Diversify Whitewater Community River Float - Maine 2023

Join Diversify Whitewater, a nonprofit organization that works to share the beauty of paddling with Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and Allies, for a Community River Float on the Penobscot River in the Greater Bangor Area. Participants will learn the basics of water safety and paddling techniques for packrafting, kayaking, and canoeing, and will hear stories of river history, environmental pollution, cleanup, and environmental justice movements. No experience or equipment is necessary to participate!

The Diversify Whitewater Community River Float & Penobscot River cultural introduction, is being put on by Packraft Maine, The Kindling Collective, Skowhegan Outdoors and local paddlers. Participants will meet at Veazie Salmon Club at 10:00am and then walk to the put-in spot on the river to begin the day of paddling. All groups will be guided by river professionals and expert paddlers. Refreshments will be provided for participants along with a chance to win some awesome prizes. This event is 100% FREE for all attendees!

Please contact Alejandro Strong at acstrong@packraftme.com with any questions or to cancel your reservation. We're stoked to see you on the Penobscot!

Diversify Whitewater acknowledges, with respect, that this event will be taking place on Wabanaki lands (unceded).

Photos of paddling fun on the Penobscot River: