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May 19-25 (Sat-Fri) Week of Rivers Trip 3. Class 3-4 whitewater for experienced paddlers with their own equipment. Limited group size. Trips are subject to change if conditions warrant. Must register no later than one week in advance of the trip. If there are no registrations there will be no trip. John Milne, .

May 19 (Sat) Beginner Tandem Canoe Training. Learn how to handle a canoe so you can have fun on the water. More info on the trips page.

2012 Lehigh River Release Schedule

Tohickon Creek internet to Stover Park gage conversion.

Advanced Notice

Intro Canoeing Flatwater and basic river paddling, session one, Sat. May 19; session two, Sat. June 9

Mullica River canoe camping, June 2 & 3

Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking, June 16-17

Solo Open Canoe July 7 & 8

Swiftwater Safety, July 14

Yough Whitewater & Bike Weekend, August 4-5

 

Delaware River, April 28. More photos!

Click here to download the Spring issue of Footnotes, our chapter's newsletter, shown at left.

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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.

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.

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 .

Advertise your used equipment for sale! This service is free for AMC members.
 
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