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| Sunday 1/1 |
New Years Day Paddle:
Ring in the New Year with our annual first paddle of the year. Location to
be determined. Join Us! |
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| Sunday 1/8 |
Open Pool Session:
Closed
Join us 8AM - 11AM at
Burlington County College (Pemberton, NJ) in
the comfort of a heated indoor pool for open pool sessions. Practice on your own, or work with an ACA certified instructor.
Develop your paddling skills, learn to roll,
practice rolling.
More info, click
here. |
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| Sunday 1/15 |
Open Pool Session:
Closed
Join us 9AM - 11AM at
Burlington County College (Pemberton, NJ) in
the comfort of a heated indoor pool for open pool sessions. Practice on your own, or work with an ACA certified instructor.
Develop your paddling skills, learn to roll,
practice rolling.
More info, click
here. |
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| Sunday 1/22 |
Sunday Fun Day Paddle:
Join us for a unique winter paddling experience.
Location to be determined. Possibilities include watching seals near the old
fish factory, frolicking otters on tidal or fresh waters, joining wintering
over waterfowl in the salt marshes, quiet trips thru pine barrens creeks.
Join Us!
Reminder, You must dress for the
weather - Hypothermia
Info-Click Here |
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| Sunday 1/29 |
Sunday Fun Day Paddle:
Join us for a unique winter paddling experience.
Location to be determined. Possibilities include watching seals near the old
fish factory, frolicking otters on tidal or fresh waters, joining wintering
over waterfowl in the salt marshes, quiet trips thru pine barrens creeks.
Join Us!
Reminder, You must dress for the
weather - Hypothermia
Info-Click Here |
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| Sunday 2/5 |
Open Pool Session:
Join us 8AM - 11AM at
Burlington County College (Pemberton, NJ) in
the comfort of a heated indoor pool for open pool sessions. Practice on your own, or work with an ACA certified instructor.
Develop your paddling skills, learn to roll,
practice rolling.
More info, click
here. |
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| Sunday 2/12 |
Sunday Fun Day Paddle:
Join us for a unique winter paddling experience.
Location to be determined. Possibilities include watching seals near the old
fish factory, frolicking otters on tidal or fresh waters, joining wintering
over waterfowl in the salt marshes, quiet trips thru pine barrens creeks.
Join Us!
Reminder, You must dress for the
weather - Hypothermia
Info-Click Here |
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| Sunday 2/19 |
Open Pool Session:
Join us 8AM - 11AM at
Burlington County College (Pemberton, NJ) in
the comfort of a heated indoor pool for open pool sessions. Practice on your own, or work with an ACA certified instructor.
Develop your paddling skills, learn to roll,
practice rolling.
More info, click
here. |
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| Sunday 2/26 |
Sunday Fun Day Paddle:
Join us for a unique winter paddling experience.
Location to be determined. Possibilities include watching seals near the old
fish factory, frolicking otters on tidal or fresh waters, joining wintering
over waterfowl in the salt marshes, quiet trips thru pine barrens creeks.
Join Us!
Reminder, You must dress for the
weather - Hypothermia
Info-Click Here |
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| Sunday 3/4 |
Open Pool Session:
Join us 8AM - 11AM at
Burlington County College (Pemberton, NJ) in
the comfort of a heated indoor pool for open pool sessions. Practice on your own, or work with an ACA certified instructor.
Develop your paddling skills, learn to roll,
practice rolling.
More info, click
here. |
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| Wednesday 3/7 |
March Madness Full Moon Paddle:
-Weather Permitting-
Sunset 5:58, moon rise 5:21. Known by
early Native American tribes as the Full Worm Moon because this was the time
of year when the ground would begin to soften and the earthworms would
reappear. This moon has also been known as the Full Crow Moon, the Full
Crust Moon, and the Full Sap Moon. Launch early evening approx 6:30 from Jeffers Landing into the open tidal area of the Great Egg Harbor River. Anticipate heading up-river exploring the salt marsh, returning down river with the rising moon. PFD's, flashlights required. Recommend sit in yaks 12' and longer. The salt marsh and tidal river are mystifying at sunset and very disorienting at night...Plan to stay with the group. This is an easy paddle, but is NOT a beginner's paddle. You should have mastered kayak control on open water and be familiar with self/assisted rescue procedures ... just in case! The water is COLD...Dress accordingly! Drysuit or appropriate wetsuit and jackets are a must for survival if you go for an accidental swim. Registration/Details contact Shack George (info@paddleshack.com). |
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| Sunday 3/11 |
Daylight Savings Paddle:
Join us to celebrate the return of Dayligt Savings Time for a unique winter paddling experience.
