Blue skies beckon our boat, but … Today’s Tewksbury paddle proved 🔺hazardous 🔺due to high water. Do not try this: Dropped off canoe at KOC, spotted the car downstream at River Pines, Andover. Drove back to KOC to start paddling. Some truly 🔺hairy sections near Mill St bridge; we portaged [ Read More ]
Archive for March, 2020
Mark your calendars: The Shawsheen River Watershed Association has contracted with Marlies Henderson to organize 7 paddles on the Shawsheen River, Saturdays, 10-noon, exploring sections closest to the headwaters in the spring, and then, going with the flow, other sections downstream. BYOBoat, rental yet TBD. Max participation 10 boats (free) [ Read More ]
Cancelled Launch: Shawsheen Pines, Andover; Take-out: Ballardvale, Andover We are starting biweekly paddles for experienced paddlers with their own equipment. Meet across from Pfizer on Lowell Junction Road. Shawsheen Pines Reservation is across from Pfizer. Use Google maps “Shawsheen Pines, 01810” for directions. We will shuttle cars. Short safety [ Read More ]