Benscreek Canoe Club

First Middle Yough Trip of the summer this Sunday (June 11). This is a great place for beginners to practice paddling in moving water with small waves, holes and rocks (a few class II spots). Great paddle for experienced boaters on a beautiful river (about 9 miles). Meet at Ram Cat Parking Area around 10 AM to set shuttle, we will try to put-on around 11. We should reach Ohiopyle between 3 or 4 depending on current and how much we play. Bring lunch for on the river. Boats do not need to be registered. PFDs are mandatory. Contact Rick Bloom or Steve Podratsky for details and so we know who is attending (in case there is a change in details).

Here is our current schedule for June. This is not set in stone. Weather, water levels (especially in Quemahoning Reservoir) and volunteer availability may change this schedule. Please watch here and on our FaceBook page for changes.

June
-CVC’s Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh Sojourn: Thursday, June 1 – Sunday, June 4.
-Full Moon Paddle at the Quemahoning Family Recreation Area scheduled for Saturday, June 3; Volunteers needed
-One day Whitewater Release from Quemahoning Reservoir: Saturday, June 3
-Blairsville’s Paddle and Picnic: Saturday, June 10, Volunteer “guide” boaters needed
-Middle Yough Trip: Sunday, June 11. Volunteer leader needed.
-Whitewater Release scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 17-18. We are in a dry spell, this might be “iffy”

The scheduled release this weekend will be limited to Saturday, June 3rd. Quemahoning Reservoir is at 1626.12 ft above sea level. At this level we can only have a one day release. This has been confirmed with the CSA. The release will be normal volume (500 cfs) and time.