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Ipswich River Paddle from Foote Brothers
Paddled on the Ipswich River today. My friend rented a kayak from Foote Brothers. I brought my kayak and was allowed to use their put in for free. The river is beautiful, many blue herons, turtles, and a huge bull frog who evaded my camera.
Go with the Flow with Friends
As I wrote earlier the July 10th paddle was amazing so when Barbara asked me to join her on July 14th to paddle in the high water. Marlies joined us. This time we started at Brown Street in Billerica and ended in Ballardvale right above the falls. The current ran… Continue reading Go with the Flow with Friends
Kaelin Friedenson wins the Gold Medial in the World Championship Junior Extreme Slalom Kayak Competition for the USA
Our grandson Kaelin Friedenson won the Gold Medial in the World Championship Junior Extreme Slalom Kayak Competition for the USA on July 11 in Slovenia. We want to share our pride and excitement with all of you. Bob has created a video showing most of the races in which Kaelin competed. First, an explanation… Continue reading Kaelin Friedenson wins the Gold Medial in the World Championship Junior Extreme Slalom Kayak Competition for the USA
Marlies Paddles and SRWA, Sat, August 7, 2021 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
The July paddle has been postponed one week to 7/10 due to rain, AND the August MarliesPaddles 1st Saturdays is already open for registrations: Two hour easy suburban wilderness paddle, downstream Shawsheen River. Fifth of seven monthly (First Saturday) paddles. About this event Save the date! The SRWA (Shawsheen River Watershed Association) paddles the… Continue reading Marlies Paddles and SRWA, Sat, August 7, 2021 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
Kayak on the Concord River with Ed !
Check out Concord River Kayak Club https://meetu.ps/c/4lf0W/dmHzR/d on Meetup with Ed! This is a wonderful opportunity for experienced kayakers whether you have your own kayak or need a rental. Click to find out more. Concord River kayak club offers guided ecotours along the Concord River in Billerica. Led by a wetland scientist, learn about the… Continue reading Kayak on the Concord River with Ed !
June Paddle with SRWA and Marlies Paddle
Tree cleared near Knights of Columbus Put-In Seen on 5/14/2021
AFT Thanks to this crew this part of the river is navigatable. Michael Dempsey’s Shawsheen River crew: “This is our hobby: Weekly work parties to improve navigation” – before and after 🙂 BEFORE I paddled yesterday and came across this tree which had fallen totally across the river in about 3-4 ft of water. It’s… Continue reading Tree cleared near Knights of Columbus Put-In Seen on 5/14/2021
Beautiful Morning Paddling from Billerica to Wilmington, 5/1/21 with Marlies and SRWA
Saturday was a beautiful morning on the Shawsheen with plenty of water for easy paddling downstream and plenty of sunshine mixed with some wind and cool temperatures. Marlies led a hearty crew of paddlers from Billerica to Wilmington via the Shawsheen River Aqueduct. Photos by Elizabeth, Marlies, and Alice.
Sandy Pond Cleanup, Billerica 4/24/2021
Earth Day is celebrated throughout the world. Cleanups protect the environment bringing people together. Including Costa Rica Images by Brian, Laurie, Dawn, and Alice.