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Paddle will be on Sunday - 1:00 at Pennyfield - with Wayne McDaniel‘s Sunday Group

The weather forecast for Sunday is excellent so this would seem to be a good week to launch the 2024 edition of the Sunday paddles season. We will return to the George Washington Canal for this week‘s trip. There is a river race in the morning in this area so we will shift our trip to the afternoon and meet at 1:00 at the Pennyfield Lock parking lot (12100 Pennyfield Lock Rd) to set shuttle and then proceed to Riley’s Lock for the put-in. As always, please let the trip coordinator (Wayne McDaniel, macinmd1@gmail.com, 443 542 8779) know if you will be joining. The weather forecast is sunny with a high in the mid-80s while the forecast water temperature is in mid-60s, making the apparel decision a bit tricky. For myself, I will be wearing a dry top and leaving the drysuit at home. The forecast river level is 3.8’ on the Little Falls gauge, an excellent level for this section of river. ? PFDs are required for all. Helmets are required for kayakers using spray skirts and highly recommended for all others. Airbags are strongly encouraged for boats without other means of flotation. If you need safety equipment, please advise the trip coordinator in advance.

We will be joining Wayne McDaniel‘s Sunday Paddlers, which will be making their first trip this year. See their announcement - HERE: The weather forecast for Sunday is excellent so this would seem to be a good week to launch the 2024 edition of the Sunday paddles season. We will return to the George Washington Canal for this week‘s trip. There is a river race in the morning in this area so we will shift our trip to the afternoon and meet at 1:00 at the Pennyfield Lock parking lot (12100 Pennyfield Lock Rd) to set shuttle and then proceed to Riley’s Lock for the put-in. As always, please let the trip coordinator (WAYNE McDANIEL, macinmd1@gmail.com, 443 542 8779) know if you will be joining. The weather forecast is sunny with a high in the mid-80s while the forecast water temperature is in mid-60s, making the apparel decision a bit tricky. For myself, I will be wearing a dry top and leaving the drysuit at home. The forecast river level is 3.8’ on the Little Falls gauge, an excellent level for this section of river. ? PFDs are required for all. Helmets are required for kayakers using spray skirts and highly recommended for all others. Airbags are strongly encouraged for boats without other means of flotation. If you need safety equipment, please advise the trip coordinator in advance.

If interested, contact Lisa Laden at lisaladen@comcast.net.

Water quality releases from Jennings Randolph Lake that are suitable for whitewater recreation may be made on selected weekends during the summer and fall, provided stream conditions are suitable and sufficient water is available. Such releases are usually confirmed about 2 to 4 weeks in advance. Call a telephone recording at (410) 962-7687. Release Schedule: https://www.nab-wc.usace.army.mil/nab/northBranch.html Description from American Whitewater. "This section of the North Branch Potomac has fairly continuous whitewater consisting of primarily open Class II-III rapids with waves and holes. The water is cold, however, because it is usually drawn from deep in the reservoir. Be prepared for 50-55 degree water anytime of year. Short pools break up the rapids." Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Stonycreek River Canyon, May 4 Come join us for this dam release on the Stonycreek River Canyon in Pennsylvania, a very fun class III run with many excellent surf waves. First timers on this river are welcome. Dress for cold water. Please let us know if you are coming. This trip is coordinated by Tom Hackman (tphackma-AT-gmail.com) and Rolando Arrieta (rolovarr-AT-gmail). Meet at the put-in at the baseball fields at 10:30am. Address: 353 Thomas Street Hollsopple, PA. The difficulty is a little easier than the Lower Yough. American Whitewater page for this section: https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2843/main Dam release info: https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/calendar/stonycreek-release-240504/

Water quality releases from Jennings Randolph Lake that are suitable for whitewater recreation may be made on selected weekends during the summer and fall, provided stream conditions are suitable and sufficient water is available. Such releases are usually confirmed about 2 to 4 weeks in advance. Call a telephone recording at (410) 962-7687. Release Schedule: https://www.nab-wc.usace.army.mil/nab/northBranch.html Description from American Whitewater. "This section of the North Branch Potomac has fairly continuous whitewater consisting of primarily open Class II-III rapids with waves and holes. The water is cold, however, because it is usually drawn from deep in the reservoir. Be prepared for 50-55 degree water anytime of year. Short pools break up the rapids." Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

If interested, contact Gary Steinberg at garymsteinberg@gmail.com.

