On Saturday, August 26, join us for the season opening event for the Chemung River Friends Paddle program at the Grove Street Boat Launch in Elmira, NY!

Guided River Tour from 10am – 2pm

Kayak Rentals & BYOBoat Shuttles Available
Registration Required
Click here to register for the paddle.
All participants will be shuttled between parking site and launch sites.
All abilities are welcome and safety equipment will be provided.
More information is provided after you complete your registration.

Outdoor Flea Market/Kayak Swap from 2pm – 4pm

No registration required, just bring your gear to trade or sell. You can start setting up at 1pm.

We will be accepting donations for Chemung River Friends at this event and selling some sweet Chemung River Friends swag!

• $3 – Chemung River Friends bumper sticker
• $5 – Chemung River Friends waterproof river map bandanna
• $10 – Commemorative Chemung River Friends wine glass
• $20 – Chemung River Friends t-shirt
• $30 – Chemung River Friends hat
• $40 – 116-page Chemung & Susquehanna River Paddle Guide

WHAT TO PACK:

• Proper water shoes (not flip flops)
• Snacks
• Water
• Sunscreen
• Bug Spray

FCRW Paddle program is a partnership between Friends of the Chemung River Watershed and Endless Mountain Outfitters.