Come and see a different side of Lancaster County as we celebrate Pride Month 2023 with the Conestoga River Club, the Lancaster Conservancy’s 7th Annual Water Week, and the River that connects us all.
This is a 3.5-4 hour trip, with breaks along the way, and is perfectly appropriate to first-time kayakers. Experienced kayakers will be along as Safety guides to help you navigate the adventure of the summer.
Participants will meet and park at the end of the route, from there to be shuttled to the top of the route and paired with a boat and paddle partner. Safety and basic kayaking instruction will be provided.
As a Conestoga River Club Event, all participants should expect the following policies and procedures:
- To be prepared to sign two waivers; a medical release to treat in case of emergency, and an ACA waiver of liability.
- To be prepared to follow all PFBC boating safety laws and regulations.
- To be prepared to wear a US Coast Guard approved PFD while actively engaged on the water or within 10’ of the launch facility.
- To follow the instructions of the group leader/ trip guide.
- To arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled launch time. Anyone arriving after the posted launch time may be excluded from that trip.
- Trips will be held “rain or shine”. In the case of unsafe river conditions (2500cfs+) trips will be rescheduled to Speedwell Forge Lake.
Participants should bring:
- A refillable water bottle or canteen, single use plastics are discouraged.
- A wide brimmed hat or sun shade
- Sunscreen/ sunblock
- A change of clothing and towel, to be kept in participants vehicle.
- Suitable footwear in the form of closed toe, full foot water shoes or sneakers with good traction are recommended. Open sandals, flip flops and other “slip on” footwear are not permitted. Your feet will get wet, plan accordingly.
The Conestoga River Club will provide:
- Kayak, paddle, PFD for each participant.
- Water bottle refills and heathy snacks.
- Shuttle from the meeting point to the launch area. Parking will be at the end of the trip corridor.