TOOL SHARPENING
Sunday, January 14, 2024
A variety of sharpening tools and techniques were shared at the Bratton home in January. Everyone brought their own favorite tools to demonstrate and share, as well as some household items that got a nice sharpening! Followed with a delicious potluck dinner of course!
DOUBLE-BLADE PADDLES
Sunday, February 11, 2023
Susan Christie shared how she makes double-blade paddles. A tradition passed down from her father, these paddles are great in the water and beautiful as well.
Here are a few pictures showing some of the tools used.
OUTDOOR CAMP COOKING
Sunday, March 10
Mike and Susan Black will once again host this annual gathering at their home in southern Poconos area. Everyone brings their favorite camping dish to create and share, and then everyone enjoys the taste testing!
Contact: Mike Black blackmikesue@aol.com
PINE BARRENS PADDLE
Saturday, April 20
Enjoy a day trip paddling one of the winding rivers in the Pine Barrens in South Jersey. A potluck picnic will follow at the home of Jennifer and Ed Clarke.
Contact: Al Bratton CanoeAl@aol.com
PASAIC AND WALKILL RIVERS
Sat, May 11 and Sun, May 12
Come one day or both and enjoy a scenic paddle through picturesque and serene rivers hidden from the hustle and bustle of North Jersey. As usual, the group will find a nice spot to pull over and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Contact: Barclay Foord foordmore@yahoo.com
BELTZVILLE LAKE DAY TRIP
Saturday, June 15, 2024
This beautiful lake in Lehighton, PA comes alive with colorful rhododendrons in June. And we usually spot quite a few herons and turtles!
Click here to see a gallery of pictures. Thanks you Steve Malarsky for organizing!
LONGEST DAY PADDLE
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Celebrate the longest amount of daylight with a fun canoe excursion with friends at Lake Nockamixon in Quakertown, PA
Contact: Jean Bratton jeanbratton123@aol.com
WCHA ASSEMBLY in the ADIRONDACKS
July 16 – 21, 2024
The annual gathering at Paul Smiths College in the scenic Adirondacks is truly a memorable experience. Learn about canoe construction and restoration, and enjoy spectacular paddles among the many pristine lakes in the Adirondacks, Meet up with friends old and new to share our love for wooden canoes, and to get out on the water.
Click here to see images from last year’s Assembly. For more information and to register, go to the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association website.
Tribute to Bruce Phillips
We were saddened to receive the news in May that our paddling friend Bruce Phillips finally lost his fight with declining health and passed away. Many of us have fond memories of sharing paddling excursions and listening to Bruce’s stories of his past adventures. Some DelVal Chapter members assembled some images and remembrances to share with his sister. Click here to see them.
DELAWARE RIVER in the POCONOS
Sat, August 10 – Sun, August 11, 2024
Come just for the Saturday day paddle on the Delaware River, or plan to camp overnight in the Poconos at the home of Jim Wilson’s sister Pat. Sunday morning we will paddle on a nearby lake.
Contact: Jim Wilson PaddleJim48@gmail.com
FULL MOON PICNIC and PADDLE
Monday, August 19, 2024
Lake Nockamixon in Bucks County, PA provides a perfect setting to enjoy a picnic before getting out for a sunset paddle, topped off with the rising moon.
Contact: Jean Bratton jeanbratton123@aol.com
DELAWARE RIVER DAY TRIP
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Paddling friends enjoyed a beautiful, late summer day while leisurely paddling the Delaware River on a calm day with a gentle breeze. Check out the gallery here.
GIFFORD PINCHOT STATE PARK
Friday, October 11 – 13, 2023
The annual gathering of four chapters of the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association is an opportunity to again enjoy many of the benefits of the annual Assembly, but it is a bit closer to home. Canoe construction demonstrations, paddle-making demonstrations, and a gear swap take place in the pavilion at Gifford Pinchot State Park in Lewisberry, PA. Paddling, potluck dinners and campfires round out a great weekend. Campsites and cabins go quickly, so make your reservations!
See photos from the event here.
NORTH JERSEY PADDLE and PICNIC
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Enjoy the autumn colors with canoe friends on a lake (to be determined) in North Jersey. A highlight of this trip is the annual ‘Oktoberfest Picnic” -always a treat with delicious food and drink.
Contact: Barclay Foord foordmore@yahoo.com
PROMISED LAND STATE PARK
Saturday, November 9, 2024
This beautiful lake in the Poconos is surrounded by the Delaware State Forrest – a perfect place to get away for a paddling adventure with friends.
Contact: Jean Bratton jeanbratton123@aol.com
Holiday Party
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Ring in the holiday season with canoe friends at the festive home of Jim and Betsy Wilson in Chester County, PA. Delicious potluck and yummy deserts are enjoyed along with a slide show celebrating our year in review.
Contact: Jim Wilson PaddleJim48@gmail.com
Wooden Canoe Heritage Association, Delaware Valley Chapter 