Enjoyed a short paddle on the Shawsheen River with a flow of 100 cfs. Surprised to see a muskrat swimming. Click on IMG_2350 and look closely. A tree is down about 5 minutes upstream from the put-in. We were able to paddle through it but in higher or faster water this would be impossible. Kayak racks… Continue reading Paddling from Abbot Bridge Road, Andover 8/31 /21
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Marlies Paddles and SRWA: Sat, September 4, 2021: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
Two hour easy urban wilderness paddle on the Shawsheen River; the sixth of seven monthly (first Saturday) paddles. To register click below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marliespaddles-north-andover-tickets-166436424827 Save the date! The SRWA (Shawsheen River Watershed Association) paddles the Shawsheen River monthly. Each time a different section; 6rd section North Andover / Lawrence, where the Shawsheen joins the Merrimack River.… Continue reading Marlies Paddles and SRWA: Sat, September 4, 2021: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
A tranquil morning on the Shawsheen River from Tewksbury to Andover. 8/7/21
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
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 !
