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Date ordered events list
 | DATE/DAY | PLANNED EVENT | CONTACT | PHONE/EMAIL | EXPECT | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Apr 1 | UVM Pool Session | Chris Weed | 802-863-2149 Chace.Rapid@Gmail.com | pool | 4:30-7:00PM — This is a **rescheduling** of the March 5th pool session, which had to be cancelled due to equipment problems with the UVM pool. The pool rental starts at 5:00 pm, but participants need to arrive early for gear logistics! |
| Saturday Apr 1 | Northern Vermont University - Johnson Pool Session | Chris Weed | 802-863-2149 Chace.Rapid@Gmail.com | pool | 3:30-6:00PM — This is a **rescheduling** of the March 18th pool session, which had to be cancelled due to equipment problems with the NVU-Johnson pool. The pool rental starts at 4:00 pm, but participants need to arrive early for gear logistics! |
| Saturday Apr 8 | New Haven Ledges Race | Ben Schott | 617-530-0412 benjaminjamesschott@gmail.com | adv WW | The backup date is April 15, in case of adverse weather or water conditions on 4/8. ——————— For info on past races, see https://vtsports.com/?s=New+Haven . |
| Saturday Apr 8 | Huntington River (Audubon Center to H. Gorge) | Tony Shaw | 802-324-8497 boatful@comcast.net | nov WW, nov-int WW | ||
| Thursday Apr 13 | NFCT's Paddling Film Festival at OGE | Outdoor Gear Exchange | 888-547-4327 | offwater | $12 online / $15 at the door — Student rate $10 (student I.D. required at door) — Show time is 7:45pm. Doors open at 7:20. | |
| Saturday Apr 15 | New Haven Ledges Race (-backup date-) | Ben Schott | 617-530-0412 benjaminjamesschott@gmail.com | adv WW | To be used only if the water level or weather conditions preclude holding the race on April 8. |
| Sunday Apr 16 | Poultney River (Upper) | Tony Shaw | 802-324-8497 boatful@comcast.net | int-adv WW | ||
| Wednesday Apr 19 | Mad River (Lower) | Paul Carlile | 802-318-3279 pcarlile29@gmail.com | int WW | ||
| Saturday Apr 22 | Moose River (VT, NEK - upper/lower) | Maddie Clark | 802-793-9188 maddieclark186@gmail.com | int WW, int-adv WW | The section(s) run will depend on the water level. | |
| Sunday Apr 23 | Saranac River (NY - Silver Lake Road to Redford) | Chris Weed | 802-503-9801 Chace.Rapid@Gmail.com | int WW, int-adv WW | Aside from an extended stretch of flat water in the early part of the run, the Saranac is long and continuous. | |
| Wednesday Apr 26 | New Haven River (Lower - the LNH) | Jamie Dolan | 802-999-9221 jdolan_05443@yahoo.com | int WW, int-adv WW | Bristol: put-in (and meet) at 7th Day Adventist Church, take-out at Hewitt Road bridge. | |
| Saturday Apr 29 | Joe's Brook (West Danville to Route 5) | Tony Shaw | 802-324-8497 boatful@comcast.net | int-adv WW, adv WW | One of the most remarkable—and longest—creek runs in Vermont. | |
| Sunday Apr 30 | Ammonoosuc (NH) or EB Pemi (NH) | Tony Shaw | 802-324-8497 boatful@comcast.net | int WW, int-adv WW, adv WW | On AW's NH guide, see one of the Ammonoosuc sections and Pemigewasset, East Branch. | |
| Wednesday May 3 | Mad River (Lower) | Jim Poulin | 802-355-4591 jimpoulin1958@yahoo.com | int WW | ||
| Saturday May 6 | Peavine Whitewater Race | Mike McDonnell | 802-767-4185 mikemcdonnell.watershed@gmail.com | int WW | |
| Saturday-Sunday May 6-7, 2023 | West River, whitewater release weekend | Jamaica State Park | 802-874-4600 parks@vermont.gov | nov-int WW, int WW, int-adv WW | "In 2023, we are expecting American Whitewater to request the weekends of May 6-7, 2023 and September 22-23, 2023, though this is tentative." | |
| Saturday-Sunday May 6-7, 2023 | Dead River / Kennebec weekend | Ben Schott | 617-530-0412 benjaminjamesschott@gmail.com | int-adv WW, adv WW | Ben will host a weekend at The Forks (ME). | |
