Trip, Changed to the Schuylkill River, Moving Water, Class 1 Rapids

Paddle this tree lined section of the Schuylkill River between Birdsboro and Douglassville through moving water and a few class 1 rapids.  Expect a good current from recent rains.  We will take breaks and eat lunch along the way.  The anticipated time on the water for this 10 mile paddle is 4 hours.  The Schuylkill River is approximately 65 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club.  The trip was changed from the Perkiomen due to lower water levels.

To Go On This Trip: Click "REGISTER" and complete the Registration Information.

Participants must be American Canoe Association (ACA) members and complete an online waiver.  Uncertain if you have a waiver?  Log into the ACA Website, click “My Profile” and “Date Annual Waiver Expires”.  If it is expired or has never been done click here to complete a waiver.  Non-members are encouraged to join and complete the waiver before the trip.  The $40 membership provides insurance for club events for the next year.  The day of the trip ACA members without an annual waiver (bring your membership number) and non-members (pay $10 cash for a 1 day event membership) can complete a paper waiver.

Meet at Exeter Boat Launch, 1018 Gilbraltar Rd, Birdsboro, PA, Coordinates 40.249369133867624, -75.71730475822181.  We will drop off the boats and leave participants there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to Ganshahawny.

Take Out at Ganshahawny Access, 335 Old Philadelphia Pike, Douglassville, PA  Coordinates: 40.242285,-75.653267.  At the end of the trip, we plan to use the vehicles that we left at Ganshahawny to take drivers back to Exeter to get their vehicles.

Requirements (for your safety): 

• Wear a PFD while on the water and you should have a whistle.

• Dress appropriately for cool/cold weather paddling.  There are many online sources of information on how to dress.  Click here for a link to one such online source from Paddle Boston.  Have a dry set of clothes in a waterproof bag in the boat.

• Protect your toes, wear water or close-toed shoes.

Suggestions (for your comfort):

• Bring lunch and water to drink.
• Bring a dry bag or waterproof container for your personal belongings/extra clothes.
  Have a secure place to carry your car keys.
• Have a set of dry clothes in your car if you want to change after the trip.

Trip Updates: Will be sent via email up to the day before the trip.

Questions: email tbmoiani@gmail.com

Inclement weather or high or low water levels can cancel the trip.

TRIP PARTICIPANTS RESPONSIBILITIES.pdf