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Sept. 4, (Sat) Lehigh Release, Class 2-3. Scheduled release. For whitewater paddlers with their own equipment. Damian Cuce, 508 954 5829, .

Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 3-6, Lower Youghiogheny, Class 3+ whitewater. Paddle one of America's great rivers. A good time to move your skill level up a notch. Open to all paddlers, but open boaters particularly encouraged to participate as we plan a strong supportive weekend for aspiring intermediate and beyond canoeists. Reserved group camping at state campground. Will help organize ride-share. Doug Weekes, , 609-426-4457.

Sept, 12-18 Ashuapmushuan River, Quebec, Wilderness WW Trip, Ninety miles of pristine nature and high volume whitewater. The portages limit this one to solo or tandem open canoes. Group travel and camping. Must be experienced camper and minimum advanced intermediate whitewater canoeist, plus a good attitude. Number of participants limited. Doug Weekes, , 609-426-4457.

Sun., Sep. 12-18. West Branch Penobscot River, Class 1, & Katahdin hiking, 2F10, both in Maine. Five days canoe-camping and two days hiking, Baxter State Park including a climb up Katahdin. Base camp is remote the Allagash Gateway Campground. Approximate cost: $375 per person, includes canoe rental, transportation to put in, camping fees, North Maine Woods access fee, all meals for 7 days, Baxter fee, and a post trip restaurant dinner. One space left! Rich Pace, 908-763-6499,

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2010 Lehigh release schedule, click here.
Guide book information & reviews, click here.
New England dam release schedules for 2010. Click here. Often local AMC chapters run trips based on these releases.
Wing Dam, Kelly's Lock and other practice areas. Info and directions.

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.

  

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.
New, from AMC Books
Quiet Water New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania
By Kathy Kenley
Take a long paddle through Lake Aeroflex and connecting ponds, spot wildlife in South Jersey's Great Bay, or discover the beautiful French Creek State Park on water. Great for families, anglers, and canoeists and kayakers of all abilities, this new guide features 80 trips, covering the best calm water paddling in the region. A review will be available soon. Buy now
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Kyote Whitewater Open Canoe - Millbrook Boats - SOLD

Kayak Flotation: NRS Rodeo Split Stern Urethane Fabric 28" L x 13" W (top) New, $35 Pair.
Kayak Sprayskirt: Perception LC-1, Large waist, New, $40.
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