Location to be determined. Possibilities include watching seals near the old
fish factory, frolicking otters on tidal or fresh waters, joining wintering
over waterfowl in the salt marshes, quiet trips thru pine barrens creeks.
Join Us!
Reminder, You must dress for the
weather - Hypothermia
Info-Click Here |
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| Sunday 3/18 |
Open Pool Session- The Last
of our Winter Indoor BCC Series:
Join us 8AM - 11AM at
Burlington County College (Pemberton, NJ) in
the comfort of a heated indoor pool for open pool sessions. Practice on your own, or work with an ACA certified instructor.
Develop your paddling skills, learn to roll,
practice rolling.
More info, click
here. |
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| Sunday 3/25 |
Sunday Fun Day Paddle:
Join us for a unique winter paddling experience.
Location to be determined. Possibilities include watching seals near the old
fish factory, frolicking otters on tidal or fresh waters, joining wintering
over waterfowl in the salt marshes, quiet trips thru pine barrens creeks. The water is
COLD...Dress
accordingly! Drysuit or appropriate wetsuit and jackets are a must for
survival if you go for an accidental swim.
Join Us!
Hypothermia Info-Click Here |
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| Saturday 3/31 |
Paddle Shack PaddleSports Spring Sale & Preview: Mar
31 thru April 14. See what is new at the Shack for 2012. Lowest prices of the year on all
kayaks & canoes. Save big on all paddling accessories with a minimum of 15%
off. All wetsuits are 20% off. To many specials to list. |
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| Thru 4/14 |
Paddle Shack PaddleSports Spring Sale & Preview: Mar
31 thru April 14. See what is new at the Shack for 2010. Lowest prices of the year on all
kayaks & canoes. Save big on all paddling accessories with a minimum of 15%
off. All wetsuits are 20% off. To many specials to list. |
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| Friday 4/6 |
Sunset Salt Marsh Full Moon Paddle:
Sunset 7:28, moon rise 7:44. Launch early evening approx 6:30 from Jeffers
Landing into the open tidal area of the Great Egg Harbor River. Anticipate
heading up-river exploring the salt marsh, returning down river with the rising moon. PFD's,
flashlights required. Recommend sit in yaks 12' and longer. The salt marsh
and tidal river are mystifying at sunset and very disorienting at
night...Plan to stay with the group. The water is
COLD...Dress
accordingly! Drysuit or appropriate wetsuit and jackets are a must for
survival if you go for an accidental swim. This is an easy paddle, but is
NOT a beginner's paddle. You should have mastered kayak control on open
water and be familiar with self/assisted rescue procedures ... just in case! Registration/Details contact Shack George (info@paddleshack.com). |
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| Sat 4/16 thru Sun 4/25 |
Lyrids Meteor Shower
Paddle. The Lyrids are an average shower,
usually producing about 20 meteors per hour at their peak. These meteors can
produce bright dust trails that last for several seconds. The shower usually
peaks on April 21 & 22, although some meteors can be visible from April 16 -
25. Look for meteors radiating from the constellation of Lyra.
Time & location to be determined. |
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| Tuesday 4/10 |
INTRO KAYAK CLASS At BCC: This is the first
of two sessions designed to introduce basic
paddling skills, proper techniques for paddling strokes and self and
assisted rescues. Instruction furnished by the Paddle Shack. Bring your boat
and gear or rent boats/gear. Class fee is $81. Add $20 if you need to rent
boat and gear. Registration is through Burlington County College.
For more information and to register contact Burlington County College at
(609) 894-4900 and mention code CFP320-40 (your own boat/gear) or code
CFP320-41(boat/gear rented). |
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| Thursday 4/12 |
INTRO KAYAK CLASS At BCC: This is the second
of two sessions designed to introduce basic
paddling skills, proper techniques for paddling strokes and self and
assisted rescues. Instruction furnished by the Paddle Shack. Bring your boat
and gear or rent boats/gear. Class fee is $81. Add $20 if you need to rent
boat and gear. Registration is through Burlington County College.
