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Shuttled River Trip from Nahanton Park
  Shuttled River Trip from Nahanton Park

More Information About Our
Shuttled River Trip from Nahanton Park

 
Registration & Cancellation Policies for Shuttled Trips
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a shuttled river trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled shuttle trip, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled shuttle trip, we are unable to offer any refunds, except when due to inclement weather (see below).
  • Cancellations due to inclement weather must be made by contacting our Office at (617) 965-5110 before 5pm the night before your scheduled shuttle trip. For such cancellations we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee, or a full credit to be used for any activity, rental, or merchandise.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a shuttle due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
Release and Waiver of Liability -- Complete Before Arrival
Each participant will be required to sign a release and waiver of liability before participating in this event (an adult will need to complete a release for each minor). Please watch the short safety video and fill out the Online Waiver.
Please read the release over carefully and give us a call or e-mail if you have any questions. 
Directions and Check-In
Your shuttle trip is scheduled to depart by van at the time indicated above. Please arrive 15 minutes before this time so we can properly outfit you. As space is limited in our vans we can only guarantee space for the number of people in your reservation. This includes all children. Please call us at 617-965-5110 if you have questions about this.
 
Your shuttle trip will meet at Charles River Canoe & Kayak's location in Nahanton Park at 455 Nahanton street in Newton. Our web page includes a map and directions. There is free parking along the entrance road and in a parking lot 100 yards east (left) on Nahanton St.
 
Please check in at the tent next to the building on the hill when you arrive for your shuttle trip. You will leave your car at Nahanton Park, and we will transport you by van to the put-in so you can paddle back to your car at your pace (just keep our closing time in mind).
What To Wear and Bring
On warm days in the middle of the summer, you will probably be comfortable in shorts and a T-shirt. Bring a fleece, sweatshirt, or sweater in case you become chilled (especially if it's an evening tour), and a windbreaker in case it's breezy. Bug repellent is also a good idea.
If it's cooler, you will want clothing you can layer for warmth, including a top layer that will protect you from the wind. Jeans, sweatshirts, fleece sweaters, windbreakers or light parkas are good layering options. If it is very cool or windy, gloves and a hat are also a good idea.
If you wear glasses, a retaining strap is a good idea. Retaining straps can be purchased at our Waltham Shop or at many sporting goods stores.
Bring drinking water (very important on warm days and longer tours) and snacks to take with you on the water.
Weather
For more information on cancellations due to weather, please read our cancellation policy above. If heavy rain or thunderstorms are in the forecast, we may cancel your shuttled trip, and we will contact all customers via phone and e-mail if we do cancel the shuttle. You can also visit our Event Status web page to determine whether your shuttle has been cancelled.
Cell Phones and Smoking
Charles River Canoe & Kayak operates all of our events in a smoke-free environment. We also ask that all of our participants refrain from cell phone use during their event. Your cooperation is appreciated and will contribute to the comfort of all our guests.