The Gansett Gazette
June-July Issue
2008

Sat., Jun. 14. Step-by-Step Mt. Monadnock Hike. It is time to add some elevation and rocks. Participants should have some previous step-by-step experience. Dinner & Ice Cream follows hike. L Steve Harrison (323-7242), CL Dorothy Hitt (323-7242)

Sun., Jun. 15. Westerly Watch Hill Ride. 28 mile bike ride. Come see this beautiful seaside area before the tourists. Lunch by the bay in Watch Hill. Intermediate pace. Helmets req'd. L Marcie Madsen (364-6538, marcie18@att.net)

Tue., Jun. 17. Bike Ride at Quonset Point area. 6pm Intermediate pace 13 mph, very flat 23 miles. Ride goes down to Allen's Harbor winding through a golf course with some views of the bay and around interesting bay side residential areas. L Barbara Flagg (487-4376, bakayaker51@verizon.net)

Wed., Jun. 18. Easy Rider - Pasta Challenge in Rehoboth. Different from last month, but still an easy to moderate paced bike ride. The challenge is how to design your sauce and eat as much as you can after the ride. L Bill Rush for moderate riders, L Linda Pease (L for easy riders) 351-2234 call for time and directions. L Linda Pease (351-2234), L Bill Rush

Wed., Jun. 18. Sea Kayak Practice. URI Bay Campus at 5:30pm. Informal rescue practice for those wishing to review wet exits, self/group rescue and any other skills. Practice or just watch rescue skills needed for safe kayaking. L Mike Krabach (333-5350, mkrabach@efortress.com), L Bev Thomas (568-8166)

Wed., Jun. 18. Hike and social Narragansett Beach. Hike and social. Start time 6PM. For information call Bob Cilette. L Bob Cilette (529-1611)

Thu., Jun. 19. Sea Kayaking at URI Bay Campus. (new) Launching at 4 pm. Heading for Dollar/Plumb Point Lighthouse. Supper will be either on the mainland beach towards Rome Point or on Dutch Island. L Anne Fusco (884-3205)

Sat., Jun. 21. Family Outing. Browning Mill Pond 10:30 AM. Multiple family hikes appropriate and suited for young children up to 15 years old will be offered. Group picnic to follow (bring own food). L Maria Earley (789-8331 7:00PM - 9:00PM, momearley@netzero.com), L Chris Shafer , CL Nuala

Sat., Jun. 21. WPWA Source to Sea Paddle #3. Put-in: Alton Fishing Access, Hopkinton 9 am. Take-out: Potter Hill Road, Ashaway. 14.5 miles; one portage. Lunch at Bradford Fishing Access. This is the longest stretch. We will be paddling into the Pawcatuck River, just below our put-in point. Then there is a small broken dam that is easy to run at moderately high water. After lunch we 'll portage around a functioning fish ladder and continue through scenic but increasingly settled landscape. $5. L Denise Poyer (539-9017, denise.poyer@wpwa.org)

Sat., Jun. 21. Rehoboth Bike Ride. 30-35 mile bike ride, steady intermediate pace, scenic area mostly gently rolling hills. Helmets req'd. L Sue McMillan ( 831-8900 Mo-Th 9-5pm, Fri 9-1pm only, sgm@blishcavlaw.com)

Sat., Jun. 21. Long Pond -Ell Pond to Green Falls Pond (B3B). Joint Narr/CT. Hike a beautiful section of the Narrgansett Trail, begining in RI and ending in CT. Strenuous in spots. Meet at Plaza with former groc. store and Town Pizza on 165/138/49S in Voluntown, CT- park at far side. Minimum 2qts. water (a must-may want 3 qts,or more)and lunch. Hiking boots required. Wet footing cancels . L Sandy Dunn (333-6474 call before 8:30 PM), CL John Stevens (295-4203)

Sun., Jun. 22. Du Vaul Trail. 5 miles of ups and downs at a moderate pace. I'm hoping for a good display of mountain laurel flowers throughout the trail. 9:00 AM start. L Maria Earley (789-8331 7:00PM - 9:00 PM, momearley@netzero.com)

Sun., Jun. 22. Sea Kayak from Spinks Neck Beach. An intermediate (Level 2-3) paddle from Spinks Neck Beach in Davisville. Destination to be determined. L Mike Krabach (333-5350, mkrabach@efortress.com)

Sun., Jun. 22. Annual Upper Pawtuxet Solstice Paddle from the Village of Hope to the dam at the reservoir, a beautiful, scenic, paddle with glorious mountain laurel cascading on both sides! Ice cream after. L Herrick Spencer 723-1974 CL Sandy Barber (467-7881).

