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2016 Delaware River Sojourn Overview – June 14, 2016 DRAFT
2016 Delaware River Sojourn Overview – June 14, 2016 DRAFT Day Day 1 Sat. June 18 Day 2 Sun. June 19 Day 3 Mon. June 20 Day 4 Tue. June 21 Day 5 Wed. June 22 Day 6 Thu. June 23 Day 7 Fri. June 24 Day 8 Sat. June 25 Evening Camping Location Zane Grey Museum 135 Scenic Drive Lackawaxen, PA 18435 Driftstone on the Delaware, 2731 River Road, Mt. Bethel, PA 18343 Driftstone on the Delaware, 2731 River Road, Mt. Bethel, PA 18343 Washington Crossing Scout Camp, PA-32, New Hope, PA Washington Crossing Scout Camp, PA-32, New Hope, PA Roebling Museum Yard 100 Second Ave. Roebling, NJ 08554 Roebling Museum Yard 100 Second Ave. Roebling, NJ 08554 No Camping Tonight, Last day of Sojourn Skinner’s Falls Landers Base (RM 294) to Zane Grey (ZG) Museum Access (RM 278) 16 miles Option to take out at Ten Mile River (TMR) Access (RM 284) Shuttle Available from TMR to ZG Class II+/I- rapids Scenic smooth water with a few rapids Zane Grey Museum Access (RM 278) to Lander’s Pond Eddy Base (RM 266) 12 miles Class II/I rapids Scenic smooth water with a few rapids Worthington State Forest Access (RM 214.6) to Drifstone on the Delaware (RM 203.4) 11.4 miles Class I- to I+ rapids Paddle through the Delaware Water Gap Driftstone on the Delaware (RM 203.4) to Talen (old PPL) Martins Creek Boat Launch (RM 194.2) 9.2 miles Class I- to II rapids A bypass option will be available to those paddlers who do not want to go through Foul Rift Tinicum Park (RM 163.8) to Lambertville, NJ (RM 148.6) 15.2 miles Class I- to I+ rapids Belle Mountain Access (RM 147.3) to Yardley Access (RM 137.5) 9.8 miles Class I- to I+ rapids Florence Access (RM 123) to Burlington Island (RM 119) and return with incoming tide Tidal water with possible winds Welcome Park, Morrisville, Pa. (RM 133) to Bordentown, NJ (RM 128) 5 miles Tidal water with possible winds Breakfast (For all Sojourners) None (Sojourn starts at lunchtime) At Zane Grey Musuem At Driftstone on the Delaware At Driftstone on the Delaware At Washington Crossing Scout Camp At Washington Crossing Scout Camp At Roebling Museum At Pennsbury Manor Registration (For All Sojourners) At the Zane Grey Museum At Zane Grey Museum At Driftstone on the Delaware At Driftstone on the Delaware At Washington Crossing Scout Camp At Washington Crossing Scout Camp At Roebling Museum At Pennsbury Manor River section to be paddled Morning Shuttle No morning shuttle; Sojourn starts at Lunch. -------------------Afternoon (after lunch) Shuttle from Zane Grey to Skinners’ Falls Landers Base Sojourn campers: break camp and personal vehicles (drivers only) travel to Lander’s Pond Eddy Base ------------------Shuttle from Lander’s Pond Eddy Base to Zane Grey Museum (day trippers meet shuttle at Landers Pond Eddy) Driftstone on the Delaware to Worthington State Forest Access Personal vehicles (drivers only) travel from Driftstone on the Delaware to Talen (old PPL) Martins Creek Boat Launch off of Depues Road ----------Shuttle from Martins Creek Boat Launch back to Driftstone on the Delaware (day trippers meet shuttle at Martins Creek Boat Launch) Washington Crossing Scout Camp to Tinicum Park Washington Crossing Scout Camp to Belle Mountain Access Roebling Museum to Florence Access Sojourn campers: break camp and all sojourners travel in personal vehicles to Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road Morrisville, PA 19067 ------------Shuttle from Pennsbury Manor to Welcome Park, Morrisville, Pa. Launch site Skinners’ Falls Landers Base Zane Grey Museum Worthington State Forest Access Driftstone on the Delaware Tinicum Park River Access Belle Mountain Access Florence Access Welcome Park, Morrisville, Pa. Morning Programs None; Sojourn starts at lunch Safety Talk Paddle Tips Safety Talk, Paddle Tips, + Welcome to Worthington Safety Talk Paddle Tips Safety Talk Paddle Tips Play in Prahls rapid Safety Talk Paddle Tips Safety Talk Paddle Tips Safety Talk Paddle Tips Lunch and Group Photo Zane Grey Museum Near NPS Corwyn Farm Ranger Station Kittatinny Point Access Area Lower Mt. Bethel Twp. land Bulls Island State Park Washington Crossing, PA Burlington Island Pennsbury Manor Lunch Program Registration for all Sojourners, Welcome Program, Safety Talk, and Paddle Tips History of the NPS NPS DEWA Ranger Talk Claire Sadler, Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (D&L NHC): Recreation and Education in the Watershed Stephanie Fox (D&R Canal and Chuck Barscz (NPS RTCA): Nat’l Wild & Scenic Rivers NE Region Elissa Garofalo, Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (D&L NHC) and Lady High Admiral presentation Program by Burlington Island Managers Tour of Pennsbury Manor Resume Paddling Sojourn starts Launch from Skinners’ Falls Landers Base After Lunch After Lunch After Lunch After Lunch After Lunch After Lunch After lunch Afternoon Programs No Program No Program Visit Historic Ramsaysburg, NJ Swimming at Jones Eddy Play and swim at Hendricks Island Play and swim at Scudders Falls None Ice Cream Celebration and Closing Activities Takeout Zane Grey Access or TMR Access Lander’s Pond Eddy Base Driftstone on the Delaware, 2731 River Road, Mt. Bethel, PA 18343 Talen (old PPL) Martins Creek Boat Launch off of Depues Road Lambertville, NJ PFBC Access, Yardley, PA Florence Access Bordentown, NJ Afternoon Shuttle From TMR Access to ZG Museum (for those that takeout at TMR) None None None Lambertville to Washington Crossing Scout Camp Yardley Access to Washington Crossing Scout Camp Florence Access to Roebling Museum Shuttle from Bordentown to Pennsbury Manor Dinner At Zane Grey Museum Travel Day, Dinner on Your Own At Driftstone on the Delaware Travel Day, Dinner on your own Dinner in Camp at Washington Crossing Scout Camp Travel Day, Dinner on your own Dinner in camp at Roebling Museum Yard None Evening Program (In Camp) Upper Delaware Ghost Stories – Sullivan County Historian John Conway Set up camp John Mauser, MJWA, Presentation: A Look at Foul Rift Martha CapwellFox: D&L NHC History on the Delaware Set up camp at Washington Crossing Scout Camp Steamboat SPLASH trip and learn about the Sourlands Set up camp at Roebling Museum Yard Tour of Roebling Museum. Optional walking tour of Roebling Village None Camping and campfire Zane Grey Museum Driftstone on the Delaware, 2731 River Road, Mt. Bethel, PA 18343 Driftstone on the Delaware, 2731 River Road, Mt. Bethel, PA 18343 Washington Crossing Scout Camp, PA-32, New Hope, PA Washington Crossing Scout Camp, PA-32, New Hope, PA Roebling Museum