Benscreek Canoe Club

Riverside Ramp Repair
2025-08-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | WV
The BCC will be meeting Saturday, August 9AM at the Riverside Stonycreek entrance ramp (below the railroad bridge before the start of the Jim Mayer Trail) to repair the ramp. We will be retrieving the stones that were thrown into the river, and placing them back in the ramp, this time cementing them in. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

2025 Turkey Bash
2025-08-02 - 2025-08-03 | Ohiopyle State Park, 124 Main St., Ohiopyle, 15470, United States
The 2025 Turkey Bash will be held on the weekend of August 2-3. Registration closes on Tuesday, July 22.
For more information and to register, visit:
https://www.threeriverspaddlingclub.org/turkey-bash-2025
Please note that camping will be at Paddler’s Lane this year and we have been asked to collect payment for camping. More information is on the bottom of the event page.
After registering, check your email. Your confirmation email will contain links to two forms that need to be completed prior to the registration deadline.

Juniata River Trip
2025-05-10 12:00 - 16:00 | Penrod’s on Juniata, 461 Penrod’s Beach Rd., Hopewell, PA, 16650, United States
Juniata River trip! Saturday, May 10th. Meet at the Penrod’s at noon (461 Penrod’s Beach Road. Hopewell 16650) or the Ritchey Bridge (Tatesville) at 1 pm. Flat 9 mile trip. Great scenery. Bald eagles. Red bud. Bring munchies/beverages after the float. Should be off river before 4 pm. Canoes/kayaks/ recreational kayaks.

Swift Water Training
2025-05-03 - 2025-05-04 | Greenhouse Park, Green House Rd, Johnstown, 15905, United States
A private swift water training session for registered BCC members only. This is typically a three day training in only two, so expect long days. Registration is closed.

West Branch / Pine Creek Trip
2025-05-03 - 2025-05-04 | WV
The BCC will be hosting a trip down West Branch (class 1) & Pine Creek (class 1/2) May 3rd & 4th. Camping and a launch permit will be required. More details to come.

2025 USA Wildwater Team Trials
2025-04-05 | Greenhouse Park, Green House Rd, Johnstown, 15905, United States
2025 USA Wildwater Jr/U23 and Sr Team Trials Information
Race Contact:
Aaron Harchak
(814) 207-5899
aharchak@gmail.com
Race Sponsors :
Friends of Moshannon Creek
Benscreek Canoe Club
Cost: $20 payable at race
Team Trial Participation Requirements – All requirements must be completed by Registration deadline
Current ACA Competition Membership
– ACA Competition athlete members must review, sign, submit to the ACA, and adhere to the ACA’s Athlete Code of Conduct each year.
– Current WADA Training Certificate
– Current Safesport Training
– Compliance with ICF Wildwater Canoe Rules
– Complete ACA Waver for Current ACA Members
Boat control will be enforced so please have the required safety equipment including helmet, PFD, spray skirt, booties, and appropriate airbags as required for the boat class in the ICF rules.
Dates:
April 5, 2025 Classic Race and Sprint Practice
April 5, 2025 Sprint Races
Schedule:
Team Trial Registration Deadline Sunday March 30, 2025
Saturday April 5th – Sprint Practice from 11:00AM-3:00PM (locations TBD based on level)
Saturday April 5th – Classic Race Race Meeting at 3:30PM, 4:00PM start at Carpenters Park for Lower Stony Canyon
Sunday April 6th – Jr/U23 Sprint/Sr Sprint One 11:00AM-12:30PM Upper Railroad Rapid (or similar based on level)
Sunday April 6th – Sr Sprint Two 1:30PM-3:00PM Showers Rapid (level dependant)
Location:
Classic Start: Carpenters Park 40.24430989322103, -78.88367090557738
Classic Finish: Greenhouse Park 40.27727275631444, -78.92033344454036
Sprints: Parking at Foustwell Lot 40.21535779876901, -78.90134123141179
Register for the USA Wildwater Team Trials HERE.

2025 Jeff's Beginner Loyalhanna Clinic
2025-03-29 | WV
Loyalhanna Clinic will be Saturday the 29th do to sunny skies and 70’s. Meeting time 8:30 and shuttle leaves at 9:00.
This a clinic that has been going on for 30+ years suitable for whitewater canoes, kayaks with a wet exit out of roll classes or with previous kayak experience. It is also for kayakers who need a remedial course in the basics forgotten. It is also for good kayakers who are willing to safety boat and sheppard beginners down the river.
We meet at Kingston Dam in the Water Authority parking lot intersection of Rt 30 and Rt 217 just east of Latrobe.
Drysuits, dry tops, wet suits plenty of breathable underware, booties for taking a swin in cold water. Experienced boats bring extra gear.
Bring a lunch for on the river, ziplock, drybag, ziplock sandwitch bags. Something to drink. After clinic we will go to a great reasonable Mexican restaurant just up Rt 30 who can accomidate a big crowd.
What will you learn, How to plan a river trip, safety Experienced boaters bring your throw ropes, first aid kits. How to start learning a torso stroke, How to ferry, how to boat scout and learn how to read water, This is a class not a bomb down the river, It usually takes 6-7hours. How to run a shuttle, set safety cars. How to use peripheral vision and only look where you are going. Plus much more,
Any questions or concerns text or call 724 331 9566 jeff@rockymountaingarage.com
