Paddles on the Water is a cooperative partnership with Preston Conservation Commission, and the Amos Lake Association. Paddles on the Waters has been a long-time goal of the Preston Conservation and Agricultural Commission. Amos Lake Association has the volunteers and knowledge of Amos Lake to carry out the events. CT DEEP has provided permission to copy some of their printed materials (see links below) and has supplied vessel identification stickers.
Each paddle event is permitted through CT DEEP and begins at the state boat launch with a safety review at which time we hand out whistles equipped with a thermometer, and compass. Next, we review CT DEEP’s CLEAN-DRAIN-DRY program to stop the spread of invasive species. Along with our own handout containing a bathymetric map of Amos Lake.
Every paddler is required to wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) during the event. We will have a safety boat floating in the water within eye and ear shot of the paddlers. There will be a lead guide at each event. We have a basic emergency response plan in place that specifies take-out points, individual roles for our volunteers, and procedures. Our local fire departments are prepared and ready in case of an emergency.
Each participant must sign a waiver of liability prior to the event.
Register by emailing [email protected] your name, email address, and telephone number along with a signed LIABILITY WAVER.
Our 2025 paddles will include
- Saturday June 7th 9am to 11am Rain date June 8th 9am to 11am Aquatic Invasive Species; samples will be available to view and hold at the boat launch prior to our paddle launch. We will provide and demonstrate the free WebApp that guides boaters through self-inspection for aquatic invasive species via cleaning, draining, and drying watercraft and trailers. We will visit areas of AIS indicated on our most recent CAES survey mapping. Topics; What are aquatic invasive species?, Report your sightings, It’s the law and Volunteer.
- Friday August 15th Sunset Cruise 6:30 – 8:30 sunset 7:46 Sunset Paddle; the most beautiful time to be on the water, spectacular summer skies and relaxing with the natives (plants, wildlife, fish etc.)
- Sunday September 7th Moonlight Cruise 7 -9 pm sunset 7:10 moon 2pm Full Moon Paddle; Paddle the lake under the glow of the full moon. This is a health/wellness paddle providing a calming, low impact activity that helps to lower stress levels while improving core strength and stability.
Float Plan
If Found Sticker
Paddlecraft information
Liability Waiver