http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:25:22 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:21:21 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Dangerous-paddling?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner Visiting the Charlestown Breachway we watched a man and woman in a double sit-on-top kayak that sported foot power. They came out from the pond into the Breachway using both foot pedals and paddles, and still sometimes went backwards with the powe... water sport paddling outside hypothermia underwater health safety kayak paddle Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:21:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Dangerous-paddling?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Trip-report-Ninigret-Pond?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner The Hope Diamond of Rhode Island's jewels, Ninigret Pond is a paddle that will leave you begging for more. Our group started at the Kayak Center's rental shack on Charlestown Beach Rd. Parking in the KC's lot is free when renting a boat; the rest ... water sport paddling outside environment green exercise workout canoe kayak paddle lunch Providence Watersports - swimming spots Providence watersports - recreation guide wildlife Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:32:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Trip-report-Ninigret-Pond?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Canoe-vs-kayak?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner "Canoes and kayaks are pretty much the same, right?" This is a common misconception about two boats that are actually quite different. Of course the most obvious difference is that most canoes are open and most kayaks close over the padd... water sport paddling outside hypothermia scuba dive conservation leave no trace environment green exercise workout health skin protection sunscreen safety dog canoe kayak river paddle lunch surf photography wildlife fish Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:54:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Canoe-vs-kayak?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Getting-fit-while-playing?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner Combine a paddle from Bold Point with a walk on the East Bay bike path for a fun full-body workout.Few things in life feel better than being fit. Couch potatoes can experience an unimagined level of energy, vitality and spunk after only a couple wee... water sport paddling outside hypothermia scuba dive underwater conservation leave no trace environment green exercise workout health skin protection sunscreen safety canoe kayak paddle summer fitness guide Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:25:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Getting-fit-while-playing?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Music-on-the-water?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner The view of Kurrents deck from the river.Now that summer has finally started, we can get outside and enjoy some great music. Here are a few places where music can be heard from the water if you happen to be paddling by at the right time.Blues on the... water sport paddling outside exercise workout canoe kayak river paddle music Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:50:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Music-on-the-water?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Trip-report-Woonasquatucket-River-Downtown?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner  The city of Providence looks completely different from the point of view gained in the water, especially during the first nice summer evening of the year.We started from the edge of Bold Point Park, reached by following the 'boat ramp' signs of... water sport paddling outside conservation leave no trace environment green exercise workout health safety canoe kayak river paddle Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:31:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Trip-report-Woonasquatucket-River-Downtown?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Photography-on-the-water-part-II-technique?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner Everything looks better from the water.Taking photos while playing on the water adds to the fun exponentially. All those great moments come back instantly whenever you see them displayed on your wall. With the quality of modern digital cameras, anyon... water sport paddling outside scuba dive underwater leave no trace environment green exercise workout health safety canoe kayak river paddle lunch surf camera photography wildlife fish Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:44:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Photography-on-the-water-part-II-technique?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Photography-on-the-water-part-I-equipment?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner Finding beautiful photo subjects is one of the most fun aspects of water sports.After a great day on the water, taking home a special photo or two is a prize like no other. Trips come back to life from photos hung on your walls. With the quality of ... water sport paddling outside scuba underwater canoe kayak river paddle surf camera photography wildlife fish Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:22:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Photography-on-the-water-part-I-equipment?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Paddling-alone?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner Solo paddling can be very peaceful.   After sprinting to the put-in faster than Wile E. Coyote on rocket skates, you arrive to find a parking lot full of cars with kayak racks but no people. The group left without you. What do you do... water sport paddling outside conservation leave no trace environment green exercise workout health safety canoe kayak river paddle lunch food Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:30:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Paddling-alone?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d21-Trip-report-Wood-River?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner Wood River paddlers going through weedsThe Wood River is one of the longer rivers in RI, running roughly 14 miles. It could be paddled in its entirety with a few portages. We did 3 miles each way in an especially scenic, calm, wide, easy section. Th... water sport paddling outside conservation leave no trace environment green exercise workout health safety canoe kayak river paddle Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:05:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d21-Trip-report-Wood-River?