GUIDED
TRIPS
Our trips are geared to small groups and are on easy
waters making this a great way to enter into the sport of paddling.
Several trips provide an early evening or moonlight paddling adventure.
Our tour guides come from a variety of backgrounds and all possess
the skills and attitudes necessary to offer a fun and safe trip.
We hope you will find a trip that meets your needs and interests.
RESERVATION DETAILS
All trips include boat, PFD, paddle and skirt when appropriate.
You may use your own boat if it is appropriate for the trip. Participants
are responsible for their own lunch or snacks and plenty of liquids
(NO GLASS ITEMS, PLEASE).
Full payment is required on all reservations.
Receive a $10 discount if using your own boat and equipment.
Cancellations made at least 5 days prior to the trip will receive
a full refund. Cancellations made within 5 days of the trip will
forfeit entire fee. CCK reserves the right to cancel trips for any
reason, including but not limited to, insufficient sign ups and
hazardous conditions.
Reservations will not be accepted via e-mail. Please call CCK to
make reservations, (860) 693-6977.
LIABILITY
We strive to provide quality gear and safety conscious guides. Water
sports, however, as well as many other sports have inherent risks.
Due to these risks we ask that you read, accept and sign a waiver,
which we will provide prior to the trip, (view
and print waiver). If you have any health conditions, which
may impair your safety or the safety of others, please evaluate
your ability to participate in one of our trips. The use of recreational
drugs or alcohol is prohibited while participating in our tour program.
Those who are concerned about their
endurance level may arrange with a partner to paddle a double kayak.
These arrangements must be made at the time of reservation.
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BANTAM RIVER
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Join CCK in exploring the Bantam River and
the north bay of Bantam Lake, located within the White Memorial
Foundation. The Foundation preserves a 4,000 acre wildlife
sanctuary, enabling paddlers to intimately observe the wildlife
of diverse wetland communities. Possible sightings include:
beaver, muskrat, osprey and herons. A staff favorite for
moonlight paddles!
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Dates to be announced!
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Open to canoes and kayaks.
Recreational trip, no prerequisites.
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FARMINGTON RIVER
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We explore an 11 mile section of our home river
starting from Farmington center to Simsbury. This stretch
of the river is flat water and meanders through the town of
Avon as well. We'll pass by the ruins of the Farmington Canal
and you'll be able to spot Heublein Tower atop Talcott Mountain.
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Dates to be announced! |
Open to canoes and kayaks.
Recreational trip, no prerequisites. |
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LAKE MCDONOUGH
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Join us for a leisurely mid day
tour around this delightful
reservoir. We will learn about all the dams and reservoirs
of the Farmington and for what this reservoir compensates.
Bring a picnic lunch.
Novive boat skills required. We will swim at the beach. (entrance
fee is included in trip price).
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Dates to be announced. |
Open to canoes and kayaks.
Recreational trip, no prerequisites.
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LAKE WINCHESTER
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Located in the northwest village of Winchester Center
Lake Winchester is an artificial lake yet is undeveloped.
The trees and shrubs located within the impoundment area
of the lake were not cleared prior to the filling. During
the subsequent winter the trees were cut at ice level, and
as a result, numerous dead trees and stumps reach to the
surface of the lake making it ideal fish habitat. The species
of fish found in the lake include chain pickerel, yellow
perch, bullheads, calico bass, sunfish, and largemouth bass.
Bring your fishing rod!
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Dates to be announced. |
Open to canoes and kayaks.
Recreational trip, no prerequisites.
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GREAT ISLAND
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Come explore the Great Island section of the Connecticut
River estuary with us. The area's diversity offers the opportunity
to experience many different facets of paddling! During this
trip, we will encounter a tidal marsh, the mouth of the Connecticut
River and Long Island Sound. Our path will be determined by
water conditions on the day of the trip. This area also serves
as a wildlife refuge for nesting ospreys, great blue herons,
snowy egrets and swans.
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Dates to be announced! |
Kayaks 14' and over.
Beginner Sea Kayak Trip, some paddling
experience required.
Please refer to our Lesson Brochure
for information.
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LITTLE NARRAGANSETT BAY
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On this trip we will be exploring Little Narragansett
Bay between Stonington, CT and Watch Hill, RI. The Bay is
protected, yet open enough to provide moderately challenging
conditions. We usually stop at Napatree Point to enjoy it’s
wonderful view of the Watch Hill Lighthouse and have lunch.
We will have the option of spending some time on the exposed
side of the point and playing in larger waves, or exploring
other parts of the bay.
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Dates to be announced. |
Kayaks 14' and over.
Beginner Sea Kayak Trip, some paddling
experience required.
Please refer to our Lesson
Brochure for information.
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NORWALK ISLANDS
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Come tour the Norwalk Islands, one of the best
paddling playgrounds on the CT coast. We will spend the day
exploring many of the islands and the waters surrounding them.
These islands are part of the Stewart B. McKinney Wildlife
refuge and home to part of the most important heron rookery
in the state. This tour will provide a great introduction
to true coastal kayaking with waters sheltered by the islands.
We will take lunch on Sheffield Island where we will take
a tour of the old lighthouse museum (entrance fee is included
in trip price).
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Dates to be announced. |
Open to 14' and longer sea kayaks.
Beginner Sea Kayak Trip, some paddling
experience required.
View and print map and directions
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