What to bring:

binoculars, cameras, polarized sunglasses for fish sightings, hat, boat shoes to get wet, comfortable clothing for the weather, sunscreen and maybe a sealable plastic bag to keep some things dry!

Only $5/person to reserve your spot 

We sell out each time so reserve early!

This event is developed in partnership with the Izaak Walton League of America, Greene county Chapter, National Park Services, Rivers and Trails  Program, Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, the River Town Project, and the friendly folks with Nathanael Greene Historical Foundation. For Further information contact: PEGGY PINGS, 304.879.5622 HOME, 304.282.7464 CELL, MPINGS@WVU.EDU, RYAN FIELDEN, 724.603.3151 OFFICE, SCA.RFIELDEN@GMAIL.COM

FULL SCHEDULE  

2012 

"PADDLE ON THE MON"

 EVENTS 

Sun., April 15 – Paddle the Mon from Brownsville to California, PA Put in at the Brownsville Riverside Wharf Park on Market St. next to Dunlap’s Creek Bridge and take out at the California boat ramp at First St. and Union St. 4.5 miles. Meet at 2 pm.

Sat., May 26 – Paddle the Mon at Point Marion, PA Put in at the Point Marion Park boat ramp on S. Main St. We will paddle with the Albert Gallatin Regatta boat parade, then up the Cheat River and back to Point Marion Park. 4 miles. Meet at 10 am.

Sat. & Sun., June 9 & 10 – Mon River Sojourn We will paddle the section between Masontown and Fredericktown, PA for a two day paddling trip with one night of camping. We will finish in Fredericktown on Sunday for the Riviera Restaurant Ribfest. 6 to 10 miles per day. Details to be announced soon.

Sun., June 17 – Paddle the Mon at Greensboro, PA Put in at the Greensboro PA Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC) ramp at Glassworks on Stoney Hill Rd. Join us as over 50 people paddle together on the annual Father’s Day trip using canoes and kayaks provided by the PFBC. 4 miles. Meet at 2 pm. Details to be announced soon.

Sat. & Sun., September 1 & 2 – Paddle the Mon at Greensboro, PA Put in at the old ferry landing at the bottom of County St. for the Greensboro Art Blast Festival. Participate in “Try-It Paddling” and use our kayaks that we bring for you. Paddle up to 400 feet per trip within sight of launch. Details to be announced soon.

CANOE AND KAYAK OUTINGS ON THE MONONGAHELA RIVER

ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS ARE WELCOME

PEGGY PINGS

304.879.5622 HOME

304.282.7464 CELL

MPINGS@WVU.EDU

RYAN FIELDEN

724.603.3151 OFFICE

SCA.RFIELDEN@GMAIL.COM

COST: These trips are insured by Paddle America Club and are provided at no cost to American Canoe Association members. Non-members must pay $5 per trip. Everyone must sign a waiver form. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

The day trips will be about 2 to 3 hours on the water and may take a total of 5 hours including shuttles. These are self-sufficient, fun, exploratory trips on the flat, slowly-moving water of the Mon River. Paddling lesson is included. Everyone is responsible for their own safety, boats, paddles, and food/drinks. You also must have a personal flotation device (PFD) life jacket for each person. Meet at the put-in by the scheduled time, and we will set up a shuttle together (this could take an hour). Please try to be early!

PADDLE THE MON: 2012

Please RSVP your interest

Canoe & Kayak Rentals:

Keith McManus, Greensboro, PA 304.685.7212

Nick Gustovich, Clarksville, PA 724.833.6655