10th Annual Luminaries Paddle

To sign up for the event please use the following link, If you register via the link you are all set.

https://takeitoutdoorsadventures.com/schuylkill-holiday-luminaria-paddle/

Cost: $36 (own equipment) $65 (renting) (Schuylkill Canal Association Donation Included)

Join Take It Outdoors on a one-of-a-kind paddle through the Schuylkill Canal Association's Luminaries display of over 2000 Luminaries lining the canal. We're headed out to enjoy three festivities TIO style: friends boats, lights, and fun.

Each year is a unique paddle. We have had warm weather, ice to paddle through and some years a good amount of snow to set the scene! Don't put that kayak away just yet, come out and welcome the season in style!

Festive, but safe, decorations are welcome and encouraged...but not required.

We will meet at the Lock 60 Parking lot before 3:30 pm and plan to launch shortly thereafter. The access road to the park will be closed at 3:30 so be sure to arrive before then. We will first paddle the Schuylkill River to the portage. As darkness falls, we decorate our boats, then continue up the canal to the luminarias and SCA gathering.

Cost if you have your own kayak = $30 (includes: guides, contribution to the SCA as a thank you for all of their hard work throughout the year)

Cost if you need a kayak= $55 (includes kayak, pfd, paddle, guides, and contribution to the SCA as a thank you for all of their hard work throughout the year)

DECORATION Restrictions:
Any decorations which impede your paddling ability, have loose parts (cords,strings, etc that are not secured to the boat) that may tangle you in the event of an emergency, any liquid fuel powered, open flame, flaky or hazardous materials are not permitted. Except for glowsticks, All decorations must be secured to the boat and not to you, your paddle, or your PFD.

Winter Clothing:
This is a cold weather paddle and we highly recommend you Layer up with wool, synthetics (like Under Armor and other similar brands), or wool-synthetic blends. Try your best to aviod cotton. Please pack an extra bag of dry clothes in case of emergency. We will have extra dry bags.

Night Equipment:
PA Law requires your boat to have a white light on board. This can be a headlamp, or a deck mounted kayak light. We provide extra lights if needed. We plan to enjoy the luminaria and our own festive lights but be prepared with additional lights for safety. When we are paddling in the lighted section of the luminaries we ask that you turn your headlight off completely.

All paddlers must be at least 16 years of age to participate in this event.

TIO is a strategic partner of Schuylkill River Greenways, National Heritage Area. Check out TIO programs on meetup, Facebook www.facebook.com/TakeItOutdoorsAdventures and www.takeitoutdoorsadventures.com and SRG Programs at www.schuylkillriver.org

Refund Policy:
If TIO Cancels the Event: 100% Refund
If you cancel more than 72 Hours before the event: 100% Refund
If you cancel 24-72 Hours before the event: 50% Refund
Cancelations less than 24 hours ahead: 0% refund.