Two years ago a day trip, paddling on the Westport River, was offered as an official NSPN outing. Due to weather conditions, this trip was cancelled and, unfortunately, never rescheduled.

Does someone have put-in information (I don't recall the name of the trip leader from two years ago)?? Does anyone have any interest in participating in, or leading, such a trip??

Hi Helen,

RICKA ( http://www.ricka.org ) has several Westport River trips each year. Put in information is available at http://www.krabach.info/mapsections/horseneck.htm

(Click on the red dots.) The west branch of the Westport is a leisurely paddle, and you can also explore the east branch. The bay entrance to the Westport can have some pretty rough conditions so be prepared if you venture out.

Dan

Both branches in the Westport are nice. The East gives you more distance.

Both put-ins are near wineries.

Both routes are well described with maps and directions in Lisa Gollin Evans' AMC book "Sea kayaking Coastal Massachusetts" pagees 303-313

Pablo

Thanks to Pablo and Dan for advice. I actually have the book, but had not yet taken the time ot read it. Sounds as though a trip to Westport would be ideal during the fall.

You might also want to check out the tours done by Osprey Sea Kayak,on the Westport.[http://www.ospreyseakayak.com/tours.cfm?pnav=tours_wp&cpg=wp/specialty]