For more information and to register contact Burlington County College at
(609) 894-4900 and mention code CFP320-40 (your own boat/gear) or code
CFP320-41(boat/gear rented). |
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| Friday 4/13 |
ROLLING CLINIC At BCC: (part 1) Two 3
hour sessions designed to introduce basic skills and relaxed thought process
leading to rolling fun. Wet exits, rescues, proper techniques for sweep
stroke roll. Bring your boat and gear or rent boats/gear. Class fee is $81.
Add $20 if you need to rent boat and gear. Registration is through
Burlington County College. For more information and to register contact
Burlington County College at (609) 894-4900 and mention code CFP318-40 (your
own boat/gear) or code CFP318-41(boat/gear rented). Contact the
Paddle
Shack to reserve rental equipment. |
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| Friday 4/20 |
ROLLING CLINIC At BCC: (part
2) In the comfort of the Burlington County College
(Pemberton) heated pool, you will learn the dynamics of kayak rolling.
This is a comprehensive two part
instructive session that will give you a strong background for building
successful rolling skills. Rolling your kayak is
amazingly easy and great fun.
This
is the second session of a two part class - completion of first session required. More info click here.
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| Wed 5/4 thru Sat 5/7 |
Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower.
The Eta Aquarids are a light shower, usually producing about 10 meteors per
hour at their peak. The shower's peak usually occurs on May 5 & 6, however
viewing should be best on any morning from May 4 - 7. A full moon
will make veiwing difficult. The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation
Aquarius. |
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| Saturday 5/5 |
Full Moon Paddle:
Known by early Native American tribes as the Full
Flower Moon because this was the time of year when spring flowers appeared
in abundance.
Sunset 7:56, moon rise 7:46. Launch 7PM from Jeffers Landing into the open
tidal area of the Great Egg Harbor River. Anticipate heading up-river into
the setting Sun, returning down river with the rising moon. PFD's,
flashlights required. Recommend sit in yaks 12' and longer. The salt marsh
and tidal river are mystifying at sunset and very disorienting at
night...Plan to stay with the group. The water is
still COLD...Dress
accordingly! This is an easy paddle, but is
NOT a beginner's paddle. You should have mastered kayak control on open
water and be familiar with self/assisted rescue procedures ... just in case!
Registration/Details contact Shack George (info@paddleshack.com). |
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| Saturday 6/1 |
Full Moon Paddle: Sunset 8:20, moon rise
6:33. Location to be determined. |
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| Sunday 6/2 |
Full Moon Paddle: Sunset 8:21, moon rise
7:44. Location to be determined. |
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| Wednesday 6/20 |
Summer Solstice Paddle: Longest day of the year and
first day of summer. Time & location
to be determined. |
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| Sunday 7/1 |
Almost Full Moon Paddle:
Sunset
8:29, moon rise 6:29.
Launch early evening approx 7:00 from the floating
docks at Gaskill Park, Mays Landing (aka "The Bulkhead) into the head of the
tidal area of the Great Egg Harbor River. Plenty of parking along Rte 40 or
in the parking lot. Anticipate heading down-river past the homes along the
river to the more natural salt marsh areas, returning up river with the
rising moon. We should be returning to the bulkhead approx 10PM. Our return point is close to the Sugar Hill Inn, Good Guys Pub, and Mill Street Pub for those who wish to enjoy a beverage and food to compliment our paddle. Those wishing a comfortable room at the waters edge should make reservations at The Sugar Hill Inn...in advance. PFD's, flashlights required. Recommend sit in yaks 12' and longer. The undeveloped salt marsh and tidal river are mystifying at sunset and very disorienting at night...Plan to stay with the group. This is an easy "Tag Along" paddle, but is NOT a beginner's paddle. You should have mastered kayak control and be familiar with self/assisted rescue procedures ... just in case! You are responsible for your own safety, actions and equipment. Registration/Details contact Shack George (info@paddleshack.com). |
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| Friday 7/06 |
Introduction To Kayaking: What you need to know
to safely get started kayaking. This short (3+ hour) course will give you the skills
to safely and effectively get started kayaking. Fee is
$60...all equipment is supplied...kayaks, paddles, pfd's, etc! You will leave the
class knowing how to handle a kayak, and knowing what features to look
for before you buy your own boat. Class usually runs from 11AM to 2PM,
however, we will schedule the class to best suit your time demands.
