July 2017 Paddle - Sawpit Landing (Northeast Cape Fear River)

Join the CFRW paddlers as we explore the Northeast Cape Fear River between Sawpit Landing (off White Stocking Road) and the Shaw Highway Wildlife ramp. This is a great section of river with a textbook example of an oxbow lake, several nice coves, and a few creeks to poke our heads into. The trip is 5-6 miles depending on how much exploring you do (and how straight you can paddle). 

We will meet at the CFRW headquarters at 617 Surry Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 at 7:30am. We will caravan from CFRW to the put-in at White Stocking Road and unload all the boats. We will then take the vehicles to the take-out on Shaw Highway and shuttle folks back to start the trip. Click here for a map to the put in so you are famaliar with the route, or in case you would prefer to meet us there at 8:30am.  Click here for a map from the put-in to the take out (the shuttle route). We should be paddling by 10:00am and back in Wilmington around 2pm at the latest. If you want to eat at the famous Holland's Fish Camp you'll need to add an hour or so for that.

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.

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,  click here to renew 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!

If you need help the day of please call Kemp at 910-264-8036. Conditions may change in the period leading up to the paddle. Please check your email the night before and the morning of the paddle to ensure that the paddle has not been cancelled.