#8 Kayak - Pat's Peak Paddle the Contoocook River in Henniker

• If you are planning to be at Intervale Farm Pancake house for breakfast at 8am - Email Deb S - deborah.schelzel@gmail.com, so our reservation can be made.
• Joan Morena and Aaron Fracht-Monroe ASAP Please send Nancy KC your Emergency Contact information as well as the name of your guest - their cell phone # and emergency contact information. kcaronn@yahoo.com
•  The water level will be higher due to the rain of Thursday.  Your trip leaders will be assessing the water levels at the river banks to decide the best direction to take on this trip. 
  • Covid-19 Protocol:  If unvaccinated, please wear a mask if you are unloading and assisting one another within a 6 ft. distance.                         
  
• Breakfast Details:  Meet at 8am at Intervale Farm Pancake House,       931 Flanders Rd, Henniker, NH. It is located at the access road to Pat's Peak Ski Area. Turn immediate right as you turn onto Flanders Road.             
• Meet Time: 9:30 am  Launch time:  BIB (butts in boats)10:00 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:  Contoocook River - River Road Boat Launch:  River Rd is on the right just before Pat's Peak access road if you are traveling west from Manchester. The parking area at the ramp is a short way down River Rd on your left, with a big wooden sign.  Address:  39 - 81 River Road Henniker, NH.                                                                                                            There are no human depository facilities at this boat ramp, so stop at Dunkins in Weare on your way, if you are not joining us for breakfast at Intervale Farm Pancake House. You may also make a trip to the Mobile station in Henniker after our paddle, before the BBQ, while the coals are heating up.                                   
• • This is a recreational paddle with river current.  We will take a nice leisurely paddle, up another part of the Contoocook River and later to turn around and return to the Put-In for Take-Out.  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.  It is a shaded paddle under the trees so bring something warm to wear if it is cool. No cotton!

• Apre Paddle:  Bring a dish to share, BYOB. DebS and Nancy KC will bring charcoal barbecues.  Bring food to barbecue and share at the boat launch after the paddle.                                                                                             
• 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 and stay with the group.

• Checklist of things to bring:

AS A CONDITION OF ATTENDING THIS KAYAK ACTIVITY, 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                                                                           and Deb S  - deborah.schelzel@gmail.com                          Trip Leaders:       Laura B., Cindy Jenson & Carol Stevens.