March 19 Ice Breaker Paddle part 1

trjim · 03-05-2023, 09:54 AM

The amount of daylight is increasing each day and the weather gods have bestowed upon us a few warm days. That can only mean that spring is fast approaching. Time to awaken our watercraft for another season. Last year I hosted our first paddle on Lake Bessemer. I was not planning to do so again this year, however at the planning meeting Joel Beeghly (who lives in Bessemer) suggested that we do this paddle again. It was added to the schedule and of course I was the logical person to assume command. Lake Bessemer is a 27 acre lake located on PA route 317 in Lawrence county. It is managed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Traffic on the lake is limited to electric and paddle powered craft. I would like to have everyone in the water by 11:30 am, so arrive in time to meet that objective. Our goal is to "wake up" our paddling muscles and hopefully (if the weather cooperates) enjoy some shared time on the water.

Directions: Lake Bessemer is on the north side of PA route 317. There is a small, brown, wooden sign marking its location. For those of you who use a navigation device the address is, 545 West Poland Rd. Bessemer PA 16112.

Interstate 680 South to

St Rt 224- Go East towards Poland/Pennsylvania

Look for St Rt 170 (center of Poland-there is a clock tower)

Take St Rt 170 South (right turn)

Follow St RT 170 pass Poland High School (4th light @ Dobbins Rd) until you get to the 5th traffic light (Calla Rd. There is a BP gas station at the intersection)

Turn left (east) on Calla Rd (which is also Ohio route 630)

Follow across the PA border (OH 630 becomes PA 317) The lake/launch is about 3 miles into PA on the left (look for the small, brown sign)

Turn left into the parking lot and follow to the launch.

If hope to see you there. If you have any questions call/text me @ 330 402 0707

03-05-2023, 09:54 AM	#1
trjim Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Poland, OH Posts: 40 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	March 19 Ice Breaker Paddle part 1 The amount of daylight is increasing each day and the weather gods have bestowed upon us a few warm days. That can only mean that spring is fast approaching. Time to awaken our watercraft for another season. Last year I hosted our first paddle on Lake Bessemer. I was not planning to do so again this year, however at the planning meeting Joel Beeghly (who lives in Bessemer) suggested that we do this paddle again. It was added to the schedule and of course I was the logical person to assume command. Lake Bessemer is a 27 acre lake located on PA route 317 in Lawrence county. It is managed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Traffic on the lake is limited to electric and paddle powered craft. I would like to have everyone in the water by 11:30 am, so arrive in time to meet that objective. Our goal is to "wake up" our paddling muscles and hopefully (if the weather cooperates) enjoy some shared time on the water. Directions: Lake Bessemer is on the north side of PA route 317. There is a small, brown, wooden sign marking its location. For those of you who use a navigation device the address is, 545 West Poland Rd. Bessemer PA 16112. Interstate 680 South to St Rt 224- Go East towards Poland/Pennsylvania Look for St Rt 170 (center of Poland-there is a clock tower) Take St Rt 170 South (right turn) Follow St RT 170 pass Poland High School (4th light @ Dobbins Rd) until you get to the 5th traffic light (Calla Rd. There is a BP gas station at the intersection) Turn left (east) on Calla Rd (which is also Ohio route 630) Follow across the PA border (OH 630 becomes PA 317) The lake/launch is about 3 miles into PA on the left (look for the small, brown sign) Turn left into the parking lot and follow to the launch. If hope to see you there. If you have any questions call/text me @ 330 402 0707 Last edited by trjim; 03-11-2023 at 12:57 PM.