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The Baystate Paddlers

This is our opportunity to list the activities we hold for our members. 

Kayaks & Canoes Rentals are available for those that don't own their own.
From our sponsor:
Fin and Feather Sports
Rt 140 Upton Center
Upton, Ma (508)529-3901 

Trips

Choose to canoe or kayak down the Blackstone River or paddle a local lake or reservoir for a unique adventure. We have weekend trips and Monday night meets to offer for your paddling pleasure. *Canoes & Kayaks can be supplied for those who do not own their own AT $14 PER PERSON for members and $20 PER PERSON FOR NON-MEMBERS. Most trips there is no special skills needed.

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The Baystate Paddlers Club
 

2009 Canoe / Kayak Trips
 
We have 11 trips sheduled for this season:
8 Tuesday night trips and 3 other trips on weekends. Our river trip will be inSeptember "The Charles". The Blackstone Valley Fall Festival trip and the favorate Fall "foliage trip" both in October.
 
Our trips are Free to members with their own boats.
Cost: $35 p.p. for non-members who need a kayak,
$30 p.p. for non-members who want a 2 man canoe.
Please email Jeff for reservations ASAP!

2009 SCHEDULE:
11 trips this season

IF YOU MAY HAVE A SUGGESTED PLACE PLEASE CONTACT OUR COORDINATOR JEFF LECLAIRE (SEE CONTACT PAGE FOR EMAIL!)
 
 
MAY
OUR FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR!
May  26 Tuesday meet at 6pm Hopedale Pond
 
T-SHIRTS with Paddler club logo and sponsors name 
will be available to members $12. S - XL  & $15. XXL & XXXL non members $14. & $17. Limited available
JUNE
June 9th  MEET  Quinsigamond River GRAFTON, MA 6PM
Meet at the River Landing (ON LEFT) just past the Stop & Shop 
heading North on RT 140.
23rd MEET ~ Meadow Pond ,  Northbridge, Ma ~Carr st and North Main St . Dam 
 
JULY
7 th MEET ~ Blackstone River/Canal River Bend Park -  Oak Street Uxbridge (Off East Hartford Ave. near Tri-River Health Center) 
21st MEET ~ Ashland Reservoir, Ashland MA ~ Meet 6PM AT: BOAT RAMP ON SPRING STREET. Bring water bottle, Bug spray, Bathing suit and Towels.

25th & 26th ~ Annual Used Kayak & Canoe Yard Sale at Fin and Feather Sports, Upton ~ Great time to buy a used boat!  There will be kayaks and canoes for sale along with used equipment. ~ Also place your old boat and/or equipment on consignment and we will sell it for you for a discounted fee for members. 


BOAT Rentals Available!
To reserve a kayak or Canoe.
Rates:   Members $14 p.p 
Non- Members $20. p.p. (508)529-3901
                  
AUGUST
4th  MEET  Whitehall Reservoir Hopinton, MA Rt 135 , Whitehall State Park - Boat ramp
Email Team Leader Jeff LeClaire if you plan to attend
and For Directions
Boat Rentals Available by reservation only!
Please call by Aug 8th for reservations (508)529-3901
 
18th MEET  Wallum Lake State Park Douglas, MA ~ 6pm 
Douglas State Park (off RT 16 follow signs to Wallum Lake at Rt 98 and Rt 16 intersection)
Boat Rentals available!
 
SEPTEMBER
WE WILL MEET ONCE IN SEPTEMBER!
September 1st (Tuesday)  6pm - 7:30 pm
Ashland Reservoir, Spring Street Boat ramp.

 12th SATURDAY  "CHARLES RIVER " 10:00 am - 3 pm
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Put in: MEDFIELD RT 27  Bridge to
NATICK DAM (SOUTH NATICK)
SHUTTLE FOR BOATS WILL BE AVAILABLE
This is the trip we've all been waiting for! It will be alot of fun. Please e-mail JEFF if you plan on attending the list grows quick!  He will forward the trip e-mail to you! We need a little more time to plan this trip!
TRIP JOINING FEES: Free For members &  $5 p.p. for non members
 approx time: 5 hrs. meeting time: 9:45 am at Medfield Rt 27 Bridge.
RENTALS: boats are available $14 p.p. for members and ONLY $20 p.p. Non-members
 
OCTOBER
10th  - Saturday "Blackstone Valley Fall Festival! " at: West  End Creamery
481 Purgatory RD Whitinsville, MA
Time: Rentals 11 am- 4pm - The Festival runs until 6 pm.
This event is open to the public, Rentals will be available on site for this event. Call to reserve your time.
 
 
Our last meet of the season!
October 24th - Blackstone River- Woonsocket, RI
River Island Park , Market Square Woonsocket To Manville Dam,
Main St Manville, RI.
IT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!
SATURDAY ~ 1 PM - 3PM 
(4.2 miles) "FALL FOLIAGE TRIP"
This will be this seasons FINAL TRIP!
(Rain date set for Sunday the 25th same time)
Here is an opportuntity to bring everyone you know that loves Fall and the changing of the season.
Who would like to try canoeing or Kayaking!
Rental Boats will be available:
Members $14 p.p.
Non-members: Only  $25 p.p for a kayak and $20 p.p. for a 2 man canoe.
We'd like a huge turn out! Please invite all your freind!!!

 

Spring Summer Meet Schedule
We will meet every 2 weeks through Labor Day
and then once a month through October.
 

If you would like to share a favorite paddle spot with us please e-mail us,
We have a few open dates to fill.
SEE YOU ON THE WATER!
 

For more information call (508)-529-3901

The newest Centeral Massachusetts paddle club
The Baystate Paddlers P.O. Box 314, Upton, Ma 01568

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