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The weather forecast for Sunday is excellent so this would seem to be a good week to launch the 2024 edition of the Sunday paddles season. We will return to the George Washington Canal for this week‘s trip. There is a river race in the morning in this area so we will shift our trip to the afternoon and meet at 1:00 at the Pennyfield Lock parking lot (12100 Pennyfield Lock Rd) to set shuttle and then proceed to Riley’s Lock for the put-in. As always, please let the trip coordinator (Wayne McDaniel, macinmd1@gmail.com, 443 542 8779) know if you will be joining. The weather forecast is sunny with a high in the mid-80s while the forecast water temperature is in mid-60s, making the apparel decision a bit tricky. For myself, I will be wearing a dry top and leaving the drysuit at home. The forecast river level is 3.8’ on the Little Falls gauge, an excellent level for this section of river. ? PFDs are required for all. Helmets are required for kayakers using spray skirts and highly recommended for all others. Airbags are strongly encouraged for boats without other means of flotation. If you need safety equipment, please advise the trip coordinator in advance.

We will be joining Wayne McDaniel‘s Sunday Paddlers, which will be making their first trip this year. See their announcement - HERE: The weather forecast for Sunday is excellent so this would seem to be a good week to launch the 2024 edition of the Sunday paddles season. We will return to the George Washington Canal for this week‘s trip. There is a river race in the morning in this area so we will shift our trip to the afternoon and meet at 1:00 at the Pennyfield Lock parking lot (12100 Pennyfield Lock Rd) to set shuttle and then proceed to Riley’s Lock for the put-in. As always, please let the trip coordinator (WAYNE McDANIEL, macinmd1@gmail.com, 443 542 8779) know if you will be joining. The weather forecast is sunny with a high in the mid-80s while the forecast water temperature is in mid-60s, making the apparel decision a bit tricky. For myself, I will be wearing a dry top and leaving the drysuit at home. The forecast river level is 3.8’ on the Little Falls gauge, an excellent level for this section of river. ? PFDs are required for all. Helmets are required for kayakers using spray skirts and highly recommended for all others. Airbags are strongly encouraged for boats without other means of flotation. If you need safety equipment, please advise the trip coordinator in advance.

If interested, contact Lisa Laden at lisaladen@comcast.net.

Water quality releases from Jennings Randolph Lake that are suitable for whitewater recreation may be made on selected weekends during the summer and fall, provided stream conditions are suitable and sufficient water is available. Such releases are usually confirmed about 2 to 4 weeks in advance. Call a telephone recording at (410) 962-7687. Release Schedule: https://www.nab-wc.usace.army.mil/nab/northBranch.html Description from American Whitewater. "This section of the North Branch Potomac has fairly continuous whitewater consisting of primarily open Class II-III rapids with waves and holes. The water is cold, however, because it is usually drawn from deep in the reservoir. Be prepared for 50-55 degree water anytime of year. Short pools break up the rapids." Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Stonycreek River Canyon, May 4 Come join us for this dam release on the Stonycreek River Canyon in Pennsylvania, a very fun class III run with many excellent surf waves. First timers on this river are welcome. Dress for cold water. Please let us know if you are coming. This trip is coordinated by Tom Hackman (tphackma-AT-gmail.com) and Rolando Arrieta (rolovarr-AT-gmail). Meet at the put-in at the baseball fields at 10:30am. Address: 353 Thomas Street Hollsopple, PA. The difficulty is a little easier than the Lower Yough. American Whitewater page for this section: https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2843/main Dam release info: https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/calendar/stonycreek-release-240504/

Water quality releases from Jennings Randolph Lake that are suitable for whitewater recreation may be made on selected weekends during the summer and fall, provided stream conditions are suitable and sufficient water is available. Such releases are usually confirmed about 2 to 4 weeks in advance. Call a telephone recording at (410) 962-7687. Release Schedule: https://www.nab-wc.usace.army.mil/nab/northBranch.html Description from American Whitewater. "This section of the North Branch Potomac has fairly continuous whitewater consisting of primarily open Class II-III rapids with waves and holes. The water is cold, however, because it is usually drawn from deep in the reservoir. Be prepared for 50-55 degree water anytime of year. Short pools break up the rapids." Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.