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DOWNTOWN PROVIDENCE KAYAK TOUR
Tour
Description
For the last 10 years the city of Providence and its waterfront has gotten a facelift and the City is making a revival. This paddle takes you into downtown Providence is a great way to view all the improvements that are responsible for the recent growth of the area. We launch from Bold Point Park in East Providence and paddle along the newly renovated India Point Park. In order to get into the relocated Providence River we paddle under the new 195 suspension bridge and through the hurricane barriers. This will take us to the downtown section of this paddle tour. At this point we begin to paddle through the suspended fire grates used to create Providence’s renowned Waterfire in which thousands of people walk the river’s edge to be warmed and entranced by the glow, sounds and smells of the fires. Come with us and explore Providence by kayak and enjoy this unique experience!
Prerequisites
No kayak expereince required to participate in this tour.
Includes
Paddlers are permitted to bring their own gear. Equipment must be equivalent to gear provided, appropriate for the program, in good working order and approved by the guide. Please call 800-310-4504 with any questions.
1) Kayak
2) Paddle
3) PFD (type III, Coast Guard approved)
4) Booties
5) Spray skirt
**BRINGING YOUR OWN KAYAK? Kayaks 12ft or larger with floatation in front and rear are acceptable (i.e. sealed bulkheads in front and rear). No sit on top kayaks or recreational kayaks smaller than 12ft please.
Does Not Include
Paddlers will be expected to arrive dressed appropriately for the weather. Pack a lunch and snacks for the day. Water bottles should be filled before arrival.
1) Lodging
2) Transportation
3) Personal gear and clothing
Meeting Location
Bold Point, East Providence, Rhode Island
Take 195 East from Providence and take the Riverside route 44. Exit just over the Washington Bridge. Bear Right off the exit and take your very first right turn (this comes up quickly so watch for it). Take this road to the end and turn left. The launch is a boat ramp on the right a short ways down - just across a large dirt parking lot.
Gear List
Required Gear and Clothing
Please come dressed for the weather and prepared with the appropriate gear and clothing for your kayak program. Below is a list of gear and clothing recommended by the Eastern Mountain Sports Kayak School. If you have any questions please call 800-310-4504.
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Long or Short Sleeve Top Dress appropriately for the days weather. Any non-cotton material is appropriate. |
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Shorts or Pants Dress appropriately for the days weather. Any non-cotton material is appropriate. |
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Water Shoes |
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Food and Water |
Optional Items
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Hat
Bug Spray
Camera
Dry Bag
Dry change of clothes and towel
EMS Kayak School Provides
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Kayak |
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PFD |
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Paddle |
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Booties |
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Spray Jacket |
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Spray Skirt |
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Farmer John Wetsuit |
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Drysuit For cold weather paddling only. Goes over all your clothes to keep you dry. |
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
Can i bring my own gear
Yes, if it is appropriate. Kayaks for instruction or for tours need to have a minimum of safety features as well as be an appropriate style and size kayak for the class/tour. Call and check with the school or instructor.
What happens of the weather is bad?
We still operate all of our programs in rainy conditions. Kayaking is after all a water sport. We will delay or cancel programs in dangerous weather conditions like thunderstorms or gale force winds. If this happens during your program, we will either credit you at a pro rate, or reschedule you to finish the missed portion at your convenience.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations or schedule changes 8 DAYS OR MORE PRIOR to the event start date will be fully refunded or credited with no penalty. Reservation changes of any kind WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE EVENT START DATE WILL NOT BE REFUNDED and you WILL NOT be permitted to carry over deposits to future events. Please mark this date on your calendar after making your reservation!
What time should I plan to arrive for class?
You should get to the launch at least 15 minutes early. Tours start and end on time.
How many students in each tour?
Tours run with a 1:6 guide to paddler ratio.
What certifications do your guides have?
All guides hold current and up to date American Canoe Association (ACA) Certifications. Their level of certification always meets or exceed the level of program they are teaching. All guides are also CPR and First Aid trained.
How is Eastern Mountain Sports different from other outfitters?
While there are other good outfitters, they are in the minority. We spend a great deal of time on staff training and all our instructors are nationally certified. All of our guides and instructors were experienced paddlers before they became instructors, and that is a claim few other outfitters can back up. We perform risk assessments for every site we work at, with emergency procedure plans prepared in advance, and regularly train in conjunction with rescue agencies like the US Coast Guard and local harbormasters. We have instructors who regularly teach at nationally regarded paddles sports events across the US.
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