Tue., Jun. 24. Jamestown Bike Ride. Leave at 6pm. 22 miles of scenic rolling terrain, with a few hills (shorter route possible). Helmets required. L Sid Wax (849-2595, sid_w@yahoo.com)

Wed., Jun. 25. Sea Kayak Practice. URI Bay Campus at 5:30pm. Informal rescue practice for those wishing to review wet exits, self/group rescue and any other skills. Practice or just watch rescue skills needed for safe kayaking. L Mike Krabach (333-5350, mkrabach@efortress.com), L Bev Thomas (568-8166)

Wed., Jun. 25. Hike and Social Lincoln Woods. Hike and Social at 6PM. Call Bob Cilette for information. L Bob Cilette (529-1611)

Thu., Jun. 26. Cranston, Scituate bike evening ride. Cranston, Scituate evening ride. 6:00 PM start. 20 mile intermediate ride. Helmets req'd. L Dick Schaffner (781-6310)

Thu., Jun. 26. Trail Maintenance Join us for some fresh air, exercise, and camaraderie while contributing towards improving our trails. Light work - brushing, and some blazing. Meeting place to be determined at 5:30 PM. L Jennie Crooks (734-5497, jbcrooks1@verizon.net)

Sat., Jun. 28. Mt. Moosilauke hike. Intermediate hikers and maybe some recent step-by-step hikers moving onto the 4,000 footers. 9.3 miles with 2,400 feet of elevation gain. The views are fantastic & worth the effort. L Sue Warthman (270-3363), CL Steve Harrison

Sat., Jun. 28. Trail Project. Rain date Jun. 29th. Walk about and brush the "Walk About Trail" in the George Washington Management Area. Meet at 9:00 AM. L Barbara Kilcup (284-1800)(569-1759 Friday PM)

Sat., Jun. 28. WPWA Source to Sea Paddle #4. Put-in: Laurel Street, Ashaway 9 am. Take-out: India Point, Westerly. Lunch will be pizzas, at a private residence in Westerly. 10 miles; no portage. This final leg still holds a few challenges and lots of interest. We will encounter two stretches of class-two rapids. These are usually fun to run, but, if preferred, may be portaged with some difficulty. The last stretch of this leg will be in tidal waters. Expect wind and waves. Certificate of completion presented at lunchtime. $5. L Denise Poyer (539-9017, denise.poyer@wpwa.org)

Sat., Jun. 28. Narragansett Clam Cake Ride. Easy, intermediate 32 mile social bike ride in Southern RI along our beautiful beaches to Pt. Judith Lighthouse. Stop for a famous clam cake lunch. Helmets req'd. L Bill Rush (941-4983), CL Carol Richards ( 434-8448, carol_164@joimail.com)

Sat., Jun. 28. Easy Rider Clam Cake Ride. So. County bike path to Aunt Carries, then the beach, then an ice cream break! 20+ miles at 10-12 mph, easy paced. Helmets req'd. L Mike Krabach (333-5350, mkrabach@efortress.com), L Linda Pease (351-2234)

Sat., Jun. 28. Walk and Concert. Late afternoon walk and beach concert by American Wind Symphony Orchestra on a floating Barge. Picnic on the beach is optional. L Maria Earley (789-8331 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, momearley@netzero.com), L Chris Shafer

Sat., Jun. 28. James Goodwin State Forest. A 5 mile hike in nearby Brooklyn Conn. We will be visiting 2 ponds and 1 island on this moderate loop with little elevation gain. Start 9:30 AM. L John Ross (884-8458)

Wed., Jul. 2. Hike and social Goodard Park, East Greenich. Hike and social. For information call Bob Cilette at 529-1611. L Bob Cilette (529-1611)

Wed., Jul. 2. Sea Kayak Practice. (new) URI Bay Campus at 5:30pm. Informal rescue practice for those wishing to review wet exits, self/group rescue and any other skills. Practice or just watch rescue skills needed for safe kayaking. L Mike Krabach (333-5350, mkrabach@efortress.com), L Bev Thomas (568-8166)

Thu., Jul. 3-6. Adirondacks High Peaks 3-Day Weekend. Enjoy 3-days of day hikes in the Adirondacks High Peaks region. Hikes will be 10+ miles, 3000'+ elev gain. For fit, experienced mountain hikers who enjoy being part of a group. $195.00 includes 3 nights lodging at Adirondack lodge, 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners. Note, dinners prepared as a group. Space is limited, register early. L Sean Buckley (860-546-0635, sean.buckley1@mac.com), CL Ed Poyer (edpoyer@gmail.com)

Sat., Jul. 5. Holiday Paddle on the Queens River. Lazy Dazy Holiday Paddle complete with potluck/cook out after. Easy flat water paddle the Queens River. Lmtd due to parking. Call Linda about rentals. L Linda Pease (351-2234), L Janet Huntley (789-8842)

Tue., Jul. 8. Evening Concert and Sea Kayaking in Wickford. Paddle in Wickford Cove and perhaps out to the Town Beach. Have supper on the beach then paddle into downtown Wickford Park Boat Ramp at 4:30 and returning at dusk. L Anne Fusco ( 884-3205), CL Sandi Barber (467-7881)

Wed., Jul. 9. Hike and social Colt State Park. Hike and social 6PM. For information call Herrick Spencer (723-1974, spencer295@cox.net)

Thu., Jul. 10. Older Male Members Canoe/Kayak : Wyoming Pond - Wood River,. Open to all members who are old enough to appreciate older male members. See details here. L Gary Whitney (539-0922 or garywhitney3@cox.net)

