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Sat., Jul. 4. Schuylkill River, Gibralter Section. Flatwater trip, scenic. Allow about four to five hours on the river, plus shuttle time. Eric Pavlak, 610-650-8926, eric@outings.org.

Sat.-Sun., July 11-12, Solo Canoe Training. This is your chance to learn to paddle a canoe solo. We cover basic strokes and boat control on flat water. Then we learn basic maneuvers (such as ferrys, eddy turns, and peel outs) on moving water. That’s Saturday and it comes at you fast. Sunday is a river trip. We review, practice and experience how all this happens on moving water. Some experience is good, but not required. Equipment is available. Call Walt Underhill at 610-837-7776 or e-mail at underwalt@aol.com.

Sun., July 12, Schuylkill River trip. Part of the course listed above, but open to non-students. Sunday’s downriver trip is paced and geared to teaching and practicing. Walt Underhill at 610-837-77767 or e-mail at underwalt@aol.com.

Sat.-Sun, July 11-12. Lehigh River dam release, Class 2-3, one or both days. John Milne, brnhrodcm@verizon.net.

Fri., Jul. 17. American Lotus. Kayak or canoe among the giant lotus leaves and flowers on tidal Turner Creek along the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay.Optional 5-7 mile open water sea kayak trip after. Date subject to change due to weather. Register by 6/9.Eric Pavlak, 610-650-8926, eric@outings.org.
Sun. Aug. 9. Swiftwater Safety Session rescheduled. Paddlers of all skill levels welcome. $15 for students, instructor- volunteers free. This course will be tailored to the needs of the group. We will cover swimming rapids, self-rescue, group rescue, equipment recovery, group actions, scene management, gear and more. On the Delaware River at the Lambertville wing dam. Register by Aug. 6. Eric Pavlak, 610-650-8926, eric@outings.org.

Two paddlers drown on Brandywine at dam! You should know why and when to portage, and when rivers are too high for your skills.

Read these stories: Life jacket unsecured on drowned minister, and Picnickers find missing boater.

Download Footnotes, Summer 2009 Newsletter!

2009 Lehigh Dam Release Schedule, click here.

TRIP RELEASE FORM. Download and read the waiver you must sign to participate on trips! Click here.

Knots for paddlers: go to our Links Page.

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

Guide book information & reviews, click here.

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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.
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