Apr
3
12:00 PM12:00
White Rose Canoe Farewell Paddle (Final date/time TBD)
Read more to get updates on plans for a Farewell to the White Rose…
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May
30
to Jun 1
Maine Canoe Symposium: Back to Bryant Pond - May 30 to June 1
Established in 1986, the Maine Canoe Symposium is a fun-filled weekend where you can learn new skills, connect with other paddlers, share stories, and enjoy the quintessential Maine sport of canoeing.
Jun
6
to Jun 8
17th Annual Western Pennsylvania Solo Canoe Rendezvous - Save the Dates...
FROM THE ORGANIZERS::
Our usual late October save-the-date reminder that what will be the 17th edition of the Western Pennsylvania Solo Canoe Rendezvous is planned to occur on June 6/7/8 of 2025, at our regular home at Cooper’s Lake Campground. A long ways out, but wanted you to know that plans are afoot. In the meantime, our website (wpascr.org) will give you all sorts of info as to how to find us, camping arrangements, what usually goes on, and assorted other stuff.
So make a note, and we’ll send you another reminder next April or so…
Mar
13
7:00 PM19:00
Wawenock Ahwangans - finding the coastal canoe routes of Midcoast Maine
The Wawenocks, a vanished coastal tribe who occupied an area between Casco Bay and Penobscot Bay, developed a unique system of canoe routes through this region. Join Matt and Ozzie as they follow three of the old carry trails (ahwangans) used to bypass the rough waters.
Feb
20
7:00 PM19:00
Canoe camping/tripping opportunities in New England and slightly beyond...
This lavishly illustrated presentation will cover: Where to go and how to get there. How to plan a fun, successful, and safe trip. Choosing and packing essential equipment. Recruiting the team and coordination of goals. Canoe camping with kids – so that they want to come again.
Jan
16
7:00 PM19:00
The Nashua River: A canoe journey through a watershed in a day.
Hear how in one day a solo paddler canoed the Nashua River from the rising of the Nashua River "Meeting of the Waters" in Lancaster Mass. to where the Nashua joins the Merrimack River in Nashua NH.
Oct
17
4:00 PM16:00
Oct
11
to Oct 13
Paddlers & SnowWalkers Gathering - Ohana Family Camp, Fairlee VT 2024 UPDATED 09/22/204
A Gathering of folks from throughout the Northeast and Canada who share their love for backcountry travel by canoe, by snowshoe, or by ski. Land and water workshops, great presenters, good food, and the opportunity to make good friends.
10/04 Update: Registration is open and there is still space available!!
Oct
11
to Oct 13
Pine Barrens Functional Freestyle Canoeing Workshop
Learn precision canoeing techniques for everyday paddling.
Aug
22
6:00 PM18:00
UPDATED LAUNCH SITE: Thursday Nite Paddle - Peatfield Landing River Dock, Peatfield St, Ipswich MA
Ipswich River beavers recycle too… (kayak paddle on roof)
Aug
8
6:00 PM18:00
Thursday Nite Paddle: Powwow River, Hilldale Road crossing, South Hampton, NH
A pleasant paddle - join us!
Jul
25
6:00 PM18:00
Jul
16
to Jul 21
45th Assembly of the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association and Adirondack Canoe Symposium
Week long celebration of wooden canoes - their history, current use and everything in between. If you have any interest is these gorgeous and effective canoes.
Jul
11
6:00 PM18:00
Messin About in Canoes: Lake Gardner Beach, Amesbury, MA. Start Time: 6PM
Lake Gardner is finally open! And we’re ready to paddle. Click for more info.
Jun
15
10:00 AM10:00
HOLD THE DATE: Ipswich River Watershed Association - Riverfest 2024
Celebrate the Ipswich River - free to members and the community
Jun
7
to Jun 9
Maine Canoe Symposium: In a New Venue and Back to Full Weekend
Established in 1986, the Maine Canoe Symposium is a fun-filled weekend where you can learn new skills, connect with other paddlers, share stories, and enjoy the quintessential Maine sport of canoeing.
May
31
to Jun 2
West PA Solo Canoe Rendezvous 2024
A long standing informal gathering of solo paddlers, manufacturers, and vendors of solo canoes and paddling equipment.
Mar
21
7:00 PM19:00
Sporting in a Canoe: Fishing
“I’ve had the opportunity to fish from almost every type of watercraft, and have come to the conclusion that if I only could have one fishing boat…it would be a canoe” Come to the Gather to find out why!
