East Brandywine Creek and Brandywine River, Moving Water, Class 1 Rapids

The Saturday forecast for mostly sun and a high of in the low 50’s and good water levels from the melting show should make for a nice cool weather run.  Paddle moving water, ripples and easy class 1 rapids past woodland, fields and the occasional rock formation.  There is 1 portage around a dam.  The time on the water including a break for lunch for this 9.5 mile trip is approximately 4 hours. 

Meet at Ingrim’s Mill Nature Area 690 N Creek Road, West Chester, PA.  Coordinates: 39.96300140753965, -75.65318687140004.    We will drop off the boats and leave a participant there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to the Brandywine Museum of Art.

Take Out: 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.   At the end of the trip, we will use a vehicle left at the Museum to take drivers back to Ingrim's Mill 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.  The ACA is updating their online waiver platform.  In the interim all participants must complete a paper waiver the morning of the trip.  You will need your ACA membership number to complete the waiver.  Individuals who are not ACA members must pay $10 cash for a 1 day event membership the morning of the trip.

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 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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