Middlebury Paddle Club General Info

Middlebury Paddle Club was designed as a place for local paddlers of all abilities to come together. We are open to all abilities and non motorized water craft. There are no formal trip leaders but we recommend that paddlers discuss each outing before launching to make sure everyone is on board with the trip plan. A typical paddle season for us is Mid April - October dependent upon the weather. If you are interested in joining our club please sign up for our email list below. Thanks and happy paddling

Paddles are schedule every week for Thursday Night (no rain date for 2013)

Required equipment: Canoe or kayak, pfd, head lamp.
Recommended equipment: Dry bag, spray skirt, drinking water, rain jacket, change of clothes, bilge pump, paddle float, sunscreen and food or snacks.

2013 Season
-Paddles are schedule every Thursday Night (paddles canceled due to weather will not be rescheduled)
-We will schedule Full Moon Paddles starting in June and running through September
-Check the paddle club page around 4PM the day of the paddle for any cancellations due to weather
-Please send an email to info@mmvt.com if you plan on attending, that way we will wait for you at the launch site
-Dress appropriate for the water temperature and be ready to launch at 6PM
-Here are a few classes we would like to offer this summer (no cost just friends helping friends)
Wet Exits, Rolling Class, Jackson Kayak demo Night, Potluck, Overnight Trip


Our Launch Map (showing put-ins/take-outs & a link for directions to each) is now available by clicking on the Paddling Launch Map link on the right side of most pages

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MPC - Thursday May 16th, POSTPONED due to HIGH WINDS

Date: 
Thu, 05/09/2013
Location: 
Little Otter, Ferrisburgh VT

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TONIGHTS PADDLE HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO HIGH WINDS ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN. WE WILL TRY FOR NEXT THURSDAY.

Paddles will be held on Thursday Nights for the 2013 season. Please look over the information at the top of the MPC page to see what we require and expect of each participant.
We will plan to paddle from the Fish and Wildlife Access off of Hawkins Rd and dependent on water levels either paddle up into the marsh or into Hawkins Bay.

MPC - Thursday May 2nd, launch at 6PM

Date: 
Thu, 05/02/2013
Location: 
Bristol Pond - Lake Winona

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Paddles will be held on Thursday Nights for the 2013 season. Please look over the information at the top of the MPC page to see what we require and expect of each participant.
This is a great paddle beneath the Hogsback Mountain Range with great parking at the Fish and Wildlife Access on the northern end of the lake.

MPC - Richville Pond April 25th, launch at 6PM

Type: 
Paddle Club
Date: 
Thu, 04/25/2013
Location: 
Richville Pond (North) Shoreham VT

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Paddles will be held on Thursday Nights for the 2013 season. Please look over the information at the top of the MPC page to see what we require and expect of each participant. Looks like me might see some rain and can't rule out a stray snow storm so make sure to dress appropriately as water temps are hovering in the low 40's.
This is a great paddle in early spring when the aquatic vegetation is low, later in the summer it can be difficult to paddle through. This is a VT fish and wildlife parking area and large enough for a dozen or so cars.

MPC - 1st Paddle of 2013 season!

Date: 
Thu, 04/18/2013
Location: 
Leicester River Flats

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Paddles will be held on Thursday Nights for the 2013 season. Please look over the information at the top of the MPC page to see what we require and expect of each participant. Looks like me might see some rain and can't rule out a stray snow storm so make sure to dress appropriately as water temps are hovering in the low 40's.

MPC - Monday October 1st - Goshen Dam

Type: 
Paddle Club
Date: 
Mon, 10/01/2012
Location: 
Goshen Vermont

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We will try and launch as close to 5:30PM as possible and please be sure to pack a headlamp and wear any cold weather paddling gear that you have.

Please bring a change of warm clothes that you can leave in the car for after the paddle.