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Last-Instruction739 t1_j66vyru wrote

Depends where, I’d probably only do it if you are an accomplished swimmer and with a spotter in a boat. With a floatation device might also be wise.

I kayak in it all the time between Middletown and the Sound. The river itself has a strong current that can be unpredictable and is also effected by the tides.

Lots of boat traffic, floating debris and last summer dead catfish.

If you go up to northern Vermont it’s pretty beautiful and clean.

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LizzieBordensPetRock t1_j680a2y wrote

My first time canoeing on the river we could see the boat launch to get back home but fighting the current and boat traffic it took forever. We nearly exhausted ourselves trying to go a few hundred yards upstream (I was a teenager, don’t be cruel). Definitely learned the river was not to be messed with that day.

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Fadingmist-1554 t1_j68bini wrote

Where do you put your kayak in?

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Last-Instruction739 t1_j68qza9 wrote

A number of different spots to be honest. I’ve used all the DEP launches on the river. Salmon River is probably the one I use most often.

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Fadingmist-1554 t1_j68ykex wrote

Thank you. I use Great Island in Old Lyme a lot and I’d like to branch out. As for safety, always use a paddle leash. Too many drownings happen when people think they can reach the paddle floating away

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Last-Instruction739 t1_j68zpff wrote

I wear my life vest year round but that’s also good advice. I’m always out fishing so my paddle starts floating away I’m probably casting at it till I get it snagged lol.

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