Delaware River sojourn set

   Early bird savings are available for participants registering by June 15 for the 18th annual Delaware River Sojourn, June 24-30.
   The Delaware Sojourn, one of the oldest river sojourns in the nation, combines the experiences of guided paddling excursions with interpretive programs, camping, and camaraderie.
   Participants may sign up for the entire seven-day trip or for the days of their choice.
   ”This year’s theme, ‘Adventures on the Delaware,’ will help highlight the fun one can have on and along the Delaware River, for example, paddling sections with rapids and hiking local trails,” said Richard Egan, chairman of the 2012 Steering Committee.
   Close to 75 miles of the main stem Delaware River will be paddled in 2012, split into daily trips ranging from eight to 15 miles. In brief, the sojourn will include the following stretches:
   June 24 — Callicoon Access (Pennsylvania) to Milanville (Pennsylvania); June 25 — Milanville to Ten Mile River Access (New York); June 26 — Smithfield Beach Access (Pennsylvania) to Driftstone on the Delaware Campground (Pennsylvania); June 27 — Driftstone on the Delaware Campground to Martins Creek Access (Pennsylvania); June 28 — Martins Creek Access to Easton’s Scott Park Access (Pennsylvania); June 29 — Easton’s Scott Park Access to Riegelsville; June 30 — Bristol (Pennsylvania) to Palmyra Cove Nature Park.
   The cost for those who register by June 15 is $80 per day for adults and $50 per day for children (15 and under). There is an additional one-time insurance fee of $5 per person for this event sanctioned by the American Canoe Association, except for current ACA members. Further discount opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis for adult paddlers new to the Delaware River Sojourn.
   Add $10 to the daily rates for registrations made after June 15.
   Registration fees cover the guided river trip, single or tandem kayak rental (with paddle and PFD), shuttle transportation, educational programs, most meals, a souvenir T-shirt and optional overnight camping sites.
   Participants may bring their own river-worthy boat, but aluminum canoes are not recommended.
   The Delaware River had the distinction of being Pennsylvania’s River of the Year in 2011 and received a grant to hold activities and events geared towards connecting individuals to the river. A small portion of that funding remains and is being used in 2012 to support adult first-time paddler discounts and reduced children’s fees, which are $10 less this year than in 2011.
   Space is limited so register early. Additional information is available at www.delawareriversojourn.org.
   Also, participants may register online using Paypal. Registration-related questions and discount availability inquiries may be directed to Dejay Branch at 646-205-2724 or [email protected].