Trip Cancelled New Year's Day Paddle 2025, East Brandywine, Class 1 Rapids/Moving Water

The Trip is cancelled due to the forecast for 23 mph winds gusting to over 40 mph. 

It's that time of year again!   We will be doing our 2nd annual Brandywine Run on New Years Day.

The New Years Eve forecast for rain should give us good water levels for a nice run on the East Brandywine.  Paddle pleasant moving water with ripples and class I rapids in between.  Woodland, fields and the occasional rock formation border the river as it passes through park lands and farms.  Time on the water for this 5 mile paddle is approximately 2.5 hours.  The East Brandywine is approximately 50 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club.  Afterword head to the club for a pot-luck meal by the fireplace.  Bring food to share potluck style.

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.

Meet at East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking Lot 1085 Downingtown Pike, West Bradford Township, PA  Coordinates: 39.96868963039567, -75.67209783382394.  We will drop off the boats and leave a participant there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to Shaw’s Bridge Park.

Take Out: at Shaw’s Bridge Park, 274 S Creek Road, West Chester, PA 19382.  Coordinates: 39.92152699874464, -75.64441590224087.  At the end of the trip, we will use the vehicles that we left at Shaw’s Bridge to take drivers back to East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking Area and get everybody and their boats back together.

Requirements (for your safety): 

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

• The New Year's day forecast is cloudy with temperatures in the mid 40's and real feel temperatures in the mid 30's.Dress appropriately for cool/cold weather paddling.  There are many online sources of information on how to dress.  Click here for a link to one such online source from Paddle Boston.  Have a dry set of clothes in a waterproof bag in the boat.

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

Suggestions (for your comfort):

• Bring water to drink.
• 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 after the trip.

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

Questions: email tbmoiani@gmail.com

Inclement weather or high or low water levels can cancel the trip.

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