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Events
Got a paddling event idea? Help us organize: quinnipiaccanoeclub.org/organize
Upcoming 2023 Events
2023 EVENTS ARE POSTED TO FACEBOOK AT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/341755973484007/events
Following are past paddles
Charles Island Music Festival
Day out on the water! Barge will be located just off Charles Island with live music and a DJ to provide music all day long!
Lead: None, Public Event, go independently but meetup.
Date: Saturday July 23rd all day.
Location: Charles Island, Milford
Details: https://www.facebook.com/CIMusicFest/
CT River Raft Race
August 6, 2022
Enjoy the spectacle of home built rafts racing on the CT River.
Learn more about the event at: http://ctriverraftrace.org/
Interested in building a raft with our team? Contact johnrichardlogan+QCC@gmail.com
Rafting and Camping at Zoar
Zoar Gap recreational area in MA white water rafting. Saturday night, camp, Sunday morning white water rafting (https://www.zoaroutdoor.com/activity/dryway-rafting/).
Date: September 10-11, 2022
Lead: JR Logan
Self Registration
Registration self serve is first come first serve and fills up quickly. Two options available.
Purchase rafting online:
Purchase rafting online:
Purchase camp spot
Email to let us know you are attending (so we can update you and coordinate with you). We dont know how many people plan to go or how may spots will be left.
FYI Email to: johnrichardlogan+QCC@gmail.com
Moonlight Drift
With the tide in our favor and a full moon the group paddles through he marshes from the Quinnipiac River Marina to Sackett Point Canoe Launch. Bring lights.
Lead: Ian Christman
Date: Tuesday July 12, 8pm - 11pm
Details: We launch from the Marina, but if would like a car to ride back we recommend you drop one at 7:30 at at Sackett Point Canoe Launch, taking an Uber back is another option.
Swallow Migration on CT River
See a marvel of nature as thousands of birds swarm at sunset before nesting for the night. More details to come.
Date: September 25, 2022 6pm - 10pm
Lead: JR Logan
FYI Email to: johnrichardlogan+QCC@gmail.com
Swallow Migration on CT River
See a marvel of nature as thousands of birds swarm at sunset before nesting for the night. More details to come.
Date: September 25, 2022 6pm - 10pm
Lead: JR Logan
FYI Email to: johnrichardlogan+QCC@gmail.com
Featured Past Paddles & Ideas
Canoe Brew
Pub Paddle
Pub Paddle
Friday July 8th 2022
(Previously june 28th, we moved it)
A casual paddle to three breweries along the Mill River Trail.
Bring your own canoe
Itinerary (map)
4:30pm Park few cars or shuttle at Orange Street Canoe Launch.
4pm Everyone meet at Armada Brewery
5pm Launch Canoes from Parks department launch on Loyd Street.
6pm Stop at Bears BBQ
7pm Re-Launch Canoes at Bears/District
8pm Pull out Canoes at Orange Street Canoe Launch (best bring a lock)
8:15 pm Visit East Rock Brewery
RSVP and/or Find Canoe Partner
This event is at your own risk, life jacket and responsible consumption required.
Community Boating Day at Canal Dock Boathouse
Friday June 18th 2022
Come down to The Canal Dock Boathouse from 8:00 am - 11:30 am and - weather permitting - get out on the water. Community Boating Days at Canal Dock give everyone the opportunity to get out on the water and experience New Haven Harbor in a way they never thought possible.
Come down to 475 Long Wharf Drive on SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022 to take a spin around Long Island Sound in a kayak, dragon boat, or beginner friendly rowing shell. Or come down and experience a low-impact cardio-centric workout on one of our Concept 2 Ergometers!
Quinnipiac Riverfest
SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2022 AT 1 PM – 6 PM
You are invited to enjoy live music performances, great local food and drink, canoeing, activities for children and more. QRiverfest is an annual celebration of the Quinnipiac River and our historic Fair Haven waterfront.
The rain date for the festival is Sunday, June 5, same time
At the Quinnipiac River Marina
Upper Quinnipiac
Upper Quinnipiac River Canoe Trail from Milldale to Meriden. This will take about 3 to 4 hours. Maps are available: https://www.qrivertrail.org/canoe-trail
Date: Early Summer TBD
Lead: Janet
Registration: TBD
Into the Marsh
Travel with the tides up into the Quinnipiac Marshes and explore them in high tide, return with falling tide and sunset.
TBD Late Summer
Gather 5:15
In Water at: 5:30
Turn around at 6:45
Back about 8:30
Location: Quinnipiac Marina
Lead: JR Logan
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/922826148285390
Buck Full Moon Paddle
Join us for a sunset and moon rise paddle down the Mattabasset river in Cromwell to the Connecticut River and back.
Meet at the launch - at the Cromwell Dunkin Donuts parking lot.
Date: TBD
Lead: Janet
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/2958691374350258
Strawberry Full Moon Paddle
Join us on a tidal river (East River Branford) for a sunset and full moon rise. Weather permitting.
Date: TBD
Lead: Janet
Meet at: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3120487,-72.6747836,17.7z
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/388895819020429
Quinnipiac to Mill
Leave shuttle cars at District. Bring your own boat and packed lunch. Launch at Sackett point launch and canoe at 10am (high tide), head through marsh with tide and up Mill River to District (8 Miles ~4 hours). Enjoy post paddle dinner beers at the Stack. Map.
Date:
(park cars in advance)
Lead: J.R. Logan
Paddle Ideas
Shag Bank Picnic
Canoe through harbor from City Point out to the sand bar off sandy point. Here we stop and bbq and get sun before returning.
Date: Saturday Aug TBD leave at 11am.
Lead: Alex M
To Lighthouse Point
West Rock to Quinnipiac Marina
Season Opening Social
connectconnectconnec with other paddle enthusiasts. We will be brainstorming events for the summer and looking for volunteers to lead them.
Date: June 6th, 5:30pm
Location: The Stack / Bears Smoke House BBQ
(Happy hour specials till 6pm)