Delaware River Tubbing

Thanks to all the guys that participated, met some newer members.  Nice group of GO guys.  Although the river was quiet high and running fast (which concerned  me), everyone took the proper precautions and we basically all stuck together.  We  had some great conversation, lots of laughs and got to know each other better  as we simply floated, splashed, paddled very litte ( except to get out of the stronger current when we first got in the river to assure we didn't get hung up in the tree line  that the river was flooding up into). Was a super sunny day and beautiful blue skies we gazed up at as we drifted down streem. Only down side to the days event was that the 3 hrs trip only took 1.75 hrs as the current was much too fast. Though it did allow us to get to lunch earler than planned. Kudos to everyone for making the day another special GO event!  Sorry, forgot to take pictures this year. OOOOoooops! Anyone have any input please do add, suggestions, other kudos, thoughts, etc.

Tubing down the Delaware River on Sunday., August 11th at 11AM! We will take the 3 hour tubing trip (which means by the time we pay, they bus us up the river and we float down it will be about 3 PM till we get back to our cars (so eat a nice breakfast so you are not hungry on the way down)

Meet at:
River Country, Point Pleasant/Pipersville, PA (about 8 to 10 miles north of New Hope, PA off of River Rd/Rte.32...the road that heads north from New Hope along the Del. River).  You have to use " 2 Walters  Lane, Pipersville, PA 18947" to mapquest it or track the place on a  GPS. If you go to their website they provide a great map and show if any roads have detours, etc. (note below under directions that part of Rte 32 that runs along the river is close, there is a map on their web page with the detour info.)

 We will all meet at 11AM  at the picnic tables (near the changing rooms and rest rooms), which are just on the right hand side of the parking lot as you drive in. Get their early so we can get coordinated please. We don't want to hold everyone up. I will give my cell phone number to those that sign up for the trip. If we don't hear from you and we are ready to go, we will have to depart without you.

 You should wear some old sneakers or water shoes just in case the water is low and the rocks are rough on your feet. You may want to wear sun screen, maybe even wear an old shirt if it is super sunny as at points on the river there isn't much shade, may want to bring a change of clothes for later and a towel to keep in your car. Note that you will need to check your keys with the tubing company (they have some kind of arrangement there  to leave keys for a small fee), or put them in my locked car for free.  Go to their website  and print the coupon good for $2 off. The regular rate is $26 each minus your $2 coupon = $24 per person. 

 Also note that there is a  parking fee of $5 at their lot (no other parking around either), so get your friends together and car pool if you can

 Afterwards you are welcome to join us at a  restaurant  across the river in Lambertville, NJ (Buddies). Later some folks may be heading back into New Hope , PA  (a very friendly GLBTI  tourist town) if you want to go to catch a drink.