Standup Paddle Board the Lower Toccoa River | |||||
| The Basics: | |||||
| Event Type: |  | Water | | ||
| Event Location: | |
Blue Ridge
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| Date(s) & Time: | | Sat, Aug 3 2013 10:00 am >> Sat, Aug 3 2013 3:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*) | | ||
| Registration Opens: | | Wed, Jul 17 2013 8:00 pm | | ||
| Registration Cut Off: | | Fri, Aug 2 2013 8:00 pm | | ||
| Event Duration: | | 5 Hours | | ||
| Difficulty Rating: | | D2: Easy to Moderate | | ||
| Pace: | | Leisurely | | ||
| Trip Leader(s): | | Rob Garner Email Trip Leader(s)
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| Member Cost: | | $65.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below) | |||
| Participant Info: | |||||
| Who's Invited: | | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | | ||
| Maximum Group Size: | | 9 | |||
| Minimum Group Size: | | 6 | |||
| Number Registered So Far: | | 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||
| Are Dogs Permitted: | | No | |||
| Itinerary: | |||||
Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is one of the fastest growing sports. It is easy to learn and a lot of fun. I'll spend some time teaching the basics of SUP before we get in the water. I'll also provide pointers and suggestions while we are underway. We will paddle, float down the lower Taccoa River. We'll start at the Blue Ridge Lake dam and go down river 6 or 7 miles to the take out point. This is flowing flat water, i.e. no rapids. There are a couple of waves people can surfer if they want to. It is easy to navigate around the waves. This section of the river is very pretty, lots of wild flowers and wooded areas. There are also some interesting houses on the river front. This is a very relaxing and fun paddle. PLAN B - There is no guarantee that the dam gates will be open that day. The TVA does not post an advanced schedule. However, they have been releasing on the weekends for recreational purposes. If the gates are not open, we will paddle an upper section of Blue Ridge Lake. We'll paddle up river to some shoals, turn around and paddle back. There will be lots of opportunity to get wet and cool off. If you are a little adventurous, there is a rope swing on top of a rock out cropping. We can jump or swing off the rocks into the water. Optionally after we paddle, we can eat together in Blue Ridge or a restaurant directly on the toccoa river.
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| How to Get There: | |||||
| Event Directions: | | Busbee Park and Ride to Blue Ridge Stand up Paddle Board 3558 East 1st Street | | ||
| Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | | 220Mile(s) | |||
| Carpool Departure Time: | | 8:00 am | |||
| Carpool Location: | | Log in for location | |||
| Carpool Directions: | | Log in for directions | |||
| Carpool Cost: | | Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $88.00 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. | |||
| Notes: | |||||
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* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||
| Member Cost: | | $65.00/Person | |||
| Cost Includes: | | The outfitter is Surf Blue Ridge located in Blue Ridge, Georgia. | |||
| Make a Payment: | | Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment. | |||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. *Note: If you pay for the event and have to drop out 24 hours prior to the event, you will receive a full refund. If you drop out within 24 hours, Surf Blue will give you credit toward a future event. This event is rain or shine unless the weather conditions are dangerous. If the outfitter cancels the event, you will receive a full refund or credit towards a future event with Surf Blue Ridge, your choice. | |||||