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INTERMEDIATE RECREATIONAL KAYAKING CLASS Dates of class: May 31 and June 1 Class location: Beltzville Lake, Preachers Camp Cost: $60 Class size:5 The class is for recreational kayakers who would like to improve their basic skill set. Contact lead instructor, Dan Rempp, for application: danrempp@gmail.com Prerequisites: Have taken an introduction to kayaking course or have equivalent experience. Basic swimming ability wearing a PFD. Required Equipment: Recreational or touring kayak with double bulkheads or float bags in the bow and stern. A spray skirt is optional. Neoprene wetsuit and booties. 3. Paddle float. 4. Bilge pump 5. Coast Guard approved non inflatable PFD. Skills you should be able to perform: 1. Wet exit and swim your kayak to shore from a distance of 30 feet wearing a PFD. 2. Assisted rescue. What will you do in this class: You will review the forward stroke with torso rotation, reverse and stop stroke, forward and reverse sweep, out of water draw stroke, in water draw stroke, and stern rudder. Stokes you will learn: low brace, hanging draw, bow rudder, sculling draw. Techniques you will learn: static turning, forward turns on the move, self rescue using a paddle float, rafted assisted rescue, using long and short tows and how to make a short tow and stirrup rescue sling, basic navigation using an orienteering compass, a decision making model for planning trips and handling emergency situations. Cost of the class: $60 ( This will be used to buy supplies for the class to make a stirrup rescue, a short tow rescue and pay for printing.)

Swap meet. Bring boats, paddles, and paddling related gear. The club will provide pizza and water. There will also be a short business meeting. Please use the Allentown Police Academy parking lot.

Two-day class for recreational boaters, with an additional day trip on the water for the group as part of the fun. With certified instructors as your guides, we cover useful topics such as; types and parts of a kayak, paddles and how to choose one, and transporting a kayak safely. You‘ll learn safety on the water, different strokes and when to use them, and why and when to wear certain kinds of clothing. We will put you in your boats to enjoy your new knowledge, with instructors present to give you the confidence to try new things. You‘ll make new friends to paddle with in the future and find club trips you can join as you grow in the sport. (The club does have some loaner equipment)

Instruction at the lake on June 7 & 8. Class paddling trip on June 14.

$60 fee per student

Two-day class for recreational boaters, with an additional day trip on the water for the group as part of the fun. With certified instructors as your guides, we cover useful topics such as; types and parts of a kayak, paddles and how to choose one, and transporting a kayak safely. You‘ll learn safety on the water, different strokes and when to use them, and why and when to wear certain kinds of clothing. We will put you in your boats to enjoy your new knowledge, with instructors present to give you the confidence to try new things. You‘ll make new friends to paddle with in the future and find club trips you can join as you grow in the sport. (The club does have some loaner equipment)

Instruction at the lake on June 7 & 8. Class paddling trip on June 14.

$60 fee per student

NOTE: Date has been changed to June 10 due to weather. Join us for a relaxed night-time paddle on Lake Nockamixon under a full moon. This is a club trip - you must be an LVKCC member to register and attend. Paddle length will be about 6 miles at a relaxed pace. A PFD with a signal whistle must be worn while on the water. Each boat/paddler must have a light for nighttime visibility on the water. Headlamps are also suggested for landing, packing etc. No cotton clothing. Dress for immersion. Please plan to be on the water ready to paddle by 7:30PM. There are tables at the boat launch if you would like to have a picnic dinner before paddling.

Mauch Chunk Lake Paddle June 11th 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) for a 10:00 AM start. Will paddle counterclockwise around the lake and take a break near the dam to stretch or use the rest rooms. Bring water and a snack. Must be a member of the LVKCC. PFD’s must be worn while on the water. Thunderstorms or high winds will cancel. Please make sure you have a current launch sticker on your boat (DCNR or Fish & Boat Commission). Contact Gary Leander gleander@ptd.net for more information..

Class planned paddling trip for the Introduction to Recreational Kayaking Class. Location and details to be decided by the students.

The most important stroke you will ever learn as a kayaker is the forward stroke. Many kayakers think they are doing it correctly, but they are not. What is missing? -Torso rotation. The LVKCC is offering a free forward stroke clinic at 3 Mile Run Boat Access, Lake Nockamixon on June 17th from 5 PM to 7 PM. ACA certified instructors Dan Rempp and Mike Miller, will be there work with you.

Brady’s Lake Paddle June 19th Let’s take a 5 mile leisurely paddle on Brady’s Lake. Ready to start at 10:30 AM. Will paddle to the far end of the lake where a beaver dam will probably halt our forward progress. May see several beaver dens along the way. This lake is very remote with at least a 3 mile dirt road back to the launch where there is plenty of paved parking (no restrooms). From Blakeslee (Rt 115 & Rt 940) head east on Rt 940 for 4.9 miles. Brady’s Lake Road is on your left. Bring water and a snack. Must be a member of the LVKCC. PFD’s must be worn while on the water. Thunderstorms or high winds will cancel. Please make sure you have a current launch sticker on your boat (DCNR or Fish & Boat Commission). Contact Gary Leander gleander@ptd.net for more information. Please register for this event on the club website.

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 White Haven to Rockport. Bring your white water boat, paddle, helmet, PFD, and spray skirt, plus pack a lunch. We‘ll meet at White Haven, ready to shuttle at 9:00. Questions? Contact Pat Beltz or Mark Bereit.

Learn how to pack your kayak for a wilderness camping trip and then spend a weekend at a remote campsite. Intro afternoon on May 17. Camping trip June 20-22.

