About us
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
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Weeknight Skills Practice at White Pond Lake (Concord, MA)
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Paddling | Sea
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Faye Dangelo
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX0000019VvF
Audience: AdultsDescription: Want to fine tune your paddle strokes and rescue skills? Join us on White Pond Lake in Concord from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for a couple of hours of skills practice.
What to bring: · A sea kayak, spray deck, and paddle · Life Jacket/PFD [participants must wear life jackets at all times on the water) · Helmet (optional but good idea if practicing rescues) Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
Kayaking: Skills Development - Hip Snap and Bracing
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Paddling | Flatwater
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): David Yang
Registration Type: Registration
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Audience: EveryoneDescription: This activity is centered around kayaking skills development for newer paddlers that want to improve their stability practicing their hip snap and safely learn to brace. Contact the trip leader if kayak and/or gear rental is needed. This trip is open to sea kayakers and whitewater kayakers. Participants are expected to be experienced with wet exits and being comfortable underwater.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
1 attendeePaddling Mystic Lake at a Relaxed Pace
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Paddling | Flatwater
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): Chao Xie, Jason Bui
Registration Type: Application
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Audience: EveryoneDescription: Join us for a relaxing paddle on the Mystic River to Lower Mystic Lake where we plan to eat snack in our boats. We'll meet at Paddle Boston's Medford (Condon Shell) location late morning. All are welcome who register - this is a beginner friendly paddle! Please arrive 20 minutes earlier if you need to rent and make sure you fill out the Paddle Boston Waiver (make sure to select Friends of PaddleBoston ) at home if you need to rent.
Address: 2501 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford MA 02155. Directions to the launch point are available here: https://paddleboston.com/rentals/our-locations/medford-condon-shell/directions/ For the additional question during sign up, please let us know if you will be renting and if so, if you already fill out the Paddle Boston Waiver.
Event Details: AMC trip Participant Registration online & confirmation required Paddling Duration: ~3 hours paddling and ~ 1 hour break Water Conditions: Flatwater (we'll paddle out and return to the starting point) Boat Options: Single/tandem kayaks and canoes available Rental Info: Single Kayak : $57 for full day (includes paddle and lifejacket) Special Deal (in-person only): 3 visits for $63 , the passes are transferable too Waiver: Must be signed ahead of time – Paddle Boston Waiver Lifejackets: Required at all times on the water What to Bring: Clothing: Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and dirty Food , Water , Snacks Dry Bag: Recommended for electronics and valuables (leaders will have a few, but space is limited) Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen Layers: It can be cooler and windier on the water than on land
Additional Info: Registration Required! This event and many others are open to the public so you don't have to be an AMC member. One can not simply show up unregistered to this event. *Participant Registration online and confirmation required.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
1 attendeeAdventures on the MITA Trail
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Paddling | Sea
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Jeff Barrell
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001E1Rt
Audience: 20’s & 30’s; 55+; AdultsDescription: Join us for a 3-day adventure in Maine. The plan is to launch Friday morning and setup camp on a MITA island (in Casco bay), then chill for the afternoon. Saturday will be a day paddle out to Jewell or Eagle for hiking and exploration. We'll have a leisure morning on Sunday, then pack up and head back. Participants will need a sea kayak (>15' with hatches) and lev 2 skills for moderate conditions . You'll need camping gear (tent, stove, etc.) and some experience with it. Expect to paddle 5-7nm each day (2x on Sat) with some swells or chop. Contact leader for details or questions.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
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