| Saturday May 13 | Lamoille, North Branch | Jim Poulin | 802-355-4591 jimpoulin1958@yahoo.com | int-adv WW, adv WW | Could start at Back Road (covered bridge) or the school, and could go to the Waterville Ledges, depending on the level. | |
| Sunday May 14 | Fiddlehead Slalom | Barrett Phillips and Brendan Moore | int WW | This is one of the whitewater slalom races in the New England Slalom Series (NESS). It is held on the Winooski River in East Montpelier. | ||
| Wednesday May 17 | -{ Leader's Choice }- | Jim Poulin | 802-355-4591 jimpoulin1958@yahoo.com | nov-int WW, int WW, int-adv WW | Jim will decide a day or two before the trip. | |
| Saturday May 20 | Missisquoi at North Troy (MINT) | Paul Carlile / Chris Weed | 802-318-3279 pcarlile29@gmail.com | int-adv WW | The preferred flow range is 600 - 1100 cfs. | |
| Sunday May 21 | Hudson Gorge | Tony Shaw | 802-324-8497 boatful@comcast.net | int-adv WW, adv WW | This is a long demanding run (14+ miles), with a chance to pull out at the Indian / Hudson confluence and walk back (~3 miles) if necessary. | |
| Saturday-Monday May 27-29, 2023 | Dead River / Kennebec long weekend | Ben Schott | 617-530-0412 benjaminjamesschott@gmail.com | int WW, int-adv WW, adv WW | The Dead is scheduled to release at 6,000 cfs. | |
| Saturday-Sunday Jun 3-4, 2023 | VPC Novice Clinic | Chris Weed (or TBA) | 802-863-2149 Chace.Rapid@Gmail.com | offwater, flatwater, nov WW | The dates are still *tentative*. |
| Sunday Jun 4 | Onion River Race and Ramble | Friends of the Winooski River | 802-279-3771 info@winooskiriver.org | offwater, flatwater, nov WW | This event covers ~10 miles of the Winooski River, from below the Bolton Dam to the town of Richmond. *** Some rapids, strong current, recommended for experienced paddlers only. *** | |
| Sunday Jun 18 | Wells River | Maddie Clark | 802-793-9188 maddieclark186@gmail.com | int-adv WW, adv WW | It is quite possible to do multiple runs of the Wells in a day. | |
| Saturday-Sunday Jul 15-16, 2023 | VPC Class II Clinic | Chris Weed (or TBA) | 802-863-2149 Chace.Rapid@Gmail.com | nov-int WW, int WW | The dates are still *tentative*. |
| Saturday-Sunday Aug 12-13, 2023 | Dead River (ME) | Ben Schott | 617-530-0412 benjaminjamesschott@gmail.com | int WW, int-adv WW | Ben is hosting a weekend at The Forks (ME). | |
| Wednesday-Sunday Aug 23-27, 2023 | Ottawa River – (very) long weekend | Jim Poulin | 802-355-4591 jimpoulin1958@yahoo.com | int WW, int-adv WW | Jim organizes the long weekend. We have camped at Owl Rafting (Foresters Falls, ON) for past couple of years. | |
| Saturday-Monday Sep 2-4, 2023 | Beaverfest (NY) | TBA | int-adv WW, adv WW | See "Beaver [NY]" in AW River Guide [NY]. | ||
| Saturday-Sunday Sep 23-24, 2023 | West River, whitewater release weekend | Jamaica State Park | 802-874-4600 parks@vermont.gov | nov-int WW, int WW, int-adv WW | "In 2023, we are expecting American Whitewater to request the weekends of May 6-7, 2023 and September 22-23, 2023, though this is tentative." | |
| Friday-Sunday Oct 13-15, 2023 | Moose River Festival (NY) | TBA | int-adv WW, adv WW | In Old Forge, NY. [Need to verify the dates for 2023.] |
DISCLAIMER:
Danger exists for participants in canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and other activities organized or advertised by the Vermont Paddlers Club. Such participation may result in illness or injury due to accidents, the forces of nature, or other causes not foreseeable. Such illness and injury may include disease, strains, sprains, fractures, dislocations, paralysis, and/or death. Possible injuries may cause serious and permanent disability.
