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Connecticut Water Trails Program Paddling Report Form
Please give us all of the information requested. Your personal information will not be shared with anyone - it is for our use in case we need to contact you
Where Are They Located ( Be As Specific As
Possible ) :
On The Waterway:
Put-In At: Time:
Take-Out At: Time:
Approximate Distance:
Waterway Accessibility
How Easy Was It To Find Information About The Stretch You Chose To Paddle Such As Where To Put-In, Take-Out, Shuttle Directions, Etc.?
Easy
Moderately
Difficult
Very
Difficult
How Easy Was It To Access (Get To) The Stretch You Chose To Paddle?
Easy
Moderately
Difficult
Very
Difficult
If You Would Like To Elaborate About Your Access Experience: Please Enter Your Comments Here:
The Paddling Experience
The Put-In
Signage
Yes
No How Would You Describe The Parking
Please Estimate The Number Of Cars The Lot Could Hold:
Parking Meters Or Fees?
Yes
No
Did You Feel Security Was Adequate At The Put-In For:
Yourself
Yes
No
Your Gear
Yes
No
Your Vehicle
Yes
No
What Amenities Are Present At The Put-In?
Toilets
Yes
No
Picnic Tables
Yes
No Other :
Please Describe The Launch Site
Concrete Ramp:
Yes
No
Beach
Yes
No
Dock
Yes
No
Dirt Shoreline
Yes
No Other
Are Water Trail Or Other
Trail Signs Or Maps Present?
Yes
No
How Easy Was It To Launch?
Easy
Moderately
Difficult
Very
Difficult
Please Note Any Improvements That Are Needed
Did You Have Fun?
Yes
No
Did You Learn Anything? If So, Please Comment
Yes
No
Would You Recommend This Stretch To (Select All That Apply): Beginners Intermediate Paddlers Expert Paddlers
Families
With Children
Note Anything About This Trip That Might Be Of Interest To Other Paddlers
Would You Recommend This Trip For Paddlers Interested In (Circle All That Apply)
Beginners &
Families With Small Children
Disabled
Accessible Trips
Urban
Adventure Trips
Challenge
Trips (Long Tips, Industrial Traffic, Technical Paddling, Etc.)
Heritage
Trips (Historic Or Cultural Attractions)
The Stretch
Briefly Describe Paddling Conditions Weather:
Water Level:
Did You Encounter Any Of The Following
Obstacles?
Dams
Yes
No
Logjams
Yes
No
Deadfall
Yes
No
Other Dangerous Areas (Please Describe)
Yes
No
Did Dams Have Portage Routes?
Yes
No
Were Warning Signs Visible From The River?
Yes
No Note Any Wildlife Observed (Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Mammals, Birds)
Did You See Any Informational Signage, Such As:
Water Trails Signs On
Bridges
Yes
No
Warning Signs
Yes
No
Other Informational Signage (Please Describe)
What Did You Like Best About Paddling This
Stretch?
What Do You Like Least?
The Take-Out
Was It Easy Or Difficult To Identify From The
River?
Easy
Moderately
Difficult
Very
Difficult
Ease Or Difficulty Landing
Easy
Moderately
Difficult
Very
Difficult
Signage (Is The Site Easily Identified As A Boat Launch?)
Yes
No
How Would You Describe The Parking
Please Estimate The Number Of Cars The Lot Could Hold
Parking Meters Or Fees?
Yes
No
Did You Feel Security Was Adequate At The
Take-Out:
Yourself
Yes
No
Your Gear
Yes
No
Your Vehicle
Yes
No
What Amenities Are Present At The Take-Out?
Toilets
Yes
No
Picnic Tables
Yes
No
Other:
Please Describe The Take-Out Site
Concrete Ramp:
Yes
No
Beach
Yes
No
Dock
Yes
No
Dirt Shoreline
Yes
No
Other:
Are Water Trail Or Other Trail Signs Or Maps Present?
Yes
No
Please Note Any Improvements That Are Needed
The Rest Of The Trip
Did You Buy Any Of The Following For This Trip?
Gas:
Yes
No
Food:
Yes
No
Other Supplies (Please Specify):
What Basic Gear Beyond Kayak/Canoe, PFD, Or
Paddle Do You Need
Places To Stop Of To Grab A Bite:
Any Special Rules Or Info Concerning Area:
Main Attractions:
Please Note Any Nearby Points Of Interest (Nature Center, Museums, Bars, Etc.)
Do You Have Any Advice For Other Paddlers On Planning, Shuttle And /Or Paddling On This Stretch? If So, Please Comment
If You Could Describe Your Trip In No More Than A 4 Sentence Paragraph, What Would You Say?
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