Sat., Jul. 12-13. Rock Climbing, Cathedral and Whitehorse Ledges, NH. Climbers comfortable on 5.7 routes or better. Participation determined by the number of leaders to seconds, stay at your choice of accommodations, dinner Saturday a cost-share BBQ. Reg/w leader to get specific trip information. L Peter Berard (508-285-5975, pberard@ryanironworks.net), CL Jeannine Peterson (grincer1@cox.net)

Sat., Jul. 12. Newport Bike Ride. 30-35 miles of scenic, gently rolling terrain, with a few short but challenging hills. Moderate, comfortable pace. Ocean Drive, beaches, through the Portsmouth countryside. Helmets req'd. L Sid Wax (849-2595, sid_w@yahoo.com)

Sat., Jul. 12. A Redhead and a Brunette Ninigret Flatwater Paddle. Late afternoon to avoid the mid-day sun. Meanders across Ninigret Pond rather than down the middle for a different perspective. L Linda Pease (351-2234), L Antoinette Breed (751-5086)

Sat., Jul. 12. Sandwich Dome Hike. (full-wait list open) At 3,993 feet, Sandwich Dome doesn't get the respect the 4,000 footers get. We'll take a 9 mile hike with 2,600 feet of elevation gain. This will suitable for intermediate hikers and hopefully, some recent step-by-steppers. L Sue Warthman (270-3363), CL Steve Harrison

Sun., Jul. 13. Sea Kayak from Conimicut Pt. Sea Kayaking from Conimicut Point to Oakland Beach. Weather may alter the route. L Mike Krabach (333-5350, mkrabach@efortress.com)

Sun., Jul. 13. Family Outing. Join other families for a walk on the Blackstone bikepath in Cumberland. Shaded, short and longer distance walks provided,as options. Scenic river/canal views and close-ups of dams. Short museum tour also available Ice cream stop at end. Start at 3 PM to avoid hottest part of day; bring water. Call for meeting location and directions. L Chris Shafer (789-8331), CL Debbie Mitchell (743-4192)

Wed., Jul. 16. Hike and social Providence. Hike and social. 6PM. For information call Bob Cilette. L Herrick Spencer (spencer295@cox.net)

Sat., Jul. 19. E. Greenwich/Exeter/Slocum Bike Ride. 35-38 miles of rolling hills. Try some roads you might not have seen before. Lunch at Silver Springs Pond. Helmets req'd. L Nancy Baker (737-3052), CL DIck Schaffner (781-6310)

Sat., Jul. 19. Arcadia Management Area Hike. 8:30 start for an 8 miles loop hike at a moderate pace. J.B Hudson, Breakheart, Shelter trails. We'll be inspecting the new bridge installed by the dedicated trail crew in our Chapter. Hiking boots required. L Maria Earley (789-8331 7:00 PM - 9:00, momearley@netzero.com)

Sun., Jul. 20. Leader Paddle Training. (Non leaders welcome so you can learn what we're practicing). We'll be practicing various rescue scenarios, including towing which non participants can easily learn. Donation to the Newport Boys/Girls Club to use Grosvenor Camp. No kayak? Rent ours $8 Call S. Morra 231-5365. L Linda Pease (351-2234)

Tue., Jul. 22. Evening Concert and Sea Kayaking in Wickford. Paddle in Wickford Cove and perhaps out to the Town Beach. Have supper on the beach then paddle into downtown Wickford Park Boat Ramp at 4:30 and returning at dusk. L Anne Fusco (884-3205), CL Sandi Barber (467-7881)

Tue., Jul. 22. URI to Exeter Bike Ride. 25 miles, through the South Kingstown hills, to the Veterans' Cemetery. Helmets req'd. L Sid Wax (849-2595, sid_w@yahoo.com)

Wed., Jul. 23. Easy Rider Pasta Challenge/Rehoboth. Mid week, easy to moderate paced bike ride with all the pasta you can eat at the end. Easy Riders call Linda, faster riders call Bill. L Linda Pease (351-2234), L Bill Rush (941-4983)

Wed., Jul. 23. Sachuest Point Middletown. Hike and social. 6PM. For information call Bob Cilette. L Bob Cilette(529-1611)

Sat., Jul. 26. Trail Improvement Project. Assist the trails committee in a morning brushing project and possibly placing stepstones where needed on the Tippecansett Trail. 9:00 AM starting time. Bring water, boots, and work clothes. Option to join us for lunch(bring your own) and swim at Beach Pond. L Chris Shafer (789-8331 7 PM - 9 PM, momearley@netzero.com)

Sat., Jul. 26. Swansea/Rehoboth Bike Ride. 35 mile ride through beautiful scenic areas, gently rolling, steady intermediate pace. Helmets req'd. L Sue McMillan (831-8900 Mo-Th 9-5,Fri 9-1 or sgm@blishcavlaw.com)

Wed., Jul. 30. Hike and social in Jamestown. Hike and social. For information call Bob Cilette at 529-1611. L Bob Cilette (529-1611)