Jul 2 (Tues):
Canoe/Kayak Cedar
Creek (Ocean Co).
9am. Enjoy
a long summer paddle in the cool amber
waters of Cedar Creek from Dover Forge to Dudley Park. Rentals are not available. Contact leaders to confirm trip
participation and meeting location. George
& Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com
(W)
Jul 4
(Thurs): Canoe/Kayak
the Mullica River
(Burlington Co): 9am. Summer is a
beautiful time of year on the Mullica.
This is an all day trip for experienced Pines paddlers; expect downfalls
and portages. Rentals are not
available. Trip is open to
current Sierra Club members only. Contact leaders to confirm trip
and participation. George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com
(W)
Jul 5 (Fri): Canoe/Kayak
with your Pooch on the Wading River (Burlington Co). 9am. Fortunato invites
his” cousins” and dog lovers as we paddle 10 miles from Hawkin Bridge
to Beaver
Branch. Canoes and kayaks can be rented from Mick’s Pine Barrens Canoe
and Kayak Rental 800-281-1380 or www.mickscanoerental.com
Contact
leaders to confirm trip and participation. George & Leona F. 609-259-3734
or Leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)
Jul
7 (Sun): Intermediate Kayaking Skills Refresher on Lake Oswego
(Burlington Co.). 9am. This class is for paddlers with
kayaking experience who are interested in a review and in-water practice
of advanced paddling strokes,
maneuvering, bracing, capsize-recovery, and assisted re-entry and self-rescues.
Full spray skirts are required. Participants must be current Sierra Club
members. Contact leaders to confirm participation. George & Leona F.
609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)
Jul 11 (Thurs): Canoe/Kayak the Delaware
River (Hunterdon Co): 10am. Our trip is 8 miles from Kingwood
to Bulls Island. Paddling helmets required for all
participants; spray skirts required for kayakers. On this trip we’ll
practice eddy turns,
ferrying, surfing and throw-bag rescues.
Rentals are not available. Bring lunch and water. Contact leaders to
confirm trip and participation. George & Leona F 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)
Jul 12 (Fri): Canoe/Kayak the N.
Branch Rancocas Creek (Burlington Co). 9am.
The NJ Sierra Club appreciates the work of the Burlington County Parks
Department for maintaining the 14-mile Canoe Trail from BCCC to Mount
Holly. Meet at the Vincentown
Diner; arrive early
for breakfast. Rentals are not
available. Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation. George & Leona
F. 609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)
Jul 14 (Sun): Bastille Day - Canoe/Kayak
the Delaware River (Hunterdon Co):
10am. “Let
Them Eat Cake” at Frenchtown’s
15th Bastille Day Fete! We’re
paddling 8 miles from Frenchtown to Bulls Island;
lunch break at the Hot Dog Man’s River “Restaurant”; bring or buy lunch. Paddling
helmets required for all participants.
Rentals are not available. Trip is open to current Sierra Club
members only. Contact
leaders to confirm trip and meeting location. George & Leona F 609-259-3734
or leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)
Jul 18 (Thurs): Canoe/Kayak the Delaware
River
Watershed/Crosswicks Creek (Burlington Co). 9:30am.
We’ll meet at the confluence
of the Delaware River and Crosswicks Creek – Bordentown
Beach. During the 8-mile
tidal trip we’ll explore
the Abbott Marshlands and learn about Joseph Bonaparte’s residence in
Bordentown at Point Breeze. Rentals are not available. Contact leaders to
confirm trip and participation. George
& Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)
Jul 20 (Sat):
Canoe/Kayak the Tidal Maurice
River (Atlantic Co). 9:30am. The Maurice is a nationally
recognized Wild and Scenic
River and its environment
supports a great variety of plant and animal life, including Ospreys and Bald
Eagles. We’ll paddle 10 miles on the
tidal Maurice River.
Rentals are not available. Participants must be current Sierra Club
members. Contact leaders to
confirm trip and meeting location. George & Leona F 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)
Jul 25 (Thurs): Canoe/Kayak
the Great Egg Harbor River (Atlantic Co). 8:30. The Great Egg is the
largest canoeing
river in the Pinelands and nearly all of this 129-mile river system rests
within the Pinelands National Reserve.
We’re paddling 17 miles from Penny Pot to Lake
Lenape.
