveway for the Slatersville Fishing
Area parking lot. |
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 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
after.
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.
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 26th Spring Lake-
Party and Paddle at Spring Lake.
Meet at 5:45- launching promptly
at 6:00 (note the earlier time
due to the earlier sunset).
Join us for a short paddle around Spring
Lake and then a gathering at Julie and
Steve's waterfront home for pizza and a
party!
Trip Coordinators are Julie Julierie87@gmail.com and
Steve Reindeau steverie154@gmail.com.
Please RSVP to Julie at Julierie87@gmail.com if
you are coming to the party.
Trip is suitable for all
Google Maps
Spring Lake Boat ramp:
N 41° 58.695' W 071° 39.864'
From Rt. 146 North take Slatersville/Forestdale exit. At end of the
ramp, take left onto School Street. School Street merges into Greene
Street in Slatersville, next to white church. Greene Street then
becomes Main Street. Follow Main street until end at light at
intersection with Route 102/Bronco Highway. Make a left onto Route
102. Follow Rt. 102 about 2 miles to Glendale. At Bella's Restuarant,
on left, take left on to access road. At end of road, turn right
onto Victory Highway and first right onto Joslin Road. Take first left
onto Spring Lake Road. Proceed about 1/2 mile and take left onto Black
Hut Road - there is a sign to the beach here. Go past Spring Lake
beach parking lot and follow Black Hut along the shore line of the
lake through a small lake front neighborhood. State boat launch will
be on right at the bend in the road.
From Rt. 146 South: Take
Slatersville/Forestdale exit. At end of ramp, turn right onto School
Street. School Street merges into Greene Street in Slatersville, next
to white church. Greene Street then becomes Main Street. Follow Main
street until end at light at intersection with Route 102/Bronco
Highway. Make a left onto Route 102. Follow Rt. 102 about 2 miles to
Glendale. At Bella's Restaurant, on left, take left on to access road.
At end of road, turn right onto Victory Highway and first right onto
Joslin Road. Take first left onto Spring Lake Road. Proceed about 1/2
mile and take left onto Black Hut Road - there is a sign to the beach
here. Go past Spring Lake beach parking lot and follow Black Hut
along the shore line of the lake through a small lake front
neighborhood. State boat launch will be on right at the bend in the
road.
From Rt. 295 Take exit 8 B for Route 7 North. Follow Rt.
7 north about 7 miles to light at intersection with Route 102. Turn
left onto 102. Follow Rt. 102 about 1 mile to Glendale. At Bella's
Restaurant, on left, take left on to access road. At end of road,
turn right onto Victory Highway and first right onto Joslin Road. Take
first left onto Spring Lake Road. Proceed about 1/2 mile and take left
onto Black Hut Road - there is a sign to the beach here. Go past
Spring Lake beach parking lot and follow Black Hut along the shore
line of the lake through a small lake front neighborhood. State boat
launch will be on right at the bend in the road.
Spring Lake Boat ramp: N 41° 58.695' W 071° 39.864'
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 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
after.
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.
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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End of our 2025 season, please join us on RICKA Flatwater trips until
next May! Thank you all, for your participation
and support of the club!
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