Registration for the paddle will open closer to the event date. Stay tuned for details!

Kayaking route on Black River with marked put-in at Ivanhoe and take-out at Henry’s landing, illustrated on a satellite map. This the route of the Third Saturday Paddle in April

This Paddle will be a little longer than other paddles offered this year. We’ll paddle about 9 miles of the upper reaches of the Black River from the WRC put-in near Ivanhoe, NC to Henry’s Landing. **Henry’s Landing is a private landing and there is a $5 fee per boat to use the landing – you will need to bring $5 in cash on this trip, exact change required.** This is a more advanced paddle and is not recommended for beginners. There will be approximately 3.5 hours of paddling and some possible portages due to downed trees or blockages in the river. In addition to a beautiful blackwater river, expect snags, strainers, sandbars, and low water. This is not the paddle for first time paddlers.

Meet at the WRC Ramp at Ivanhoe no later than 8:30 am.

Put-in: WRC Ramp at Ivanhoe

Take-out: Henry’s Landing

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. Wasps are present on this paddle.

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 CFRW 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.