Trip, Brandywine River, Moving Water, Class 1 Rapids

Paddle pleasant moving water with ripples and easy class I rapids in between past attractive wooded hills and rolling countryside.  We will take breaks and eat lunch along the way. The time on the water for this 8-mile paddle is approximately 4 hours. 

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 Shaw’s Bridge Park, 274 S Creek Road, West Chester, PA Coordinates: 39.92152699874464, -75.64441590224087.   We will drop off the boats and leave a participant there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to Smith Bridge Picnic Area.

Take Out: Smith Bridge Picnic Area, Brandywine Creek Road, Wilmington, DE Coordinates: 39.8343701974242, -75.57564166990944.   Turn onto Brandywine Creek Road from Smithbridge Road.  Drive ¼ mile on Brandywine Creek Road and turn right into the Picnic Area.  At the end of the trip, we will use a vehicle left at the Picnic Area to take drivers back to Shaw’s Bridge to get their vehicles and get everybody and their boats back together.

Requirements: 

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

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

• Dress appropriately for cool 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 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.

Questions: email tbmoiani@gmail.com

Rain, inclement weather, or high or low water levels can cancel or reschedule the trip or change the trip location.

TRIP PARTICIPANTS RESPONSIBILITIES.pdf