Yard 100 Second Ave. Roebling, NJ 08554 Roebling Museum Yard 100 Second Ave. Roebling, NJ 08554 No Camping; Sojourn Over Campground Facilities Port-a-johns Showers located at Lander’s Barryville Campground 1.5 miles from the Zane Grey Museum Showers, Bathrooms Available Showers, Bathrooms Available Sun Showers Only Sun Showers Only Port-a-johns Showers Off Site at Local YMCA Port-a-johns Showers Off Site at local YMCA 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service Daily Plan ~ Day 1 Saturday, June 18, 2016 Day Coordinators: DeJay Branch and Troy Bystrom – National Canoe Safety Patrol & Upper Delaware Preservation Coalition, Dan Corrigan – Northeast Wilderness Experience, & Ingrid Peterec – Chief of Interpretation, NPS Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River Skinners Falls (RM 294) to Zane Grey (RM 278): 16 miles [Optional Takeout: TMR Access (RM 284): 10 miles] Class II+/I- rapids Scenic smooth water with a few small rapids Note: Folks can arrive at Zane Grey Museum on Friday, June 17 to camp overnight before the Sojourn begins. There will be no meals served or showers; port-o-johns will be on-site. Saturday Morning Travel on-your-own to Zane Grey Museum, Lackawaxen, PA (Everyone meet and park here; see directions on page 2) 9:00 a.m. Begin Registration at Zane Grey Museum, Lackawaxen, PA. Set-up campsites. 11:00 a.m. LIVERY RENTAL & PRIVATE BOAT SHUTTLE LEAVES PROMPTLY! 11:00 a.m. Kick-Off Lunch, Welcome/Trip Orientation, and Presentation of Lord High Admiral Presentation – Zane Grey Museum 12:00 p.m. Shuttle to Skinners Falls Access 12:30 p.m. Safety Briefing and Launch: Skinners Falls DEC Access (RM 294) 4:30 p.m. Take out at Ten Mile River Access (RM 284) **Option for those that need to take-out and be shuttled down to the Zane Grey Museum** 6:30 p.m. Take out at Lackawaxen Access at the Zane Grey Museum (RM 278) 7:00 p.m. Dinner ~ Zane Grey Museum 8:00 p.m. John Conway, Sullivan County Historian ~ Upper Delaware Ghost Stories 10:00 p.m. Quiet Hours in Camp – Zane Grey Museum Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service Note: No fires, no alcohol permitted in camp. Port-o-pots; showers available at Landers Barryville Base (see directions on page 3). Many Thanks to Today’s Sojourn Partners: Delaware River Sojourn Steering Committee, Haun Transportation, Konrad’s Kitchen, National Canoe Safety Patrol, NPS Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, Upper Delaware Preservation Coalition, Northeast Wilderness Experience, John Conway, Lander’s River Trips, Greater NY Council Boy Scouts of America TMR Access With Special Thanks: To our River Master Donors Shop Rite and Martins-Jacoby Watershed Association and to our Grantors Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers, NPS Lower Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, and PPL EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS National Park Service Dispatch 1-570-426-2457 9-1-1 Directions to Zane Grey Museum, 135 Scenic Drive, Lackawaxen, PA 18435 Both Garmin and Google Maps successfully find this address. From New York: From Callicoon, NY: Travel NY Rt. 97 South approximately 25-miles, turn right on to Roebling Bridge, cross the Delaware River, travel approx. 0.2-mile, turn right on Scenic Drive, travel 0.2 mile, turn left to remain on Scenic Drive, travel 0.2-mile, turn left into Zane Grey Parking lot. From Barryville, NY: Travel NY Rt. 97 North approximately 4-miles, turn left on to Roebling Bridge, cross the Delaware River, travel approx. 0.2-mile, turn right on Scenic Drive, travel 0.2-mile, turn left to remain on Scenic Drive, travel 0.2-mile, turn left into Zane Grey Parking lot. From Pennsylvania: From Milford, PA: Take US Rt. 6 West 6 approx. 13- miles from to intersection with PA Route 434, turn right. Continue North on PA Route 434 approx. 2-miles bear left at intersection with PA route 590. Take PA 590 West approx. 5-miles (do not take two right hand turns, but follow brown street sign that says Zane Grey Museum bear left), and turn right on Scenic Drive. Continue on Scenic Drive approx. 0.3-mile turn right into Zane Grey Parking Lot. Google Map to use to create your own directions: http://goo.gl/maps/ZmQ6G Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service Directions to Lander’s Barryville Base for Showers: 1. Turn right onto Scenic Drive when leaving the Zane Grey Museum. 2. Turn left to cross over the Roebling Bridge. 3. At the end of the bridge turn right onto Route 97 south. 4. Travel approx. 1 mile and Lander’s Barryville Campground will be on your left. Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service Daily Plan ~ Day 2 Sunday, June 19, 2016 Day Coordinators: DeJay Branch & Troy Bystrom – National Canoe Safety Patrol & Upper Delaware Preservation Coalition, Dan Corrigan – Northeast Wilderness Experience, & Ingrid Peterec – Chief of Interpretation, NPS Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River Zane Grey Museum (RM 278) to Lander’s Pond Eddy Base (RM 266) 12 Miles: Class II+/I- rapids Scenic smooth water with a few small rapids Morning: Day Trippers travel on-your-own to Landers Pond Eddy Base, NY; arrive no later than 8 a.m. to catch shuttle (See directions on pages 2-3) 7:30 a.m. Campers break camp and drivers drive to Landers Pond Eddy Base (see directions on page 2) 8:00 a.m. Day Trippers arrive at Landers Pond Eddy by 8 a.m.; catch shuttle back to Zane Grey Museum 8:30 a.m. Registration, Breakfast, & Lord High Admiral Presentation ~ ZANE GREY MUSEUM 9:30 a.m. Safety Briefing and LAUNCH TRIP at Zane Grey Access 12:30 p.m. Lunch & “History of the National Park Service” Program at Corwin Farm Ranger Station ~ GROUP PHOTO 1:30 p.m. Resume paddling 4:30 p.m. Take-out: Lander’s Pond Eddy Base TRAVEL ON-YOUR-OWN TO DRIFTSTONE ON THE DELAWARE (see directions on pages 3-4) Dinner ~ Dinner on your Own Set Up Camp Note: There are full bathroom/shower facilities at this location. Alcohol is permitted at this camping location. Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service Many Thanks to Today’s Sojourn Partners: Delaware River Sojourn Steering Committee, Haun Transportation, Konrad’s Kitchen, National Canoe Safety Patrol, NPS Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, Upper Delaware Preservation Coalition, Northeast Wilderness Experience, Lander’s River Trips, Driftstone on the Delaware Campground, Martins-Jacoby Watershed Association, Stony Brook Inn, Friends of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area With Special Thanks: To our River Master Donors Shop Rite and Martins-Jacoby Watershed Association and to our Grantors Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers, NPS Lower Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, and PPL EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS National Park Service Dispatch 1-570-426-2457 9-1-1 Directions to Lander’s Pond Eddy Base from Zane Grey Museum From Zane Grey Museum: 135 Scenic Drive, Lackawaxen, PA 18435 1. 