Paddle the Border Spring Sunday May 17th
GET READY!
The Paddle is held weather permitting-no rain dates are planned. The Spring Paddle is Sunday May 17th, going from Woodsville Community Field in Woodsville, to the Bedell Bridge State Park Boat Launch off Route 10, Haverhill Corner, NH.
There is a shuttle service from the takeout, to the launch sight. The Shuttle Service is available from 10am to 11am; This gives us a suggested launch time of 10:30 to 11:30am. The approximate paddle time for the spring and fall paddle is 3-1/2 to 4 hours. This Shuttle Service has been provided by Butler Bus Service (we thank them).
At the end of the paddle there will be music by the Strawberry Farm Band and cookout will be provided by Jazzy Children’s Fund.
PTB is sponsored by Haverhill Parks & Recreation, Newbury Conservation Commission and Cohase Chamber of Commerce. With support from: Haverhill Conservation Commission Upper Valley Land Trust, Upper Valley Trails Alliance, and Connecticut River Conservancy.
Come join the FUN! Bring the family, Bring a Friend!
History
This is our 23 Year, and we look forward to see old friends and meeting new Paddlers.
Paddle the Border was started as a way for community organizations from Vermont and New Hampshire to work together to " Show Case" their shared asset, the Connecticut River. The paddle is held twice a year {spring & fall} as a way of introducing people to the Connecticut River. Showing them places to put in, take out, and Upper Valley Land Trust campsites, allowing them to get a feel for the river, its twists and turns in a fun festive atmosphere that will encourage them to come back. By encouraging paddlers to explore the Connecticut River, meet new friends and fellow paddlers, we are promoting the Natural, Cultural, Historical, Scenic, and Recreational resources of the Connecticut River Valley in a way that provides an economic boost to the area twice a year.
At the end of the paddle, we encourage folks from various local organizations to set up displays offering information about the Connecticut River, The Connecticut River Valley and events happening in the Upper Connecticut River valley.
As time goes on and the river flows, Our volunteers age and for some it is time to go. With springtime here and new flow to our river, Let’s hope the current will bring us new volunteers.
We are looking for new Volunteers to help with PTB!