More info:
Click Here.
Pre-Registration is required.
Please
email or call 609-909-5250 to join the fun |
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| Saturday 7/14 |
Introduction To Kayaking: What you need to know
to safely get started kayaking. This short (3+ hour) course will give you the skills
to safely and effectively get started kayaking. Fee is
$60...all equipment is supplied...kayaks, paddles, pfd's, etc! You will leave the
class knowing how to handle a kayak, and knowing what features to look
for before you buy your own boat. Class usually runs from 11AM to 2PM,
however, we will schedule the class to best suit your time demands.
More info:
Click Here.
Pre-Registration is
required. Please
email
or call 609-909-5250 to join the fun |
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| Friday 7/20 |
Introduction To Kayaking: What you need to know
to safely get started kayaking. This short (3+ hour) course will give you the skills
to safely and effectively get started kayaking. Fee is
$60...all equipment is supplied...kayaks, paddles, pfd's, etc! You will leave the
class knowing how to handle a kayak, and knowing what features to look
for before you buy your own boat. Class usually runs from 11AM to 2PM,
however, we will schedule the class to best suit your time demands.
More info:
Click Here.
Pre-Registration is required. Please
email
or call 609-909-5250 to join the fun |
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| Saturday 7/28 |
Introduction To Kayaking: What you need to know
to safely get started kayaking. This short (3+ hour) course will give you the skills
to safely and effectively get started kayaking. Fee is
$60...all equipment is supplied...kayaks, paddles, pfd's, etc! You will leave the
class knowing how to handle a kayak, and knowing what features to look
for before you buy your own boat. Class usually runs from 11AM to 2PM,
however, we will schedule the class to best suit your time demands.
More info:
Click Here.
Pre-Registration is required. Please
email
or call 609-909-5250 to join the fun |
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| Saturday 7/28 |
Delta Aquarid Meteor Shower
Paddle. The Delta Aquarids can produce
about 20 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower usually peaks on July 28
& 29, but some meteors can also be seen from July 18 - August 18. The
radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Aquarius. Time & location to be determined. |
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| Wednesday 8/1 |
Full Moon Paddle:
Sunset 8:10, moon rise 7:39. Launch 7PM from Jeffers Landing into the open
tidal area of the Great Egg Harbor River. Anticipate heading up-river into
the setting Sun, returning down river with the rising moon. PFD's,
flashlights required. Recommend sit in yaks 12' and longer. The salt marsh
and tidal river are mystifying at sunset and very disorienting at
night...Plan to stay with the group. You should have mastered kayak control on open
water and be familiar with self/assisted rescue procedures ... just in case!
Registration/Details contact Shack George (info@paddleshack.com). |
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| Friday 8/3 |
Introduction To Kayaking: What you need to know
to safely get started kayaking. This short (3+ hour) course will give you the skills
to safely and effectively get started kayaking. Fee is
$60...all equipment is supplied...kayaks, paddles, pfd's, etc! You will leave the
class knowing how to handle a kayak, and knowing what features to look
for before you buy your own boat. Class usually runs from 11AM to 2PM,
however, we will schedule the class to best suit your time demands.
More info:
Click Here.
Pre-Registration is required.
Please
email or call 609-909-5250 to join the fun |
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| Wednesday 8/8 |
Wednesday Evening Paddle Party:
Every Wednesday
evening until the end of September we will again be meeting
at the Atlantic County Park, Lake Lenape, Mays Landing, NJ from 5:30 till
dark. Take advantage of wonderful weather and low midweek
traffic to meet at the lake early, enjoy the picnic and camping facilities,
explore the lake or enjoy a down river trip, and then join us for
informal instruction or to test paddle new boats. Rentals available There is; no fee, ample
parking, rest rooms, showers, shaded tables, benches and barbecue pits.
