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If interested, contact Mark Brenneman at mabrenneman@verizon.net.

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.

Run/Jog/Walk/Handcycle- 3 miles Location: The Washington Canoe Club: located just upstream from Key Bridge in Georgetown. Address: 3700 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20007. Time: Check in starts at 730. Race "Waves" begin at 9:00 Solo and Team options Fundraising is easy, fun and competitive with our built in platform Adaptive and accessible Registration is now open $40 to join race (Veterans are free! continue to checkout to select discount) Includes a T-shirt, race bib, and swag bag The events: Kayak Approx 1 mile Run/Jog/Walk/handcycle Approx 3 Miles -Join as part of a Team or as an Individual Racer -Share the race with others -Join us on FB! www.facebook.com/TRRUSA -Remember to try out our fundraising option Start Time: 7:00am EDT End Time: 5:00pm EDT Price: $40.00 Race Fee + $3.90 SignUp Fee Registration: Registration ends October 5, 2024 at 12:00pm EDT

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.

I’ve been scouring the river gages to track the lingering effects of Hurricane Helena* and have selected the Remington-to-Kelly’s Ford section of the Rappahannock for this Sunday’s trip. This is a 4.6-mile Class 2 paddle, about one level more challenging than our normal George Washington Canal. I would rate it in difficulty as comparable to the Angler’s Inn to Lock 10 section of the Potomac. We will meet at the Rector Tract Boat Launch, 12233 River Rd, Remington at 10:30. As always, please let me know if you will be joining (macinmd1@gmail.com, 443 542 8779). The morning weather forecast indicates an air temp in the high-60s under sunny skies. The forecast river level is a respectable 4.0’ on the Remington gauge. 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. *There was once a long-running thread on paddle.com in which folks completed the sentence “You might be a paddler if…” As in, “You might be a paddler if your company transfers you to the Midwest for the summer and you realize you will miss your boat way more than your girlfriend.” So another candidate would be “You might be a paddler if you gleefully monitor river gages following a major hurricane completely oblivious to the associated death and destruction.”

On Zoom.

If interested, contact Wayne McDaniel at macinmd1@gmail.com.

If interested, contact Jenny Thomas at jlttmag@gmail.com.

IMeet at Violettes Lock @ 10:00. Level is 3.3 - moderate. Water 63 degrees (cool) Contact Trip Coordinator Tim Tilson at hmslydia@msn.com.

Showing National Paddling Film Fest‘s “A Blackwater Story” that provides a historical perspective on how the Blackwater came to be run. Phil Coleman, John Regan, & Roger Zbel are among those interviewed. Also a short NPFF video on some extreme rapids in the Little River Canyon. 6:30 sharp to 8 PM at the Clara Barton Rec Center (7425 Macarthur Blvd in Cabin John, MD). FREE Door prize based on trivia from the movie.

Your program chair, Ed Gertler, once again hogs the October slot, this time to introduce you to the wonders of Turkey, a place with big mountains, rushing rivers, friendly locals, and great cuisine. What’s not to like? Tune in and decide for yourself. As usual, this is a virtual show, so register now, while slots are available, on the CCA website. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED This is a Zoom meeting. A link will be emailed to all who register an hour or so before the presentation starts, and posted on the calendar page just before the meeting starts. Please insure that your email system does not block messages from CCA. Add mailer@mail2.clubexpress.com to your approved site, senders or contact list.

We‘ll meet at Lock 10 to consolidate boats and set shuttle at 10:00. This is an oft-paddled section of the Lower Potomac that will be a PN run (Class I (II) at the predicted 3.0 feet LF. Water temps in the low 60s, air in the low 50s, so cold weather gear is wisest in case of a swim. Helmets and PFDs mandatory. Please contact AlfCooley@gmail.com before coming so we can arrange the shuttle intelligently. Telephone is 703 397-6882.

Mark Brenneman will coordinate a run on Little Falls, meeting at Lock 6 to drop boats and be ready at 11:00 am to set shuttle. The level is projected to be around 3.0’ with high tide at 8:54 am. Contact Mark at mabrenneman@verizon.net if you plan to join this trip. He can also be reached on his cell at (240) 343-0096..

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 week we will run the Class II George Washington Canal, crossing the Potomac to run the through islands/GW Canal and then re-crossing to return via the C&O Canal. Meet at 10 for a 10:30 am departure at the Violette’s Lock parking lot, 13948 Violette’s Lock Rd, Poolesville MD. As always, please let this week‘s trip coordinator, Jackie Hoglund, know if you will be joining: jhoglund1 @yahoo.com. Weather and water forecast: Little Falls gauge is predicted to be 3.0‘. Water temperature 55 degrees, air 55 at 10 am rising to 68 by noon. The rule of thumb is to dress for immersion. 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.

If interested, contact Hugh Hilliard at hugh.hilliard@gmail.com.

Halloween Paddle and Picnic, weather permitting. Show your creativity and sense of humor by decorating your boat, your helmet, or yourself for spooky season. Be mindful of safety: nothing that might catch on a branch or obstruct vision and paddling. The predicted high temperature is 57°. The water temperature is likely to be ~55°. Appropriate cold weather gear is required for safety and an enjoyable day. The rule of thumb is to dress for immersion. 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. This is the final regularly-scheduled Sunday class 1-2 trip, so we‘ll celebrate the end of the season and a birthday by gathering at Riley‘s Lock for lunch afterward. Bring a chair and your lunch, and if you‘d like, something to share. Dessert is always a hit. If interested, contact Lisa Laden at lisaladen@comcast.net.

If interested, contact Larry Lempert at larry.7313@verizon.net.