Water Works Canoe Company 

     Mansfield Center, CT 06250 

       The Bag Lady -nobody does it better!

       Phone 860-456-4906 email: baglady@charter.net 

July shutdown soon to take place, bag orders placed before July 1 will be delivered. However, we are taking a mid-season break and will not be back sewing until the third week in July. Call for details                      The Bag Lady also makes canoe top covers!

Here are some links that will be helpful in making your paddling more pleasurable.   WE are not responsible for the content of the sites, commercialization (if that's a word?) or information given by the site authors, or activity of any of those mentioned..  We offer these links as a service to you. You assume full responsibility if you choose to take part in any of their activities.  Fishing Clinic Websites are below. To get back to us after visiting these sites, simply use your back arrow within the web page.
IN STATE
Columbia Canoe Club- Mansfield Center, Connecticut-located in eastern Connecticut, this is a not for profit club that is dedicated to spirit of paddlesport.

Connecticut Canoeing, Sea Kayaking and Paddling Map- this is self explanatory. A great site

Friends of Mansfield Hollow- link is temporarily out of order, wait until we ascertain new address... (thanks Carl) ...a group dedicated to the protection, preservation, and improvement of our local state park.

Goodwin Conservation Center, Hampton, CT-  We like these folks as they love to paddle.  The staff offers a variety of programs throughout the year. Very family oriented.  Activities year round.  Check them out.

ConnYak-  CT paddlers can find upcoming events and discover how to become a member of the club

Letterboxing- a fun way to see some of the areas you may find yourself in. Some by land, some by water. Many in this area. Much like a scavenger hunt or orienteering. Few skills needed, no equipment to speak of. Lots of fun for the family.

Tuesday Night Paddlers- a group of folks who paddle every Tuesday night out of various locations. Not necessarily novice excursions. Should have some skill and lifejackets are mandatory.

CT DEP- Department of Environment Protection site offers a variety of information including some of the best access maps for canoe and kayaking. Check it often.

Willimantic Whitewater Partnership- the best thing to happen to town in a long time.. read more

Willimantic River Alliance- group devoted to the health and well-being of the Willimantic River.  Site has maps and a variety of descriptive information about the river. 

Housatonic Valley Paddle Club- encourages paddling in the Housatonic Valley and surrounding area of our state. Formed in 2001 with monthly meeting the 2nd Monday of each month.
Paddling schedule from April through October. Contact Sandy 203-263-3281

NEW ENGLAND

Northern Forest Canoe Trail and other native trails- this site shows the first 50 miles of the 740 Northern Forest Canoe trail in Rangeley, Maine, as well as many others. Trail traverses from Old Forge, NY to Fort Kent, Maine. 
American Canoe Assoc. Atlantic Division Slalom Paddling- Slalom Paddling on the Farmington- Races and Gauge for the river
River Gauges- find it on the American Whitewater page, check it out before you go

Daily Flows In Connecticut  - a good look at the historical flows as well.

Army Corps of Engineers-NE sites- information of all sorts if you can just have time to sift through, or understand it all.
New England Canoe and Kayak Racing Association- New England race schedules and related links
Boston Sea Kayaking Club Links Page- very cool links on weather, etc.

Boston Outrigger Assoc. dedicated to expanding the sport of Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Racing in New England.

Rhode Island Canoe and Kayak Association- our neighboring state's governing body for paddlesport.

Champaign Canoeing- old friends Keech and Ann LeClair are leading trips all over the place. They also have instruction and outings. With lots of experience, you won't go wrong if you join them.

NATIONALLY
American Canoe Association- the oldest sports organization in the country devoted to paddlesport

American Rivers-  devoted to preservation of our most threatened rivers. 

Tidal Predictions - posts tide predictions- highs and lows for your destination.

United States Canoe and Kayak Association- National paddling organization promoting recreational and competitive canoeing and kayaking.  Posts news, racing info and links.

United States Canoe and Kayak Organization   - Organization was established to recruit and train athletes for the Olympic Games. Offers programs for athletes, coaches and events organizers.

World Kayak Federation - non-profit organization which organizes professional events and coaching programs.  Includes membership information and event details.

Paddling.net- Multi-informational website with all kinds of material at your disposal including boats, techniques and much more. 

Kayak Websites for Fishing

Fisherpersons, we have Thule's Castaway in stock to carry your rods. See www.thuleracks.com for more information

Coastal Kayak Fishing- good site for all kinds of fishing information, much of it ocean, great pictures of fisherman and his catch... a huge SAILFISH!

State of CT DEP site with all kinds of marine information.

Surf Reports and lots of good info on kayaking including boat reviews.

Extreme Kayak Fishing- wild things for wild folks, great to look at.

Paddling.net- Multi-informational website with all kinds of material at y our disposal including fishing kayaks, techniques and much more. 

Kayak Fishing- a new site brought to my attenton by Rick. Try this one and the one below from the west coast.

Nobody does it better than the BAG LADY. 

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