Join the Pamlico-Tar Paddlers and let the Adventures Begin!
"Friends told me to e-mail and let you know what a great experience I had as a first time kayaker on the Tar. The sounds and sights of the Tar take you out of the rush of everyday and rejuvenate the spirit. "
Jane Alexander.
To get a glimse of what this quote is talking about:
View UNCTV Video: Paddling Beaufort County
Eight kayaks along with paddles and PFDs were purchased by PTRF in 2008 thanks to a grant from the Norcross Wildlife Foundation.
The kayaks are being put to use in paddling classes that educate participants about paddling and the river, in cooperative paddle outings with Inner Banks Outfitters, the Cypress Group of the Sierra Club and in PTRF sponsored outings. The PTRF paddlers, a recreational paddling group, and PTRF members have access to this stable of "yaks" and equipment for a small fee.
The membership dues to join the Pamlico-Tar Paddlers are listed below. Anyone interested can subscribe to our Google Group (requires a free Google account) by typing in your email in the box in the upper left hand corner. The Google Group allows members to chat among themselves as well as receive frequent updates on outings, etc from PTRF.
Pamlico-Tar Paddlers: Outings Schedule
Friday May 28: Tar River below Rocky Mount. For details, click here.
Saturday, June 26: Tar River headwaters from Highway 96. For experienced paddlers. More info to come.
Past Outings
January 1, 2010 - Hangover Paddle 2010
December 21, 2009 - IBXO Mistletoe Paddle
November 22, 2009 - Sierra Club Sponsored Paddle of Merchants Millpond
October 24, 2009 - Bear Creek Paddle Trail
Already a PTRF member?
Joining this group is free!
Not a PTRF member?
Well than join us! Our membership dues start at only $30 and you'll become part of this warm and welcoming community of local watershed paddlers! Please click here for more details on how you can join.
Once you become a Pam-Tar Paddlers member, we would like to extend the oppourtunity to you to become a paddle trip leader for our various outings. As a leader you are welcome to plan the location, length, and skill level needed for your trip. In addition, if you'd like to take your family paddling or perhaps celebrate a special event like a birthday with a paddle please contact us to see what we can do.
If you would like additional information, please call or email Kelly Jochim at kelly@ptrf.org or 252-946-7211.
Our Beaufort County Paddle Trail Guides are on sale for $10 (shipping included) at the PTRF office. The guide is filled with large maps of the 50 trails covering more than 380 miles of water. The guide also includes GPS locations for put-ins/take-outs as well as an additional map for Pitt County paddle trails. This book makes makes a great gift for paddlers and outdoors enthusiasts alike.
Past Paddle Trips Include:
May 2009: Introduction to Kayaking on the Rocky Mount Reservoir- for beginners
May 2009: Tar River from NC 581 to NC 1001-- intermediate paddle
June 2009: Tar River from Greenville Town Commons to Port Terminal-- all levels
June 2009: Tranters Creek to Runyon Creek, Beaufort County- intermediate
July 2009: Tar River from NC33 ramp (Bells Bridge) to Tarboro Riverfront Park - intermediate