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DRBA to paddle at Beaver Creek Reservoir

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June 17, 2020
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The Dan River Basin Association invites those interested to a paddle on Beaver Creek Reservoir in Martinsville on July 4. The outing is free.

Celebrate Independence Day on the water with the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA).

Beginning at 10 a.m. on July 4, DRBA will host its First Saturday Outing at Beaver Creek Reservoir in Martinsville.

Built in the early 1950s, the man-made lake covers about 175 acres. It is owned and controlled by the City of Martinsville, for which it serves as the primary source of drinking water. Participants will paddle to the furthest point of the lake where Beaver Creek feeds into the lake along with two other branches of water. This out-and-back paddle will total approximately 4 miles, with easy options to turn back at any time during the float.

Coordinator for the outing is DRBA leader and avid kayaker Betty Kirkpatrick, who has introduced countless paddlers to the rivers and lakes in the region.

“Since no motorboats are allowed on the lake, it remains one of the calmest flat water floats in the area. The reservoir is alive with a variety of flowering plants. Herons, turtles, and an occasional eagle can often be seen along the shoreline or in the trees,“ Kirkpatrick said.          

Participants are asked to meet at 10 a.m. at the boat ramp, located on Boat Ramp Drive (off Redskin Drive), Martinsville. Dress in synthetic fabric, be prepared to get wet, and bring boat, paddles, life jacket for each boater, lunch or snacks, and water. Hats and sunscreen are highly recommended. Each participant is encouraged to follow state issued guidelines by practicing social distancing and by wearing a mask when launching or disembarking at the ramp. All participants will be asked to sign a waiver.

After cancelling the April and May outings and redefining the June outing because of the global pandemic, DRBA members believe that with appropriate precautions we can safely enjoy the flat water lake paddle.

Boats and gear may be rented from Three Rivers Outfitters in Eden, NC, 336-627-6215, www.3-r-o.com, or from Smith River Outfitters in Bassett, 276-618-1457, www.smithriveroutfitter.com.

All First Saturday Outings of the Dan River Basin Association are free and open to the public. For information or questions about this event, contact Kirkpatrick by phone or text at 276–692–4063.

For information about the Dan River Basin Association, visit www.danriver.org.

 

 

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