Events 2017
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND – opening weekend
Sunday May 28th
Eco-tour
10:00 am -12:00 pm
Special pre-season rate $35.00/ person
reservations required
Sunday May 28th
Sunday Fun-day
2:00 -5:00 pm
Get your family on the water early this season with discount rentals from 2:00 -5:00 pm.
Basic instruction included as always / reservations not required but recommended for double boats
Single boat $15.00 1 hour
Double boat $25.00 1 hour
fyi: low tide is at 4:00 pm. I love this time to kayak with young kids – as low tide exposes shorelines to explore
FULL MOON KAYAK TOUR
JULY 9th AUGUST 7th SEPTEMBER 6th
This is definitely a favorite! Come kayak west into the setting sun and back to watch the moon rise over east beach. Peaceful, calm, quiet. This tour is meant to enjoy the scenery and reflect on the day. Bring layers, bug spray, and if you have a flashlight or headlamp. ADULTS and older children only
Reservations required | Basic kayaking required | Space limited
$40.00 / person
FAMILY FULL MOON KAYAK
JULY 8th AUGUST 6th
Kayak around the inner ponds under the setting sun and rising moon. This is a slow meandering tour meant for kids of all ages. So cool!!! Your kids will love it
BIOLUMINESCENT TOUR (all ages) ******* only if comb jellies are present in large no.
Thursday August 10th at 6:45 pm
In the summer bioluminescent comb jellies (non stinging / not-true jelly fish) populate the warm coastal waters of the Block Island Sound, including the Great Salt Pond. On dark summer nights these invertebrates may be ‘seen’ when agitated in the water. Folks of all ages are enchanted by the glow emitted by these organisms so bring the whole family. Dress appropriately (layers); headlamp, flashlight, or glow stick suggested, bug spray – can’t hurt.
Reservations required | Basic kayaking required |Space limited.
3nd ANNUAL SWIM THE POND THE COMMITTEE FOR THE GREAT SALT POND
Saturday August TBA
Info and registration information available at cgspblockisland.org
Pond and Beyond will be once again helping at this event. 6 volunteer kayakers needed along race course to (1) help keep swimmers on course (2) be there in case swimmers need assistance.
Volunteers will receive race t-shirt and a free kayak rental. THANKS!! The CGPS is the main organization keeping the pond clean for swimming!!
FUN FRIDAYS
This program is directed at semi-experienced tweens and teens. The group will kayak to explore the pond during the morning hours. Participants must be ready and willing to kayak, launch kayaks, and pack up own equipment. Team Effort. The main focus of the day is fun! Kayak, hike, snorkel, beachcombing and I will sneak in ecology lessons.
Ages 9 and up with some experience
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