By your participation in any Vermont Paddlers Club activity you knowingly assume the risks arising out of that activity. In so doing you release, hold harmless and indemnify the Vermont Paddlers Club and its agents, officers and employees from any and all claims and suits for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise which may arise out of your participation in canoeing, kayaking, tubing and other activities, whether or not such claims or suits arise from negligent acts or omissions by the organizers and conductors of this activity, their employees or volunteers, another participant, any other person or from any other cause.
By your participation in any Vermont Paddlers Club activity you knowingly assume the risks arising out of that activity. In so doing you release, hold harmless and indemnify the Vermont Paddlers Club and its agents, officers and employees from any and all claims and suits for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise which may arise out of your participation in canoeing, kayaking, tubing and other activities, whether or not such claims or suits arise from negligent acts or omissions by the organizers and conductors of this activity, their employees or volunteers, another participant, any other person or from any other cause.
SCHEDULE NOTES:
Trips/events with the ACA logo at left, , are American Canoe Association sanctioned events. THESE ARE THE ONLY LISTINGS THAT ARE SANCTIONED BY THE ACA AND VPC. Any other events/trips above are listed ONLY as a convenience to paddlers looking for compatible paddle partners.
, are American Canoe Association sanctioned events. THESE ARE THE ONLY LISTINGS THAT ARE SANCTIONED BY THE ACA AND VPC. Any other events/trips above are listed ONLY as a convenience to paddlers looking for compatible paddle partners.- nov = max Class II, int = max Class III, adv = max Class IV, exp = Class IV+ See Intl River Rating Scale
- Winter pool sessions begin around the holidays (space limited, fee charged). Sign up online, email Chris Weed, or call him at 802-863-2149.
- Contact the trip organizer for information about each trip.
- Listed events and trips may be changed or canceled as water, weather, or interest dictates.
- Plans for impromptu trips can be relayed through the trip organizer or online.
- Please give 1-2 weeks notice (if not more) for overnight trips, to have a say in pre-planning.
- Car-pooling on long (and short) trips is encouraged!
- The Around Vermont in 30 Rivers promotion is underway!!!
TRIP DIFFICULTY RATINGS ARE ONLY A GUIDE.
STAY ASHORE WHEN CONDITIONS ON A GIVEN DAY EXCEED YOUR COMFORT LEVEL!!!
Pool Sessions
| DATE/DAY | PLANNED EVENT | CONTACT | PHONE/EMAIL | EXPECT | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Apr 1 | UVM Pool Session | Chris Weed | 802-863-2149 Chace.Rapid@Gmail.com | pool | 4:30-7:00PM — This is a **rescheduling** of the March 5th pool session, which had to be cancelled due to equipment problems with the UVM pool. The pool rental starts at 5:00 pm, but participants need to arrive early for gear logistics! |
| Saturday Apr 1 | Northern Vermont University - Johnson Pool Session | Chris Weed | 802-863-2149 Chace.Rapid@Gmail.com | pool | 3:30-6:00PM — This is a **rescheduling** of the March 18th pool session, which had to be cancelled due to equipment problems with the NVU-Johnson pool. The pool rental starts at 4:00 pm, but participants need to arrive early for gear logistics! |
| Saturday Apr 8 | New Haven Ledges Race | Ben Schott | 617-530-0412 benjaminjamesschott@gmail.com | adv WW | The backup date is April 15, in case of adverse weather or water conditions on 4/8. ——————— For info on past races, see https://vtsports.com/?s=New+Haven . |
