Benscreek Canoe Club

Release scheduled for June 27 and 28 is canceled: The current elevation of the Quemahoning dam is below our threshold for releases on June 27th-28th . The level is now 1.29 under the spillway. Unless we get rain, we won’t be able to release till further notice. Sorry folks, time to brave the LoYo parking lot.

First Middle Yough Trip of this summer is scheduled for this Saturday, June 20. These trips are normally on Sunday, but this Sunday is Father’s Day.

This is a great trip for beginners and experienced paddlers. This is beautiful river has several class II rapids, so you should have some experience in maneuvering your boat in moving water. We meet at RamCat Parking Area at 10 AM to set shuttle and launch around 11 or so. Bring lunch for on the river. PFDs are mandatory. But boats do not need a registration. The river is expected to be relatively low but watch our website or FB page for any changes. Contact Rick Bloom for info.

Folks, since our area has moved to the “Yellow” phase of Corvid-19 restrictions, we will be able to hold our normal summer events: Releases, Full Moon Paddles and Middle Yough Trips.

June: Full Moon Paddle on Friday the 5th.   Middle Yough Trip will be held on Saturday, the 20th (Sunday is Father’s Day).

July: Full Moon Paddle on Sunday the 5th. Middle Yough Trip on Sunday the 19th.

August: Full Moon Paddle on Sunday the 2nd. Middle Yough Trip on Sunday the 16th.

September: Full Moon Paddle on Wednesday the 2nd. Middle Yough Trip on Sunday the 6th.

Watch our website and Facebook page for details. Weather and river levels may affect these events.