Trip, Maurice River, Moving Water

Paddle the attractive tea-colored waters of this beautiful South Jersey river.  Along the shoreline the Marshmallow flowers may be starting to bloom.  If the Blackberries are ripe we will take some time for berry picking.  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 4.5 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. There is a porta potty at West Side Park.

To Go On This Trip: Click "REGISTER" and complete the registration Information.  Participants must have completed an American Canoe Association (ACA) Waiver.  ACA members complete an online waiver when joining or renewing their membership.  Individuals who are not ACA members must complete a 1 day event membership paper waiver and pay $10 cash 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.
• Wear 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 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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