2. 3. 4. Head south on Scenic Dr (0.2 miles) Turn right to stay on Scenic Dr. (0.2 miles) Turn left onto Delaware Dr/Roebling Bridge, Entering New York (0.2 miles) Turn right onto NY-97 S (8.2 miles) Arrive at Landers Pond Eddy Base: 2395 New York 97 Pond Eddy, NY 12770 Directions to Lander’s Pond Eddy Base Landers Pond Eddy Base Is Located At: 2395 State Route 97 Pond Eddy, NY 12770 Click here for a Google map to make your own directions Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service From I84: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Take exit 53 for US-6/US-209 toward Matamoras Slight left onto US-209 N/US-6 E, Entering New York (1.7 mi) Turn left onto Water St (0.1 mi) Slight left onto River Rd (0.4 mi) Turn right onto Ferry St (0.1 mi) Turn right onto W Main St (0.2 mi) Turn left onto Grand View Ave (0.3 mi) Turn left onto NY-42 N/NY-97 N, Continue to follow NY-97 N (13.5 mi) Arrive at Landers Pond Eddy Base: 2395 New York 97 Pond Eddy, NY 12770 From Narrowsburg, New York: 1. Travel South on New York Route 97 approximately 18-miles 2. Lander’s Pondy Eddy Base will be on your right hand side. From Port Jervis, NY: 1. Travel North on New York Route 97 approximately 14-miles 2. Lander’s Pond Eddy Base will be on your left hand side. From Milford, Pennsylvania: 1. Take Route 209 North into Port Jervis, NY. 2. At the intersection of Route 97 and Route 209 in Port Jervis, NY turn left onto Route 97 North. 3. Travel North on Route 97 approximately 14-miles from Port Jervis, NY 4. Lander’s Pond Eddy Base will be on your left hand side. Directions to Driftstone on the Delaware from Landers Pond Eddy From: Lander’s Pond Eddy Base (2395 State Route 97, Pond Eddy, NY 12770) To: Driftstone on the Delaware (2731 River Road, Mt. Bethel, PA 18343) Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service Total Mileage: 61.9 miles Total Time: About 1 ½ hr. 1. Head west on NY-97 N toward Tuthill Rd. (4.1 mi) 2. Turn Left onto Brook Rd. (0.1 mi) 3. Continue onto PA-434 S (6.9 mi) 4. Turn left to stay on PA-434 S (5.5 mi) 5. Turn left onto PA-739 S (0.7 mi) 6. Turn right onto the I-84 W ramp to Scranton (0.4 mi) 7. Merge onto I-84 (3.2 mi) 8. Take exit 30 for PA-402 toward Blooming Grove/Porters Lake (0.3 mi) 9. Turn left onto PA-402 S (24.7 mi) 10. Turn right onto Milford Road, US Business 209 (0.1 mi) 11. Turn left onto Seven Bridge Road (0.6 mi) 12. At traffic circle take the 1st exit onto US-209 S (3.1 mi) 13. Turn left to merge onto I-80 E (0.5 mi) 14. Take Delaware Water Gap Exit #310 continue straight to second traffic light at PA 611 15. Turn left onto PA-611 (4 mi) 16. At the traffic light in Portland continue straight ahead go under the Portland/Columbia toll bridge) on River Road for 3 miles to stop sign. 17. Turn left and continue on River Road for 1 mile. (Driftstone is 8 miles south of the Gap). Driftstone's entrance is on the left next to the large red barn. Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service Daily Plan ~ Day 3 Monday, June 20, 2016 Day Coordinators: Herb Meyerson, Friends of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Rose Ann Whitesell, Stony Brook Inn, and John Mauser, MartinsJacoby Watershed Association Worthington State Forest Access (RM 214.6) to Driftstone on the Delaware (RM 203) 11.6 Miles ~ Smooth Water with Class I/I+ Rapids Morning Travel on-your-own to Driftstone on the Delaware, 2731 River Road, Mt. Bethel PA 18343 (day trippers meet and park here) - see directions on pages 2-3) 7:00 a.m. Breakfast ~ at Driftstone on the Delaware 7:30 a.m. Registration ~ for all 8:30 a.m. Shuttle everyone to Worthington State Forest Access (RM 214.6) 9:30 a.m. Safety Briefing and Launch 11:30 p.m. Lunch at Kittatinny Point (RM 212) and Program by National Park Service Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Staff on the history of the Park + Lord High Admiral presentation 1:30 p.m. Resume paddling 3:00 p.m. Program at Ramseysburg Historical Site, Knowlton Twp., NJ 4:30 p.m. Take-out at Driftstone on the Delaware (RM 203) 6:30 p.m. Dinner ~ in camp 7:30 p.m. Evening Program – Martha Capwell Fox, D&L NHC – History Program and/or John Mauser – Paddling Foul Rift 10:30 p.m. Quiet Hours in camp Note: There are full bathroom/shower facilities at this location. Alcohol is permitted at this camping location. Many Thanks to Today’s Sojourn Partners: Delaware River Sojourn Steering Committee, National Canoe Safety Patrol, NPS Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, NJ DEP Parks and Forestry; Worthington State Forest, Driftstone on the Delaware Campground, Northeast Wilderness Experience, Haun Transportation, Stony Brook Inn, Konrad’s Kitchen, Friends of the Delaware Water Gap Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service National Recreation Area, Martins Jacoby Watershed Association, Township of Knowlton: Ramsaysburg Historic Site, Delaware & Lehigh Nat’l Heritage Corridor, NJ Division of fish and Wildlife With Special Thanks: To our River Master Donors Shop Rite and Martins-Jacoby Watershed Association and to our Grantors Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers, NPS Lower Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, and PPL EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS 9-1-1 1-800-543-HAWK (4295) Driving Directions to Driftstone on the Delaware Campground 2731 River Road • Mt. Bethel, PA 18343 • 570-897-6859 Toll Free Reservation Number: 1-888-355-6859 Driftstone is located four miles south of the Portland, PA/Columbia, NJ Bridge on River Road. Both Garmin and Google Maps recognize both the name and address. Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service From New Jersey & New York via Interstate 80 West: Take Columbia Exit # 4B in New Jersey and follow signs to Portland, PA. Cross Portland/Columbia toll bridge to toll booth. Turn right immediately after going through toll booth. Go to stop sign at bottom of ramp and turn right onto River Road. Go under toll bridge and continue on River Road for 3 miles to stop sign. Turn left and continue on River Road for 1 mile. Driftstone's entrance is on the left next to the large red barn. From Delaware Water Gap, PA via Interstate 80 East: Take Delaware Water Gap Exit # 310. Continue straight to second traffic light at PA-611. Go left onto PA-611 south for 4 miles to traffic light in Portland. Continue straight ahead (go under the Portland/Columbia toll bridge) on River Road for 3 miles to stop sign. Turn left and continue on River Road for 1 mile. (Driftstone is 8 miles south of the Gap). Driftstone's entrance is on the left next to the large red barn. From Easton, PA: Take PA-611 North to traffic light in Martins Creek . Turn right and continue on PA-611 North through Mt. Bethel to PA-611 Exit (Portland) ramp before the toll bridge. Go to the bottom of the ramp and bear right to stop sign. Turn right onto River Road and continue for 3 miles to stop sign. Turn left and continue on River Road for 1 mile. Driftstone's entrance is on the left next to the large red barn. Google Map - http://tinyurl.com/to-driftstone Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service Daily Plan ~ Day 4 Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Day Coordinators: Herb Meyerson, Friends of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Rose Ann Whitesell, Stony Brook Inn, and John Mauser, MartinsJacoby Watershed Association Driftstone on the Delaware, PA (RM 203) through Foul Rift to Martins Creek Access, PA (RM 194) 9 Miles ~ Class I/II Rapids [conditions permitting; alternate section may be paddled] Day Trippers Travel on-your-own to Talen Energy (formerly PPL) Martins Creek Access, PA (meet and park; arrive no later than 8:30 a.m.) - see written directions on page 3-5. 7:30 a.m. Break Camp ~ Driftstone on the Delaware. Drivers travel with gear to Martins Creek Access, PA and park (see written directions on pages 2-3, 25 minutes approximate travel time). Boats and other paddlers remain in camp at Driftstone. 9:00 a.m. Shuttle drivers and day trippers and their boats from Martins Creek Access, PA to Driftstone on the Delaware, Mt. Bethel, PA 9:45 a.m. Registration & Breakfast ~ Driftstone on the Delaware (coffee and buns earlier) 10:30 a.m. Safety Briefing and Launch 1:30 p.m. Lunch at Lower Mount Bethel Township Kayak Access. Program by Claire Sadler, D&L NHC, Recreation and Education in the Watershed Paddle through Foul Rift (RM 196.5) 4:00 p.m. Take-out ~ Talen Energy Martins Creek Access, PA (RM 194) 5:00 p.m. Travel to Washington Crossing Scout Camp, PA 32, New Hope PA (written travel directions on pages 5-6) - dinner on your own. 10:30 p.m. Quiet Hours in camp Note: This is a primitive facility; port-o-pots and sun showers. Alcohol is not permitted. Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service Many Thanks to Today’s Sojourn Partners: Delaware River Sojourn Steering Committee, National Canoe Safety Patrol, Driftstone on the Delaware Campground, Northeast Wilderness Experience, Haun Transportation, D&L NHC, Stony Brook Inn, Konrad’s Kitchen, Friends of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Martins-Jacoby Watershed Association, Talen Energy Martins Creek, Lower Mt. Bethel Township, PA DCNR Delaware Canal State Park, Washington Crossing Scout Camp With Special Thanks: To our River Master Donors Shop Rite and Martins-Jacoby Watershed Association and to our Grantors Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers, NPS Lower Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, and PPL Emergency Contact: 9-1-1 Directions to Martins Creek Access, PA There is no street address for the Martins Creek Boat Access, PA. However, the access is adjacent to the Talen Energy (formerly PPL) Martins Creek Power Plant which has the street address: 6605 Foul Rift Road, Bangor, PA 18013. This address is recognized by Garmin and Google Maps and will get you on Martins Creek – Belvidere Road (State Route 1004); after that, follow the directions below. The access area is south of the Power Plant off Depue Ferry Road. Directions from Driftstone on the Delaware to Martins Creek Access, PA – driving time approx. 25 minutes. From Google Maps: Start: Driftstone On the Delaware 2731 River Road Mount Bethel, PA 18343 1. Head southeast on River Rd toward Kovar Ln (2.9 mi) 2. Turn left to stay on River Rd (1.2 mi) 3. Sharp left onto Riverton Rd/State Route 806 (1.0 mi) Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service 4. Turn right onto Martins Creek – Belvidere Road – do NOT cross the bridge into NJ (2.7 mi) 5. Turn left onto Depue Ferry Rd (0.6 mi) 6. Turn right on to Depue Road then bear left at the fork – there is a brown wooden sign that points left for River Access – travel less than 0.5 mile. River Access parking lot will be on the right – green sign marks River Access. End: Martins Creek Boat Access Directions to Martins Creek Access from Interstate 78 West From Google Maps Start: I-78 W 1. Head west on I-78 W Partial toll road 2. Take exit 75 toward PA-611/Easton/Philadelphia (0.4 mi) 3. Turn right onto Morgan Hill Rd (0.2 mi) 4. Morgan Hill Rd turns slightly right and becomes Old Philadelphia Rd/Philadelphia Rd (0.4 mi) 5. Slight left onto St John St (0.4 mi) 6. Continue onto Smith Ave (0.3 mi) 7. Turn right onto Larry Holmes Dr (0.3 mi) 8. Continue onto N Riverside Dr (0.1 mi) Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service 9. Turn right onto Spring Garden St (148 ft) 10. Continue onto Garden Dr (0.2 mi) 11. Slight right onto N Riverside Dr (295 ft) 12. N Riverside Dr turns slightly right and becomes PA-611 N/N Delaware Dr (7.3 mi) 13. Turn right to stay on PA-611 N/N Delaware Dr (1.0 mi) 14. Keep right at the fork (240 ft) 15. Continue onto Martins Creek – Belvidere Road (State Route 1004) (2.9 mi) 16. Turn right onto Depue Ferry Rd there are both a white sign marked PPL Martins Creek & Lower Mt. Bethel Power Plants and a green road sign. (0.6 mi) 17. Turn right on to Depue Road then bear left at the fork - there is a brown wooden sign that points left for River Access – travel less than 0.5 mile. River Access parking lot will be on the right – green sign marks River Access. End: Martins Creek Boat Access Directions to Martins Creek Access from Interstate 80 East From Google Maps and adjusted: Start: I-80 W 1. Head west on I-80 W toward Exits 4A-4B-4C (282 ft) 2. Take exit 4A-4B-4C for NJ-94 N toward US-46 E/Columbia/Blairstown Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service (0.1 mi) 3. Keep left at the fork and merge onto New Jersey 94 S (0.5 mi) 4. Continue onto US-46 E (6.7 mi) 5. Turn right onto Co Rd 620 (1.8 mi) 6. Continue onto Water St (0.3 mi) 7. Continue onto Martins Creek – Belvidere Road (State Route 1004) Entering Pennsylvania (2.8 mi) 8. Turn left onto Depue Ferry Rd there are both a white sign marked PPL Martins Creek & Lower Mt. Bethel Power Plants and a green road sign (0.6 mi) 9. Turn right on to Depue Road then bear left at the fork - there is a brown wooden sign that points left for River Access – travel less than 0.5 mile. River Access parking lot will be on the right – green sign marks River Access. End: Martins Creek Boat Access Directions to Washington Crossing Upper Park Scout Camp, Entrance at intersection of PA-32 (River Rd.) and Aquetong Road, New Hope, PA 18938 From Martins Creek Boat Access: 1. Head left toward Depue Rd 2. Turn left onto Depue Rd 3. Turn right on Delhaven Road Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service 4. Turn left onto Martins Creek – Belvidere Road (State Route 1004) 5. Continue straight onto PA-611 S/N Delaware Dr (1.1 mi) 6. Turn left at the light to stay on PA-611 S/N Delaware Dr Continue to follow PA-611 S to Easton (7.4 mi) 7. Turn left to follow PA-611 S (0.2 mi) 8. Turn left onto Larry Holmes Dr. (PA-611 S) (0.5 mi) 9. Turn left at 2nd light onto S. 3rd St (PA-611 S) (0.1 mi) 10. Turn left at light onto PA-611 S/S Delaware Dr (11.4 mi) 11. Turn left onto PA-32 S (7.9 mi) 12. Turn left onto Bridge St/Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge (0.3 mi) 13. Turn right onto NJ-29 S/Trenton Ave (12.3 mi) 14. Turn right onto Bridge St in Stockton NJ (0.3 mi) 15. Turn left onto PA-32 S/River Rd. (5.6 mi) Entrance to camp is on PA-32/River Rd. opposite Aquetong Rd. intersection, approx 1.8 miles south of downtown New Hope. Take entrance road past Thompson Neely house, across the canal bridge, and follow interior road to camping area. You may park near your campsite. The above directions avoid a road closure and detour on PA 32. Click here if you would like to see alternate directions from Google. Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Daily Plan ~ Day 5 Service Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Day Coordinators: Ian Kindle and Katie Martens, PA DCNR: Delaware Canal State Park Tinicum Park (RM 163.8) to Lambertville, NJ (RM 148.6) 15.2 Miles ~ Smooth Water with Class I/I+ Rapids Morning Travel on-your-own to Washington Crossing Upper Park Scout Camp, Entrance at intersection of PA-32 (River Rd.) and Aquetong Road, New Hope, PA 18938 (day trippers meet and park here) - see directions on page 2 7:00 a.m. Breakfast ~ at Washington Crossing Upper Park Scout Camp 7:30 a.m. Registration ~ for all 8:30 a.m. Shuttle everyone to Tinicum Park Access (RM 163.8) 9:30 a.m. Safety Briefing and Launch 11:00 a.m. Play and swim break at Prahls Island rapid 12:30 p.m. Lunch at Bulls Island State Park, NJ (RM 155.6) Educational Program: Stephanie Fox, D&R Canal State Park, NJ and Chuck Barscz, National Wild and Scenic Rivers Northeast Region & Lord High Admiral Presentation 1:30 p.m. Resume paddling 3:00 p.m. Swim and play break, Hendricks Island 4:30 p.m. Take-out at Lambertville Access, NJ (RM 148.6); shuttle back to Washington Crossing Scout Camp 6:00 p.m. Dinner ~ in camp 7:00 p.m. Travel on own to Evening Program in Lambertville – Ride the floating classroom Steamboat SPLASH and learn about the ecology of the Sourlands from Caroline Katmann, Sourlands Conservancy. 10:30 p.m. Quiet Hours in camp Note: This is a primitive facility; port-o-pots and sun showers. Alcohol is not permitted. Many Thanks to Today’s Sojourn Partners: Delaware River Sojourn Steering Committee, Haun Transportation, Konrad’s Kitchen, National Canoe Safety Patrol, Northeast Wilderness Experience, NPS Lower Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, Bucks County Parks, NJ DEP - Bulls Island Recreation Area and Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, Lambertville, NJ, PA DCNR – Delaware Canal State Park & Washington Crossing Historic Park, Steamboat SPLASH, Sourlands Conservancy, Lewis Fishery, Opre-Larsons - VFW Post #8838 Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service With Special Thanks: To our River Master Donors Shop Rite and Martins-Jacoby Watershed Association and to our Grantors Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers, NPS Lower Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, and PPL EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS 911 Driving Directions to Washington Crossing Upper Park Scout Camp The camp is located directly across from the intersection of Aquetong Rd. and PA-32 River Rd. (or 1638 River Rd., New Hope, PA 18938). The Washington Crossing Upper Park and Thompson Neely House are located about 1.8 miles south of downtown New Hope, PA. Google Directions to Washington Crossing Upper Park GPS Coordinates: 40.33283, -74.93989 Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service Daily Plan ~ Day 6 Thursday, June 23, 2016 Day Coordinators: Ian Kindle and Katie Martens, Delaware Canal State Park Belle Mountain Access, NJ (RM 147.3) to Yardley, PA (RM 137.5) 9.8 Miles ~ Smooth Water with Class I/I+ Rapids Morning Travel on-your-own to Washington Crossing Upper Park Scout Camp, Entrance at intersection of PA-32 (River Rd.) and Aquetong Road, New Hope, PA 18938 (day trippers meet and park here) - see directions on page 3 7:00 a.m. Breakfast ~ at Washington Crossing Upper Park Scout Camp 7:30 a.m. Registration ~ for all 8:30 a.m. Shuttle everyone to Belle Mountain Access, NJ (RM 147.3) 9:00 a.m. Safety Briefing and Launch 10:30 a.m. Play and swim break on the river 12:00 p.m. Lunch at Washington Crossing Historic Park, PA (RM 142) Educational Program: Elissa Garofalo, Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor and Lady High Admiral presentation. 1:30 p.m. Resume paddling 3:00 p.m. Swim and play break, shoot the rapid at Scudders Falls (II-, optional) 4:00 p.m. Take-out at Yardley Fish & Boat Access, PA (RM 137.5); shuttle back to Washington Crossing Scout Camp 5:00 p.m. Travel to Roebling Museum campsite, 100 Second Avenue, Roebling, NJ 08554. (see directions on pg. 2; GPS use 1495 Hornberger) Dinner on your own. 10:30 p.m. Quiet Hours in camp Note: Thursday evening showers available at Burlington YMCA (directions on page 2). Port-o-pots at Roebling Museum; Alcohol permitted at Roebling Museum Many Thanks to Today’s Sojourn Partners: Delaware River Sojourn Steering Committee, Haun Transportation, Konrad’s Kitchen, National Canoe Safety Patrol, Northeast Wilderness Experience, NPS Lower Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, D & L National Heritage Corridor, NJ DEP - Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, PA DCNR – Delaware Canal State Park & Washington Crossing Historic Park, PA Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service Fish and Boat Commission, Roebling Museum, YMCA Burlington NJ, Gus and Lois Burmeister, Sandy Schultz, Tidewaters Gateway Partnership, Opre-Larsons - VFW Post #8838 With Special Thanks: To our River Master Donors Shop Rite and Martins-Jacoby Watershed Association and to our Grantors Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers, NPS Lower Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, and PPL EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS 911 Directions from Washington Crossing to Roebling Museum campsite: 1. From camp, travel south on PA 32 for 2.4 miles 2. Turn right onto Taylorsville Rd and travel 4.9 miles to I- 95 North 3. Travel on I-95 N (which becomes I- 295 S) for 20 miles to exit 57B (Burlington). 