Directions to Frostbite, Bill Braxton,  Head of the Schuylkill & Manny Flick

FROM NEW YORK/NEW ENGLAND:

• From southbound New Jersey Turnpike (NJTP), take exit 6 to Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276 West).

• Follow PA Turnpike to exit 333, I-476 So. (Mid County).

• Take this exit (keeping to the left) and follow signs to I-476 South (Chester).

• After toll booth, take I-476 South to exit 16 (junction with I-76 East, the Schuylkill Expressway):  Philadelphia/Valley Forge.

• Take this exit (on right), stay in left lane of exit and follow signs for Philadelphia.

• Follow I-76 East to exit 340A (Lincoln Dr./Kelly Dr.) on the left.

• Take this exit and stay in the left lane as you go over City Avenue Bridge across the Schuylkill River.

• Stay left and follow signs for Ridge Avenue east/Kelly Drive.

• The ramp will spiral downwards in a counter-clockwise direction and will merge you onto Kelly Drive, southbound.

• Be very careful, especially if you are pulling a boat trailer on this tight, descending curve.

• Move to right lane of Kelly Drive after merging at the bottom of the spiral.

• Take Kelly Drive past four traffic lights.

• The first building on the right, between the river and Kelly Drive, is the Canoe Club, where all out-of-town crews launch, except for Dad Vails or Stotesbury.

• Take a right into the parking lot, except for Dad Vails or Stotesbury.

• For Dad Vails or Stotesbury, continue another 3/4 mile to the Athlete's Village near the Three Angels. OR, continue two miles on Kelly Drive to Boathouse Row and Regatta Headquarters at #4 Boathouse Row.

Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, Pa.