NDAA Resumes (Socially-Distant) Adaptive Kayaking Program

Please read the following update from Cathy Webster, director of NDAA’s Adaptive Kayaking program:

I was able to obtain a Vermont States Parks permit to facilitate adaptive kayaking. I am available to transport kayaks to Waterbury Reservoir or Green River Reservoir for participants use, if participants:

Schedule will be be limited with no more than one kayak launched per hour.

If you have access to a life jacket/low profile cushion if needed, please bring it with you.

I will offer socially distant supervision/transfer tips.

Each kayak and all adaptive components will be sprayed down with a bleach solution and allowed to dry after each use.

If any NDAA life jackets/cushions/ whistles/tow ropes are used, I will wash thoroughly with a soap and water solution at the end of each day and allow them to dry and not be used again for 72 hours( per coast guard and MTI life jacket COVID-19 recommendations).

Please be advised that as the State Parks open, and water sports are a great option for being socially distant they will be crowded and with the possibility of many out of state visitors- I can not guarantee safe distances from others.

I do not have State park passes available this year, day use fee is $4.00 each.

There are discount passes available for seniors and Veterans (contact VT State Parks directly) and if you are a participant who needs assistance( which you will) the person assisting you will not be charged. Just let them know at the gate when you enter the park.

State parks are not putting out picnic tables. If needed, please bring your own chair.

Park bathroom facilities are not open, but Port-o-Potties are available at the level of the parking area.

Please reach out to kayak@disabledathletics.org if you are interested and I will be in touch with dates. I will be starting off with Tuesdays, and as schedule fills, will add Thursday, or if bad weather, will use as a rain date.I have some out of town commitments in mid August, but our permit is good til October so if you are nervous about the park being crowded, there’s always fall!

All participants must wear masks while on land, and may remove them while kayaking.