4. Merge onto US 130 South toward Burlington. 5. Travel on US 130 south for 3 miles 6. Turn right onto Hornberger Ave. Travel 0.2 mile. The entrance to Roebling Museum will be on the right. Roebling Museum campsite, 100 Second Avenue, Roebling, NJ 08554. (GPS use 1495 Hornberger) Directions to Burlington YMCA from Roebling Museum Campsite 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Turn right onto Hornberger Ave. At stop sign, turn right onto East Front St. Stay on this road until it curves left (Neck Rd) Immediately turn right onto River Road (new warehouses should be on your left) Continue straight onto Pearl St in Burlington City. Go around the little circle onto High St. and then turn right to continue on W. Pearl St. Continue on W. Pearl St until the road ends. Turn left toward Veterans Dr. Turn right onto Veterans Dr. At the stop sign, turn left onto Commerce Square Blvd. Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service 9. The YMCA entrance will be on the right. (302 Commerce Square Blvd, Burlington NJ) Driving Directions to Washington Crossing Upper Park Scout Camp Aquetong Rd. and PA-32 (River Rd.) or 1638 River Rd., New Hope. PA 18938 Washington Crossing Upper Park and Thompson Neely House are located about 1.8 miles south of downtown New Hope, PA. Entrance is directly across from Aquetong Rd/PA-32 intersection. Google Directions to Washington Crossing Upper Park GPS Coordinates: 40.33283, -74.93989 Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service Daily Plan ~ Day 7 Friday, June 24, 2016 Day Coordinators: Lois and Gus Burmeister, Sandy Schultz, and Richard McNutt, Tidewaters Gateway Partnership Florence, NJ (RM 123) to Burlington Island (RM 119) and back to Florence, NJ with the tide 8 Miles ~ Tidal Waters, with possible headwinds Morning Travel on-your-own to Roebling Museum, Roebling, NJ (day trippers meet and park here) - see directions on page 2) IF YOU HAVE, IT IS REQUESTED THAT SOJOURN T-SHIRTS OR BANDANAS BE WORN THIS DAY. 7:30 A.M. Breakfast and registration in camp 8:45 A.M. Shuttle to Florence Access 9:15 A.M. Safety talk 10:00 A.M. Launch from Florence access and paddle with tide to Burlington Island 12 P.M. 2:00 P.M. Program and bag lunch on Burlington Island (with option to paddle on the lake) THERE IS NO SMOKING ON BURLINGTON ISLAND Resume paddling up river with the tide to Florence Access 4:00 P.M. Shuttle back to Roebling Museum campsite 6:00 P.M. Dinner in camp 7:30 P.M. Program in Roebling Museum. Followed by optional self-guided tour of Roebling Village. Quiet hours in camp 10:00 P.M. Note: Alcohol is permitted at this camping location. Shower facilities are available at the local YMCA; see page 2 for directions Many Thanks to Today’s Sojourn Partners: Delaware River Sojourn Steering Committee, National Canoe Safety Patrol, Northeast Wilderness Experience, Haun Transportation, Konrad’s Kitchen, Roebling Museum, City of Burlington, NJ, Township of Florence, NJ, Burlington Island Board of Managers, Tidewaters Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service Gateway Partnership, Lois and Gus Burmeister, Sandy Schultz, YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties, City of Bordentown, NJ, Opre-Larsons - VFW Post #8838 With Special Thanks: To our River Master Donors Shop Rite and Martins-Jacoby Watershed Association and to our Grantors Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers, NPS Lower Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, and PPL EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS 911 Driving Directions to Roebling Museum The address for the Roebling Museum is: 100 2nd Ave. Roebling, NJ 08554 Click here for a Google map of the Museum’s location & to create your own directions From Interstate 295: Take exit 57B (Burlington). Merge onto US 130 South toward Burlington. Travel on US 130 south for 3 miles. Turn right onto Hornberger Ave. Travel 0.2 mile. The entrance to Roebling Museum will be on the right. Directions to Burlington YMCA from Roebling Museum Campsite 1. Turn right onto Hornberger Ave. 2. At stop sign, turn right onto East Front St. Stay on this road until it curves left (Neck Rd) 3. Immediately turn right onto River Road (new warehouses should be on your left) 4. Continue straight onto Pearl St in Burlington City. 5. Go around the little circle onto High St. and then turn right to continue on W. Pearl St. 6. Continue on W. Pearl St until the road ends. Turn left toward Veterans Dr. 7. Turn right onto Veterans Dr. 8. At the stop sign, turn left onto Commerce Square Blvd. 9. The YMCA entrance will be on the right. (302 Commerce Square Blvd, Burlington NJ) Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service Daily Plan ~ Day 8 Saturday, June 25, 2016 Day Coordinators: Lois and Gus Burmeister, Sandy Schultz, and Richard McNutt, Tidewaters Gateway Partnership Morrisville, PA (RM 133) to Bordentown, NJ (RM 128) 5 Miles ~ Tidal Waters, with possible headwinds Morning Travel on-your-own to Pennsbury Manor, PA (day trippers meet and park here - see directions on page 2-3) 7:00 A.M. the Coffee in camp. Break camp and travel to Pennsbury Manor (park in unpaved, stone lot; see directions on page 2) 8:00 A.M. Breakfast and registration at Pennsbury Manor 8:45 A.M. Shuttle to Welcome Park, Morrisville, PA 9:15 A.M. Safety talk and launch from Welcome Park, Morrisville, PA 12:30 P.M. Arrive at Bordentown, NJ and shuttle to Pennsbury Manor for lunch & program (fyi: alcohol not permitted on this site) 2:00 P.M. Tour of Pennsbury Manor 3:00 P.M. Ice cream celebration and closing activities Conclusion of the 2016 Delaware River Sojourn Many Thanks to Today’s Sojourn Partners: Delaware River Sojourn Steering Committee, National Canoe Safety