Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Chapman Pond - in Westerly RI


Rating: Half-Star - This small pond is circular with no hidden coves. No islands. On the edge of the pond are aquatic vegetation. Paddle hear if you live nearby. Paddle time was 28 minutes.

  Put in at Larry Hirsch Lane
  in Westerly RI.
Paddle around Chapman Pond
  and return.
Estimated round trip
  distance = 1+ miles

Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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At Chapman Pond on Larry Hirsch Lane in Westerly RI.
Trip date is June 2017.


The public ramp to Chapman Pond.


The Boston Kayaker just launched on Chapman Pond in Westerly RI.





Veering to my right, I will circle Chapman Pond counter-clockwise.











Waterlilies.








Just following the shoreline on my right . . .






A bird in flight over Chapman Pond.





























Now facing northwards with the eastern coast on my right.


Looking to my left, the western shore of Chapman Pond where I launched from.





Water-front house.








In front of me is the northeast corner of Chapman Pond.











Rounding the northeast corner, veering left.









The resident swan of Chapman Pond.














Approaching the ramp.











Landed. Paddle time is 28 minutes.