Annual Spring Canoe & Kayak Consignment SALE & SWAP

The Annual BOC CONSIGNMENT SALE & SWAP of small human & wind-powered watercraft and related gear will be held on Saturday, May 10th, from NOON to 2 pm. The location is :

BLACK MOUNTAIN SQUARE
972 Putney Rd, Brattleboro, VT

Boats will be accepted on Friday, May 9th, from Noon to 2pm & 5pm -7pm. On Saturday, May 10th, boats will be accepted beginning at 8am, until 11:30am. The SWAP will be 11:30am–12. The SALE starts at NOON.

This is a consignment sale to fund the BOC Summer Paddling Program, which is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Boat owners set the price, and BOC Paddling receives 10% of the eventual selling price. There is also a sales tax. When 2 or more prospective buyers want the same boat, an ‘auction’ will decide the eventual buyer. Donations are accepted, and appreciated. Only ‘serviceable’ craft will be allowed; no ‘project’ boats. With a successful swap, each boat owner donates $10 to BOC.

For more information contact Larry at Lmacyak@gmail.com

What to Bring

  • Canoe or kayak: paddles, life jackets, sponge/bailer, bowline, whistle, etc.

  • Drinking water: always and plenty (min of 1 liter/person/hour on hot days

  • Hot drinks: good idea for sunrise paddle and poor/cool weather

  • Bug, lip & sun lotion: always (and/or long sleeve shirt and long pants)

  • Snacks: always (also lunch for all-day trips)

  • Extra clothes: windbreaker, wind pants, warm hat, etc.

  • Foul weather gear: as needed (NOT a poncho)

  • Bathing suit & towel; optional

  • Water shoes: old sneakers or ???? – always

  • Camera &/or binoculars: in some sort of waterproof case

  • Paddling/biking gloves: optional

  • Sunglasses and safety straps: always

  • Hat with long wide bill and neck strap: always

  • Any specialized medications or needs

  • Basic first aid items: moleskin, Band-Aids, antiseptic, etc.

  • Waterproof bag to hold all of the above (except the boat)

  • Extra warm/dry clothes, towel and water: to be left in the car, and make sure you don’t lose the key

  • Whatever else you need to make paddling and a picnic more fun: blanket, folding chair, ground cloth, sketch pad, waterproof musical instrument, book, Frisbee, bubbles, etc. NO BOOM BOXES

*Warm summer rain will not stop these trips; high winds and cold rain may. If in doubt, call Larry; also call to car/boat pool.

Full Paddling schedule (PDF)