#2 Kayak - Merrimack River in Merrimack, NH - 20 Depot Street Boat Ramp

• Covid-19 Protocol:  Wear a mask if you feel more comfortable while we are unloading and assisting one another at a 6 ft. distance. Vaccinated - Mask not needed.
• I have everyone's emergency contact information.  Thank You!  Nancy KC
• I checked out the boat ramp Put-in today.  There are 2 steps as we carry/transport our kayaks to the cement tunnel through the train bridge.  The ramp to the water will have steps also.  There are sandy beach spots especially for the composite boats:)  Rain tonight with clearing around 9am.

• Meet Time: 9:15 am   [Meet time extended to 45 minutes to assist one another in the portage. ] Launch time:  BIB (butts in boats) 10:00am           End time:  2-3pm   Paddling Time: 3 - 4 hours (1 1/2 -2 hrs each way) roughly 8 miles.                                                                                           Apre paddle:  Axiel's Food & Ice cream 608 Daniel Webster Highway Merrimack, NH. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Be respectful of others. 

Be early and on time to depart at                          BIB!

• Event Details:  The Depot Street Boat Ramp provides carry-in boating access to the Merrimack River. The boat ramp is also the site of Reeds Ferry, one of the two ferries that was active in Merrimack during the Colonial period. It was also the site of a Boston and Maine Railroad depot.  After unloading our kayaks, we have a 60+ yd portage on concrete, under the train bridge, to the boat ramp.  We can work together to assist one another and/or bring wheels to transport your kayak.
• This is a recreational paddle with river current. We will head up river till we get to the shallow rapids, then cross the river to the right.  Continuing back down river,  we will take an inlet to the left. When we decide to come back up river there will be a sandy beach to stop for lunch/snacks.  If we are lucky, we will see American bald eagles.                    
• We will be stopping at one of the beaches for lunch/snacks.

• 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 website:            http://www.uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/

• 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 Meetup. 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:        Cindy Jenson, Carol Stevens & Lyla O'Neil.