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CFRW’s June 2024 paddle! Join us as we explore the Cape Fear River Basin by boat! Our June paddle will be hosted by our dear friend Angela Caldwell Marshall, founder and owner of Kayak Carolina. This month we will put in and take out at River Road Park for this out and back paddle. Meet at River Road Park at 8:00 am, see below for instructions!

• If bringing your own boats, arrive at 8am or earlier and please unload at the ramp as quickly as you can. Keep the right-hand side clear for people that are currently launching and landing. When unloading, please place your boat and gear to the far-left hand side of the ramp (when facing the water), anywhere there is space.  Alternatively, you can put your boat a little farther up in the grass on the left behind the park sign where there is plenty of room to pack your boat and whatnot.

• Everyone please meet up once you’re ready, on the right-hand side of the park in the wide-open grassy area, your lead guide Angela and guides will be there to meet you.  Please stay clear of the boat ramp lane and the roundabout for trucks and trailers, we can chill under the trees and gather there.

• For restrooms, they are up almost to the head of the road, on the right-hand side as you turn into the park.  Please go ahead and get a parking space, then walk up there as needed.

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/lunch and water shoes. If you have an allergy that is severe remember to bring your epi-pen or medication.

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 use a CFRW 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 at least a $10 donation either online with your registration or by bringing cash or check to the paddle on Saturday, any higher amount is appreciated in support of our efforts. THANK YOU! If you need help the day of please call Angela at 910-458-9171. 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.