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Mark Brenneman will coordinate a run on Little Falls, meeting at Lock 5/6 at 10:30 am or on the feeder canal above Z-channel, ready to paddle at 11:00 am. The level is projected to be around 3.0’ with low tide at 2:00 pm. Please 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.

The GRWCR Organizing Committee invites you to the 41st Great Rappahannock Whitewater Canoe Race! We are featuring race classes in canoe, kayak, and SUP. WHEN: Saturday, June 3rd 2023 WHERE: Old Mill Park at 2201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 HOW: Online registration is now open! Or register on-site at Old Mill Park on race morning, from 7:30 – 8:30 AM To honor the legacy of this event, we will provide handcrafted medals and awards from local artists right here in Fredericksburg, VA! We will also have limited edition stickers, t-shirts, and merchandise. Racer shuttles will be provided by the Virginia Outdoor Center, and we are also proud to partner with the Fredericksburg Rescue Squad and the King George Radio Operators to provide safety and assistance to all racers. When you are done with your race, you can enjoy some complimentary coffee and snacks as well as spend quality time with other racers, family, and friends for a laid back picnic. Bring a chair, a hammock, yard games, and a cooler with your lunch & hang out with everyone prior to the awards ceremony! There will not be any food trucks or beverages available as in years past. Learn more and register today to take advantage of early bird pricing! We can’t wait to see you there! Kelsey Bracewell SEI Department Director ACA | Canoe – Kayak – SUP – Raft – Rescue PO Box 7996 Fredericksburg, VA 22404 https://americancanoe.org

BRV Blast of 15 March: Beth Koller will coordinate a trip on one of the Antietam sections the first weekend in June. A trip for lunch and/or ice cream (mmmm Nutter’s Ice Cream Parlor in Sharpsburg) will follow. CCA Trips will post further info as Beth‘s plans firm up. Alf Cooley

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

This is a class III river. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Trip coordinator needed.

From BRV Blast - March 15: Beth Koller will coordinate a trip on one of the Antietam sections the first weekend in June. A trip for lunch and/or ice cream (mmmm Nutter’s Ice Cream Parlor in Sharpsburg) will follow. CCA Trips will refine this posting as Beth‘s plans firm up.

This is a class III river. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Trip coordinator needed.

For this week’s trip we will return to the Class II George Washington Canal. We will meet at 10:00 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 near ideal with a high aound 70 with a 0% (sic) chance of rain.The forecast river level is 3.0’ on the Little Falls gauge, a moderately low 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.

Easy flatwater paddle. We will paddle downstream towards Jackson Landing and return to the put-in off Rt. 4. Contact is Dianne Whitaker Patuxent Wetlands Park Site Location : Anne Arundel County Website : www.aacounty.org/RecParks/launch/patuxent_wetlands.cfm Coordinates : E 38-50-28N 76-41-54W Address & Directions from the Beltway (Virginia side): 1426 Marlboro Road Lothian, MD 20711 Located at the east end of the Patuxent River crossing, on the north side of Route 4, near Wayson’s Corner. From the Beltway, take Rt 4, Pennsylvania Ave, south. Look for the sign just before the bridge (Patuxent Wetlands Park Next Exit). Take the exit just past the bridge crossing the Patuxent (Rt 408 Waysons Corner). Turn Left onto the first road you see (Marlboro Rd). Go to the end of the road by the Route 4 bridge to access the parking lot. Signs are posted. Public: Operated by The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Site Access (days & hours) : Not restricted

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

This is a simple afterwork flat water paddle. I’d like to paddle up the Maryland side, explore, and visit on the water. Afterwards, we can think about visiting the Old Brogue Irish Pub, Old Brogue Irish Pub, https://oldbrogue.com/, for dinner and a pint. I’ll ask for outdoor seating. Weather and temps look good. Rentals are available so make your own arrangements. Don‘t tell the park you are with a group as they will charge to a group fee. By signing up you accept all risks and no one will be held responsible or liable. You are required to wear a PFD.

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

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

Join us for an after-work paddle down the Potomac from Anglers Inn to Lock 10. Meet at Lock 10 by 6:00 to consolidate boats, leave shuttle cars, and drive up to Anglers. Depending on the interests of who shows up, we can paddle up to the Difficult Run chutes before heading downstream. We then take a route through three named rapids: Offut, Yellow Falls, and Stubblefield. Max: Class II+. If you haven‘t been on this stretch, you have a treat in store. With sunset at 8:35, we‘ll be off the river with plenty of light. You may simply drop in, but knowing who‘s coming makes planning the shuttle easier. And I‘m happy to answer questions from newcomers to town about the route. contact David Cottingham at dcottingham7@icloud.com or text at 202-699-1277

David (Cotton) Cottingham and Rolo Arrieta are coordinating a trip to the Lower Yough on Thursday, 6/15 and Friday, 6/16. To join, you must have a solid roll in moving water and be confident running Class III+ rapids. Contact us if you are interested in joining the group. Please do not just show up at the put-in without contact us first, as we might want to know more about your whitewater kayaking experience if we haven’t paddled with you before. Our emails are: David Cottingham dcottingham7@icloud.com Rolo Arrieta rolovarr@gmail.com

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

An introduction to the world of stand-up paddleboarding. Many of us (like the program chairman) are so set in our ways. So, this evening, let us get off our knees and butts and see what this stand-up stuff is all about. And to do so, we have invited the pro, Greg Miller, Paddlestroke SUP, who many of us have had the pleasure of meeting when launching at Anglers. This will be an in-person meeting, at Anglers, starting at 6:00 PM. No registration necessary. Just show up and have fun.

David (Cotton) Cottingham and Rolo Arrieta are coordinating a trip to the Lower Yough on Thursday, 6/15 and Friday, 6/16. To join, you must have a solid roll in moving water and be confident running Class III+ rapids. Contact us if you are interested in joining the group. Please do not just show up at the put-in without contact us first, as we might want to know more about your whitewater kayaking experience if we haven’t paddled with you before. Our emails are: David Cottingham dcottingham7@icloud.com Rolo Arrieta rolovarr@gmail.com

This is a class III river. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Trip coordinator needed.

This is a class III river. https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/quemahoning-releases/ Trip coordinator needed.

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

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

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

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