Pennsylvania contains many small rivers and streams throughout the state which we take advantage of. Trips range from beginner flat-water trips to Class III whitewater kayaking and rafting trips. Safety equipment and training are always provided, and required.
Links
American Whitewater Association
GORP (Great Outdoors Recreational Pages) Paddling
This is a GREAT resource site for all kinds of paddlers. Great site for
other outdoors stuff, too!
American Canoe Association
Perception Kayaks
One of the leading manufacturers of kayaks, take a look at their
incredible page (especially if you have the Flash plug-in) and see their
new line of products and gear. Definitely our favorite whitewater boat
manufacturer.
Dagger Kayaks
Another one of the leading manufacturers of kayaks.
Wilderness
Systems Kayaks
Another one of the leading manufacturers of kayaks, this company
produces some of our favorite ocean kayaks, and recreational beginner
boats.
Wenonah Canoes
Manufacturer of many popular models of canoes.
Escape Sailboats
This company has recently produced (1998) a new style of sailboats
(similar size to Sunfish) that you should definetly check out if you're
a sailor! I've tried these boats, and they are fun, easy, and
comparatively inexpensive.
Whitewater
photography
A site specializing in the photography of paddling in whitewater. Pretty
cool!
X-Streamline
Windsurfing & Kayaking
A fairly new site dedicated to windsurfing, kitesurfing (gotta check
that out!), and kayaking.
More boating links...
This link has pages and pages and pages of many more paddling links.
Take a look when you have a chance!
Yellow Breeches
Yellow Breeches is a Class I - II creek. You can see part of it which
runs through campus near the athletic fields. It's a great river for
beginners, because most of it is flat water. For your information, there
is the possibility of putting-in at the covered bridge, and following
the Breeches for about 3 miles, where it will eventually wind back onto
campus where you can take-out down in the "Pit" or "D-Lot" parking area.
The Yellow Breeches flows 20 miles downstream, where it flows into the
Susquehanna River near Harrisburg.
Dauphin Narrows
This is part of the Susquehanna River. It is a very wide river with a
strong current. It has some nice standing waves. Most of it is Class I
or II.
Codorus Creek
A fun whitewater river that offers Class III rapids, with occasional
Class IV. Experts are advised only to run this river with the correct
equipment, training, and leaders.
Muddy River
Similar to the Codorus Creek. A fun whitewater river that offers Class
III rapids, with occasional Class IV. Experts are advised only to run
this river with the correct equipment, training, and leaders. And it's
not as dirty as it sounds. :)