TRIP IS CANCELLED, Maurice River, Moving Water

Paddle the attractive tea-colored waters of this beautiful South Jersey river.  See the Marshmallow flowers in bloom along the shoreline.  Good boat control is necessary to maneuver around obstacles and the sharp twists and turns, at times only 1 boat wide, on the river’s crooked course.  The time on the water for this 5 mile paddle is approximately 4 hours.  We will take breaks and eat lunch along the way.  The Maurice River is approximately 60 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club.

Meet at the Stone Parking Lot on the other side of the road from 2626 Weymouth Road, Newfield, NJ, Coordinates:  39.55025164040981, -75.07076117347594.  We will drop off the boats and leave participants there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to West Side Park.

Take Out: West Side Park, 2680 Almond Rd, Vineland, NJ 08330.  Coordinates: 39.49652903957065, -75.07573033336439.  At the end of the trip, we will use the vehicles left at West Side Park to take drivers back to the Put In 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 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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