What we’re about
The Paddlers Committee of the Boston Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) includes both whitewater and sea kayak activities. Our goal is to operate a safe and well-organized program of paddling within the New England area. We run a variety of activities including: clinics, introductory instructional trips, easy day trips, intermediate day trips, and overnight trips, led by volunteer members. If you are interested in a particular trip, contact the trip's leader or co-leader per the trip listing; he or she will have some questions about your paddling background and can advise you on the appropriateness of the trip for your level of experience and skill.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Open Cockpit - Introducing AMC Boston Paddlers - Who, What, and How?Link visible for attendees
Introducing the Paddling committee for Boston chapter - whitewater, sea kayaking, and flatwater leaders, clinics, and trips. This webEx session will describe how to find our trips, how we rate trips, how to signup, and when / why we screen participants. We will describe gear (this sport requires gear) and the minimum needed for those starting out. We then mention trips and clinics on our calendar so far this season.
This meeting is designed for new and experienced paddlers who may be new to AMC trips and those interested in our paddling calendar for the season. Please register at the link below to receive the meeting link
https://forms.gle/trUZAGgKekEpGpNM7 - Westport River Paddle The TideWestport River, Westport, MA
AMC Boston Paddlers invites you to join us to explore Westport River for an early season shake-down paddle. We'll ride the tide in as we paddle up-river 3-5 miles (depending on group pace), rest and stop for lunch, and then paddle with tidal assist back to our starting point.
This trip is for Level 1 and 2 paddlers. However, drysuits or 3mm full-sleeve wetsuits + windproof top and bottom layers are required for safety as water temperatures are still low. You should have previous recent wet-exit and assisted rescue experience, be comfortable in small waves and chop, and capable of paddling a 6-10 mile day. You must have a sit-in kayak that is at least 14' in length, has bulkheads or flotation bags, and perimeter deck lines. A Coast Guard approved Type III PFD is required to be worn at all times while we are on the water.
Each trip applicant MUST (1) Complete the electronic waiver & registration form here on AMC's Activities Database; and (2) Complete this Google Docs survey (https://forms.gle/5QT4znUZXdRLtpMu6) in order to apply for this trip. Thank you for doing both (1) and (2). Completing both items (1) and (2) eliminates paperwork on trip day and is REQUIRED for all participants. If there are 2 or more people in your group, each person must complete a separate response.
The leader will review your responses and you will be notified by e-mail of your approval or non-approval for the trip. The leader will send an e-mail to all participants with detailed trip information including meeting time and location a minimum of 36 hours prior to the trip date/time. Please note that this is an all-day trip. Please note that a public pay for parking fee will likely be required at the launch site; participants should plan for this to be either cash or charge.
Please note that there is likely to be a Level 3 trip listed for the same day, so some folks may wish to wait for that event to be listed.
Please also note that the Meetup listing shows that "RSVPs are closed" only because the Leader will be managing the approved participants list separately from Meetup. Registration for this event will be open through 4 PM on Thursday May 9, and will include a wait list.
- 1st of 3: Intermediate Kayak InstructionalBoston Harbor, Boston, MA
All Meetup RSVPs go to the waitlist first before individuals fill out the form and obtain approval by a trip leader.
First of a 3 part series on intermediate sea kayak skills. This session will cover strokes, safety, group cohesion, crossing a boating channel, and rescues. This session will take place in Boston Harbor in protected waters but will conclude with paddling around the Inner Harbor Islands. Basic kayaking skills are required, including the ability to confidently wet exit with a spray skirt. Please attend the June 1st Tune-Up on Lake Cochichuate to get ready for this course (posted on the website). A 14 foot (minimum) kayak with fore and aft bulkheads, spray skirt, and PFD, are required. Sessions 2 and 3 will cover navigation, trip planning, and leadership, and will take place in July and August.
Check out more equipment requirements at amcbostonpaddlers.org > sea kayaking > equipment.
Registration
This meetup posting is only an advertisement: your Meetup RSVP merely gets you onto the waitlist. You are only on the trip list if a leader calls or emails you saying so after vetting you. You MUST submit your information via the linked Google form below.
AMC BOSTON SEA KAYAK INTERMEDIATE SKILLS: REGISTRATION