| Saturday Apr 8 | Huntington River (Audubon Center to H. Gorge) | Tony Shaw | 802-324-8497 boatful@comcast.net | nov WW, nov-int WW | ||
| Thursday Apr 13 | NFCT's Paddling Film Festival at OGE | Outdoor Gear Exchange | 888-547-4327 | offwater | $12 online / $15 at the door — Student rate $10 (student I.D. required at door) — Show time is 7:45pm. Doors open at 7:20. | |
| Saturday Apr 15 | New Haven Ledges Race (-backup date-) | Ben Schott | 617-530-0412 benjaminjamesschott@gmail.com | adv WW | To be used only if the water level or weather conditions preclude holding the race on April 8. |
| Sunday Apr 16 | Poultney River (Upper) | Tony Shaw | 802-324-8497 boatful@comcast.net | int-adv WW | ||
| Wednesday Apr 19 | Mad River (Lower) | Paul Carlile | 802-318-3279 pcarlile29@gmail.com | int WW | ||
| Saturday Apr 22 | Moose River (VT, NEK - upper/lower) | Maddie Clark | 802-793-9188 maddieclark186@gmail.com | int WW, int-adv WW | The section(s) run will depend on the water level. | |
| Sunday Apr 23 | Saranac River (NY - Silver Lake Road to Redford) | Chris Weed | 802-503-9801 Chace.Rapid@Gmail.com | int WW, int-adv WW | Aside from an extended stretch of flat water in the early part of the run, the Saranac is long and continuous. | |
| Wednesday Apr 26 | New Haven River (Lower - the LNH) | Jamie Dolan | 802-999-9221 jdolan_05443@yahoo.com | int WW, int-adv WW | Bristol: put-in (and meet) at 7th Day Adventist Church, take-out at Hewitt Road bridge. | |
| Saturday Apr 29 | Joe's Brook (West Danville to Route 5) | Tony Shaw | 802-324-8497 boatful@comcast.net | int-adv WW, adv WW | One of the most remarkable—and longest—creek runs in Vermont. | |
| Sunday Apr 30 | Ammonoosuc (NH) or EB Pemi (NH) | Tony Shaw | 802-324-8497 boatful@comcast.net | int WW, int-adv WW, adv WW | On AW's NH guide, see one of the Ammonoosuc sections and Pemigewasset, East Branch. | |
| Wednesday May 3 | Mad River (Lower) | Jim Poulin | 802-355-4591 jimpoulin1958@yahoo.com | int WW | ||
| Saturday May 6 | Peavine Whitewater Race | Mike McDonnell | 802-767-4185 mikemcdonnell.watershed@gmail.com | int WW | |
| Saturday-Sunday May 6-7, 2023 | West River, whitewater release weekend | Jamaica State Park | 802-874-4600 parks@vermont.gov | nov-int WW, int WW, int-adv WW | "In 2023, we are expecting American Whitewater to request the weekends of May 6-7, 2023 and September 22-23, 2023, though this is tentative." | |
| Saturday-Sunday May 6-7, 2023 | Dead River / Kennebec weekend | Ben Schott | 617-530-0412 benjaminjamesschott@gmail.com | int-adv WW, adv WW | Ben will host a weekend at The Forks (ME). | |
| Saturday May 13 | Lamoille, North Branch | Jim Poulin | 802-355-4591 jimpoulin1958@yahoo.com | int-adv WW, adv WW | Could start at Back Road (covered bridge) or the school, and could go to the Waterville Ledges, depending on the level. | |
| Sunday May 14 | Fiddlehead Slalom | Barrett Phillips and Brendan Moore | int WW | This is one of the whitewater slalom races in the New England Slalom Series (NESS). It is held on the Winooski River in East Montpelier. | ||
| Wednesday May 17 | -{ Leader's Choice }- | Jim Poulin | 802-355-4591 jimpoulin1958@yahoo.com | nov-int WW, int WW, int-adv WW | Jim will decide a day or two before the trip. | |
| Saturday May 20 | Missisquoi at North Troy (MINT) | Paul Carlile / Chris Weed | 802-318-3279 pcarlile29@gmail.com | int-adv WW | The preferred flow range is 600 - 1100 cfs. | |
| Sunday May 21 | Hudson Gorge | Tony Shaw | 802-324-8497 boatful@comcast.net | int-adv WW, adv WW | This is a long demanding run (14+ miles), with a chance to pull out at the Indian / Hudson confluence and walk back (~3 miles) if necessary. | |
| Saturday-Monday May 27-29, 2023 | Dead River / Kennebec long weekend | Ben Schott | 617-530-0412 benjaminjamesschott@gmail.com | int WW, int-adv WW, adv WW | The Dead is scheduled to release at 6,000 cfs. | |
