Bel Haven Buddies Trip - Batsto River

Mar 20 Sat 10:30 AM
Location
Bel Haven Paddlesports

1227 Rte 542
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
1-800-445-0953

Attendance
 17  people attended.
5.00 5.005 (5 ratings)

Who organized?
Meri

Bel Haven is once again offering one of their fabulous Buddies trips! This one is on the Batsto River from Quaker Bridge to Batsto Lake. Details are below, and on the BHP website. If you plan to attend, you MUST RSVP with Bel Haven as well!


PADDLE DATE: March 20, 2010; WEEKEND DAY TRIP
Spring Break Paddle
PADDLE TRIP: Quaker to Batsto Lake
RIVER: Batsto River
TRIP LENGTH: 3 - 4 Hours
LEADER: Rich Ross
MEET AT: BHP; Green Bank
CHECK IN: 10:30 am
DEPARTURE: 10:45 am
COST: $5.00 private transport per boat
$10.00 per rental boat
NOTES: BHP will provide round trip transportation. Early spring & seasonal landscape.
TRIP RATING SYSTEM: YELLOW = Moderate
~ Early Spring air & water temperatures
~ Swifter current
~ Possible low overhanging branches
~ Open paddling into the Batsto Lake

TRIP RULES & ETIQUETTE
SUGGESTIONS:
~Attend the "READY, SET...GO?" PADDLING SEMINAR prior to “Buddies” Paddling Trip; 9:30 am. Attend & receive 20% OFF Paddles, PFD's, Gear & Accessories purchased on 3-20-10!
*TUNING up your kayak, TWEAKING your equipment & PREPARING for your trip; THE NITTY-GRITTY!

~ Dress & pack for early spring weather & paddling conditions. Water temperatures are colder than air. Layer on "proper" apparel; NO COTTON & NO SHORTS (not yet).
Neoprene, dry tops/jackets & pants, rash guards & gloves
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Pack extra set of clothing preferably in a dry bag. Feel free to bring snacks & beverages.

Reservations are REQUIRED

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  • Meri
    Posted Mar 22, 2010 9:07 AM
    Meri
    Organizer
    GPS Map of our route: http://www.spotadventures.c...
  • cathy hetmanski
    Posted Mar 20, 2010 7:17 PM
    cathy hetmanski
    I had a GREAT time today and met some more great people.We couldn't have had a nicer March day. Think it was 74 degrees?Thank you Bel Haven Paddlesports.
  • Bel Haven Buddies Trip - Batsto River happened on March 20, 2010 10:30 AM
  • Victor M Quintero
    Posted Mar 19, 2010 7:02 PM
    Victor M Quintero
    Macho Man
    That is right. I was going to take my son, but Jim strongly suggest a NOT to do it
  • Scott Edwards
    Posted Mar 19, 2010 3:38 PM
    Scott Edwards
    Audubon Man
    I got a phone call from Jim at Bel Haven and he said they were a bit concerned about the speed and height of the river, as well as the likelihood of strainers after last weeks storms. He said Dave had been to the put in and the river is running high and fast. They ask that anyone not experienced or leary consider this trip carefully. Just passing on the info. Be ready for some good old lumber limbo on this one it sounds like.
  • Don B.
    Posted Mar 18, 2010 7:36 PM
    Don B.
    Fluff Daddy
    Happy Birthday BOY !
  • Meri
    Posted Mar 16, 2010 2:37 PM
    Meri
    Organizer
    Don't forget to wish Boy a happy birthday on the paddle!
  • Meri
    Posted Mar 8, 2010 1:59 PM
    Meri
    Organizer
    Cathy, the manatee is fine for this river - in fact, the smaller boats do very well with the twisty curves!
  • cathy hetmanski
    Posted Mar 8, 2010 12:55 PM
    cathy hetmanski
    will my manatee be ok?

Who attended?

  • 17 attendees
    • Audubon Man
      “ What a great day! A really spring day for the first day of spring! Current was strong, but, that just kept a large group moving! The Tree Swallows were out, so were the turtles and millions of little bugs. After this winter, I could not have picked a better way to usher in spring. ”
    • “ A fabulous trip. I love the Batsto, and we had the perfect day for it. The sun was out, we had an awesome turnout, and the water was high and fast without being dangerously so. First sunburn of the year, yay! :) Thanks again to everyone at BHP for a great day! ”
    • Patron Saint of Cookies
      “ The Batsto was surprisingly not bad at all, with a reasonable water pace and less obstructions then some other river trips we have done. The weather was perfect too! ”
    • “ I had a GREAT time today, met some more new friends.Thank you Bel Haven Paddlesports!!!Happy Birthday "BOY"!!! ”
    • "IRON MAN"
      “ Great paddle, great weather, largest # of paddlers, Thank you BHP, Thank you Meri and the whole group. ”
    • Boy
      Action Boy!
    • Ed Moy (+1 guest)
    • Beaver Bait
    • (Mostly) Naked
    • Victor M Quintero (+1 guest)
      Macho Man
    • Carol M (+1 guest)
      Cookie
    • the Disreputable Dog!

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