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Forum: Trips (Official) 03-05-2024, 07:00 PM
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Posted By JPTolson
And, in the endless tussle for the upper hand...

And, in the endless tussle for the upper hand between canoes and kayaks, canoes were declared the winner by Ed Rigby.:1: This was thanks to the tie-breaking rules established by Ed himself. The Rigby...
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 03-02-2024, 09:59 AM
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Views: 401
Posted By JPTolson
West Virginia Week of Rivers

This would be some great paddling for anyone with the time and $.

We have openings for West Virginia Week of Rivers 2024, Friday evening April 19 through Sunday morning April 28.

Format of...
Forum: Trips (Official) 03-02-2024, 06:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 491
Posted By JPTolson
Planning to be there

Looking forward to paddling a new section of French Creek.
Forum: Trips (Official) 03-01-2024, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 503
Posted By JPTolson
Put in for Cochranton on French Creek

French Creek
Cochranton to Utica PA
Where- Cochranton Landing-Adams St/State Route 173 (No exact Address found)
When- Sunday March 3rd
Time- 10am
Class I Riffles
Distance 8.7 Miles
Forum: Trips (Official) 02-25-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 424
Posted By JPTolson
East Sandy Creek, March 2, 2024

Posting for trip leader, Burt Martin

East Sandy Creek, March 2, 2024
Section: Van to Mays Mills Road
Leader: Burt Martin (cross post with Allegheny Canoe Club)

Cold water precautions advised!...
Forum: Trips (Official) 02-25-2024, 09:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 503
Posted By JPTolson
South Sandy Creek, March 3, 2024

Posting for trip leader, Burt Martin.

South Sandy Creek into Sandy Creek, March 3, 2024
Section: Slatertown Road to Pecan
Leader: Burt Martin (cross post with Allegheny Canoe Club)

Cold water...
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 02-22-2024, 09:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 610
Posted By JPTolson
I believe 4.0 feet on the Grimm’s Bridge US...

I believe 4.0 feet on the Grimm’s Bridge US Geological Survey gage is considered paddling zero for this section of the West Fork of Beaver Creek. But the gage is so far downstream on the main stem...
Forum: Trips (Official) 02-17-2024, 03:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,319
Posted By JPTolson
Correction Made

Thanks for catching this, Ed. Correction has been made.
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 02-15-2024, 09:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,075
Posted By JPTolson
I also ordered the same bent shaft paddle as Ed...

I also ordered the same bent shaft paddle as Ed along with a Voyageur recreational paddle for canoe guests and a paddle carrying bag. Looking forward to learning how to use the bent shaft paddle.
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 02-04-2024, 09:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,516
Posted By JPTolson
Another good safety reminder

Here’s an article related to safety during cold water months (https://www.canoecruisers.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=394800&module_id=662162) that serves as good lesson to new paddlers and a...
Forum: Trips (Official) 02-04-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,319
Posted By JPTolson
2024 Trip and Event Calendar

TCT Paddlers and Friends,

Here is the club's official schedule for the 2024 season. Watch the Official Trips section of this forum for additional details such as meeting times and locations that...
Forum: News 01-22-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,230
Posted By JPTolson
Minnie Takes the Polar Plunge!

Here is video of Minnie Wolfe taking the polar plunge (https://www.facebook.com/100063690938052/videos/932285941815068) at Mosquito Lake on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Not sure if those who are not...
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 01-20-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 925
Posted By JPTolson
Beautiful Tribute

Beautiful tribute to Elaine and Bob Mravetz. They organized the Midwest Canoe Symposium at Camp Butler in Peninsula, Ohio for many years.
They were amazing tandem freestylers. Thanks for posting,...
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 12-28-2023, 10:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,117
Posted By JPTolson
Dave, I am barely beyond a beginning...

Dave,
I am barely beyond a beginning freestyler, but I would be happy to show you what I have learned in freestyle paddling (if I can remember LOL). One way to get a flavor of this canoeing...
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 12-28-2023, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,117
Posted By JPTolson
Intend to Schedule Cuyahoga River Again

Dave, I intend to offer to lead the Cuyahoga River trip from Cascade Metropark to Bolanz Road during the 2024 planning meeting. Hopefully we can pull it off this time.
JP
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 12-25-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,117
Posted By JPTolson
2023 Paddling Year in Review

TCT,

It’s that time of year again. Time to review the high points and low points of the paddling year. I hope a number of club members will join in and share their best and best-be-forgotten...
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 12-21-2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 835
Posted By JPTolson
Smile These long winter nights are a good time to start...

These long winter nights are a good time to start writing our high points and low points of the 2023 paddling season.
Forum: Trips (Official) 12-12-2023, 04:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,383
Posted By JPTolson
Another Great Day on the River!

The foreboding weather forecast two days earlier never materialized. So six club members enjoyed a 3+ mile up and back paddle starting at Canoe City Metropark on the Mahoning and going as far as a...
Forum: Trips (Official) 12-08-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,383
Posted By JPTolson
Planning to be there

I will bring a gallon of hot cider with mulling spice bags (like tea bags). Look forward to seeing everyone.
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 12-01-2023, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,065
Posted By JPTolson
More Safety Tips

Here are some more good safety tips that I recently found in the newsletter of a club that I used to belong to. (Scroll down to the bottom of the first page to see the beginning of the article.)
Forum: News 11-28-2023, 08:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,380
Posted By JPTolson
Passing of Don Rex

Some of you may remember Don Rex, a member of Friends of the Mahoning who collaborated with our club on Riverfest for a number of years and was instrumental in establishing the public boat launch on...
Forum: General Paddling Discussion 11-27-2023, 11:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,065
Posted By JPTolson
American Whitewater Safety Code

Since we are now in the paddling doldrums season, it might be good to add some activity to this board. Here is a link to American Whitewater’s Safety Code...
Forum: Trips (Official) 11-13-2023, 10:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,242
Posted By JPTolson
Beautiful Trip!

Could not agree more...It was a beautiful run on a crystal clear day. Pymatuning Creek is a gem. Water level was 5.0 feet on the US Geological Survey gage at Kinsman. Here is a group photo from the...
Forum: Trips (Official) 11-12-2023, 08:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,242
Posted By JPTolson
Planning to be there

Planning to be there for the Frostbite Run.
Forum: Trips (Official) 10-22-2023, 06:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,842
Posted By JPTolson
Can’t Make It

Mike and fellow paddlers,
I’m not going to be able to make today’s run. I had a lot of wrist pain and weakness over night and still have it this morning. Hope everyone has a great day on the water....
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