March 2024 Paddle- Black River

Our first paddle of 2024! Join us as we explore the Cape Fear River Basin by boat! This month we will do a 4-5 mile paddle on the Black River. Put in at Hunt's Bluff and take out at Point Caswell on Estate Rd. Meet at the CFRW office at 617 Surry St. at 8:30 am OR at the Put in at Hunt's Bluff no later than 9:45 am. 

We encourage all paddlers to wear a PFD, and we require all paddlers using CFRW boats to wear one.  Other items to remember include sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, water, and snacks.

We have a limited number of boats available for rent for CFRW members ($25 per boat; includes PFD and paddle). If you would like to rent a boat please indicate such during your registration. If you would like to join or renew before the paddle, you can click here to join or renew or call our office at 910-762-5606. 

To help River Watch continue to bring you great programs like our Paddle Series, Water Quality Programs, 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.