Updated: October 1, 2008 ... Trip Archive

New trips are posted regularly! Check this page often!
...You need not be a member to paddle with our club! Of course we encourage membership, but we invite you to go on some trips and see for yourself. Trips rates as flatwater or class 1 are generally open to paddlers of all skill levels, with the trip leader's approval. Rental or loaner boats may be available. Trips listed as class 2 or higher are whitewater, and prior experience, your own equipment and leader approval are required. Contact the trip leader at least a few days in advance if you have never paddled with us before. Always contact the leader. We do not publish meeting place and time.
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Plan ahead! Advanced registration is required for these trips, and they may fill up early:

Sun., Sep. 14-20. Allagash Stream, Allagash Lake and Katahdin, canoe camping. Wait list.

Trips for 2008........................What trip class ratings mean (opens in new window).

PFDs (life jackets) must be worn on all trips when on the water. Helmets must be worn by all paddling decked boats on Class 2 or higher trips, and for all open boats on Class 3 or higher trips.

OCTOBER-NOVEMBER

Sat.-Sun. Oct. 4-5. Flatwater trip. We need a leader for either or both days!

Sat.-Sun. Oct. 11-12. Lehigh release or leader's choice. We need a leader!

Sat.-Sun. Nov. 1-2. Fall Tohickon release. Eric Pavlak, eric@outings.org, 610-650-8926.

2008 Archive - Click here for 2007 and before

Tues. Jan. 1. New Year's Day on the Brandywine. A good introduction to cold weather paddling. A winter's day trip, about three hours on the river, for experienced flatwater paddlers with their own boats. Wetsuits or dry suits are not necessarily required if the proper clothing is worn and brought, but contact me early for equipment and clothing information. Trip is weather dependent. If interested, let me know by December 30. Eric Pavlak, eric@outings.org, 610-650-8926. [Brandywine, Chadds Ford to Breandywine Park, DE]

Sat., Feb. 9 Leader's Choice. Could be Class 2 to Class 4. John Milne, brnhrodcm@peoplepc.com, 610-495-7845. [Nescopec, 200 cfs]

Fri., Feb. 15. Tohickon Afternoon. Take the afternoon off and paddle class 3-4! Eric Pavlak, 610-650-8926 or eric@outings.org. [1.8 ft.]

Sun. Mar. 2. Leader’s Choice. Class 2-4. John Milne, brnhrodcm@peoplepc.com, 610-495-7845. Lehigh

Sat.-Sun. Mar. 8-9. Leader’s Choice. Class 3-4. Jack Mitchell, 610-666-5360.

Sat.-Sun. Mar. 15-16 Tohickon Creek. Class 3+. Paddle either or both days. Eric Pavlak, eric@outings.org, 610-650-8926. Sat at 740 cfs, Sun cancled due to flooding at takeout.

Sat.–Sun. Mar. 22-23. Leader’s Choice. Class 2-4. John Milne, brnhrodcm@peoplepc.com, 610-495-7845.

Sat. June 7. Moving Water Canoe Training. Here is your chance to learn how to handle more challenging water. You will refine strokes learned in the first class and also acquire new skills in boat handling such as eddy turns, ferrying, mid-river rescue, river reading and safety. If the river cooperates you may even get to do a little surfing. Participation in the beginner’s class (May 17) or a river resume will be required to take this class. Be prepared to get wet. At the end of the day you will have done things in a canoe that you did not even know were possible. This is a joint trip with the Churchville Nature Center. Training on either the Delaware or Schuylkill River. Included in the fee are a boat, paddle and pfd provided CNC. Fee: AMC & CNC Members $40, non-members $50. Take both this and the May 17 training for $70/$90. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Registration is through CNC. 215-357-4005. You may contact leaders for more info. John Chalikian, 215-635-3516, chalikian@bigfoot.com, & Walt Underhill, 610-827-7776, underwalt@aol.com.

Sat.-Sun. June 7-8. Lehigh release or leader's choice. John Milne, brnhrodcm@peoplepc.com, 610-495-7845.

Sat., June 7-8. Mullica River Canoe Camping, Wharton State Forest, Class 1, Wharton State Forest, NJ. Overnight canoe trip with camping at Mullica River Wilderness Campsite. This flat, gentle flowing narrow river has many sharp turns as it flows past cedar swamps, savanna marshes, bogs and forest. Instructions provided for what to bring and packing your overnight gear to keep it dry. Canoe rental, camping fee and community dinner and breakfast are included in the $50 cost per person ($100 per tandem canoe). Reduced fee for using your own canoe. Rich Pace, 908-763-6499, pace9@comcast.net.

Thurs., June 12, Maurice River. Class 1. This is a beautiful, winding river, in Vineland, N.J. We’ll put in at Garden Road and take out at Sherman Ave., with an optional take-out at Almond Road. The lower section is longer than the first and may require some carry overs. Walt and Esther Underhill, 610-827-7776, underwalt@aol.com.

Sat. June 14. Introduction to River Kayaking. Learn the basics, including safety, strokes, eddy turns, peel outs and ferries. There are a limited number of spaces available, and limited loaner equipment, so call early. $20. John Milne, brnhrodcm@peoplepc.com, 610-495-7845. Advance registration required.