Cape Fear River Watch

May Third Saturday Paddle: Keg & Shark's Tooth Island
2022-05-21 07:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | River Road Park, 6500 River Road, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Register here.
Join us as we continue to explore the Cape Fear River by boat! This month we will be paddling around Keg Island and Shark’s Tooth Island. This will be an out and back paddle so there will be no shuttle. We will be departing from River Road Park. You can either meet us at the CFRW office at 7:30 for a caravan to River Rd Park, or you can meet us there at 8:15am.
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, snack and water shoes if you would like to explore the beaches where oyster shells are present.
*Strong wind and foul weather can effect this paddle more than others due to its location. We will be monitoring the forecast and if predictions indicate that their will be strong winds we will likely cancel this paddle. If we cancel we will notify those who have signed up by email on Friday night or Saturday morning.
We have a limited number of boats available for rent for CFRW members ($15 per boat; includes PFD and paddle). If you would like to rent a boat please indicate such during your registration. You can register here.
If you would like to join or renew before the paddle, you can click here to join or renew or call Audrey at 910-762-5606. To help River Watch continue to bring you great programs like our Paddle Series 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.

Third Saturday Paddle Series: Black River
2022-07-16 08:30 - 15:00 | Hunt’s Bluff Wild Life Boat Ramp, 352 Hunts Bluff Rd, Kelly, NC, 28448, United States
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

Meet at the CFRW office at 617 Surry St. at 8:30 am
OR, at the put in at Hunt’s Bluff at 9:30 am.

After an easy 4-5 mile paddle we will take out near Point Caswell on Estate Road.
All paddlers should wear a PFD and those using CFRW boats are required to wear a PFD. Other items to consider bringing: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, water, snack and water shoes.
Need a boat?

Boat rentals are for members only with a suggestion donation of: $25
Non-members are encourage to join today!
Boat rental choices offered during online registration are first-come, first-served and include single or tandem kayaks and canoes.
Once you receive your email confirmation, your boat has been confirmed and we will see you the day of the paddle.
Please be aware that this paddle will require shuttling, so you will be in a car with others. Please bring your mask if that would make you feel more comfortable, or arrange to shuttle with family or friends.

Have a boat?

Please consider a donation of at least $10 during online registration or bring a check or cash with you on the day of the event.

If you need help the day of the paddle, please call Kemp at 910-264-8036.

Third Saturday Paddle: Burnt Mill to Smith Creek
2022-08-20 07:30 - 12:00 | Archie Blue Community Park, 1601 Wynnwood St., Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Meet at the CFRW office at 617 Surry St. at 7:30 am
OR, at the put in at Archie Blue Community Park at 8:10 am.

All paddlers should wear a PFD and those using CFRW boats are required to wear a PFD. Other items to consider bringing: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, water, snack and water shoes.
Need a boat?

Boat rentals are for members only with a suggestion donation of: $25
Non-members are encourage to join today!
Boat rental choices offered during online registration are first-come, first-served and include single or tandem kayaks and canoes.
Once you receive your email confirmation, your boat has been confirmed and we will see you the day of the paddle.

Have a boat?

Please consider a donation of at least $10 during online registration or bring a check or cash with you on the day of the event.

If you need help the day of the paddle, please call Kemp at 910-264-8036.
Please register by noon on Friday, August 19th. REGISTER HERE.

Third Saturday Paddle: Northeast Cape Fear River
2022-09-17 07:30 - 14:00 | Cape Fear River Watch Headquarters, 617 Surry Street, Wilmington, NC, 28405, United States
Join the CFRW paddlers as we explore the Northeast Cape Fear River between Sawpit Landing (off White Stocking Road) and the Shaw Highway Wildlife ramp. This is a great section of river with a textbook example of an oxbow lake, several nice coves, and a few creeks to poke our heads into. The trip is 5-6 miles depending on how much exploring you do (and how straight you can paddle).

Learn more and register here.

3rd Saturday Paddle: CANCELLED
2022-10-15 08:00 - 12:00 | 617 Surry Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
This event has been cancelled.

3rd Saturday Paddle: CANCELLED
2022-11-19 08:30 - 13:00 | Cypress Cove Recreation Park, 844 Appleton Way NE, Leland, NC, 28451, United States
This paddle has been cancelled due to cold weather. If you already registered, you will receive an email soon with information about refunds. Thank you for your understanding.

No December Paddle!
2022-12-17 08:00 - 12:00 | 617 Surry Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
We host our Third Saturday Paddle series March – November, weather dependent. See you back in March!

No January Paddle!
2023-01-21 08:00 - 12:00 | 617 Surry Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States

No February Paddle!
2023-02-18 08:00 - 12:00 | 617 Surry Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