More Info :Click
Here |
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| Saturday 8/11 |
Introduction To Kayaking: What you need to know
to safely get started kayaking. This short (3+ hour) course will give you the skills
to safely and effectively get started kayaking. Fee is
$60...all equipment is supplied...kayaks, paddles, pfd's, etc! You will leave the
class knowing how to handle a kayak, and knowing what features to look
for before you buy your own boat. Class usually runs from 11AM to 2PM,
however, we will schedule the class to best suit your time demands.
More info:
Click Here.
Pre-Registration is required. Please
email
or call 609-909-5250 to join the fun |
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| Saturday 8/11 thru Tuesday 8/14 |
Perseid Meteor Shower Paddles.
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to
60 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower's peak usually occurs on
August 12 & 13, but you may be able to see some meteors any time from
July 23 - August 22.
Time & location to be determined. |
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| Wednesday 8/15 |
Wednesday Evening Paddle Party:
Every Wednesday
evening until the end of September we will again be meeting
at the Atlantic County Park, Lake Lenape, Mays Landing, NJ from 5:30 till
dark. Take advantage of wonderful weather and low midweek
traffic to meet at the lake early, enjoy the picnic and camping facilities,
explore the lake or enjoy a down river trip, and then join us for
informal instruction or to test paddle new boats. Rentals available There is; no fee, ample
parking, rest rooms, showers, shaded tables, benches and barbecue pits.
More Info :Click
Here |
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| Friday 8/17 |
Introduction To Kayaking: What you need to know
to safely get started kayaking. This short (3+ hour) course will give you the skills
to safely and effectively get started kayaking. Fee is
$60...all equipment is supplied...kayaks, paddles, pfd's, etc! You will leave the
class knowing how to handle a kayak, and knowing what features to look
for before you buy your own boat. Class usually runs from 11AM to 2PM,
however, we will schedule the class to best suit your time demands.
More info:
Click Here.
Pre-Registration is required.
Please
email or call 609-909-5250 to join the fun |
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| Wednesday 8/22 |
Wednesday Evening Paddle Party:
Every Wednesday
evening until the end of September we will again be meeting
at the Atlantic County Park, Lake Lenape, Mays Landing, NJ from 5:30 till
dark. Take advantage of wonderful weather and low midweek
traffic to meet at the lake early, enjoy the picnic and camping facilities,
explore the lake or enjoy a down river trip, and then join us for
informal instruction or to test paddle new boats. Rentals available There is; no fee, ample
parking, rest rooms, showers, shaded tables, benches and barbecue pits.
More Info :Click
Here |
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| Saturday 8/25 |
Introduction To Kayaking: What you need to know
to safely get started kayaking. This short (3+ hour) course will give you the skills
to safely and effectively get started kayaking. Fee is
$60...all equipment is supplied...kayaks, paddles, pfd's, etc! You will leave the
class knowing how to handle a kayak, and knowing what features to look
for before you buy your own boat. Class usually runs from 11AM to 2PM,
however, we will schedule the class to best suit your time demands.
More info:
Click Here.
Pre-Registration is required. Please
email
or call 609-909-5250 to join the fun |
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| Wednesday 8/29 |
Wednesday Evening Paddle Party:
Every Wednesday
evening until the end of September we will again be meeting
at the Atlantic County Park, Lake Lenape, Mays Landing, NJ from 5:30 till
dark. Take advantage of wonderful weather and low midweek
traffic to meet at the lake early, enjoy the picnic and camping facilities,
explore the lake or enjoy a down river trip, and then join us for
informal instruction or to test paddle new boats. Rentals available There is; no fee, ample
parking, rest rooms, showers, shaded tables, benches and barbecue pits.
More Info :Click
Here |
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| Friday 8/31 |
Full
Blue Moon Paddle:
Sunset 7:30, moon rise 7:16. Launch 7PM from Jeffers Landing into the open
tidal area of the Great Egg Harbor River. Anticipate heading up-river into
the setting Sun, returning down river with the rising moon. PFD's,
flashlights required. Recommend sit in yaks 12' and longer. The salt marsh
and tidal river are mystifying at sunset and very disorienting at
night...Plan to stay with the group. You should have mastered kayak control on open
water and be familiar with self/assisted rescue procedures ... just in case!
