"For anyone wanting to polish their skills, a kayak symposium/festival is a perfect opportunity. It is being held May 7-9. I have been to several kayak symposia and found them to be very informative as well as fun...."

"I think the only way to access the Oldmans Creek is to put in along the Delaware River, such as DOD Ponds and head north with an incoming tide then enter via the mouth of the creek...."

"Thanks!!!!!! I'll get it going. I have Sundays and Mondays off, so I will plan it for a Sunday. Steve F"

"Would anyone be interested in participating in a clean up/paddle of Mantua Creek around Earth Day this spring? I was thinking of organizing this and perhaps getting some of my neighbors with power boats involved (to help with the big things)...."

"These long sojourns are a great way of combining paddling , navigation, planning and camping skills as well as providing time for introspection...and of course, sight-seeing. I wish them well. Steve F"

"I'd rather take my chances with wildlife than a stroll down a Philadelphia street at night. Steve F"

"Couldn't agree with you more. I almost hate reading about any wildlife "encounters" because it usually ends up having a terrible outcome for the animals involved. Steve F"

"George from the Paddle Shack in Mays Landing has pool time this winter. That is where I finally learned to roll. The instructors were patient, friendly and knowledgeable and the other paddlers, supportive...."