Whitewater Rafting - CLASS V! - Sun, Mar 17 2013

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Whitewater Rafting - CLASS V!


The Basics:
Event Type:Whitewater
Event Location: Chattooga River, Clayton GA   Whitewater: Whitewater Rafting - CLASS V!  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Mar 17 2013  9:15 am >> Sun, Mar 17 2013 4:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Feb 27 2013 7:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Mar 16 2013 12:00 pm
Event Duration:7 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Marty
Lynn
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Member Cost:$92.69/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:24
Minimum Group Size:10
Number Registered So Far: 17 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Listed among the Top 10 Whitewater Rivers in the U.S., Section IV of the Chattooga (just outside Clayton, GA) comes in at #8 according to Yahoo Sports.  Flowing southwest, the Chat forms the natural border between South Carolina and Georgia.  It was the first river to be designated "Wild & Scenic" by Congress.

The Chattooga offers no fewer than 10 Class III-IV rapids and 7 Class IV-V rapids (range depends on water level) with five Monster Class IV-V's clustered in a famous ½-mile stretch near the end of the run known as Five Falls.  Previous rafting experience is recommended or a reputation for fearless abandon (indicate which you have when you sign up please).  

The trip price of $92.69 includes 5 hours on the river with lunch provided, guides, gear, wetsuits, river fees and tax.  If you're thinking that's more than double what it costs for the Ocoee, the Ocoee is 2 hours on the river, no lunch, no wetsuit, and only 2 Class IV rapids.  More info can be found at http://www.noc.com/whitewater-rafting/chattooga-river/section-iv-info/

The Chattooga is also famous as the location for several scenes from the 1972 movie Deliverance, starring Burt Reynolds, Jon Voight, Ned Beatty and Ronnie Cox.  It was nominated for 3 Oscars and 5 Golden Globes and gave fame to two well-known lines -
    Can you squeal like a pig?
    Paddle faster, I hear banjo music!
Deliverance also gave us the tune, Dueling Banjos.  If you can rent the movie and watch it before you come it'll be worth your while.  Your guides will be happy to point out the individual scene locations as we pass through them on the river.

Dinner in Clayton for survivors after the float.

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PAYMENT:  DO NOT PAY THROUGH THE CLUB.  PAY THE OUTFITTER (NOC) DIRECTLY.  

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NOC Reservations:  828-488-7179
NOC Representative:  Jutta (silent 'J', female)
Our group name:  AOC/Marty Lavine

Give Jutta your name and pay for your trip.  

Cancellation Policy:  Your reservation cannot be refunded but you will receive a voucher should you need to cancel for some reason.

YOU MUST PAY FOR YOUR TRIP IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU SIGN UP


As usual, the No Bitching rule is in effect for this trip :)


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How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):200Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $80.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

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Member Cost:$92.69/Person
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*Note:

Cancellation Policy:  Your reservation cannot be refunded but you will receive a voucher should you need to cancel for some reason.