What we’re about
Welcome to the Narragansett Chapter Meetup!
This Meetup is sponsored by the Narragansett Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club, but joining this Meetup Group does not automatically make you an AMC member.
We hope to introduce you to some of our wonderful outdoor opportunities, but there is much more to our chapter. Check us out at https://amc-narragansett.org!
You are welcome to sign up for any of our events and are not required to join the AMC, but, if you enjoy participating, we hope you will consider joining (click here). Become part of an organization that supports outdoor activities and conservation throughout the eastern US and more. Our slogan is "Be Outdoors".
AMC events are led by highly qualified, trained volunteers who are always concerned about safety. We take every precaution to ensure that participant risk is minimized and fun is maximized.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Scenic Upper Pawtuxet Paddle – Sunday, June 15Needs location
Afternoon paddle on the beautiful Upper Pawtuxet. If the Mountain Laurel is out in full bloom, it will be cascading on both sides. If not, we’ll enjoy what’s left. This is an easy paddle. All sizes and types of kayaks are welcome. Last year we had SUPers who enjoyed this paddle. I hope SUPers will come this time too!
MEET TIME: 3 PM or sooner to facilitate getting us all in the water
BRING: PFD must be properly worn. Bring something to drink and snack. Bring extra clothes in a dry bag and have some in your car as well. If you don’t have a dry bag, I have extra. Dress for the weather. Water temp will still be cold this early in the season. Bring $$ for dinner after.
LAUNCH LOCATION: Hope Furnace Road, Hope, RI 02831
Hope is a village in Scituate. Hope Furnace Road runs off route 116.
Use 4 Hope Furnace Road, Hope RI 02831 for GPS. This is the address of Rufino’s Pizza which is at the beginning of the road. The entrance to the launch is 50 feet down on the right.
RENTAL: I have one 12 foot AMC recreational kayak for rent. Since this is only a half day, rental will cost a whole $4. Rental includes PFD, a paddle and kayak. If you want to rent it, please call before Sunday.QUESTIONS: Before Sunday afternoon, call 401-351-2234. Sunday afternoon, call
401-919-0698
Check out Rufino’s menu:
www.rufinopizzeria.com - AMC Narragansett Summer Solstice SUP Paddle East Greenwich RIScalloptown Park, East Greenwich, RI
Please join us for an easy standup paddleboarding (SUP) excursion in bucolic Greenwich Cove to celebrate the start of the paddling season and the summer solstice!
Plan on a review of equipment and basic strokes, and easy going paddling along the perimeter of the Cove past the Goddard State Park Boat Launch Ramp to Long Point and back. Distance to cover- about 2 miles round trip. This paddle trip is rated Easy using the AMC difficulty rating system- see https://www.outdoors.org/outdoor-activities/difficulty-ratings.
Wind is always a key factor in paddling (esp. SUP), and we expect it to be low given our early afternoon departure. Low tide is at 10:53AM- we will paddle upstream and back with the incoming tide on our return.
We’ll meet at Scalloptown Park at the foot of Crompton Ave (right off Rocky Hollow Road), at the bottom of the hill near the handicapped access boat launch across from the L.L. Paddling Outpost trailer. There are a few parking spaces on the right and left sides of the road, and many more up the hill at the dog park. If you park up the hill, you can drop your SUP off at the launch pathway.
You will need your own SUP and equipment for this excursion, including paddle, lease, and personal flotation device (PFD). We may have access to an extra board or two so contact Mark if you need one.
Please get there by 1:30PM so that we can get everyone squared away before our 2PM departure. You must wear a PFD on this trip. We also strongly recommend water shoes/booties, sunscreen, a hat, and of course, plenty of water.
Please register on the AMC website in advance. Start at https://activities.outdoors.org/search/. Select Narragansett from the Group menu and Paddling from the Activity menu, then hit the 'search" button. You will see the event and the "register" button. You will need to create an account with username and password but do not need to become a member. Everyone participating in this activity will need to complete a registration and Waiver/Release Form, including contact and emergency contact information.
Remember, a Meetup RSVP is not a registration. YOU MUST REGISTER ON THE AMC WEBSITE IN ADVANCE.
Any questions just reach out to Mark at hozho108@gmail.com. Looking forward to a beautiful day on the water!
