What I do in the summer: Delaware River Sojourn

[TNtoTaos]

Here’s a nice little video about the river trip I take every summer. I’m on the Steering Cmtee, and this was produced and narrated by one of our members.

I can be seen in the white kayak at 2:02, 4:31, and 7:52 in the video.

If anyone is interested in joining us this year, the Sojourn will be coming up soon: June 17 - 23, and there's still time to register. The website info is below the video. I've been doing this for over 23 yrs, and it's an awesome trip!

 

[santacruz skier]

Here’s a nice little video about the river trip I take every summer. I’m on the Steering Cmtee, and this was produced and narrated by one of our members.

I can be seen in the white kayak at 2:02, 4:31, and 7:52 in the video.

If anyone is interested in joining us this year, the Sojourn will be coming up soon: June 17 - 23, and there's still time to register. The website info is below the video. I've been doing this for over 23 yrs, and it's an awesome trip!

That looks so fun !

 

[TNtoTaos]

That looks so fun !

It is awesome! The Delaware River is a national treasure, and it’s great to be able to get more and more people out on the river, some of whom never gave it a second thought, esp the youth groups that we host.

 

[skinnyfootskis]

Here’s a nice little video about the river trip I take every summer. I’m on the Steering Cmtee, and this was produced and narrated by one of our members.

I can be seen in the white kayak at 2:02, 4:31, and 7:52 in the video.

If anyone is interested in joining us this year, the Sojourn will be coming up soon: June 17 - 23, and there's still time to register. The website info is below the video. I've been doing this for over 23 yrs, and it's an awesome trip!

Sounds amazing!

 

[3beeches]

Looks like a great adventure! Will add it to my "to do" list! thanks for sharing. love to learn about explorations 1-2 hours from major east coast cities

 

[TNtoTaos]

Looks like a great adventure! Will add it to my "to do" list! thanks for sharing. love to learn about explorations 1-2 hours from major east coast cities

If you want any info, just ask! The 2024 Delaware River Sojourn is taking place on June 14 - 22!

 

[3beeches]

thanks, i teach and unfortunately my school year does not end until the following week but sometime it'll work out

 

[VickiK]

Gosh, I'd like to do this. I did a 4-day camping/kayaking tour down in Baja California (Espírito Santo) way back in 2009.

@TNtoTaos , I will be asking you about it.

 

[TNtoTaos]

Gosh, I'd like to do this. I did a 4-day camping/kayaking tour down in Baja California (Espírito Santo) way back in 2009.

@TNtoTaos , I will be asking you about it.

Absolutely! Check out the link to the website!

 

[AJM]

That looks like so much fun !!!
We took our kayak out for the first time this Summer today, had to battle some strong winds which equaled a strong swell, think my arms are going to feel it tomorrow.

 

[TNtoTaos]

That looks like so much fun !!!
We took our kayak out for the first time this Summer today, had to battle some strong winds which equaled a strong swell, think my arms are going to feel it tomorrow.

Hard to get used to the idea that it's Summer for some folks, LOL. Enjoy!

 

[yogiskier]

@TNtoTaos the Sojourn looks incredible!!! I moved to NJ 2 years ago and have yet to take advantage of visiting the Delaware River, but the video showed me that it is a pristine treasure and encourages me to check it out! I can't believe that you've done it for 23 years.

I assume that all of the participants use traditional kayaks? My husband has rotator cuff issues, so he has rented a fishing/pedal kayak whenever/wherever he can find them.

 

[TNtoTaos]

OMG! If you're in NJ, you definitely have to check out the Sojourn! Most participants use kayaks, both sit-on-top and closed cockpit, but we also have several canoes, and occasionally a SUP (usually for only a day). If your husband wanted to use a pedal kayak, and felt he could use it for a (typical) 7-10 mile day, he'd certainly be welcome to. IDT our livery rents them, however, so he'd probably have to bring his own. Our livery would still transport it along the trip, though. If you want to check with our livery, contact Dan Corrigan at North East Wilderness Experience (NEWE) and ask him (570-352-3444).

Get on the mailing list on the Sojourn website so you are notified of when registration opens (we're getting very close to opening registration), since the Upper Delaware days usually fill up very quickly. Hope to see you on the river!

 

[teppaz]

Bringing this thread back to life!

I did the Sojourn last year and had such a great time that I'm going to do it again. Last year I did three days and if work commitments allow I'll do four this June. The whole thing is incredibly well run.

 

[TNtoTaos]

The dates for this year's Sojourn are June 14th - 21st. It will be our 30th yr anniversary, and the Delaware has been voted River of the Year, so in addition to the usual Sojourn programming and activities, we will be hosting a festival after we get off the river on Wed all afternoon and into the evening, open to the public. Here's the website: https://delawareriversojourn.com/

 

[TNtoTaos]

We'll be opening registration in mid-April, and spaces usually fill pretty quickly, esp for the Upper Delaware days, so plan now!

 

[TNtoTaos]

Registration for the 30th annual Delaware River Sojourn just opened! Here's a great article in the NYTimes about last year's trip: Paddling the Wild River in NY's Backyard

 

[teppaz]

Highly recommend! I did it last year and just signed up for the first four days this year. It really gave me an itch to do more paddling. It’s also a lovely group of people, which counts for a lot.

 

[diymom]

Thanks for the link to the article! Sounds like a fun time.

 

[teppaz]

You should do it!