Trip, 6 Mile Loop, Schuylkill River

Paddle a loop on the Schuylkill River from the Philadelphia Canoe Club..  Paddle 1 mile downriver from the club, turnaround and head 3 miles upriver past Manayunk.  Good paddling skills are needed to attain against the current by ferrying and eddy hopping from one bolder to the next the final mile upriver.  Then an easy run with the current back to the club.  Optionally bring lunch to eat at the club after the trip.  The time on the water for this trip is approximately 3 hours.

Meet at the Philadelphia Canoe Club, 4900 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, Coordinates 40.0137808437043, -75.2074351524374. 

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: 

• 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):

• Bring water to drink.

Questions: email tbmoiani@gmail.com

Rain, inclement weather, or high water levels can cancel or reschedule the practice.

TRIP PARTICIPANTS RESPONSIBILITIES.pdf