Patrol, Northeast Wilderness Experience, Haun Transportation, Konrad’s Kitchen, Roebling Museum, OpreLarsons - VFW Post #8838, Borough of Morrisville, PA, Pennsbury Manor, Falls Township, PA, Bordentown, NJ, Tidewaters Gateway Partnership, Lois and Gus Burmeister, Sandy Schultz Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service With Special Thanks: To our River Master Donors Shop Rite and Martins-Jacoby Watershed Association and to our Grantors Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers, NPS Lower Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, and PPL EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS 911 Driving Directions to Pennsbury Manor from the Roebling Museum 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Turn left onto Hornberger Ave (0.2 mi) Turn left on to US 130 North (3.0 Miles) Exit right, onto I-295 North (3.3 miles) Exit right onto Rt 29 for Trenton (2.1 miles) Stay in the left lane for tunnel- Rt 29 Lambertville, capitol complex (1.7 miles) Exit right onto Rt 1 South into PA ($1 toll or EZ Pass) (1.7 mile) Take the Pennsylvania Ave S exit toward Morrisville (0.1 mi) Merge onto S Pennsylvania Ave (1.8 mi) Slight right onto the Tyburn Road ramp (0.1 mi) Continue onto Tyburn Rd (0.6 mi) Turn left onto New Ford Mill Rd (1.9 mi) Turn right onto Bordentown Rd (0.5 mi) Turn left onto Pennsbury Memorial Rd (3 min 1.4 mi) Directions to Pennsbury Manor (park in unpaved, stone lot) The address for Pennsbury Manor is: 400 Pennsbury Memorial Rd Morrisville, PA 19067 From http://www.pennsburymanor.org/map-directions/ (Google map on this site): Please be advised that there is a lot of road construction going on in the area. Please allow extra travel time to Pennsbury Manor. To Pennsbury Manor: From Pennsylvania Turnpike: 1. Exit 358 (Delaware Valley) to Route 13 North. 2. Merge onto Route 13 North and stay in the far right lane. Draft June 2016 2016 Delaware River Sojourn ~ Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service 3. At the first traffic light take a right onto Green Lane (Wawa on corner). 4. Stay on this street until it ends, then turn left onto Radcliffe Street. 5. Continue straight 4.6 miles (road changes names twice: Main Street & Bordentown Road); go through area with lakes on both sides of road. 6. Take a right onto Pennsbury Memorial Road. 7. The Manor is located at end of road. Park in unpaved, stone lot. From 1. 2. 3. I-95 (North or South): Take Exit 46A (Route 1 North, Morrisville). Travel Route 1 North to the Route 13 South (Bristol) Exit. Exit at Tyburn Road East; travel approximately 2 miles to first traffic light and take a right onto New Ford Mill Road. 4. Take a right at dead end. 5. Take first left onto Pennsbury Memorial Road. 6. The Manor is located at end of road. Park in unpaved, stone lot. From Route 1 (North or South): 1. Route 1 to Route 13 South (Bristol). 2. Exit onto Tyburn Road East; travel approximately 2 miles to first traffic light and take a right onto New Ford Mill Road. 3. Make right at dead end and then first left onto Pennsbury Memorial Road. 4. The Manor is located at end of road. Park in unpaved, stone lot. Draft June 2016 SAFETY GUIDELINES – DELAWARE RIVER SOJOURN PERSONAL EQUIPMENT 1. PFD's (Personal Flotation Device) must be worn at all times on the river: kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and wading: ALWAYS. PFD's must be properly fastened and tightly fitted. Ask someone to pull upward on the shoulder straps of your PFD. If the straps move up to your ears, the PFD is not tight enough. When wet, the PFD can slide up on your body and interfere with arm movement, or even go over your head, so it is important that it is tightly fitted before getting out on the water. 2. Wear protective foot gear. River bottoms often contain broken glass and other sharp objects. Water shoes are best, but sneakers also work. Footware should be closed-toe. 3. Proper clothing. Anticipate weather and water conditions. Dress and protect yourself accordingly. See gear list below. DAILY CONDITIONS AND WEATHER 1. Today's weather. Going over the daily weather forecast is included in the daily safety briefing. 2. Today's river conditions. Going over the river conditions of the section to be paddled is part of the daily safety briefing. PADDLING PROTOCOL 1. Keep BOAT POINTED DOWNSTREAM. If you are sideways and hit a rock, you are more likely to capsize. 2. LEAD Boat and SWEEP Boat. No one is to paddle in front of the LEAD boat or lag behind the SWEEP boat. If the lead boat is involved in a rescue, all paddlers are to wait for the Safety personnel to return to the lead position. • Paddling is an activity that demands effort on your part. We do not simply float, but paddle for several hours, which requires some work. Please keep up with the group and do not hold up others unnecessarily. • Likewise, we are not in a race. The lead boat will set a comfortable pace. Keep up, but do not paddle beyond the leader. 3. Always follow the directions of the lead boat and safety team members. When the lead boat stops, we all stop. 4. Do not indulge in horseplay, splashing, or colliding with other boats. In hot conditions, engage in water play only with those who have given permission. NEVER splash with paddles. 5. RAPIDS. Safety personnel will guide us through the more challenging rapids; follow their instructions. Proceed single file through the rapids spaced at least three or four boat lengths behind the boat in front of you. If someone gets stuck on a rock, you do not want to plow into them. • Avoid hazards well in advance. Rocks, trees in the water, bridge piers, boats pinned or stuck on rocks – all can cause you problems. Stay clear – start avoiding them well in advance. • Safety personnel will often position their boats behind partially submerged rocks. DO NOT paddle toward them. Watch for paddle signals to indicate which channel to take. 6. STRAINERS. Strainers are trees and other debris that project into the river from the shoreline that may not be visible. STAY AWAY! COMMUNICATIONS Rivers are wide and our group is large, so we communicate with Paddle Signals and Whistle Blasts. Safety personnel use radios to stay in communication with each other. Paddle Signals: 1. Paddle Straight Up. Clear paddling. Continue straight ahead. 2. Paddle Horizontal with both hands. STOP paddling or back‐paddle (pass the signal to boats upstream). 3. Paddle aloft at an angle. Best channel is in the direction the paddle is pointing. 