March 2017 Paddle - Black River

Join us to kick off the 2017 paddle season this March! We’re headed to the Black River! We will meet at the CFRW Office (617 Surry St.) at 8:30 am and depart for the put in promptly at 9am. We will then travel to the put in at Hunt's Bluff and paddle a beautiful, mostly wild stretch of the Black River. If you want to meet us at the put in, meet us there at 9:30am.  Enjoy lush cypress swamps and catch a glimpse of the wildlife in action. After an easy 4-5 mile paddle we will take out near Point Caswell on Estate Road. 

All paddlers should wear a PFD, however those paddlers using CFRW boats are required to wear a PFD.  Other items to remember include sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, water, snack and water shoes if you would like to explore the beaches where oyster shells are present. You are welcome to bring your own kayak and supplies.

If you need to rent a boat they are just $15 for the day if you are a CFRW Member. If you would like to rent a boat please indicate such during your registration. *You no longer need to contact Kemp to confirm your boat registration. Once you receive your email receipt for your online registration your boat has been confirmed and we will see you the day of the paddle. The boats for members to use are listed for selection during the registration (by single kayak, tandem kayak or canoe) and are first come first serve. 

If you would like to join or renew before the paddle, you can click here to join online or call Jen at 910-762-5606.  To help River Watch continue to bring you great programs like our Paddle Series and Educational Seminars, we ask you make a $10 donation either online with your registration or by bringing cash or check to the paddle on Saturday.  THANK YOU!

 you need help the day of please call Kemp at 910-264-8036.