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New Post 3/16/2008 11:44 PM
User is offline Tom Halladay
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Trip Report - Tohickon Creek - March 15'th & 16'th 
Modified By Bob Swain  on 5/5/2008 10:55:32 AM)

We had a great weekend of paddling for those who braved the elements. 

Saturday's trip consisted of leader Peter Bernstein, his son Matt Bernstein, Dave Sibeley, Ed Rohrbach, and myself, Tom Halladay.  Also joining us were 2 local paddlers Matt and Barry, who had previously paddled with use during the fall Tohickon run.  The weather was pretty good for a cold weather run.  Low wind, and even a fair amount of sun for the second run.  The paddlin was great, we had some minor swims, but we also had alot of fun playing in the waves and I know I picked up a few new trick paths thanks to Matt B.

Sunday's trip was lead by Dave, joined by Bob Swain, John Herman, his cousin Sean, and myself.  We were also joined by "Chris" who was a previous Philadelphia area kayaker who now lives in Virginia.  This trip was also a great trip, however the weather was a little colder, and we had 2 slightly more involved swims.  I myself got stuck in Fish or Swim with my whale of a boat, and could not break free.  After about 5 minutes of struggling, I opted to abandon ship, and regather on shore.  Man that water was cold!  Later on down the river we Bob decided that kayaking the rapids wasn't exciting enough, and practiced his rapids swimming.  Thankfully we were almost done for the day at that point.  The most impressive part of the day, in my opinion, was watching John Herman do his cartwheels and tricks at the lunch spot.  It made me quite upset I didn't have my camera to capture it on film.

Thanks to all involved for a great weekend of kayaking!  See you all on the rivers again soon!

 


"Unconcious and upside down is no way to run a river."

 
New Post 3/18/2008 1:34 AM
User is offline Tom Halladay
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Re: Trip Report - 3/15 & 3/16 - Tohickon 
Modified By Tom Halladay  on 3/20/2008 10:30:07 PM)

Someone on shore filmed us on Saturday!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJUc-WIzhH4

 

 

Be sure to leave a comment and thank them for posting it!


"Unconcious and upside down is no way to run a river."

 
New Post 3/18/2008 10:49 AM
User is offline Tom Halladay
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Re: Trip Report - 3/15 & 3/16 - Tohickon 
Modified By Tom Halladay  on 3/18/2008 8:51:04 AM)

They posted their pictures too!  Check out crxsigirl1's flickr account with photos of us.

 

 

 

 

The whole set is here on Flickr


"Unconcious and upside down is no way to run a river."

 
New Post 3/18/2008 3:19 PM
User is offline David Sibley
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Re: Trip Report - 3/15 & 3/16 - Tohickon 

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.  I ran the tongue, and ended up in the mouth!  Dave

 
New Post 3/19/2008 12:07 AM
User is offline John Herman
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Re: Trip Report - 3/15 & 3/16 - Tohickon 

I had a blast Sunday. I have to say Tom, you're quite the dare devil for your second year of boating. Pretty impressive....... On my second run, I was trying to boof that same rock that Dave took us over going down into Green Monster. I was way too far river left and was about to drop right onto a rock. As I was stuck (in a tetoring sort of way) and after a 20 second pause, I managed to get back in the water and get a few back strokes in to reposition and drop into water. Swew! Some photographer for the Intelligencer (phillyBurbs.com) was at Green Monster. Suppose to be a decent picture spred this friday.........

John

 
New Post 3/20/2008 8:09 PM
User is offline Mark Garrett
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Re: Trip Report - 3/15 & 3/16 - Tohickon 

It looks like you guys had a great time. It was a little to cold for me.Mike and myself did a flatwater trip on the Chesapeake Bay. Toured Annapolis and the Naval Academy. I guess I might be ready for some cold weather paddling now.

Take Care  Mark

 


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New Post 3/20/2008 9:50 PM
User is offline Bob Swain
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Re: Trip Report - 3/15 & 3/16 - Tohickon 

Yeah, I hear you had a good time Saturday, but you didn't invite anyone else.............YOU STINKIN BUMS!


 
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