Tag: Paddling
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SUP Committee Helps Out at Newport Paddlefest!
On Aug 17th, the AMC Narragansett Chapter helped organize the first ever Newport Paddlefest, conceived and coordinated by new American Canoe Association (ACA) RI State Director Mark Marosits. In addition to helping plan the event, AMC SUP leaders Mark Allio and George Robillard led a guided SUP excursion from King Park towards Ft. Adams beach…
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Map and Compass Course May 9th and 11th
Event: Map and Compass Course (2 Day Event) When: TH May 9th at Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association’s Headquarters from 6-9pm and Sat May 11th at Browning Mill Pond in Arcadia Management Area from 9-3pm. A map and compass make up two of the 10 essentials recommended for safe backcountry travel, but they’ll do little good if…
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SOLO Wilderness First Aid Class Sept 21-22
SOLO Wilderness First Aid: The ability to apply basic backcountry first aid is vital for any outdoor enthusiast, whether it’s for yourself or others. Moving beyond urban first aid, this course teaches the skills necessary to identify and treat medical issues common to wilderness settings and to prepare for long-term care scenarios. Includes hands-on practice…
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Committee Focus – Sea Kayaking
Our Sea Kayaking Committee offers trips out on the open water – Block Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, and other surrounding areas. They also offer rolling clinics as well! Check them out! Don’t forget to check out our Flatwater Committee and our Standup Paddleboarding Committee too!
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Committee Focus – Standup Paddleboarding
Our Standup Paddleboarding Committee offers novice to experienced paddleboarding opportunities across Rhode Island. Our SUP Committee also partners with our Flatwater Committee for inter-committee events!
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Committee Focus – Leadership, Training, and Education
Our Leadership, Training, and Education Committee provides programs to help supports improving leadership abilities of our leaders and anyone who attends our classes. Classes like Wilderness First Aid and Leadership Training are offered on a regular basis!
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Committee Focus – Flatwater
Our Flatwater Committee provides a wide variety of kayak and canoe activities for a variety of abilities on local rivers, lakes, and ponds! Check out what’s coming up! Don’t forget to check out our Sea Kayaking Committee and Standup Paddleboarding Committee also!
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Committee Focus – Family Outings
Our Family Outings Committee plans events across all of our activities, just geared towards families! Family Outing Leaders often collaborate with our other Committees to put on hiking, biking, rock climbing, paddling, and education activities geared towards families!
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Helping Out with Save the Bay Swim!
Special thanks to the Kayakers and Stand Up Paddle Boarders from our Chapter (as well as all the other volunteers) who helped out with the Safety Squad at the annual 2022 Save the Bay Swim! Approximately 200 swimmers swam across from Newport to Jamestown! More than 20 volunteers assisted with escorting and guiding the swimmers…