Meet at the Harley Dawn Diner, Black
Horse Pike. Rentals are not available. Lunch break will be at Palace Restaurant
along the river. Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation. George
& Leona F, 609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)
Jul 28 (Sun): Canoe/Kayak the Delaware
River (Hunterdon Co): 9am. We’re paddling
about 10 miles from Riegelsville to Kingwood Access. Bring lunch and water. Paddling
helmets required for all participants. Rentals are not available.
Trip is open to current Sierra Club members only. Contact leaders
to confirm trip and meeting
location. George & Leona F 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)
Aug 3 (Sat): Canoe/Kayak
the Delaware River Water Gap (Sussex Co.) 10am. The Delaware River is
the longest undammed river in the East. Learn about “fracking’ and what you
can do as a Sierra Club Activist to protect the Watershed. Paddling helmets
required for all paddlers; spray skirts recommended for kayakers. Rentals are
not available. Trip is open to current
Sierra Club members only. Contact leaders for further
information. Leona & George F, 609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com
(W)
Aug
4 (Sun): Canoe/Kayak the Delaware River Water
Gap (Warren Co.) 10am. Learn what you
can do with the Sierra Club to protect the natural resources within this Wild
and Scenic area. We’ll paddle 10 miles
from Dingmans Ferry to the Bushkill Falls Access. Trip is open to current
Sierra Club members only. Contact leaders to confirm
trip and participation Leona & George F, 609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com
(W)
Aug 8 (Thurs): Canoe/Kayak Cedar
Creek (Ocean Co).
9am. Enjoy
a
7-mile paddle in the cool amber waters of Cedar Creek from Ore Pond to Dudley
Park.
Meet at Double Trouble
Park
Headquarters. Rentals
are available from Triple “T” Canoes 732-349-9510 www.tttcanoes.com/ Contact
leaders to confirm trip. George &
Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com
(W)
Aug 10 (Sat): Canoe/Kayak the Oswego River
(Burlington Co).
8:30am.
Rise and Shine – join us for an early
trip! We’ll
paddle 8 miles from Lake Oswego to Harrisville
Lake.
Meet
at Lake Oswego,
Lake Oswego RD.
Boats can be rented from Mick’s Pine Barrens
Canoe/Kayak Rental 800-281-1380 or www.mickscanoerental.com/ Contact leaders to confirm trip and
participation. George & Leona F.
609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com
(W)
Aug 11 (Sun):
Canoe/Kayak the Delaware
River (Hunterdon Co): 9am. We’re paddling
15 miles from Kingwood Access to Lambertville; lunch break at the Hot
Dog Man’s River “Restaurant”; bring or buy lunch. Paddling
helmets required for all participants.
Rentals are not available. Trip is open to current Sierra Club
members only. Contact
leaders to confirm trip and meeting location. George & Leona F 609-259-3734
or leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)
Aug 15 (Thurs): Canoe/Kayak
the Delaware River from Bordentown to Bristol
(Burlington/Bucks Cos). 9:30am. This is a 10-mile tidal trip –
from one historic city to another! Bristol is
the oldest town in Bucks County
and the 3rd largest in PA. Experienced paddlers only; expect power boat traffic and boat
wakes. Kayaks must be
12 ft or over; spray skirts recommended. Bring lunch and water. Trip is open to
current Sierra Club members only. Contact leaders to confirm trip and
participation. George & Leona F.
609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com
(W)
Aug 17 (Sat): Canoe/Kayak the Delaware
River
Watershed/Crosswicks Creek (Burlington Co). 10am.
We’ll meet at the confluence of
the Delaware River and Crosswicks Creek – Bordentown Beach. This is an 8-mile tidal trip to
Roebling Park
and back. Bring lunch and water. Rentals are not
available. Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation. George & Leona
F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)
Aug 23
(Fri): Canoe/Kayak
the Mullica River
(Burlington Co): 9am. Summer is a
beautiful time of year on the Mullica.
This is an all day trip for experienced Pines paddlers; expect downfalls
and portages. Rentals are not available.
Trip is open to current Sierra Club
members
only. Contact leaders to
confirm trip and participation. George
& Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)
Aug 27 (Tues): Canoe/Kayak
the Wading River (Burlington Co). 9am. Our trip will begin at the town
of Speedwell - the former site of an iron
furnace. This is a 13 mile trip for experienced
Pines paddlers;
expect downfalls and portages. Rentals
are not available. Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation. George
& Leona F, 609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com
(W)
Aug
30 (Fri): Canoe/Kayak the Rancocas Creek (Burlington Co). 9:00am. The section
we paddle will depend on weather and river conditions.
