Updated: March 11, 2010 ...

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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.

March 6-7 (Sat - Sun) Weekend or day trips depending upon weather, water levels and paddler interest. Need cold weather experience and gear. John Milne, brnhrodcm@verizon.net

March 13-14 (Sat - Sun) Weekend or day trips depending upon weather, water levels and paddler interest. Need cold weather experience and gear. John Milne, brnhrodcm@verizon.net

March 20-21 (Sat - Sun) Tohickon Creek Spring Release. Paddle either or both days on a minimum of class 3 whitewater, possibly higher. The water will be very cold! Eric Pavlak 610-650-8926, eric@outings.org

March 27-28 (Sat - Sun) Weekend or day trips depending upon weather, water levels and paddler interest. Need cold weather experience and gear. John Milne, brnhrodcm@verizon.net

March 27 (Sat) Paddle on the Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Dark Hollow to Tyler State Park, class 1. This is a joint trip with Churchville Nature Center so if you need a canoe you must also register with the center, 215-357-4005. John Chalikian, 215-635-3516 or chalikian@comcast.net

April 2-4 (Fri - Sun) Weekend or day trips depending upon weather, water levels and paddler interest. Need cold weather experience and gear. John Milne, brnhrodcm@verizon.net

April 10-11 (Sat - Sun) Class 3-4 Leader's Choice. Car top camping or hoteling. If not known by me, provide telephone number, e-mail address, boating experience, by 4/7 to Jeffrey S. DePue, 6 John Hancock Ave., Hillsborough, NJ 08844, or at 908-359-9495 before 9 PM, or depuejeffr@aol.com or depuej@bms.com.

April 17 (Sat) Sea Kayak, Barnegat Bay, NJ. Exact location to be determined by conditions. No rentals available. Wet or dry suits, and spray skirts required. Eric Pavlak 610-650-8926, eric@outings.org

April 17-18 (Sat - Sun) Weekend or day trips depending upon weather, water levels and paddler interest. Need cold weather experience and gear. John Milne, brnhrodcm@verizon.net

April 24-25 (Sat - Sun) Class 3-4 Leader's Choice. Car top camping or hoteling. If not known by me, provide telephone number, e-mail address, boating experience, by 4/7 to Jeffrey S. DePue, 6 John Hancock Ave., Hillsborough, NJ 08844, or at 908-359-9495 before 9 PM, or depuejeffr@aol.com or or depuejeffr@aol.com or depuej@bms.com.

May 1-7 (Sat - Fri) Week of Rivers, Canoe or Kayak Class 3 and 4 whitewater. Trips can range from NH to GA depending upon weather conditions and water levels. Last year's trip was to North-central Tennessee. We either car camp or stay in motels depending upon location and personal choice. Space is limited, so contact leader early. John Milne, brnhrodcm@verizon.net

May 2 (Sun) Round Valley Reservoir, Lebanon, NJ Flatwater, Class 1. No rentals available. Wetsuits or dry suits strongly recommended. Join us for a peaceful late spring paddle on Round Valley Reservoir. If we are lucky we may spot one of the resident bald eagles swooping down to catch some lunch. Donna Morgan, (-908-216-8940, tenkmaniacs@yahoo.com.

May 15, (Sat) Beginner Canoe Training: Introduction No experience is required. Learn the basics of paddling from instructors John Chalikian & Walt Underhill. The workshop will cover the basics; strokes for tandem paddlers, reading water, equipment, along with safety instruction to insure that a fun and safe time is had by all. If you have some experience, this will be a good chance to sharpen your skills to get ready for the intermediate course held in June. We will start on Harrisonville Lake and then move onto the Wading River in the Pine Barrens At the end of the day you will have a new comfort level on the water, being able to make your boat go where you want it to go. This is a joint trip with Churchville Nature Center. Included in the fee are boat, paddle & pfd provided by CNC. Fee: AMC & CNC Members $40, non-members $50. Take both this and the May 15 training for $70/$90. Leaders: John Chalikian, 215-635-3516 (before 9 PM), Chalikian@bigfoot.com and Walt Underhill, 610-827-7776 (before 9 PM), underwalt@aol.com Participants must register with the Churchville Nature Center, 215-357-4005.

May. 15. (Sat) Lehigh River. Scheduled release, class 2-3. For whitewater paddlers with own equipment. Jim Snyder, jwillysny@aol.com.

May 22-28, (Sat - Fri) Week of Rivers. Canoe/Kayak, Class 3-4 whitewater. Target dates May 22 to May 28, & maybe through May 30. Kayakers are welcome as are paddlers from other chapters. We paddle an equal amount of class 3 & class 4 rivers; be prepared for both. Most years the trip has centered in WV. But, in 2007 we went to NY & NH as water in WV and deep south was too low. I will target WV or VA if they have water. Bring wetsuits, wetjackets, neoprene gloves, and drysuits, because I don't control the weather. Probable states: WV & VA. Hoteling and camping (car-top). Class 3 boaters welcome, we will have a strong supportive group. If you're not a class 3 or 4 boater, call me to discuss. Send me a letter with the following: telephone number(s), e-mail address, $10 deposit for shuttle fees, your boating experience, by 5/09/2010 to Jeffrey S. DePue, 6 John Hancock Ave., Hillsborough, NJ 08844. Jeffrey DePue, 908-359-9495 (call before 9 PM), or depuejeffr@aol.com or depuej@bms.com.

June 5, (Sat) Beginner Canoe Training: Moving Water. Learn to handle more challenging water. Refine strokes learned in the first class and 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 required. Do things in a canoe that you did not know were possible. Joint trip with the Churchville Nature Center. Either Delaware or Schuylkill River. All equipment provided. AMC & CNC members $40, non-members $50. Take this and the May 17 training for $70/$90. Leaders: John Chalikian, 215-635-3516 (before 9 PM), Chalikian@bigfoot.com and Walt Underhill, 610-827-7776 (before 9 PM), underwalt@aol.com Participants must register with the Churchville Nature Center, 215-357-4005.

Jun. 12-13 (Sat - Sun) Lehigh River. Scheduled release, class 2-3.Either or both day, depending on group and weather. For whitewater paddlers with own equipment. Jim Snyder, jwillysny@aol.com.

June 12-13 (Sat - Sun) Mullica River Canoe Camping, Wharton State Forest, Class 1. Overnight canoe trip with camping at the Mullica River Wilderness Campsite. This flat, gentle flowing and narrow river has many sharp turns as it flows through cedar swamps, savanna marshes, bogs and forest. Instructions will be given for what to bring and packing your overnight gear to keep it dry. Canoe rental, camping fee and a community dinner and breakfast are included in the $50 cost per person ($100 per tandem canoe). $15 per person for private boat. Contact leader Rich Pace for more trip details. richpace9@gmail.com.

June 26, (Sat) Wading River in the Pine Barrens, class 1, from Hawkins Bridge to Bodine Field. Joint trip with the Churchville Nature Center. Shuttle from Churchville, PA to river, or meet near put-in. Rentals available via Churchville Nature Center (215- 357-4005), please contact leader at least a week in advance. Reinilde Heyrman, rheyrman@dsi.com

July 25-30 Canoe Tripping on de Lievre River - Quebec, Canada. Four to five days of river tripping and class 3-3+ whitewater. Solo or tandem open boats and suitably sized gear-holding kayaks. Limited number of physically-fit participants with whitewater and camping experience and a good attitude. Doug Weekes, slotango@yahoo.com, 609-426-4457.

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, slotango@yahoo.com 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, slotango@yahoo.com, 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. Group-size limited to 12. Rich Pace, 908-763-6499, richpace9@gmail.com