Registration/Details contact Shack George (info@paddleshack.com). |
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| Wednesday 9/5 |
Wednesday Evening Paddle Party:
Every Wednesday
evening until the end of September we will again be meeting
at the Atlantic County Park, Lake Lenape, Mays Landing, NJ from 5:30 till
dark. Take advantage of wonderful weather and low midweek
traffic to meet at the lake early, enjoy the picnic and camping facilities,
explore the lake or enjoy a down river trip, and then join us for
informal instruction or to test paddle new boats. Rentals available There is; no fee, ample
parking, rest rooms, showers, shaded tables, benches and barbecue pits.
More Info :Click
Here |
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| Wednesday 9/12 |
Wednesday Evening Paddle Party:
Every Wednesday
evening until the end of September we will again be meeting
at the Atlantic County Park, Lake Lenape, Mays Landing, NJ from 5:30 till
dark. Take advantage of wonderful weather and low midweek
traffic to meet at the lake early, enjoy the picnic and camping facilities,
explore the lake or enjoy a down river trip, and then join us for
informal instruction or to test paddle new boats. There is; ample
parking, rest rooms, showers, shaded tables, benches and barbecue pits.
More Info :Click
Here |
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| Wednesday 9/19 |
Wednesday Evening Paddle Party:
Every Wednesday
evening until the end of September we will again be meeting
at the Atlantic County Park, Lake Lenape, Mays Landing, NJ from 5:30 till
dark. Take advantage of wonderful weather and low midweek
traffic to meet at the lake early, enjoy the picnic and camping facilities,
explore the lake or enjoy a down river trip, and then join us for
informal instruction or to test paddle new boats. There is; ample
parking, rest rooms, showers, shaded tables, benches and barbecue pits.
More Info :Click
Here |
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| Wednesday 9/26 |
Wednesday Evening Paddle Party:
Every Wednesday
evening until the end of September we will again be meeting
at the Atlantic County Park, Lake Lenape, Mays Landing, NJ from 5:30 till
dark. Take advantage of wonderful weather and low midweek
traffic to meet at the lake early, enjoy the picnic and camping facilities,
explore the lake or enjoy a down river trip, and then join us for
informal instruction or to test paddle new boats. Rentals available There is; ample
parking, rest rooms, showers, shaded tables, benches and barbecue pits.
More Info :Click
Here |
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| Sunday 9/30 | Harvest Moon Paddle: Sunset 6:42, moon rise 6:45, high tide Beesley's Point 9:21PM. Location to be determined. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturday 10/20 | Orionid Meteor Shower Paddle. The Orionids is an average shower producing about 20 meteors per hour at their peak. This shower usually peaks on the 21st, but it is highly irregular. A good show could be experienced on any morning from October 20 - 24, and some meteors may be seen any time from October 17 - 25. Time & location to be determined. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunday 10/28 | Full Hunters Moon Paddle: Sunset 6:02, moon rise 5:18. Location to be determined. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturday 11/17 |
Leonid Meteor Shower.
The Leonids is one of the better meteor showers to observe, producing an
average of 40 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower itself has a cyclic
peak year every 33 years where hundreds of meteors can be seen each hour.
The last of these occurred in 2001. The shower usually peaks on November 17
& 18, but you may see some meteors from November 13 - 20. |
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| Wednesday 11/10 |
Full Moon:
Sunset 4:37, moon rise
4:50. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the
Full Beaver Moon because this was the time of year to set the beaver traps
before the swamps and rivers froze. |
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| Thursday 12/13 & Friday 12/14 |
Geminid Meteor Shower.
Considered by many to be the best meteor shower in the heavens, the Geminids
are known for producing up to 60 multicolored meteors per hour at their
peak. The peak of the shower usually occurs around December 13 & 14,
although some meteors should be visible from December 6 - 19. The radiant
point for this shower will be in the constellation Gemini. |
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| Saturday 12/28 |
Full Moon: Sunset
0:00, moon rise 0:00. In our local,
the water is usually a bit to hard and weather a bit too cold for a safe
night paddle, but a walk under the full moon is always invigorating - enjoy! |
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