(7.25) Welcome to Olneyville. Looks a little different along the river doesn’t it? Now you can experience the thrill of paddling the Woonasquatucket River, and for free. The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) invites the public to take part in the Summer Community Paddle series, Thursdays through September. This series is for beginners. Join us […]
(6.24) Join the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council this Saturday for their Downtown Paddle. The canoe and kayak armada meets at 12:15pm and launch at 12:30pm. Participants are required to pre-register for this paddle. Please join us for a relaxing paddle on the Woonasquatucket River through Downtown Providence this Summer. We invite you to come and
Kayak, canoe, coracle, whatever your choice don’t forget the safety vest. Small boat launch ramps are dotted around the city; this one is down on Gulf Avenue (continue north on River Road) along the Seekonk River. Explore RI has a list of launches for the entire state. The Seekonk River Small Boat Launch entry has
An unofficial litter patrol is forming on the Providence River and anyone can join. Providence Kayak rents single and tandem kayaks out to the public and they have an offer: If a customer comes back with 5 pieces of trash, the company will give them $5 off their next rental. Judging from the reports, people
Get a unique perspective of the city from the Providence River as the sun sets. Guided Sunset Tours are hosted by Providence Kayak and Providence River Boat Company. (Facebook event page.) Five dates for sunset tours: June 14/July 12/August 9/September 6/October 4 Explore the Providence & Woonasquatucket Rivers, Riverwalk, Waterplace Park, the Fox Point Hurricane
Get used to the sight of boat trailers cruising through Fox Point — the first public boat ramp in the city opened Monday. The new Gano Park Boat Launch has parking for vehicles with trailers as well as easy access for the canoes and kayaks. The Providence Journal covered the grand opening. The Gano Park