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d18-RIs-best-recreation-spots?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner Everyone can have fun in Wickford Cove.RI is blessed with a plethora of beautiful places where we can enjoy the water in many different ways. These are a few of the parks where you'll find swimmers, kayakers, fishers and divers playing closeby. Ther... water sport paddling outside scuba dive underwater conservation leave no trace environment green exercise workout health canoe kayak river paddle lunch camp Providence watersports - recreation guide Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:12:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d18-RIs-best-recreation-spots?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d18-RI-swimming-spots?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner Mmmmm swimming on a really hot day is the best.It's swimming time!  With over 300 beaches, RI has no shortage of places to dive in.A few good ones...Easton's - Memorial Blvd, Newport. Lots of people and every kind of fun facility one could want... water sport paddling outside dive underwater conservation leave no trace environment green exercise workout canoe kayak river paddle lunch surf Providence Watersports - swimming spots Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:29:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d18-RI-swimming-spots?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Upcoming-paddling-events-part-II?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner Pawtuxet river action.Hunt River/Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge :: Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14: Friends of the Hunt River Watershed and the Audubon Society of Rhode Island welcome you to this beautiful wildlife refuge. Come explore this ... water sport paddling outside conservation leave no trace environment green exercise workout health canoe kayak river paddle lunch Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:06:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Upcoming-paddling-events-part-II?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Upcoming-paddling-events-part-I?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner Great day on the Hunt River. WPWA Paddle & Events schedule - for more info see wpwa.org.  Fee depends on WPWA membership.FAMILY PADDLE Another easy paddle around the small but scenic Brownin... water sport paddling outside conservation leave no trace environment green exercise workout health canoe kayak river paddle lunch camp Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:01:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Upcoming-paddling-events-part-I?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Basic-paddling-skills?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner Practicing turns on Big River in Coventry"You just get in the boat & paddle, right? How hard could it be?" This is a common view of kayaking and canoing among the general public. In many settings, such as a small pond or river, it can ... water sport paddling outside conservation environment exercise workout health safety kayak river paddle Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:35:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Basic-paddling-skills?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d6-Trip-report-Big-River?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner Very sharp turn on the Big River - see the first person in line, just below the yellow paddle blade.Big River in Coventry is a beautiful paddle in one of the wilder parts of the West Bay. Driving only 20 minutes from Providence puts you in the middle... water sport paddling outside conservation leave no trace environment exercise workout health canoe kayak river paddle Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:05:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d6-Trip-report-Big-River?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Poison-ivy-on-the-riverbanks?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner These riverbanks on the Ten Mile are blanketed with poison ivy.Finding poison ivy or oak is often the worst part of a paddling day. Just knowing you touched it can create enough dread to ruin all your fun.Fast facts:-The oil that causes rashes (urush... water sport paddling outside scuba dive conservation environment exercise workout health skin protection safety dog canoe kayak river paddle camp surf Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:24:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Poison-ivy-on-the-riverbanks?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Lunch-on-the-water?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner Stopped for lunch on Quononchontaug Pond, Charlestown.Finding a beautiful place to stop and eat lunch is one of the most enjoyable parts of any day on the water. A thermal lunch bag or small cooler and a small blue ice pack or two will keep everythi... water sport paddling outside scuba dive conservation leave no trace environment exercise workout health canoe kayak paddle lunch food camp Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:10:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Lunch-on-the-water?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Care-and-feeding-of-watersports-equipment?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner Using favorite equipment on the Ten Mile River. Salt water, blessed as we are to have it, can cause damage to almost all watersports gear. This is even an issue when playing in some of our rivers which are fed by ocean tides. Getting into the ha... water sport scuba dive canoe kayak paddle Fri, 29 May 2009 19:29:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Care-and-feeding-of-watersports-equipment?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Trip-report--Ten-Mile-River?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner One of many turns on the Ten Mile. The Ten Mile River is a surprisingly beautiful paddle in the middle of a city.  Once launched, little traffic is heard.  Few reminders of civilization are seen.  All is peaceful and green and wild.&... paddling outside spring conservation leave no trace environment canoe kayak river paddle Thu, 28 May 2009 13:06:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8223-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Trip-report--Ten-Mile-River?cid=exrss-Providence-Water-Sports-Examiner