What we’re about
Hello, Paddlers!
The 2024 paddling season has begun! Welcome! Please check in frequently for updates on planned trips and news about upcoming ones. This is our 5th season of paddling the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire (and beyond)! Please review the information below.
About This Group
Do you love enjoying Nature with friendly people in their kayaks? Got a new 'yak and want to learn a few more skills? Are you seeking relaxation? Physical fitness?
If you answered "yes" to any these questions this group is for you!
It's open to all who love to paddle a flatwater kayak in the beautiful New Hampshire Lakes Region, Maine and Vermont during the warmer months. This is a private group; only members can view event details (location, times, participants, etc.)
We meet at a common location and spend a few hours paddling and enjoying the scenery. We often stop and have lunch together on the water, soaking in the incredible beauty of the lakes that we explore.
Bad weather forecasts (high winds or lightening, especially) may be cause for cancellation of any event and a notice will be issued 48-24 hours ahead of time in that case.
Please have your own boat, paddle and all required safety gear. We place an emphasis on safe paddling, including social distancing and wearing masks if/when gathered on shore in line with any official mandates. We espouse the 'leave no trace' ethos: https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/
All participants are fully responsible for their own safety. Please be capable of loading and unloading your boat and gear, though others are usually happy to lend a hand if needed. On the water, we will wait as a group for any fellow paddler who is in need of assistance.
IMBIBING ALCOHOL WHILE ON THE WATER DURING ANY OF THE LISTED EVENTS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. ANY MEMBER WHO VIOLATES THIS RULE WILL BE PERMANENTLY REMOVED FROM THE MEMBERSHIP ROSTER.
If you RSVP "yes" to an event, and then do not show up, or if you cancel within 48 hours of the start of the event, you may be marked as a No Show. Two No Shows may result in gently removal from this group for the season.
This group is not for whitewater kayakers. Any participant under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult, per MeetUp rules. When requesting to join, please use a profile picture that shows your full face and your name so we can recognize you. Any fee shown for an event is voluntary, but will help defray the monthly cost of hosting this group on MeetUp. RSVPs in advance (at least 24 hours) are requested as a courtesy to the planner and other paddlers who are participating, or wish to.
Thank you!
Welcome, Paddlers!
New Hampshire Kayaking Laws:
● A wearable PFD must be available for each person on a vessel.
● Children under 13 must wear an approved PFD at all times while boating.
● Registration is not required for non-motorized kayaks. Adding a trolling motor to your boat will require registration with the DMV.
● Motorized kayaks cannot be operated by under 16s without adult supervision. Ages 16+ must carry a boater education card.
● Boating Under the Influence (BUI) is illegal in NH. The blood alcohol limit is 0.08% for ages 21 and over and 0.02% for under 21s.
● A white light is required to be displayed while paddling at night.
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