Featured Events
Kayak Centre on the Block-July 16-18 (2 & 3 Day Workshops or join for a day!)
Block Island is one of the best kept secrets in New England! This beautiful island, just off the coast of Rhode Island, features 17 miles of pristine beaches, gorgeous scenery and great paddling!
Join The Kayak Centre on the Block for a few days of kayak instruction. Our meeting place and venue will be the rustic Narragansett Inn on Block Island which is located steps from the water.
NEW! Ninigret Pond EcoTour with Brooke Longval-July 18
Come explore beautiful Ninigret Pond by kayak on a guided eco tour. This relaxing and educational trip will take you through a variety of coastal habitats including salt marsh, sand flats and eelgrass beds which are home to dozens of species of plants, birds, fish and invertebrates.
Following a short introduction about the geology and natural history of this 1700 acre pond, we will set out in one of our stable single or double kayaks for a few hours of gentle paddling and exploration with an expert guide.
Brooke Longval will be your guide for this terrific experience. She received a PhD in Biological Oceanography from the University of Rhode Island and has spent nearly 10 years studying the ecology of Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island's coastal waters. She is an avid paddler and member of the Kayak Centre team.
No experience required. This is perfect trip for individuals, families or groups interested in the ecology of this amazing area or those just looking for a gentle kayak adventure in a terrific place.
Ninigret Pond is one of the premiere saltwater ponds of southern Rhode Island. It is uncrowded and in many ways still one of Rhode Island’s undiscovered gems.
Includes: Equipment & Guide
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $40
Moonlight Paddle-July 26
Join us for an evening of paddling magic as we watch the night sky come alive. A terrific way to experience the wonders of night kayaking under a full moon! Our glow-stick flotilla departs from our Wickford waterfront and winds through the harbor. The rain date is the following evening.
Includes: Equipment & Guide
Time: 7pm-9pm
Cost: $35
Sunset Paddle- Every Friday in Wickford or Charlestown!
Stress dissolves when exposed to water…
Take in some spectacular sunset views as we lead you on a tranquil paddle through either Wickford Harbor or Ninigret Pond in Charlestown, depending on the evening.
These gentle sunset excursions are great for paddlers of all abilities and are a perfect way to end your day, or begin your evening!
Voted Best Date Night by RI Monthly Magazine!
Includes: Equipment & Guide
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: $35