Come on out an join us for our season kickoff at Bull's Island on the Delaware River! This is one of our favorite campgrounds, with sites for both tents and RVs. We'll arrive on Friday the 16th and set up camp before spending an evening around the campfire. Saturday morning we'll head up river to launch and have a leisurely paddle back down to the island. Saturday night, join us for our traditional pot luck dinner and more campfire fun. Sunday morning, those feeling up to it can paddle some more before heading home.

I'll talk to the campground and try to arrange a block of sites for us as usual.

If you are unable to stay for the weekend, feel free to join us just for Saturday! Please indicate when you RSVP if you plan to attend for the entire weekend or just Saturday.

We'll have several paddle options for Saturday's paddle. Those wanting a shorter paddle can do the Kingwood launch to Bull's Island, and those who want a longer paddle can put in at Milford, or even a bit further up. We'll finalize details a little closer to the date. See you there!

Bull's Island Website

RSVPs close on Tuesday April 13, 2010 at 10:00am.

****UPDATE****
River Routes:

We'll have two options for routes on Saturday.
Those wanting a shorter run will be dropped off at Kingwood Access for a 7 mile float down to Bull's Island. - About a 2-3 hour run depending on current and paddle speed.
Those wanting a longer run will continue up to Lock #20 on the PA Side (16 miles). - About 5-6 hours depending on current and paddle speed.

We will leave the campground for the launch sites NO LATER THAN 9am so we can launch by 10.
Those camping out Friday night, we'll have a short meeting around 8pm Friday to consolidate boats and set up carpooling. All boats and gear should be loaded and ready to roll by 9am.
Those meeting us on Saturday, please be at the campground by 8:30am.
We will arrange a shuttle for both runs.

Both trips are easy runs and suitable for all boat types and skill levels. However, the longer paddle is just that - LONGER, and will require fairly steady paddling for most of it.

Sunday we will probably do the Kingwood-> Bull's Island run for anyone who wants a short paddle before we leave.