Robertson Millpond Preserve in Wendell, NC is a surreal cypress swamp popular for relaxed, non-motorized boating. Marker buoys lay out a suggested course which typically takes about a hour to comfortably paddle, looping back to the launch site. You don't need to own a kayak to enjoy this quiet cruise --they are available for rent at the site from Tar River Life - River Tubing, Camping, Kayaking and everything is included: kayak, life jacket(s), and paddle(s). You are recommended to reserve a solo ($20/hr) or tandem ($25/hr) kayak ahead of time. Of course, you can bring your own equipment instead.
To reserve a kayak, please contact Tom Taylor at (919) 605-4078 before noon on July 20.
Try to arrive by 9:45 AM and remember to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, hat, wettable shoes/sandals, change of clothes, etc. You will want to take pictures, so keep your smartphone/camera in a waterproof pouch. The times here allow for a relaxed paddle around the recommended circuit. After the trip, we plan to lunch together at noon at A'Nets Katch restaurant in Knightdale, NC.