Wednesday Evening Paddles

Wednesday Evening Paddles



Information

WHEN

Wednesday Paddles take place almost every Wednesday night from May through September of each year.  They typically start around 6:00 pm and end around 7:30-8:00 pm.  Please see tentative schedule posted below.

WHERE

Wednesday Paddles take place throughout the entire Schuylkill Watershed and the location changes every week.  Some of the locations that we paddle include the loop in Phoenixville, Blue Marsh, Marsh Creek, and various sections of the Schuylkill River.  

WHO

Beginners and experts alike join us every Wednesday for an evening paddle and to socialize with friends and fellow kayakers.  

SIGNING UP

Please use the link below to sign up for the next Wednesday nigth paddle. 

We also use the social media platform MeetUp to post our events and through each MeetUp event you are able to find the registration link for each weeks Wednesay paddle.  if you join the waitlist on MeetUp and follow the posted link to register then you will be moved to the going list.  Find a link to our MeetUp Below.  

BRING YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT

Feel free to bring your own kayak or canoe to these events.   Please remember that even if you are using your own equipment we require you to wear a lifevest while participating in any of our events.  

RENTALS

Rentals are available for Wednesday evening paddles and a fee is charged for their use.  You will be able to choose the option to use a rental kayak, pfd, and paddle through the registration process.  

COST 

If you are using your own equipment then often times Wednesday paddles are free or are a nominal fee.  If a shuttle is involved for a river trip then a fee is added to the event to cover it’s cost.  Take It Outdoors provides on water guides, certified instructors, facilititates the group and needs to cover its business expenses.  Please understand the nominal fees occasionally charged for these events and the costs we incur operating shuttles.  

GROUP SIZE

Depending on location, and whether a shuttle is involved, group sizes for wednesday paddles generally range from 20 to 30 participants.  These events typically fill up within the first 24-48 hours of being posted.

Sign up for the next Wednesday paddle!

Registration usually opens 5-6 days before each event

April 29th, Ganshahawny to Pottstown

2026 Wednesday Night Schedule

This schedule is tentative and is dependent on weather and other events that impact availability.  We try our best to keep this schedule up to date througout the season.

Don’t miss your favorite paddle!

April 29th- Ganshahawny to Pottstown
May 6th- Lock 60
May 13th- Marsh Creek (With DCNR educator Jared)(Pending Permission)
May 20th- Reeser’s Landing to Union Meadows
May 27th- No WEDNESDAY PADDLE, Staff Training
June 3rd – Union Meadows to Ganshahawny
June 10th- Blue Marsh
June 17th- NO WEDNESDAY PADDLE, Sojourn Week
June 24th- Trinley to Black Rock
July 1st- Trinley Park, Park and Practice 
July 8th – Ganshahawny to Pottstown (boat drop week for July 11th 250th paddle)
July 15th – Lock 60
July 22nd – Lock 54 to Reesers Landing
July 29th – Reesers to Union Meadows
August 5th – Union Meadows to Ganshahawny 
August 12th –Spring City to Phoenixville
August 19th – Rain date for canceled Wednesdays
August 26th – Nockamixon State Park, No Rentals(Pending Permission)September 2nd –Ganshahawny to Pottstown

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