Paddle on the Genesee River, Erie Canal & Red Creek

Join Margaret for this flat water river paddle

We’ll meet at 1:00 PM and put in at 1:15 PM.

Participants may bring their own equipment or rent equipment from Genesee Waterways Center. 

All paddlers will need to wear a personal flotation device.

If renting from Genesee Waterways Center, they will provide the kayak/canoe, paddle/oar and personal flotation device. One kayak and gear is also available to borrow from Sandy. Preference will be given to the first member to ask who hasn't borrowed in the past or in a while.

Optional: Let's go out for a bite to eat after the paddle! We will look for a place with outdoor seating.

Bring:

• A mask - to wear when in close proximity to others, helping with loading and unloading, etc. 
• A must: Your kayak, paddles, PFD/life jacket (unless you are renting), insect repellent, water, waterproof bag for phone.
• Recommended: binoculars, camera, snack, hat, sunscreen. Wear water shoes and clothes that can get wet (quick dry clothes). Don't carry anything that can't get wet unless it is in a waterproof container. You might also want to bring a band to secure your glasses or sunglasses and an extra set of clothes in case you get wet.

Fees if renting: 

• Single Kayak $25 for up to 3 hours
• Double Kayak $50 for up to 3 hours
• Canoe $50 for up to 3 hours
• If more than 10 people rent, we may be able to get a discount if we can set it up in advance

Are you vaccinated? Please let us know when you register. Based on that response, we can tailor appropriate CDC safety protocols for this meeting.

Launch Site: Genesee Waterways Center, 149 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14611  

COVID-19 Update 

Until further notice, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we have adopted these updated rules for all events. 

• We encourage all of our members get one of the COVID-19 vaccinations.
  
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• You must agree to our COVID-19 Safety Agreement & Assumption of Risk Statement during the registration process.
• Attendance limits and vaccine requirements may differ for each event. Please read the restrictions in the event description.
• We will ask if you have been vaccinated. This information will help us determine rules for a particular event.
  
• Physical Distancing and Masks: If all attendees agree, the group may elect to dispense with keeping a 6 feet distance and wearing a mask.
• Indoor events are restricted to public events, and we will follow the rules of the hosting organization.
  

*** RSVP and Cancellations – IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ ***

Please respect the trip leader and other members and update your RSVP if you sign-up but then are unable to attend. Events may be cancelled due to lack of attendance, as well as changes in weather or other circumstances. If you must cancel at the last minute, call or text the event host/trip leader (see your registration confirmation for contact details) and let her know who it is who is calling/texting. Be sure to copy down the address, directions, and trip leader contact information to bring with you as there might not be good cell service at the event location.

To Cancel: Go to your  Registration List

• Click on this event in your list
• Click on the Already registered link under the REGISTER button.
• At the next page that opens with your registration form, click on the CANCEL REGISTRATION button, and then again click on Cancel Registration on the pop-up form.
• Ignore the link to contact the administrator