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
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July 10, 2021: Knights of Columbus, Tewksbury to Shawsheen Pines, Andover
Today’s paddle was a high flow river and rising. We started at a flow of 310 cubic feet per second and ended at 423 cubic feet per second. Now it’s up to 488. We had a great time and moved swiftly along. Not many photos till we took a break as you needed to focus… Continue reading July 10, 2021: Knights of Columbus, Tewksbury to Shawsheen Pines, Andover
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
July 3, 2021: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Two hour easy suburban wilderness paddle, downstream Shawsheen River. Fourth of seven monthly (First Saturday) paddles. About this event Save the date! The SRWA (Shawsheen River Watershed Association) paddles the Shawsheen River monthly. Each time a different section. 4rd section: Tewksbury, MA Focus on camaraderie and wildlife. BYOBoat, acces point TBD Free of charge, but… Continue reading July 3, 2021: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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
Saturday, 6/5/21: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: SRWA and Marlies Paddles Wilmington
The next SRWA-MarliesPaddles event is now open for registrations! Two hour easy suburban wilderness paddle, downstream Shawsheen River. Third of seven monthly (First Saturday) paddles. Click on here to sign up at Evenbrite.com About this Event Save the date! Adhering to Governor Baker’s – now relaxed mask wearing – covid-19 orders, the SRWA (Shawsheen… Continue reading Saturday, 6/5/21: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: SRWA and Marlies Paddles Wilmington
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.