Paddle Carving Tool Tips Sunday, Jan 12
Al Bratton shared experiences and tips for carving paddles, and demonstrated the carving tools he uses. Other brought along their own tools to share and add to the discussion. A potluck supper was enjoyed at the home of Al and Jean Bratton.
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Canoe Canvassing at Brattons Sunday, February 2
Canoe enthusiasts stripped the old canvas and put new canvas on Barclay’s 18 footer. All enjoyed learning some new techniques with canoe friends at the home of Al and Jean Bratton
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Outdoor/Camp Cooking, Sun, March 9
On a sunny spring day, camping chefs brought their favorite camping recipe to cook up outside at the home of Mike and Susan Black. Then, canoe friends gathered inside to enjoy tasting everyone’s culinary expertise!
See what was cooked up! Click here for a gallery of pictures.
Pasaic and Wallkill River Day Trips, Sat-Sun, April 12,13
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.
cancelled due to weather
Pocono Lake Preserve May 3
A perfect opportunity for canoe friends to gather, paddle, enjoy good food and share stories at the beautiful rustic summer camp at Pocono Lake Preserve, hosted by Chuck Kindt
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Pine Barrens River Trip Sat, May 31
The river we choose will be decided as we get closer to the day, and will depend on water levels. All rivers in the pines provide a fun paddling experience through the twists and turns of the water. Afterwards, we will enjoy a potluck barbeque at the home of Jennifer and Ed.
Cancelled due to weather
Beltzville Lake Day Trip, June 14
Enjoy the springtime rhododendrons blooming along the shores of Beltzville Lake in Lehighton, PA. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a great day on the water
cancelled due to weather
Longest Day Paddle Thursday, June 19
After enjoying a picninc dinner lakeside, the group will paddle as the sun down at Lake Nockamixon in Quakertown, PA
yet another weather cancellation!
WCHA Annual Assembly, July 15 – 20
Multiple days of canoe building techniques, serene paddling, and lots of fun, including a canoe parade are in store at the annual gathering of canoe enthusiasts at Paul Smiths College in the Adirondacks.
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Paddling in the Poconos Sat, Sun, Aug 9-10 Cancelled
The plan is for a trip on the Delaware River on Saturday, and a local Lake on Sunday morning. Hosted by Jim Wilson’s sister Pat, there are limited opportunities for overnight stay in the house or camping on the property.
Contact: Jim Wilson PaddleJim48@gmail.com
New Addition!!!! Sunset Paddle, Nockamixon Fri, Aug 8
The moonrise will be shortly after sunset, so we should have plenty of light to paddle well into the
evening, which is a lovely time to be on the water!
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Paddling in the Pine Barrens Sat, Sept 27
A small group of paddlers savored a warm fall day on Oswego Lake in the Pine Barrens. Though a large beaver dam blocked our upriver route, the outing ended happily with a picnic lunch on shore.
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Weekend at Gifford Pinchot State Park Sat, Sun, Oct 10-11
The annual gathering of four chapters of WCHA includes hands-on boat building in the the park pavillion, and lots of opprtunities for paddling, hiking and socializing.
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Trap Pond in Delaware Tues-Thurs, Oct 21-23
Camping and Canoeing at Trap Pond State Park is always a favorite excursion. Camping is available (reserve early, especially if you want a cabin). This is the northernmost Cedar Swamp Forrest, and it is truly magical to paddle through the forest.
Contact: Jim Wilson PaddleJim48@gmail.com
Paddle and Germanic Picnic in North Jersey Sat, November 1
Enjoy the autumn colors as we paddle on a lake in North Jersey. The group will pull over to enjoy a special German-themed foodfest under the trees.
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Holiday Potluck and Slideshow, Sat, Dec 14
We will celebrate the holidays and another successful year of paddling and canoe building adventures at the home of Jim and Betsy Wilson. Planning takes place for the next year, and we will enjoy the highlights of this past year with a slide show of our adventures.
Contact: Jim Wilson PaddleJim48@gmail.com
Wooden Canoe Heritage Association, Delaware Valley Chapter 