| Saturday-Sunday Jun 3-4, 2023 | VPC Novice Clinic | Chris Weed (or TBA) | 802-863-2149 Chace.Rapid@Gmail.com | offwater, flatwater, nov WW | The dates are still *tentative*. |
| Sunday Jun 4 | Onion River Race and Ramble | Friends of the Winooski River | 802-279-3771 info@winooskiriver.org | offwater, flatwater, nov WW | This event covers ~10 miles of the Winooski River, from below the Bolton Dam to the town of Richmond. *** Some rapids, strong current, recommended for experienced paddlers only. *** | |
| Sunday Jun 18 | Wells River | Maddie Clark | 802-793-9188 maddieclark186@gmail.com | int-adv WW, adv WW | It is quite possible to do multiple runs of the Wells in a day. | |
| Saturday-Sunday Jul 15-16, 2023 | VPC Class II Clinic | Chris Weed (or TBA) | 802-863-2149 Chace.Rapid@Gmail.com | nov-int WW, int WW | The dates are still *tentative*. |
| Saturday-Sunday Aug 12-13, 2023 | Dead River (ME) | Ben Schott | 617-530-0412 benjaminjamesschott@gmail.com | int WW, int-adv WW | Ben is hosting a weekend at The Forks (ME). | |
| Wednesday-Sunday Aug 23-27, 2023 | Ottawa River – (very) long weekend | Jim Poulin | 802-355-4591 jimpoulin1958@yahoo.com | int WW, int-adv WW | Jim organizes the long weekend. We have camped at Owl Rafting (Foresters Falls, ON) for past couple of years. | |
| Saturday-Monday Sep 2-4, 2023 | Beaverfest (NY) | TBA | int-adv WW, adv WW | See "Beaver [NY]" in AW River Guide [NY]. | ||
| Saturday-Sunday Sep 23-24, 2023 | West River, whitewater release weekend | Jamaica State Park | 802-874-4600 parks@vermont.gov | nov-int WW, int WW, int-adv WW | "In 2023, we are expecting American Whitewater to request the weekends of May 6-7, 2023 and September 22-23, 2023, though this is tentative." | |
| Friday-Sunday Oct 13-15, 2023 | Moose River Festival (NY) | TBA | int-adv WW, adv WW | In Old Forge, NY. [Need to verify the dates for 2023.] |
DISCLAIMER:
Danger exists for participants in canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and other activities organized or advertised by the Vermont Paddlers Club. Such participation may result in illness or injury due to accidents, the forces of nature, or other causes not foreseeable. Such illness and injury may include disease, strains, sprains, fractures, dislocations, paralysis, and/or death. Possible injuries may cause serious and permanent disability.
By your participation in any Vermont Paddlers Club activity you knowingly assume the risks arising out of that activity. In so doing you release, hold harmless and indemnify the Vermont Paddlers Club and its agents, officers and employees from any and all claims and suits for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise which may arise out of your participation in canoeing, kayaking, tubing and other activities, whether or not such claims or suits arise from negligent acts or omissions by the organizers and conductors of this activity, their employees or volunteers, another participant, any other person or from any other cause.
By your participation in any Vermont Paddlers Club activity you knowingly assume the risks arising out of that activity. In so doing you release, hold harmless and indemnify the Vermont Paddlers Club and its agents, officers and employees from any and all claims and suits for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise which may arise out of your participation in canoeing, kayaking, tubing and other activities, whether or not such claims or suits arise from negligent acts or omissions by the organizers and conductors of this activity, their employees or volunteers, another participant, any other person or from any other cause.
