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July 31 Sat-Sun. Lehigh River scheduled release, class 2-3. For whitewater paddlers with their own equipment. See below. Eric Pavlak 610-650-8926, eric@outings.org

August 7-8 (Sat - Sun) Youghiogheny Whitewater. We'll paddle the Class 3+ lower Yough on Saturday, loop or whole river on Sunday. Camping at Ohiopyle State Park Kentuck Campground, Friday and Saturday evenings. Bicycling portion of the trip is canceled. I still have a few campsite spaces and launch permits available, so let me know asap. Eric Pavlak 610-650-8926, eric@outings.org

August 7, (Sat) Delaware River Kayak, Riegelsville to Frenchtown, Class 1+. Leisure kayak trip down the scenic Delaware River. Cost with rental kayak and transportation is $32.10 incl. tax. Private boat is $21.40. Limited to 14 participants. Rental kayaks are Perception Prodigy 12.0. Distance is approx. 9 miles. This is a Meetup coordinated trip. Meeting time approx. 9:45 AM in Frenchtown.Rich Pace, 908-763-6499, richpace9@gmail.com

Advance notice: 2010 major trips, see TRIPS page for details.

Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 3-6, Lower Youghiogheny, class 3+

Sept, 12-18 Ashuapmushuan River, Quebec, high vol. ww.

Sep. 12-18. West Branch Penobscot R., Katahdin hike, class1

2010 Lehigh release schedule, click here.

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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.
Knots for paddlers: go to our Links Page.
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 - $195 Kyote serial #13, Kaz outfitting in good shape, some hull patches, but hull is solid and strong. Kevlar & s-glass 2/2. I added two thwarts around cockpit area and replaced front deck with thin non-glare ABS sheet (as light as the original). This boat was in use until last fall when I got a new solo open boat. One of five boats I paddled regularly. I bought it used four years ago. 13' long 25" wide, extreme rocker. Not for beginners! Photos at and here. Action sequence, click here. Eric Pavlak 610-650-8926, eric@outings.org

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.
John Milne: brnhrodcm@verizon.net
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