Another year of fun excursions and gatherings for those who enjoy the art of canoe building or just the experience of paddling on a beautiful river or lake. As always, dates are subject to change, especially when Mother Nature decides it’s not a good day for paddling!
Model Boat Making, Sunday, February 15
Susan Christie and Al Bratton will share their experiences making model boats, including canoes. After wards, canoe friends enjoy a potluck dinner at the home of Susan Christie.
Click here to see some pictures from the session.
Outdoor/Camp Cooking, Sun, March 8
Join the fun as camping chefs bring their favorite camping recipe to cook up outside at the home of Mike and Susan Black. Then, gather inside to enjoy tasting everyone’s culinary expertise!
contact: Mike Black blackmikesue@aol.com
Lake Paddle Sunday, April 12
Place to be determined! Save the date for the first paddle of the year….somewhere nice!
Passaic River, Sat May 16 Wallkill River Sun May 17
A Double header! Join in for either one, or both of these springtime paddles on scenic rivers in North Jersey.
contact: Barclay Foord foordmore@yahoo.com
Pine Barrens Paddle Saturday, May 30
Always a favorite place to paddle, either a winding river or a beautiful lake in the remote and scenic Pine Barrens of South Jersey.
contact: Jennifer Helm Clark clarke.helm04@yahoo.com
Beltzville Lake Paddle Saturday, June 13
While the rhododendrons are in their full glory, enjoy the scenery with canoe friends on Beltzville lake in Lehighton, PA.
contact: Steve Malarsky stevemal@ptd.net
Longest Day Paddle, Monday, June 22
Celebrate the longest day of the year as we paddle at Nockamixon Lake in Bucks County, PA.
contact: Jean Bratton jeanbratton123@aol.com
WCHA Annual Assembly, July 14 – 19
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. This year it will be at Keuka College in the beautiful Finger Lakes area in New York.
Click here to see a gallery of images from last year’s gathering at Paul Smiths College in the Adirndavks.
Paddling in the Poconos Sat Aug 8 and Sun, Aug 9
Come for one or both days as we paddle either the Delaware River or a nearby lake in the scenic Pocono Mountains area.
contact: Jim Wilson paddlejim48@gmail.com
Full Moon Paddle Friday, August 21
After joining up with friends for a picnic dinner, we will get out on Nockamixon Lake in Bucks County, PA and enjoy the setting sun and the rising moon.
contact: Jean Bratton jeanbratton123@aol.com
Northern PA Excursion, Saturday, September 12
Location to be determined as we explore yet another place to enjoy paddling with friends.
contact: Charlie Sandercock chas1sfw@aol.com
Annual 4-chapter get-together at Black Moshannon State Park Fri – Sun, October 9 -11
A new location for the annual gathering of four chapters of WCHA includes hands-on boat building in the the park pavilion, and lots of opportunities for paddling, hiking and socializing. If you plan on camping, reserve your site early!
Trap Pond in Delaware Wed – Fri, October 14 – 16
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 Bald Cypress Swamp Forest, 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 7
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.
contact: Barclay Foord foordmore@yahoo.com
Holiday Gathering, Sunday, December 13
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 