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Our annual spring flat-water weekend. May 1-4 at Martinak State Park in Denton, Maryland.

Our annual spring flat-water weekend. May 1-4 at Martinak State Park in Denton, Maryland.

Our annual spring flat-water weekend. May 1-4 at Martinak State Park in Denton, Maryland.

Our annual spring flat-water weekend. May 1-4 at Martinak State Park in Denton, Maryland.

Join the Lehigh Valley Kayak and Canoe Club for a paddle on the Lehigh River between the Lehigh Gap Nature Center and Walnutport PA. This is a white water trip on a section of the the Lehigh called the "Ledges". You will need a white water kayak or canoe, PFD, whistle, helmet, and spray skirt. The water will be cold. A dry suit or wet suit is recommended.Meet at the Lehigh Gap boat launch at 5PM to set up the shuttle.

The club will serve pizza at 7 PM at the nature center pavilion. Please register so we have some idea of how many people are coming.

The business meeting will start at 7:30 PM.

I am offering an Intermediate Clinic on Section 1 of the Lehigh. This course will focus on getting you back on the river, but will also emphasize reading water and using river features such as mid-river eddies and slackwater to break down rapids. This class is for those who have at least completed the Club’s on-river Beginners Series or who have equivalent experience. This class is not for those who have never run Section 1 or do not have equivalent Class II+ experience. Being able to roll is not a requirement for this course, but having self-rescue skills can be helpful if you were to have an out-of-boat experience. Meet at the White Haven put-in at 9:00 a.m., ready to shuttle. If I haven’t paddled with you before, look for me in a bright yellow LVKCC club hat.

White Water Kayakers Practice Sessions Little Lehigh Allentown Parkway Join an informal group to practice eddy turns, peel outs, ferries and other maneuvers at an easy park-and-play section of the Little Lehigh. An instructor or support paddler will be there 5 pm - 7 pm.

Let‘s take a 6 mile leisurely trip around the perimeter of Mauch Chunk Lake. Meet at boat launch "B" (farthest launch from the dam) ready to start paddling at 10AM. Will paddle counterclockwise around the lake and take a break near the dam to stretch or use the rest rooms. Bring water and lunch. PFD‘s must be worn while on the water. Thunderstorms or high winds will cancel. Please make sure to have a current launch sticker on your boat (DCNR or Fish & Boat Commission).

Lehigh - white haven to rockport contact me for any questions- riverharlot23@gmail.com

Our novice moving water trips are intended for club members who have completed the full Introduction to Moving Water river series. This paddle is from Glen Onoko to Weissport, with the river running at a fishing release level. We‘ll be shaking off any winter rust with lots of time playing on Deaton‘s Demise, Jim Thorpe and Dunbar. Bring your white water boat, paddle, helmet, PFD, and spray skirt, plus pack a lunch. We‘ll meet at the Weissport playground, ready to reverse shuttle at 9:00. Questions? Contact Mark Bereit.

White Water Kayakers Practice Sessions Little Lehigh Allentown Parkway Join an informal group to practice eddy turns, peel outs, ferries and other maneuvers at an easy park-and-play section of the Little Lehigh. An instructor or support paddler will be there 5 pm - 7 pm.

White Water Kayakers Practice Sessions Little Lehigh Allentown Parkway Join an informal group to practice eddy turns, peel outs, ferries and other maneuvers at an easy park-and-play section of the Little Lehigh. An instructor or support paddler will be there 5 pm - 7 pm.

Let‘s take a 6 to 8 mile leisurely paddle on Beltzville Lake starting at Preachers Camp Boat Launch. Will plan to paddle up both Pohopoco Creek and Wild Creek as far as we can navigate. Be ready to start paddling at 10AM. Bring water and lunch. PFD‘s must be worn while on the water. Thunderstorms or high winds will cancel. Boat launch stickers are required as we are in the state park.

I am organizing three trips on the Lower Yough, from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31. The trip on Friday will meet at 1:00 p.m., to allow people to drive out and the trips on Saturday and Sunday will meet at 9:00 a.m. Note, these trips are dependent on the water-level. The trips will be cancelled if the water level is expected to be higher than ~2.2 ft. If you want to join for any of the trips, please sign up but email me to confirm which of the three trips you will join (all, two, or just one).