Assisted rescues are important in our sport. Being able to assist a fellow paddler back into their boat may make the difference between a good day and a very bad day. This free clinic is for recreational, touring and sea kayakers. If you have a recreational kayak, you will need to have float bags in the bow and the stern if you do not have bulkheads. Touring and sea kayaks usually have bulkheads. Check to see that they are in good condition. Make sure all hatches are water tight. You will be spending time in the water. A wet suit is recommended. Neoprene booties are also recommended. Please, no cotton clothing! Make sure your boat has an up to date launch permit. This clinic will be run by ACA certified instructors Dan Rempp and Mike Miller. Enrollment is limited to 5 paddlers.

Let’s take a 5 mile leisurely paddle on the Bear Creek leg of the reservoir. Will meet at the Francis Walter kayak launch for a 10:30 AM start. The formal kayak launch is on the west side of the dam. Will paddle all the way to where Bear Creek enters the reservoir. There are lots of trees still standing in the water at this end. Bring water and a snack. Must be a member of the LVKCC. PFD’s must be worn while on the water. Thunderstorms or high winds will cancel. Boat launch stickers are not required. Contact Gary Leander gleander@ptd.net for more information. Please register for this event on the club website.

Come enjoy a weekend of camping and paddling in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey! This is a repeat of the trip we did last year. The Pine Barrens are like nothing in our area: gentle but twisty narrow rivers through sandy forests. You can bring a rec kayak, white water kayak or canoe for this trip. The rivers flow slowly, but you need to be comfortable turning your boat—these rivers are nothing but turns! Our plan is to paddle the Wading and Batsto Rivers, although we may have to switch to other rivers in the area depending upon water levels at that time. This is a club trip - you must be an LVKCC member to register and attend. We are camping at the Wharton State Forest campground on Atsion Lake, 31 Batsto Rd, Hammonton NJ. Cost for two nights is $55, or $45 for NJ residents. Go to the park web site at https://www.njportal.com/DEP/NJOutdoors/Park/Details?locationId=19 to reserve a site. Enter the dates and site type, then scroll within the Map View to Atsion Family Campground. Click an available site, then click the Review Selection button. There are other area camping options if this camp doesn’t work for you. Cost: in addition to your camping reservation, expect a charge of around $40 for shuttling for one of the days, with Pinelands Adventures outfitter. We’ll provide more details, and the link for the online outfitter waiver, closer to the event. We may also choose to go out for dinner Saturday evening as a group. Friday evening: sunset paddle on Atsion Lake Saturday: paddling on Wading River Sunday: group breakfast in camp; paddling on Batsto River Get your campsite early, and sign up soon on the club website so we know how many people will be going. Contact Mark Bereit (campsite #9) with any questions.

Come enjoy a weekend of camping and paddling in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey! This is a repeat of the trip we did last year. The Pine Barrens are like nothing in our area: gentle but twisty narrow rivers through sandy forests. You can bring a rec kayak, white water kayak or canoe for this trip. The rivers flow slowly, but you need to be comfortable turning your boat—these rivers are nothing but turns! Our plan is to paddle the Wading and Batsto Rivers, although we may have to switch to other rivers in the area depending upon water levels at that time. This is a club trip - you must be an LVKCC member to register and attend. We are camping at the Wharton State Forest campground on Atsion Lake, 31 Batsto Rd, Hammonton NJ. Cost for two nights is $55, or $45 for NJ residents. Go to the park web site at https://www.njportal.com/DEP/NJOutdoors/Park/Details?locationId=19 to reserve a site. Enter the dates and site type, then scroll within the Map View to Atsion Family Campground. Click an available site, then click the Review Selection button. There are other area camping options if this camp doesn’t work for you. Cost: in addition to your camping reservation, expect a charge of around $40 for shuttling for one of the days, with Pinelands Adventures outfitter. We’ll provide more details, and the link for the online outfitter waiver, closer to the event. We may also choose to go out for dinner Saturday evening as a group. Friday evening: sunset paddle on Atsion Lake Saturday: paddling on Wading River Sunday: group breakfast in camp; paddling on Batsto River Get your campsite early, and sign up soon on the club website so we know how many people will be going. Contact Mark Bereit (campsite #9) with any questions.

Come enjoy a weekend of camping and paddling in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey! This is a repeat of the trip we did last year. The Pine Barrens are like nothing in our area: gentle but twisty narrow rivers through sandy forests. You can bring a rec kayak, white water kayak or canoe for this trip. The rivers flow slowly, but you need to be comfortable turning your boat—these rivers are nothing but turns! Our plan is to paddle the Wading and Batsto Rivers, although we may have to switch to other rivers in the area depending upon water levels at that time. This is a club trip - you must be an LVKCC member to register and attend. We are camping at the Wharton State Forest campground on Atsion Lake, 31 Batsto Rd, Hammonton NJ. Cost for two nights is $55, or $45 for NJ residents. Go to the park web site at https://www.njportal.com/DEP/NJOutdoors/Park/Details?locationId=19 to reserve a site. Enter the dates and site type, then scroll within the Map View to Atsion Family Campground. Click an available site, then click the Review Selection button. There are other area camping options if this camp doesn’t work for you. Cost: in addition to your camping reservation, expect a charge of around $40 for shuttling for one of the days, with Pinelands Adventures outfitter. We’ll provide more details, and the link for the online outfitter waiver, closer to the event. We may also choose to go out for dinner Saturday evening as a group. Friday evening: sunset paddle on Atsion Lake Saturday: paddling on Wading River Sunday: group breakfast in camp; paddling on Batsto River Get your campsite early, and sign up soon on the club website so we know how many people will be going. Contact Mark Bereit (campsite #9) with any questions.