Feb
24
10:00 AM10:00
39th Annual Wilderness and Canoeing Conference
Attention Trippers and folks who want to find out more about back country canoeing - here’s a great resource that is valuable even if you can’t get to the actual event.
Feb
15
7:00 PM19:00
A Tale of Two Trips: Paddling the Broken Skull River. The Assabet River to the Sea.
Join us as Bob Latshaw shares his paddle on the Broken Skull River in the Canadian Northwest and Chester “Ozzy” Osborne talks about his urban tripping experience paddling from the Assabet River to the Sea.
Jan
18
7:00 PM19:00
Learning on and about the Merrimack River
Join Charlie Saulnier, formerly with the Essex Agricultural & Technical High School in Danvers (now part of the Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School) and John Macone, Policy and Education Specialist for the Merrimack River Watershed Council, as they share their knowledge of, and experiences paddling on, the Merrimack River.
Oct
13
to Oct 15
Paddlers & SnowWalkers Gathering - Ohana Family Camp, Fairlee VT
A Gathering of folks from throughout the Northeast and Canada who share their love for backcountry travel by canoe, by snowshoe, or by ski. Land and water workshops, great presenters, good food, and the opportunity to make good friends.
Sep
30
11:00 AM11:00
Messin' About in (Other) Canoes - at White Rose Canoe - (Date and Time updated on 09/12/23)
Join us for Messin’ about in a variety of canoes from fellow paddlers and the White Rose Canoe demo fleet.
Sep
7
6:00 PM18:00
Messin' About in Canoes - on the Parker River
Join us for a Messin’ About paddle on the Parker River.
Aug
3
6:00 PM18:00
Messin' About in Canoes (including Wood and Canvas classics)...Ipswich River at Peabody Street Landing in Middleton, MA
Join us for a relaxed paddle on the Ipswich.
Jun
17
10:30 AM10:30
Ipswich River Watershed Association Paddle-a-thon
PADDLE-A-THON
SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 17, 2023
The Ipswich River Watershed Association’s Paddle-a-thon is a unique signature fundraising event celebrating the Ipswich River and clean water. It’s IRWA’s annual fundraising event that encourages folks to paddle a stretch of the Ipswich River on their own or with friends.
NEW THIS YEAR:
Party at Riverbend — Morning Mindfulness Paddle — Family Turtle Paddle — Your Portraits & River Stories — Canoe Auction
This is a great event, and the new location and approach is going to make it even better. We (White Rose Canoe) are one of the sponsors of the event and we strongly encourage all of our friends and customers to participate and donate!
Jun
15
6:00 PM18:00
Messin About in Canoes: MOVING - LAUNCH WILL BE IPSWICH ROAD/WILLOWDALE MEADOW Start Time: 6PM
NEW LOCATION: Paddle from the Ipswich River Canoe Launch on Ipswich Road, by Willowdale Park and just upstream from Foote Brothers Canoe and Kayak.
Jun
3
to Jun 4
Maine Canoe Symposium
Established in 1986, the Maine Canoe Symposium is a fun-filled weekend where you can learn new skills, connect with other paddlers, share stories, and enjoy the quintessential Maine sport of canoeing.
Jun
1
5:30 PM17:30
UPDATED 05/24: Messin' About in Canoes...Ipswich River at Peabody Street Landing in Middleton, MA
Join us for a relaxed paddle on the Ipswich.
May
18
5:30 PM17:30
Messin About in Canoes: Pow Wow River, Amesbury MA from Lake Gardner to Woodsom Park
Paddle from Lake Gardner Beach, Amesbury to Woodsom Park landing.
May
6
10:30 AM10:30
Nova Craft Day: Demos, Speakers, Guests + Special Order Truck
Join us at the White Rose for a fun day of trying out canoes, chatting with Steve Procunier, the Nova Craft Director of Sales, listening to a couple of speakers, and (if you place the order by April 1st) picking up your new special order Nova Craft canoe!
Apr
20
7:00 PM19:00
Gather: Gear: Whaddya Need, When. Share Session.
Gear - the bits and bobs that can make a paddle safer and more comfortable. . There are minimum needs, basic kits and purpose specific extensions. Each paddler’s kit is a bit different, so this is a great opportunity to compare choices and pick up new ideas that will make your paddles more fun!
(Click the title for more info)
Apr
17
to Jun 17
Ipswich River Watershed Association Paddle-a-thon: Canoe Auction!!
Ipswich River Watershed Association is auctioning off a Merrimack Osprey canoe (donated by White Rose Canoe) as part of its annual Paddle-a-thon fund raiser. Bidding is now open!!