4. Paddle aloft at an angle – moving rapidly up and down. MOVE IN THAT DIRECTION QUICKLY!! Whistle Blasts: One Blast. Everyone's attention is needed. Two Blasts. Stop paddling downstream. Paddle towards shore. Three Blasts. Danger or trouble! ‐OR‐ Someone is out of their boat (“Swimmer”). Verbal Communications: 1. If you have a medical concern that we should know about, please notify a member of the Safety Team. 2. If you need to leave the river, tell a member of the Safety Team before you do. MISHAPS 1. Should you go sideways against a rock – lean towards the rock (away from the oncoming current). Begin to work the boat towards one end to pivot around the rock. 2. If you become disconnected from your boat, assume a float position on your back. Your feet should be kept together pointing downstream with toes out of the water. Knees should be bent, and your head should be tilted forward. Use your arms to guide/paddle yourself. • Do Not attempt to stand in swift moving water unless it is very shallow (i.e. your bottom is hitting the rocks). If the water is deeper than your mid‐calf line, do not attempt to walk in moving water. Foot entrapment can occur, which is very dangerous in swift moving water. • If another boat is nearby, try to grab the bow or stern. • If someone throws you a rope, they will yell “Rope”. Thrust your arms upwards if you are able. Try to grab the rope even if it is a bit off target. • Stay upstream from your boat and stay away from it. Your PFD will support you. The danger of being downstream from your boat is that you may become pinned between it and a rock. TIDEWATER RECOMMENDATIONS / REQUIREMENTS 1. All boats must stay 20' to 40' feet away from vertical walls (unless there is a storm or other safety issue). 2. Stay at least 50' away from large ships unless given permission to approach. Stay at least 50' from military ships – no exceptions. 3. If it becomes very windy and white caps cover the water surface – GO TO SHORE IMMEDIATELY. 4. If you are unskilled in rough water – approach waves at a 90 degree angle and practice balance like riding a bicycle. Tug boats and other motorcraft can make large wakes. 5. Never go into a channel between the red and green channel markers unless you are instructed or guided to cross the river. Channels are dangerous because large ships cannot see you; they need to stay in the channel and cannot stop or turn quickly. 6. If you become tired, get clammy, sweaty, or confused – call for help immediately. Do not try to ride it out. 7. Everyone is responsible for everyone else. Keep an eye on your fellow paddlers. Speak up if you suspect there is a problem or danger. 8. Do not take pictures of bridges from close up. You may be arrested by Homeland Security. 9. Leave nothing but footprints in camp areas. Re‐check before leaving. This is important. IMPORTANT GEAR TO HAVE WITH YOU * Sunscreen; long sleeve shirt; long pants * Rain gear * Insect repellent * Plenty of Water; other non‐alcoholic drinking fluids (no glass containers) * Snacks * Pump or bailer, large sponge * Whistle * Change of clothes in a dry bag (or double garbage bag, tightly tied) * Sunglasses and/or brimmed hat * First aid kit * Medication you require * Eyeglass retainer * Trash bag * Optional camera and binoculars (waterproof enclosures) * Cell Phone or other means of communication (waterproof enclosure) RENTAL BOATS 1. Adjust foot pedal distance and seat position suitable for you. 2. Do Not use the boat for a bathroom. 3. Remove all Trash and personal items at the end of each day. Important Safety Information in Case of Unsafe Conditions during the 2016 Delaware River Sojourn Water levels are a critical safety issue in river paddling for two reasons: 1. High water increases the speed of the river‛s flow and can inundate the riverbanks and islands where flooded trees and vegetation can create what are known as “strainers.” Strainers are very, very dangerous and can trap boats and people under water. 2. High water changes the characteristics of the rapids on the river. Some “wash‐out” while others become more dangerous with higher waves. In times of high water and/or severe weather, the Sojourn Safety Team will determine whether it is safe to paddle at any time on any given Sojourn Day. • Please note that high water rescues endanger the people making the rescue. While Sojourn Safety personnel are well trained in rescue techniques, the person nearest to a boat or boater in trouble could be another Sojourner. High water makes the river more dangerous for everyone. • Equally important to be aware of is the chance and occurrence of storms or other adverse weather conditions, as it is very dangerous to be on the water during periods of lightning and high winds. If deemed too dangerous to paddle, meals, programs, and camping will still be provided and alternate activities will be offered. In addition to following the guidance of the Safety Team, the Delaware River Sojourn follows the high water policies of the National Park Service (NPS) Units in the Upper Delaware and Delaware Water Gap and also those that the liveries operating in the Lower Delaware follow. NPS Upper Delaware River Guidance: 1. At average water levels: 2.5 – 4 ft. Everyone may take the trip in canoes or kayaks, even if it is raining. 2. At moderate water levels: 4 – 6 ft. We will take the trip even if it is raining. Rafts are recommended for less skilled boaters. The Sojourn Safety Staff will have the final word in determining who is a skilled boater and who should be in a raft. 3. At high water levels: 6 – 8 ft. Take the trip even if it is raining and the river is not expected to go above 8 feet. Rafts will be required for all people renting watercraft and for less skilled private boaters. High water waivers will be required for people using private boats; the Sojourn Safety Staff will have the final word in determining who is a highly skilled boater and who should be in a raft. 4. At very high water: 8 feet and above. There will be No Sojourn River Trip – Alternate activities will be offered. NPS Delaware Water Gap Guidance: 1. Montague Gage reads 8‐15 ft. NPS Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area issues river advisories when the Montague gage hits 8‐15 feet. The advisory closes swimming areas and makes PFD wearing mandatory for all people in boats (non‐motor & motor boats). 2. Montague Gage is over 15ft. NPS Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area closes the river corridor to all boating. Lower Delaware River Guidance: 1. Riegelsville Gage reads 8 ft. and above. The Safety Team will confer, but there will likely be no River Sojourn trip. Alternate activities will be offered.