SCHEDULE NOTES:
Trips/events with the ACA logo at left, , are American Canoe Association sanctioned events. THESE ARE THE ONLY LISTINGS THAT ARE SANCTIONED BY THE ACA AND VPC. Any other events/trips above are listed ONLY as a convenience to paddlers looking for compatible paddle partners.
, are American Canoe Association sanctioned events. THESE ARE THE ONLY LISTINGS THAT ARE SANCTIONED BY THE ACA AND VPC. Any other events/trips above are listed ONLY as a convenience to paddlers looking for compatible paddle partners.- nov = max Class II, int = max Class III, adv = max Class IV, exp = Class IV+ See Intl River Rating Scale
- Winter pool sessions begin around the holidays (space limited, fee charged). Sign up online, email Chris Weed, or call him at 802-863-2149.
- Contact the trip organizer for information about each trip.
- Listed events and trips may be changed or canceled as water, weather, or interest dictates.
- Plans for impromptu trips can be relayed through the trip organizer or online.
- Please give 1-2 weeks notice (if not more) for overnight trips, to have a say in pre-planning.
- Car-pooling on long (and short) trips is encouraged!
- The Around Vermont in 30 Rivers promotion is underway!!!
TRIP DIFFICULTY RATINGS ARE ONLY A GUIDE.
STAY ASHORE WHEN CONDITIONS ON A GIVEN DAY EXCEED YOUR COMFORT LEVEL!!!
Events Archive
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DISCLAIMER:
Danger exists for participants in canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and other activities organized or advertised by the Vermont Paddlers Club. Such participation may result in illness or injury due to accidents, the forces of nature, or other causes not foreseeable. Such illness and injury may include disease, strains, sprains, fractures, dislocations, paralysis, and/or death. Possible injuries may cause serious and permanent disability.
By your participation in any Vermont Paddlers Club activity you knowingly assume the risks arising out of that activity. In so doing you release, hold harmless and indemnify the Vermont Paddlers Club and its agents, officers and employees from any and all claims and suits for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise which may arise out of your participation in canoeing, kayaking, tubing and other activities, whether or not such claims or suits arise from negligent acts or omissions by the organizers and conductors of this activity, their employees or volunteers, another participant, any other person or from any other cause.
By your participation in any Vermont Paddlers Club activity you knowingly assume the risks arising out of that activity. In so doing you release, hold harmless and indemnify the Vermont Paddlers Club and its agents, officers and employees from any and all claims and suits for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise which may arise out of your participation in canoeing, kayaking, tubing and other activities, whether or not such claims or suits arise from negligent acts or omissions by the organizers and conductors of this activity, their employees or volunteers, another participant, any other person or from any other cause.
SCHEDULE NOTES:
Trips/events with the ACA logo at left, , are American Canoe Association sanctioned events. THESE ARE THE ONLY LISTINGS THAT ARE SANCTIONED BY THE ACA AND VPC. Any other events/trips above are listed ONLY as a convenience to paddlers looking for compatible paddle partners.
, are American Canoe Association sanctioned events. THESE ARE THE ONLY LISTINGS THAT ARE SANCTIONED BY THE ACA AND VPC. Any other events/trips above are listed ONLY as a convenience to paddlers looking for compatible paddle partners.- nov = max Class II, int = max Class III, adv = max Class IV, exp = Class IV+ See Intl River Rating Scale
- Winter pool sessions begin around the holidays (space limited, fee charged). Sign up online, email Chris Weed, or call him at 802-863-2149.
- Contact the trip organizer for information about each trip.
- Listed events and trips may be changed or canceled as water, weather, or interest dictates.
- Plans for impromptu trips can be relayed through the trip organizer or online.
- Please give 1-2 weeks notice (if not more) for overnight trips, to have a say in pre-planning.
- Car-pooling on long (and short) trips is encouraged!
- The Around Vermont in 30 Rivers promotion is underway!!!
TRIP DIFFICULTY RATINGS ARE ONLY A GUIDE.
STAY ASHORE WHEN CONDITIONS ON A GIVEN DAY EXCEED YOUR COMFORT LEVEL!!!
