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• Monthly Club Meeting

  • Start
    16 May 2016
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  • End
    16 Mar 2026
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  • Schedule
    109 sessions
  • Location
    Philadelphia Canoe Club

  
  

   

  General Meetings for the Philadelphia Canoe Club are held at the clubhouse, Colony Castle, every 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30 PM.

   The December meeting is the Annual Holiday Party (BYOB) and a snack contribution.

  Meetings are open to the public - come on out, introduce yourself, meet our members, find out what's going on, learn about training courses, trips, and a lot more. We look forward to meeting you soon!! 

  4900 Ridge Ave Philadelphia PA 19127

  Driveway under traffic light with cross walk. Then proceed through the gate. 

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• Cedar Creek

  • When
    09 Sep 2025
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Cedar Creek Trip - Tuesday, September 9, 2025

  Meet at Ore Pond Put-in at 10:00 a.m.

  https://maps.app.goo.gl/Eq1ezp95BnAMUAEa8

  Cedar Creek is a narrow, twisty creek with swift current. Short boats (14' or less) are recommended. Reliable boat control necessary.

  Things to bring in the boat:

  Lunch, drinking water, change of clothes in waterproof bag, plastic zip lock bag for trash. Waterproof bag for cell phone, wallet, car keys, other valuables and necessary medication.

  How to dress:

  No cotton clothing. Synthetic shirt/pants/close-toed water shoes or sneakers. Rain or paddling jacket, rain pants. 

  
  

  LIFE JACKET (PFD) MUST BE WORN PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES ON THE WATER.

  
  

  This event is insured by the American Canoe Association (ACA).

  ACA Members: No Charge. (ACA Members please make sure your online waiver has not expired.) 

  Non-ACA Members: $10. (Waivers will be provided at the put-in. Cash or check (payable to Philadelphia Canoe Club).

  (Note: Participants are responsible for their own transportation.)

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Trip, Delaware River, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Class 1 Rapids and Moving Water, Overnight Camping

  • Start
    11 Sep 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    12 Sep 2025
  • Location
    Digmans Ferry, PA
  • Spaces left
    7
  • Registered
    7 registrants

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  The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history, and striking scenery on this 27 mile trip (13.5 miles each day) on the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi.  This river has glass-smooth waters and simple well-spaced riffles and a few class 1 rapids in-between. The campground is accessible by car and boat. 

  Please note that this trip will be subject to cancellation if weather and river conditions are forecast to be bad. Rain during our camping time is a key one.
  

  Meet at Digmans Ferry Access, Digmans Turnpike, Digmans Ferry, PA.  Coordinates: 41.21973968623883, -74.86075024308865.  We will drop off the boats and leave several participants there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to Rivers Bend.

  Day 1 Take Out/Campground Rivers Bend Group Campground, Old Mine Rd, Layton, NJ.  Coordinates: 41.09782053699841, -74.96462654165113. At the end of 1^st day’s paddle, we will use the vehicles that we left at Rivers Bend to take drivers back to Digmans Ferry to get their vehicles and get everybody back to Rivers Bend Campground.

  Day 2 Be packed and ready to run the shuttle at 8:30 AM.  Takeout Kittatinny Beach Boat Launch, River Rd, Columbia, NJ Coordinates 40.97008456410623, -75.12758841297635. At the end of day 2 we will use the vehicles that we left at Kittatinny to take drivers back to Rivers Bend to get their vehicles.

  Camping Cost will not exceed $25 per person.  There is a flat fee for the group campground that will be divided equally between participants.  Payment in cash the first day of the trip.

  Typical camping equipment to bring:

  • Tent
  • sleeping bag
  • cots/air mattress/sleeping pads
  • swim gear
  • eating utensils
  • chair for the camp fire
  • hammocks or car camping are welcome
  • rain gear

  Meals: Bring your lunch for both days. Everyone is asked to bring food to share for potluck style meals for dinner and breakfast.   We will have cooler(s) and ice for items that need to be refrigerated and a camp stove for anything that needs to be cooked/heated up. 

  Pre-trip Zoom meeting.  Monday, September 8^th, 8 pm.  Go over the trip plan and meals and answer any questions.

  Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83156949809?pwd=iy66GYCaXgSIoV8NaL2RJLVeiPEFha.1

  Call into the meeting: 305-224-1968

  Meeting ID: 831 5694 9809

  Passcode: 022047

  
  

  To Go On This Trip: Click "REGISTER" and complete the Registration Information.Participants must be American Canoe Association (ACA) members and complete an online waiver.  Uncertain if you have a waiver?  Log into the ACA Website, click “My Profile” and “Date Annual Waiver Expires”.  If it is expired or has never been done click here to complete a waiver.  Non-members are encouraged to join and complete the waiver before the trip.  The $40 membership provides insurance for club events for the next year.  The day of the trip ACA members without an annual waiver (bring your membership number) and non-members (pay $10 cash for a 1 day event membership) can complete a paper waiver.

  Requirements: 

  • Transportation of your boat and gear to the trip location.

  • Wear a PFD while on the water and you should have a whistle.

  • Wear a bathing suit quick drying clothes suitable for getting wet.  If the weather is cool dress in layers and have a set of dry clothes with you in the boat.

  • Protect your toes, wear water or close-toed shoes.

  Suggestions (for your comfort)on the water:

  • Bring water to drink and lunch.
  • Bring a dry bag or waterproof container for your personal belongings/extra clothes.
    Have a secure place to carry your car keys.
  • Have a set of dry clothes in your car if you want to change for the ride home.

  Trip Updates: Will be sent via email up to the day before the trip. 

  Questions: contact the Trip Coordinator: Bill Sanders at bill1274@verizon.net.

  TRIP PARTICIPANTS RESPONSIBILITIES.pdf

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• KAYAK - RECREATIONAL Intro (1-Day)

  • When
    13 Sep 2025
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    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Philadelphia Canoe Club, 4900 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia
  • Spaces left
    9

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  This course is designed for beginners, no experience necessary. Students will learn about equipment, strokes, boat control and safety. 

  Cost:

  Adults: $99 (ACA Member), $109 (Non-ACA Member)

  Minors (12-18):  $59 (ACA Member), $69 (Non-ACA Member)

  
  

  
  

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• Private Rental - Charlie Day

  • When
    14 Sep 2025

  Private Rental - Charlie Day

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• Premeeting Tour of the Philadelphia Canoe Club

  • When
    15 Sep 2025
  •  
    7:05 PM - 7:25 PM
  • Location
    Philadelphia Canoe Club

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  Are you interested in paddle sports?  Are you looking for people to paddle with?  Want to learn more about the club?  Come before our Monthly Club Meeting for a tour of our buildings, grounds and river access and learn some fun facts about the Philadelphia Canoe Club (PCC).  Meet inside the building in front of the kitchen.  Look for the man with white hair and glasses next to the door.

  PCC Members are welcome to join the tour and share your PCC story with potential future members.

  Questions? Email Tom Moiani at membership@philacanoe.org

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• Private Rental - Mykl Ambros

  • When
    03 Oct 2025

  
  

  Private Rental - Mykl Ambros  

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• Membership Application Fee

  • When
    01 Jan 2050

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  Membership Application Fee

  Please pay this fee after you have completed the application form and have obtained the required signatures.

  If you need a membership application form please contact our membership chair Tom Barret

  
  

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