Events

Kayak roll sessions will begin at the Johnstown YMCA Feb 12 at 6:30 PM till 8:00 PM.  This will run for 4 consecutive weeks.   Please RSVP on the BCC Hotline at 266-4276.   Cost is free to members.  Rentals will be $5 for boat/gear per session.  Contact Rocky Mountain Kayak to reserve a boat and gear.

Jeff Prycl of Rocky Mountain Kayak is holding his annual two day beginners trip and clinic on the Loyalhanna Creek near Ligonier on March 24 and 25.  Loyalhanna Creek (alternate rivers: Middle Yough or Casselman) Coordinator: Jeff Prycl.  Phone : 724-925-9675 W 724-331-9566 C Email: prycl@rockymountaingarage.com
Meeting Time: 9:00 a.m. Beginners, please note: In order to go on Sunday’s trip, you must attend Saturday’s trip/lesson first.
Directions to meeting place: From Pittsburgh, take Route 30 east past Latrobe to the intersection of Rte. 217 (Kingston Dam) to the Municipal Water Authority Bldg., on the river right side. Call Jeff with questions.
Trip Description: How to organize a whitewater paddling trip, safety discussion, proper paddling gear, basic to intermediate whitewater instruction, ferrying, eddy turns, peel outs, and paddle strokes.
Experienced boaters, feel free to help with safety and encouragement for the new paddlers. If you have extra equipment, please bring it. Prepare for cold to warm weather. Clothing can be borrowed from experienced paddlers. If you don’t have proper clothing, Rocky Mountain Kayak has wet suits for rent, booties, farmer john, short sleeve paddle silk, and splash top for $10.
Please call the trip coordinator if you plan on attending or have any other
questions. Check the message board for last minute information.
Remember to bring a lunch and something to drink!

The Paint Creek Regional Watershed Association’s third annual litter clean-up will be held Saturday, March 31, which is two weeks before the opening day of trout, from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM.  We will again focus on Berwick Road, but new this year is our commitment to
clean-up a 2-mile stretch of Route 160 between Windber and Elton, along Little Paint Creek.  For several years, a fraternity from UPJ did this section, but, for some reason they stopped, so PCRWA decided to pick it up!  (Pun intended!)  We’ll likely meet at the pull off along Route 160, where L. Paint passes under 160 and then split into two crews – one to do Berwick and another for 160.  More details and reminders will be sent closer to the date.
Thanks,
Missy
PCRWA Vice-President

The 45th annual Red Mo Race.  This is an annual favorite for local paddlers.  This is a 7.5 mile downriver race on the class II+ Red Moshannon Creek.  There is usually a large turnout of canoes and kayaks even though it is usually cold and wild with a fair number of swimmers!  Race applications are available online at Tussey Mountain Outfitters.

Details for the following will be added as they develope but mark your calendars and watch our event calendar: (note that dates in July and August are subject to change)

April 21: Stonycreek Cleanup

May 18-20: Rendezvous

May 31, June 1-3 Kiski-Conemaugh Canoe Sojourn

June 2: Moonlight Paddle on the Quemahoning Reservoir. 

June 16: River of the Year Appreciation Day at Greenhouse Park.

June 24: Middle Yough Trip 

July 1:  Moonlight Paddle on the Quemahoning Reservoir.

July 22: Middle Yough Trip

August 3: Moonlight Paddle on the Quemahoning Reservoir.

August 19: Middle Yough Trip