August 27th Slatersville in North Smithfield.  Meet at 5:45 (due to the early sunset) – launching promptly at 6:00. Trip coordinators are Earl MacRae earlandpat@comcast.net and Jim Crowley crowbird888@msn.com

Join us for a paddle around Slatersville Reservoir and a stop after the paddle to nearby Gator’s Pub to celebrate the end of another successful season.

Trip is suitable for all.

Slatersville Reservoir and the Branch River- North Smithfield (Slatersville)

41° 59.223′ N    71° 36.035′ W

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The Slatersville Fishing Area is located at 2890 Broncos Highway, Route 102, Burrillville, RI.

The Slatersville Fishing Area boat ramp sits on the upper part of Slatersville Reservoir, a 144-acre body of water with many interesting coves to explore. The Branch River, which is also navigable by small boats, flows into the southwest end of the reservoir. The east side of the reservoir is largely wooded, while the west side has more houses.

Stay away from the dam at the northeast end of the reservoir.  Water flows over the dam into the lower part of Slatersville Reservoir, dropping around 20 feet in the process.

Directions

From the South (Rhode Island and the Providence Area)  Travel north on Route 146. Take Exit 14 for Forestdale/North Smithfield/Route 5/Route 102. At the end of the ramp turn right onto School Street.  Go 300 feet to the traffic light and turn left onto Victory Highway/Route 102/Route 146A.  Go straight on Victory Highway for about 3 miles. Turn left into the second dirt driveway for the Slatersville Fishing Area parking lot.

From the North (Northern RI and the Worcester Area)  Travel south on Route 146. Take Exit 14 for Forestdale/North Smithfield/Route 5/Route 102. At the end of the ramp turn right onto Victory Highway/Route 102/Route 146A.  Follow Victory Highway for about 3 miles.

Turn left into the second dirt driveway for the Slatersville Fishing Area parking lot.

For questions about the BVPC, Contact Cheryl stonefoxfarm75@gmail.com  401-497-5887. Membership is required. Click on the link to learn  how to join:  Membership link .  If you are not a yet a member and are undecided about joining, come join us for a trip to help make up your mind.   Introduce yourself to one of the trip leaders in the orange shirts who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Note: Please inspect your boat and gear for any invasive Aquatic plants. If you have been on the water in the past 5 days, please clean and dry your equipment. Also, check, clean, drain and dry after.

If the trip is cancelled due to weather we will try to offer it on the next day  (Wednesday). Check the message board for changes and cancellations to trips – flatwater message board.

Please check the board before leaving for any trip.  We provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.

To participate in the Blackstone Paddler’s Events, a RI Canoe and Kayak Association membership fee of $15.00  is required, as is a $10.00 membership fee for the Blackstone Valley Paddle Club.   These fees provide a family membership and are good for the entire season.  If you are a current RICKA member, you may join for the additional $10.00 membership fee.  If you are not yet a RICKA member, you may  join and pay your dues for both RICKA and Blackstone Valley Paddle Club by going to our Membership Page for payment options. Please note: we will not be taking payment for dues at the paddle locations.  Please pay your dues in advance.

 Note: Inflatable PFDs (life vests) and inflatable kayaks are not acceptable for paddling on RICKA Flatwater trips or Blackstone Valley Paddle Club trips.