Rentals are not available. Contact leaders to
confirm trip and
participation. George
& Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)
Sept 1
(Sun): Canoe/Kayak
the Delaware
Water Gap (Warren Co). 10am. We’ll
paddle 10 miles from Smithfield Beach through
the spectacular Water Gap on our way to
Portland, PA.
Bring lunch and water. Boats can be rented from Chamberlain
Canoes http://www.chamberlaincanoes.com/ Trip is open to current Sierra Club members
only. Contact leaders to
confirm trip and participation. George
& Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com
(W)
Sept 8 (Sun): Canoe/Kayak the Delaware
River (Hunterdon Co): 10am. The trip is 8 miles
from Kingwood Access to Bulls Island.
Paddling helmets required for all
participants. Bring lunch and
beverage. Rentals are not available.
Trip is open to current Sierra Club members only. Contact
leaders to confirm trip and participation. George & Leona F 609-259-3734 or
leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)
Sept 8 – 13 or Sept 15 – 20 (Sun – Fri):
September in Western Maine! Location: Bald Mountain Camps, Oquossoc, Me. This is an historic sporting camp located on
pristine Mooselookmeguntic
Lake. Many activity options,
excellent food and a
comfortable warm environment provide relaxation and fun. Internet access
available. Outing
includes: hiking the AT, guided kayaking or canoeing pristine lakes and rivers
with our host and Registered Maine Guide, Steve Philbrick. Log cabins with fireplace,
wood, bath,
linens, porch, breakfasts and dinners in the lodge dining room, sack lunches
for the trail. $1273 per
person. For more information contact leader:
Judy Norcross (609) 288-6737 jsnorcross@aol.com
(W)
Sept
14 (Sat): Canoe/Kayak Cedar Creek (Ocean Co).
9am. It’s George’s b’day paddle!! We’ll
eat cake and paddle 7 miles from Ore Pond to Dudley
Park.
Cedar Creek is one of the prettiest
Pines streams. Meet at Double
Trouble
Park Headquarters. Rentals
are available from Triple “T”
Canoes 732-349-9510 www.tttcanoes.com/ Contact
leaders to
confirm trip and participation. George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)
Sept
15 (Sun): Canoe/Kayak the N. Branch Rancocas Creek (Burlington Co). 9am. We’ll paddle the 14-mile N. Branch
Rancocas Creek Canoe Trail from BCCC to Mt. Holly.
It’s “Arts in the Park Day” at
Smithville – during our lunch break we’ll enjoy
entertainment on three stages featuring music, dance, theater and storytelling.
Meet at the Vincentown Diner – arrive early for breakfast. Contact
leaders to confirm trip. Rentals
are not available. George & Leona F. 609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)
Sept 21 (Sat): New Jersey
Sierra Club
International Coastal Clean Up (Ocean Co). 10am
– 12pm. Please hold the date for a NJ beach clean up
to help keep our oceans clean! Last year the New Jersey Sierra Club joined
thousands of citizens around the world for International Coastal Clean Up Day
and we are doing it again this year.
Contact Nicole for beach location and cleanup information nicole.dallara@sierraclub.org
Sept 22 (Sun): Canoe/Kayak
with your Pooch on the Wading River (Burlington Co). 9am.Today is the Autumnal Equinox!
Fortunato invites his” cousins” and dog
lovers for a 10 mile trip from Hawkin
Bridge
to Beaver Branch. Canoes and kayaks can be rented from Mick’s Pine
Barrens Canoe and Kayak Rental 800-281-1380 or www.mickscanoerental.com Contact
leaders to confirm trip and participation. George & Leona F. 609-259-3734
or Leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)
Sept 27 (Fri): Canoe/Kayak
the Oswego River
(Burlington Co).
10am. We’ll
paddle the “Jewel of the Pinelands” from Lake Oswego
to Harrisville Lake.
Meet
at Lake Oswego. Boats
can be rented from Mick’s Pine Barrens
Canoe/Kayak Rental 800-281-1380 or www.mickscanoerental.com/ Contact leaders to confirm trip and
participation. George & Leona F.
609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com
(W)
Sept 29 (Sun): Canoe/Kayak the Delaware
River
Watershed/Crosswicks Creek (Burlington Co). 9:30am.
We’ll meet at the confluence
of the Delaware River and Crosswicks Creek – Bordentown
Beach.
This is a shuttle less 14-mile trip with the
tide to Groveville and back. Kayaks
must be 12 ft or over. Bring lunch and beverage. Rentals are not available.
Contact leaders to
confirm trip and participation. George
& Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)