Wednesday Lunch Paddle

This series of paddles takes place on (surprise!) Wednesdays, and provides a midweek opportunity to paddle on a different day from the lake sessions. Most of the launches will be in the Salem Sound area, but can branch out to between Boston and Gloucester. Here is a description of a typical Wednesday Lunch paddle: Meet at launch at 10:00. Beach Briefing at 10:20. On the wa

Canoes, Paddles and Places: Jumpstart into Canoeing session 1

A little surprised to see canoes on what is predominantly a sea kayaking club message board?  Three years ago I would have been too.  After all I was a first joiner when Bob Burnett got NSPN started, the first VP of the organization, etc.  Paddled a Romany Explorer back in the day when both words were in the name and currently paddle a Current Design Prana.  But for going on three years now I'm al

• Newbury Kayak and Canoe, 291 High Rd, Newbury, 01950

Cancelled - Walden Pond at 5PM, Comella's restaurant at 7:30

This event has been cancelled. We'll try again on May 21st.   Join us for the season opener of NSPN's "Walden-area Tuesdays". Starting on May 7th, and continuing throughout the summer, we'll get together in the Concord, MA area to paddle, practice, and socialize. For the months of May and June, we'll be alternating each week between Walden Pond sessions and nearby river paddles. Once the

Practical Chart Prep and Trip Planning: Casco Bay and Marblehead

Two of NSPN's most popular annual trips are the Jewell Island (Casco Bay) camping trip in mid-May, and the Solstice paddle out of Marblehead in late June. Each location offers multiple destinations and activities, so there's always a trip option depending on your skill level, preferences for distance, and that day's tide and wind direction. Having a well-prepared nautical chart and an equally

• REI in Reading, MA, Reading, MA

11th Annual Jewell I. Kayak Camping, 5.17-19

Level 3 trip that especially welcomes new kayak campers, and a reunion for those of us who don't see each other often enough. Here's a great opportunity for you paddlers who would like to try kayak-camping without the pesky bugs (beware of ticks!). This will be the 11th annual trip to Jewell, which has multiple campsite options and latrines. We typically have 10 or more (2016=record of 19!) paddle

Walden Pond at 5PM, Comella's restaurant at 7:30

If you are coming, please RSVP on this calendar posting. If the RSVP numbers are low, this event will be cancelled! You can always update your RSVP if your plans change. Join us for the season opener of NSPN's "Walden-area Tuesdays". Starting on May 21st, and continuing throughout the summer, we'll get together in the Concord, MA area to paddle, practice, and socialize. For the months of May

Walden Pond Session

If you are coming, please RSVP on this calendar posting. You can always update your RSVP if your plans change. If the RSVP numbers are low, or weather looks poor, this event may be cancelled! Check the NSPN Trips forum on the day of the event, as there may be a discussion about changes or cancellation. On Tuesday evenings throughout the summer, we'll get together in the Concord, MA area to pa

Chebacco Lake practice sessions

Come join us at Chebacco Lake in Hamilton on Thursdays at 5pm until sunset though the summer. Practice strokes, rolls, rescues, falling out of your boat, or just watching kingfishers.  Dress for immersion.  A wetsuit is warm enough in early season, and keeps down the bruises from climbing back into your boat ten times a night. We meet at the boat ramp at the south end of the lake, and hang ou

• Chebacco Road, Hamilton, MA