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June 1-2, (Sat-Sun) Mullica River Canoe Camping, Wharton State Forest, Class 1, Overnight canoe trip with camping at the Mullica River Wilderness Campsite. WAIT LISTED. Rich Pace, Meetup registration.

June 8 (Sat) Basic Tandem Canoe Instruction. RESCHEDULED from May 8.Learn how to handle a canoe so you can have fun on the water. You will have approximately eight hours of instruction. The day will begin with some safety information and demonstration of paddle strokes. Then you will start to practice what you have been shown by paddling on the Harrisville Pond in the Pine Barrens of NJ. In most cases you will be paddling with an experienced paddler/coach. We than move onto a short section of the Wading River where you will really use the skills practiced on the lake. You will paddle the twists and turns of a Pine Barrens river. You will paddle from both the bow and stern of a canoe. We teach the fundamental strokes that used at all skill levels so even if you have some experience you will kick up your river running capabilities This is a joint trip with the Churchville Nature Center. Registration is through CNC; call Tue.-Sun. 10-5 at 215-357-4005. Members $50/non-member $60. This and the June 8 class $85/105. Includes all equipment. John Chalikian, 215-635-3516 (before 9 PM), ; and Walt Underhill, 610-827-7776 (before 9 PM), .

June 9 (Sun) Delaware River Kayaking: Riegelsville to Frenchtown, Class 1+. Let's try again! Our May 19 trip got canceled because of the weather. This ten mile scenic paddle down the Delaware River is being run through an outfitter and is suitable for beginners. The outfitter will provide transportation from Frenchtown to Riegelsville and the rental kayaks. Cost with a rental kayak and transportation is $48 including tax. Private boat transportation is $25. This trip is limited to 16 participants. Additional participants may join if you arrange your own shuttle and boat transport. In that case there is no charge. Rental kayaks are Perception Prodigy 12.0 (rental version). The rental version, called Charter, does not have the deck bungees or a padded seat. Some prior kayak experience is desirable but not required. Meeting time is 9:45 am in Frenchtown, NJ. After registering, instructions will be sent for making payment to our outfitter. Trip will list on Meetup one week prior to fill any openings. Distance approximately 10 miles. Rich Pace,

 
Neshaminy Creek, April 27. Click for more photos.

2013 Lehigh River Dam Release Schedule

Advanced Notice: see trips page for more information.

Moving Water Tandem Canoe Instruction, June 22.

Solo Open Canoe Instruction July 13-14

Swiftwater Safety, July 20

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Tohickon Creek internet to Stover Park gage conversion.

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For Class 2 and higher trips, paddlers must provide their own equipment: Canoe or kayak suitable for whitewater with flotation and grab loops or handles, a helmet, lifejacket, sprayskirt for closed boats, paddle and clothing suitable for water & air temperatures. Paddlers must have the necessary skills, be able to wet exit their boat, swim and self-rescue in a rapid: swim boat and self to shore, get back in boat, or eskimo roll.

Knots for paddlers: go to our Links Page.

Guide book information & reviews, click here.

Wing Dam, Kelly's Lock and other practice areas. Info and directions.

The Mohican Getaway Program has a full schedule of reasonably priced two- and three-day activity-oriented outings planned at the Mohican Outdoor Center. Click here for more information.

Rent Club Boats: We have two fully outfited whitewater solo open canoes which you can rent for $25 a day for use on club trips. Includes paddle & spare, PDF, helmet. To rent, contact Walt Underhill, 610-827-7776 or .

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