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Philadelphia Canoe Club

Trip, Octoraro Creek, Classs 1, 1+ Rapids, Moving Water

  • 11 May 2024
  • 9:30 AM (EDT)
  • Nottingham, PA

The creek menders between fields, meadows and wooded bluffs and large rock outcroppings.  The upper portion of the trip has an easy gradient.  The second half of the trip is through a shallow gorge and the gradient, ripples and rapids increase.  A helmet is recommended.  I will have club helmets for anyone who needs one.  The time on the water including lunch for this 12.1 mile paddle is approximately 4.5 hours.  The Octoraro Creek is approximately 80 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club

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 it.  Non-members are encouraged to join ACA and complete the waiver.  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 (for your safety): 

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

Suggestions (for your comfort):

  • Bring water to drink and a snack/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.

For additional information/to go on this trip please contact the Trip Coordinator: Tom Moiani, tbmoiani@gmail.com.

For additional information/to go on this trip please contact the Trip Coordinator: Tom Moiani, tbmoiani@gmail.com.

TRIP PARTICIPANTS RESPONSIBILITIES.pdf

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