BE AWARE - THE PREDICTED LEVEL //////////// (posted on 2 April; will be updated) This Thursday Paddle is also a practice run for CCA‘s Downriver Race, to be run two days later. Meet at Lock 10 at 9:00 to set shuttle, then drive up to Great Falls Tavern, MD for the trek down the Canal to Lock 17 which is Sandy Beach Steps. Depending on the water level, get a taste of what it feels like to launch into the maw of S-Turn, at the predicted ///// feet (Little Falls) - WE RECOMMEND //////////////// Md Channel - S Turn. There is the "Cheat Sheet" for Mather Gorge and one for Anglers to Lock 10. Potomac - Also see the maps of the race course on the CCA website - They are at the top of the Maps Library (under Trip Planning.) This is not a practice race. We shall proceed down the various named rapids, playing wherever we like, Lunch at Offutts Rapid, Take-Out at Lock 10 after a 5-mile run. - Possible to set cars at Carderock. NOTE that the Race will end at Sycamore Island, another (flat) 2.33 miles downstream. Since the take-out there is formidable, we shall omit that last part of the route. Please let me know at alfcooley@gmail that you are coming. (cell: 703 397-6882)

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

Tickets Going Fast For May 11th Fast And Clean Premier! Updated Start time. The Premiere of the newly restored film Fast And Clean will be held the afternoon of Saturday, May 11th at the AFI Theater in Silver Spring Maryland. Updated Agenda is below, (start time moved to help CCA Potomac River Racers get to theater): Friday May 10th, 1pm – Informal Afternoon Paddle at Angler’s Inn, (just show at Angler’s Parking lot.) Friday May 10th, 4pm - ? – Informal Gathering at the Irish Inn at Glen Echo MD, (Formally Travs) Saturday May 11, 7:30 am – Anglers Inn Paddle, (parking terrible if you do it later) Saturday May 11, Morning – CCA’s Annual Potomac River Race Saturday May 11, 3:30 pm-6:30 pm Fast & Clean Premier, AFI Theater in Silver Spring, (please arrive early) Plenty of public parking available. Saturday May 11, 5:50pm – 2nd showing of movie in AFI Theater Silver Spring Saturday May 11, 7:30PM – After-Event Gathering, Brookmont Church Social hall, (we have no idea of attendance, so making it BYOB.) Sunday May 12th – Mother’s Day Fast And Clean follows a group of paddlers attempting to make the US Canoe/Kayak Slalom team to be able to compete in the 1979 World Championships held in Jonquiere, Canada. It captures the essence of the sport in the late 70’s and early 80’s. For paddlers of later generations it inspired them to join and compete in the sport. Russ Nichols, the original producer and a lot of the folks depicted in the film will be attending the Premier. We’re making an effort to identify people in the film to invite, but please pass this on to people you know who might be interested in attending these events. The link for the Tickets is: https://americancanoe.org/fast-and-clean/ (Only 70 tickets left) Tickets will be $25 and will be used to pay for the venue and some food, with any excess funds going to the Slalom Team fund. There are only 200 seats in the theater, so get your ticket early! Jef Huey, Editor & Pro

If interested, contact Lisa Laden at lisaladen@comcast.net.

If interested, contact Cotton at dcottingham7@icloud.com.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

Water quality releases from Jennings Randolph Lake that are suitable for whitewater recreation may be made on selected weekends during the summer and fall, provided stream conditions are suitable and sufficient water is available. Such releases are usually confirmed about 2 to 4 weeks in advance. Call a telephone recording at (410) 962-7687. Release Schedule: https://www.nab-wc.usace.army.mil/nab/northBranch.html Description from American Whitewater. "This section of the North Branch Potomac has fairly continuous whitewater consisting of primarily open Class II-III rapids with waves and holes. The water is cold, however, because it is usually drawn from deep in the reservoir. Be prepared for 50-55 degree water anytime of year. Short pools break up the rapids." Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Water quality releases from Jennings Randolph Lake that are suitable for whitewater recreation may be made on selected weekends during the summer and fall, provided stream conditions are suitable and sufficient water is available. Such releases are usually confirmed about 2 to 4 weeks in advance. Call a telephone recording at (410) 962-7687. Release Schedule: https://www.nab-wc.usace.army.mil/nab/northBranch.html Description from American Whitewater. "This section of the North Branch Potomac has fairly continuous whitewater consisting of primarily open Class II-III rapids with waves and holes. The water is cold, however, because it is usually drawn from deep in the reservoir. Be prepared for 50-55 degree water anytime of year. Short pools break up the rapids." Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

If interested, contact Alf Cooley at alfcooley@gmail.com.

