Azalea Park to Morgan Falls paddle out and back - Thu, Jun 30 2011

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Azalea Park to Morgan Falls paddle out and back


The Basics:
Event Type:Water
Event Location: 498 Azalea Drive, Roswell, GA 30075
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Jun 30 2011  5:30 pm >> Thu, Jun 30 2011 9:30 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Jun 22 2011 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jun 30 2011 10:00 am
Event Duration:4 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:8 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Brian Clements
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:1
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Azalea Park to Morgan Falls Paddle out and back:

We'll start at Roswell's Azalea Park and paddle down to Morgan Falls Dam, stop for a walk along the dam, and head back. Along the way we'll be passing the very picturesque rocky outcrops of Cedar Cliffs, as well as, a few little side creeks and areas we may be able to explore depending conditions.  Small coolers with adult beverages for are welcomed/suggested (no glass).

This is a flat water section of the Chattahoochee with no rapids or shoals to contend with which will allow us to paddle back to our starting location. The overall paddling distance is 7-8 miles total based on our route and explorations.

The event is intended only for those who have their own equipment. You must supply your own kayak or canoe (no inflatables), paddle, and coast guard approved PFD (personal flotation device).

Please be aware, this trip is contingent on favorable water release schedules for Buford Dam which are not available until a day prior.  If there are water releases scheduled we may need to shift the time to avoid paddling against strong currents on the return trip.  We will make every attempt to start on time.  I'll check the release schedule and send out an email the day prior with details.


Personal Preparedness and Responsibility: 

  • There will be no paddling instruction or training.  All attendees are expected to be somewhat competant paddlers.
  • All attendees are encouraged to wear a life jacket (pfd).
  • All attendees must be competant swimmers.
  • All rivers contain many hazards which are not always easily recognized: High Water, Cold, Strainers, Dams, weirs, ledges, reversals, holes, and hydraulics are only a few hazards that we could potentially encounter.
  • Be practiced in self rescue, individual paddlers are ultimately responsible for their own safety, and must assume sole responsibility for there decisions.

Required Items to Bring:
  • Kayak or Canoe
  • Paddle
  • Personal flotation device 
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Liquid Refreshments
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

The start of this event will be across the street from the Atlanta Rowing Club on Azalea Drive in Roswell, Ga.

The approximate address is:

498 Azalea Drive, Roswell, GA 30075 

34.002246,-84.363548 

Link: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107742600222865579963.0004897e385e38d00c51e&ll=34.002329,-84.36356&spn=0.000866,0.001742&t=h&z=20


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