The Lower Yough is a solid Class III river, so you need to be comfortable with boat control, hitting eddys, and making ferries on the Upper Lehigh (White Haven to Rockport) and/or Lower Lehigh (Rockport to Glen Onoko). If I don‘t think that I have paddled with you, I will contact you about your skill level. Please be prepared to tell me what whitewater boat you paddle, where you have paddled, and how those trips went.

There will be a cost of $10 for the trips on Saturday and Sunday, payable in cash to the DCNR, for the launch permit and shuttle.

Each person will be responsible for their accommodations, but I am planning to car camp in the Ohiopyle State Park Kentuck Campground.

The maximum number of participants will be increased as individuals register and I see the composition of the group (those who are first timers, those who have run it before but still need to be shown lines, and those who have run it before and can provide support). You do not need to have paddle the Lower Yough or have a roll to join this trip, but I need to be practical about how many new/newer-to-the-LY boaters I can manage on each trip.

A 6 mile paddle on Lake Nockamixon to enjoy the calm waters under the glow of a full moon. Will be taking a short break at a picnic area. Bring a snack and water. For active club members. PFD required while on the water. A light for the boat and headlamp required. Due to trip length, no inflatable kayaks or stand-up boards please. No pets. Leaving at 7PM sharp. Please allow time for unloading your boat, etc.

I am organizing three trips on the Lower Yough, from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31. The trip on Friday will meet at 1:00 p.m., to allow people to drive out and the trips on Saturday and Sunday will meet at 9:00 a.m. Note, these trips are dependent on the water-level. The trips will be cancelled if the water level is expected to be higher than ~2.2 ft. If you want to join for any of the trips, please sign up but email me to confirm which of the three trips you will join (all, two, or just one).

The Lower Yough is a solid Class III river, so you need to be comfortable with boat control, hitting eddys, and making ferries on the Upper Lehigh (White Haven to Rockport) and/or Lower Lehigh (Rockport to Glen Onoko). If I don‘t think that I have paddled with you, I will contact you about your skill level. Please be prepared to tell me what whitewater boat you paddle, where you have paddled, and how those trips went.

There will be a cost of $10 for the trips on Saturday and Sunday, payable in cash to the DCNR, for the launch permit and shuttle.

Each person will be responsible for their accommodations, but I am planning to car camp in the Ohiopyle State Park Kentuck Campground.

The maximum number of participants will be increased as individuals register and I see the composition of the group (those who are first timers, those who have run it before but still need to be shown lines, and those who have run it before and can provide support). You do not need to have paddle the Lower Yough or have a roll to join this trip, but I need to be practical about how many new/newer-to-the-LY boaters I can manage on each trip.

I am organizing three trips on the Lower Yough, from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31. The trip on Friday will meet at 1:00 p.m., to allow people to drive out and the trips on Saturday and Sunday will meet at 9:00 a.m. Note, these trips are dependent on the water-level. The trips will be cancelled if the water level is expected to be higher than ~2.2 ft. If you want to join for any of the trips, please sign up but email me to confirm which of the three trips you will join (all, two, or just one).

The Lower Yough is a solid Class III river, so you need to be comfortable with boat control, hitting eddys, and making ferries on the Upper Lehigh (White Haven to Rockport) and/or Lower Lehigh (Rockport to Glen Onoko). If I don‘t think that I have paddled with you, I will contact you about your skill level. Please be prepared to tell me what whitewater boat you paddle, where you have paddled, and how those trips went.

There will be a cost of $10 for the trips on Saturday and Sunday, payable in cash to the DCNR, for the launch permit and shuttle.

Each person will be responsible for their accommodations, but I am planning to car camp in the Ohiopyle State Park Kentuck Campground.

The maximum number of participants will be increased as individuals register and I see the composition of the group (those who are first timers, those who have run it before but still need to be shown lines, and those who have run it before and can provide support). You do not need to have paddle the Lower Yough or have a roll to join this trip, but I need to be practical about how many new/newer-to-the-LY boaters I can manage on each trip.