Grays Harbor is full of some amazing waterways, yet they often seem to be overlooked. Much of our waterfront is not accessible by land due to railroad tracks, private land, and inaccessibility (ie. mud).
Now, what if I told you there was a secret society of local people who dress themselves up in puffy vests and ride around in plastic vessels, becoming "one with the water"?
The Grays Harbor Canoe & Kayak Club is a newly formed group of casual paddlers, both young and old, who like to meet up once a month and go drifting down the river together (and strangely enough the tides always seem to flow toward the 8th Street Ale House). They are currently accepting new members, assuming you can pass their initiation rites (Have you heard of dizzy bat baseball? They play dizzy paddle kayak).
The club members will be meeting up to hoot & holler for their fellow paddling friends at the Hoquiam River Festival Races. Come out and grab a hot dog and join in the fanfare, they just ask that you contribute a side dish or drink to share with the group. You can find them at the BBQ area near the boat launch on the Hoquiam River (behind Swansons) between 1:30pm and 3:30pm on Saturday.
Their August group paddle is scheduled for Monday, August 6th at 5:30pm. Meet at the 8th Street Landing, then they will caravan up the river from there. All ages and skill levels welcome!
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