#1 Kayak - Piscataquog River, Manchester, NH

• Covid-19 Protocol:   Wear a mask if you feel more comfortable while we are unloading and assisting one another at a 6 ft. distance.

• Meet Time: 10:00 am  Launch time:  BIB (butts in boats,) 10:30 am                Paddling Time:  2.5 - 3 hours (1-1 1/2 hrs each way)                                      Be respectful of others.  Be early and on time to depart at BIB!
• Event Details:  Piscataquog River:  We will launch at the boat ramp located off Electric Street, just before the West Side Ice Arena. The launch has a good amount of parking. If per chance it is full, we can unload our kayaks and park the cars in the ice arena dirt parking lot, around the corner.  [We can not park in front of the boat launch - vehicles with boat trailers need access.]
• This is a recreational paddle with slight river current.  The trip is a beautiful  paddle with a lot of wildlife and great scenery. We will explore the nooks and crannies along this quiet river. We will make a stop for a lunch picnic. Heading up river, later to turn around and return via a split in the river that will return us back to the Put-In for Take-Out.  Stands of large white pine & red oak were once harvested by the King of England for British Navy ship masts.
• Apres Paddle at Deb S home in Manchester. Bring a dish to share, BYOB. Grill available. Location and directions given at the launch.

As a NH Ski Club member, I will make sure I have the right supplies & equipment to keep myself safe while participating in this event along with any guest(s) I choose to bring.  I will keep up & stay with the group!

• Checklist of things to bring:

• FYI - Kayaking Safety Tips a great review:                                              Kayak Heel-Hook Assisted Rescue  https://www.youtube.com/watchv=051rCVCB7UU&ab_channel=Paddling.com

• AS A CONDITION OF ATTENDING THIS KAYAK DAY TRIP, YOU AGREE TO: Hold harmless, and indemnify the organizer(s) and their relations and heirs, and all members and participants of the NH Ski Club from any and all claims for injury, illness, death, and/or property damage including those caused by negligence, ignorance, inexperience and other reasons. You also agree to assume all mental, physical, financial, and/or other risk associated with this NHSC activity. Kayaking, camping, hiking, skiing, bicycling and other activities pose inherent risks and dangers. Participation in these activities is voluntary and dependent upon your own personal judgement. In the interest of safety, wearing a Lifejacket (PFD), securely fitted is required while paddling with this group.   All Guest(s) will be required to sign a Disclaimer-Liability Release.

Trip Organizers - Nancy KC  - kcaronn@yahoo.com                                                                                   Deb S   - deborah.schelzel@gmail.com

 Trip Leaders:    Laura B, Cindy Jenson, & Carol Stevens.