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We are bringing back a modified version of this popular Messiah tradition!  Join us on the Yellow Breeches during Homecoming & Family Weekend for a morning of paddling fun, all while helping to support adventure programming at Messiah University! 

Read on for more information:

When:  Saturday, October 3th, starting at 9:00 a.m. and ending at approximately 1:00 p.m.

Where: Meet on the Starry Field side of the Yellow Breeches Creek by the covered bridge, next to “Yellow Breeches Creek sign”

What:  Approximately 4 miles of guided paddling down the beautiful Yellow Breeches creek, ending at McCormick Road.  Paddling instruction will be given before launch, and all equipment including life jackets are provided (parents of small children may be asked to bring life jackets for their child, as we have a limited number of child’s size life jackets available). Expect to spend about 2 hours on the water.  Transportation back to campus will be provided.

The difficulty rating for this stretch of the Yellow Breeches is class one or less.  Please note that this event will be held rain or shine.

Who:  Anyone!  No previous paddling experience necessary. Each canoe has seats for two paddlers. A third adult or two children can sit comfortably in the middle on the floor of the canoe.  Single paddlers will be matched up with other single paddlers.

What to wear:  Dress for the weather.  If it is cool, take a sweatshirt or a jacket.  Occasionally a canoe will flip, we cannot guarantee that you will stay dry. Be sure that all items you take with you can get wet.  A limited amount of “dry bags” will be available for use, otherwise a garbage bag inside a backpack creates an effective dry bag to keep your items from getting soaked.  Your shoes will get wet while entering and exiting the canoe. Closed toe footwear (old sneakers) will provide the best protection for your feet, otherwise sandals with a heel strap are acceptable.