Middlebury Paddle Club General Info

Middlebury Paddle Club was designed as a place for local paddlers of all abilities to come together. We are open to all abilities and non motorized water craft. There are no formal trip leaders but we recommend that paddlers discuss each outing before launching to make sure everyone is on board with the trip plan. A typical paddle season for us is Mid April - October dependent upon the weather. If you are interested in joining our club please sign up for our email list below. Thanks and happy paddling

Paddles are schedule every week for Thursday Night (no rain date for 2013)

Required equipment: Canoe or kayak, pfd, head lamp.
Recommended equipment: Dry bag, spray skirt, drinking water, rain jacket, change of clothes, bilge pump, paddle float, sunscreen and food or snacks.

2013 Season
-Paddles are schedule every Thursday Night (paddles canceled due to weather will not be rescheduled)
-We will schedule Full Moon Paddles starting in June and running through September
-Check the paddle club page around 4PM the day of the paddle for any cancellations due to weather
-Please send an email to info@mmvt.com if you plan on attending, that way we will wait for you at the launch site
-Dress appropriate for the water temperature and be ready to launch at 6PM
-Here are a few classes we would like to offer this summer (no cost just friends helping friends)
Wet Exits, Rolling Class, Jackson Kayak demo Night, Potluck, Overnight Trip


Our Launch Map (showing put-ins/take-outs & a link for directions to each) is now available by clicking on the Paddling Launch Map link on the right side of most pages

Paddling Club


MPC - Lake Iroquois July 7th launch at 6PM

Date: 
Thu, 07/07/2011
Location: 
Lake Iroquois formerly Hinesburg Pond

This will be a Thursday night paddle due to the 4th of July holiday.
Hope to see you all there and hope you have a great weekend.

MPC - Otter Creek/Dead Creek Monday June 27th, Launch at 6PM

Date: 
Mon, 06/27/2011
Location: 
Otter Creek/Dead Creek

This weeks paddle will begin on the Otter Creek and move up Dead Creek. We will launch from the boat ramp on Basin Harbor Road, across from Rivers Edge Cottages and Campground. Diane was nice enough to allow us to park 2-3 cars in her lot but if we have additional people for this paddle we will have to run a shuttle from Vergennes. Please call the shop the day of the paddle to let us know if you are paddling.

MPC - Winona Lake Monday 6/20/11 Launch at 6PM

Date: 
Mon, 06/20/2011
Location: 
Winona Lake (Bristol Pond)

MPC - Lake Champlain McCuen Slang Monday 6/13/11 Launch at 6PM

Date: 
Mon, 06/13/2011
Location: 
Lake Champlain - McCuen Slang Parking area

Please pack all required equipment and follow directions from Middlebury route 125 West, the road is closed due to high water just beyond the McCuen Slang parking area and is not accessible from route 17.

MPC - Lake Dunmore (West Shore Rd) Monday June 6th, launch at 6PM

Date: 
Mon, 06/06/2011
Location: 
Lake Dunmore - West Shore Road F&W Fishing Access