Brandywine River, Moving Water, Class 1 Rapids

The Monday weather forecast for mostly sun and temperatures in the low 40’s and water levels a few inches higher from Sunday’s rain should make for a nice afternoon run.  Paddle moving water, ripples and easy class 1 rapids past woodland, fields and the occasional rock formation.  The time on the water including  a break for a snack/late lunch for this 6 mile trip is approximately 3.5 hours. 

Meet at: Brandywine Museum of Art, 1 Hoffmans Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA  Coordinates: 39.871560077921835, -75.59484884304297.   Make a right off Hoffmans Mill Road at the Brandywine River Museum sign into the parking lot.  Drive straight to the wood picket fence and turn right and park at the end of the lot.  We will drop off the boats and leave a participant there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to Thompsons Bridge.

Take Out: Brandywine State Park, Thompsons Bridge, Brandywine Creek Road, Wilmington, DE Coordinates: 39.816916829134335, -75.56905099840542.   Turn off Thompsons Bridge Road on the East side of Brandywine Creek into the parking lot.  At the end of the trip, we will use a vehicle left at Thompsons Bridge to take drivers back to the Museum to get their vehicles and get everybody and their boats back together. 

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.

• 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 set of dry clothes with you in the boat.

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

Suggestions (for your comfort):

• Bring water to drink and a snack/late 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 Tom Moiani at tbmoiani@gmail.com

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

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