Happy New Year Paddle on the Delaware

Jan 10 Sun 11:30 AM
Location
Delaware River Kingwood Access

3012 River Dr
Frenchtown, NJ 08825

How to find us
"I'm the one with the big blue truck"

Estimated attendance
 9  people attended.
5.00 5.005 (5 ratings)

Who organized?
Meri

DATE CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER. NEW DATE JANUARY 10.

Happy New Year! Let's celebrate the beginning of the new year with a paddle on one of our favorite local rivers. We'll be launching from the Kingwood access and paddling down to Bull's Island. This is an easy trip that should run about 2 hours or so depending on the current and water levels.

This is a Beginner skill level trip, HOWEVER - cold water gear (wetsuit or drysuit) and PFDs are MANDATORY.

We will meet at Kingwood access at 11:30am. We'll unload boats and gear, then run most of the vehicles down to Bull's Island for when we finish. Launch time will be around noon.

Link to launch site map.

I can be reached the day of the event at [masked]

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  • Jason P.
    Posted Jan 9, 2010 7:08 PM
    Jason P.
    Patron Saint of Cookies
    I haven't been out in temperatures this cold, but I find the pogies to be surprisingly warm. When out in the temps in the low 30s they were actually uncomfortably warm at times, but my hands are naturally warm. I have more trouble keeping my feet warm, especially when paddling. Tomorrow I will be trying some neoprene boots in addition to my wool socks and dry suit to keep my toes toasty.
  • Barbara G
    Posted Jan 9, 2010 9:13 AM
    Barbara G
    My first cold water paddle too, and I think I've got the gear figured out -- except the hands. I have hydroskin gloves, but they are thin and seem inadequate for 20 degree temps. Also have pogies, but same question. Enuf for these temps? What do you guys use when it's this cold?
  • Jason P.
    Posted Jan 9, 2010 8:01 AM
    Jason P.
    Patron Saint of Cookies
    (Of course, those are the conditions today, Sunday could be different, but unlikely)
  • Jason P.
    Posted Jan 9, 2010 7:58 AM
    Jason P.
    Patron Saint of Cookies
    The Delaware is ice-free at least up to the Kingwood launch, even the canal is essentially ice-free (saw a little skin of ice in places). Bulls Island is closed (bridge construction, can only access the canal at the little lot next to Rt. 29), but the boat launch just upriver from it is open (the launch we used for the June Delaware paddle). Kingwood is open, the road down to the launch has a couple of ice patches, but the ramp itself is clear.
  • cathy hetmanski
    Posted Jan 8, 2010 9:59 PM
    cathy hetmanski
    so what about ICE on the river? This will be my first cold weather paddle.
  • Meri
    Posted Jan 8, 2010 2:13 PM
    Meri
    Organizer
    So far so good! We've only got 10mph max winds forecast for Sunday. Keep your fingers crossed.
  • Scott Edwards
    Posted Jan 1, 2010 11:19 AM
    Scott Edwards
    Audubon Man
    Right now forecast is 20-30mph winds with a wind chill of 0-10 degrees..........
  • Meri
    Posted Dec 31, 2009 7:47 AM
    Meri
    Organizer
    Victor - snow is no problem, my only concern is the wind forecast. I'll keep an eye on it and let everyone know by the night before.
  • Victor M Quintero
    Posted Dec 29, 2009 8:53 AM
    Victor M Quintero
    Assistant Organizer
    Hello Meri : I hope everyone had a good times recently. weather forecast in Jan 2Th 2010 is snow showers under 35F. I will take it, and I like to know your feelings about it. Victor Quintero
  • Meri
    Posted Dec 17, 2009 1:10 PM
    Meri
    Organizer
    David - yes. Polar bear or not, cold water gear is required at this time of year. :)
  • Don B.
    Posted Dec 16, 2009 11:50 AM
    Don B.
    Fluff Daddy
    Pics from the 1st annual New Year paddle on the Delaware River... http://picasaweb.google.com...#
  • Don B.
    Posted Dec 15, 2009 10:59 PM
    Don B.
    Fluff Daddy
    Hooray, Bait is coming out :O)
  • Meri
    Posted Dec 14, 2009 7:02 PM
    Meri
    Organizer
    Manatee is fine - it's a fairly easy paddle. :)
  • cathy hetmanski
    Posted Dec 14, 2009 6:58 PM
    cathy hetmanski
    Is my manatee to small for this?
  • Meri
    Posted Dec 14, 2009 2:25 PM
    Meri
    Organizer
    True, tho depending on the water levels and if the far end of the island is open, we can also shoot the wing dam and pull out just past the foot bridge.
  • Don B.
    Posted Dec 14, 2009 2:06 PM
    Don B.
    Fluff Daddy
    Lest we forget...gate is locked at Bulls Island...have to pull out sooner. I almost died last year paddling against the current to get to the north side of the canal!!

Who attended?

  • 9 attendees
    • “ It was so nice to get back on the water again! Although we had to make a change of route plans due to ice at the original take out, we had a lovely run from Upper Black Eddy down to Kingwood. We found a new launch site on the PA side, and also had a lovely lunch in Frenchtown after the paddle. Thanks everyone for coming out! ”
    • Patron Saint of Cookies
      “ Surprisingly clear conditions, considering all the ice we saw downstream. A great winter paddle, and now we know another launch for a longer Delaware River run. ”
    • “ We had a great time. Even though it was about 25 degrees out, it felt like 70. Beautiful weather and good company. ”
    • “ Even though the original take-out was iced over, Meri was quick thinking enough to find a put-in up river and save the day. It was a very friendly and fun experience. ”
    • (Mostly) Naked

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