AMC Older Male Members Green (Potowomut) River Trip
N. Kingstown/E. Greenwich, RI
Sat. 13 Sep 08

Leader :  Gary Whitney
(401) 885-1506

Co-Leader: Barbara Flagg

We will meet at the put-in (which is also the take out) at the Mt. View neighborhood boat ramp parking area at the intersection of Narragansett Street and Pettee Ave, N. Kingstown (see maps below). Please contact me via e-mail not later than Wed, 10 Sep 08 or via phone by Thur, 11 Sep 07 to let me know you are interested and to confirm the meeting time.

We will paddle a mile North from the put in to the river, turn to the West and go as far up the river as the tide permits before turning around and coming back to the put-in. The total length of the trip will depend on the weather, tides and desires of the group, but will not likely exceed 6 miles. Although most of the trip is relatively sheltered, the first and last mile or so from/back to the put in/take out will likely have some exposure to the usual on-shore Bay breezes. These can vary up to 15 to 20 kts and may produce waves up to 2 or 3 ft or so. Experience in handling your boat in these winds and current (tidal) will be necessary.

Please bring at least the following required equipment:

    boat (kayak 14 ft or longer recommended)
    paddle(s)
    life jacket
    spray skirt
    water bottle (or non-alcoholic beverage)
    lunch / extra food
    personal clothing appropriate for expected / possible weather (paddling jacket, rain gear, wetsuit, etc.)    

Also consider:

dry clothes in plastic bag (optional, just in case)
   rope for tying up your boat (optional)

Steady rain/thunderstorm/high winds will cancel. Call before 8:00 AM Sat if in doubt.

Directions:

	1:	I-95 to Rt 4 exit on FRENCHTOWN RD / RI-402 N toward POST RD / US-1 S.	0.4 miles	Map
	2:	Turn RIGHT onto POST RD / US-1 S.	0.5 miles	Map
	3:	Turn LEFT onto ESSEX RD at Mobil Gas Station	0.6 miles	Map
	4:	ESSEX RD becomes N QUIDNESSETT RD. (Bear left)	1.8 miles	Map
	5:	N QUIDNESSETT RD becomes HARRISON ST. Turn right.	0.6 miles	Map
	6:	HARRISON ST becomes PETTEE AVE. (Bear left)	0.3 miles	Map
	7:	End at Narragansett St & Petee Ave North Kingstown, RI 02852, US

. Continue to the boat ramp at the end of Pettee Ave

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