If interested, contact Peter Ryan at mozartk299@gmail.com.

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

If interested, contact Pam White at white.pamela@gmail.com.

If interested, contact Tim Tilson at hmslydia@msn.com.

Class III-IV below 800 cfs. Class IV or IV-V at higher levels. Cold water dam release. Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Class III-IV below 800 cfs. Class IV or IV-V at higher levels. Cold water dam release. Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

This class will be taught by KAPCO. There is a $75 refund for trip coordinators that agree to schedule trips for CCA.

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

This class will be taught by KAPCO. There is a $75 refund for trip coordinators that agree to schedule trips for CCA.

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

Artificially Varied Flow Release. Water quality releases from Jennings Randolph Lake that are suitable for whitewater recreation may be made on selected weekends during the summer and fall, provided stream conditions are suitable and sufficient water is available. Such releases are usually confirmed about 2 to 4 weeks in advance. Call a telephone recording at (410) 962-7687. Release Schedule: https://www.nab-wc.usace.army.mil/nab/northBranch.html Description from American Whitewater. "This section of the North Branch Potomac has fairly continuous whitewater consisting of primarily open Class II-III rapids with waves and holes. The water is cold, however, because it is usually drawn from deep in the reservoir. Be prepared for 50-55 degree water anytime of year. Short pools break up the rapids." Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Dependent on adequate water storage. Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Artificially Varied Flow Release. Water quality releases from Jennings Randolph Lake that are suitable for whitewater recreation may be made on selected weekends during the summer and fall, provided stream conditions are suitable and sufficient water is available. Such releases are usually confirmed about 2 to 4 weeks in advance. Call a telephone recording at (410) 962-7687. Release Schedule: https://www.nab-wc.usace.army.mil/nab/northBranch.html Description from American Whitewater. "This section of the North Branch Potomac has fairly continuous whitewater consisting of primarily open Class II-III rapids with waves and holes. The water is cold, however, because it is usually drawn from deep in the reservoir. Be prepared for 50-55 degree water anytime of year. Short pools break up the rapids." Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Dependent on adequate water storage. Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Dependent on adequate water storage. Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

Dependent on adequate water storage. Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com if you would like to coordinate this trip.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Artificially Varied Flow Release. Water quality releases from Jennings Randolph Lake that are suitable for whitewater recreation may be made on selected weekends during the summer and fall, provided stream conditions are suitable and sufficient water is available. Such releases are usually confirmed about 2 to 4 weeks in advance. Call a telephone recording at (410) 962-7687. Release Schedule: https://www.nab-wc.usace.army.mil/nab/northBranch.html Description from American Whitewater. "This section of the North Branch Potomac has fairly continuous whitewater consisting of primarily open Class II-III rapids with waves and holes. The water is cold, however, because it is usually drawn from deep in the reservoir. Be prepared for 50-55 degree water anytime of year. Short pools break up the rapids." Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Artificially Varied Flow Release. Water quality releases from Jennings Randolph Lake that are suitable for whitewater recreation may be made on selected weekends during the summer and fall, provided stream conditions are suitable and sufficient water is available. Such releases are usually confirmed about 2 to 4 weeks in advance. Call a telephone recording at (410) 962-7687. Release Schedule: https://www.nab-wc.usace.army.mil/nab/northBranch.html Description from American Whitewater. "This section of the North Branch Potomac has fairly continuous whitewater consisting of primarily open Class II-III rapids with waves and holes. The water is cold, however, because it is usually drawn from deep in the reservoir. Be prepared for 50-55 degree water anytime of year. Short pools break up the rapids." Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

Class III-IV below 800 cfs. Class IV or IV-V at higher levels. Cold water dam release. Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.

This is a class III river. See the Ben‘s Creek Canoe Club web site for more Information about the releases. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Interested in coordinating this trip? Contact Tom Hackman at tphackma@gmail.com or Gary Quam at gquam64@gmail.com.