Paddle the Hiwassee River in Tennessee - Sun, Jul 22 2018

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page. This is a paid event with payment managed by the trip leader(s) and NOT the AOC. Please read the event description carefully for payment details and instructions.



Paddle the Hiwassee River in Tennessee


The Basics:
Event Type:Whitewater
Event Location: Reliance, TN   Whitewater: Paddle the Hiwassee River in Tennessee  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jul 22 2018  8:30 am >> Sun, Jul 22 2018 7:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Jul 2 2018 7:43 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jul 21 2018 4:00 pm
Event Duration:10 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Aaron
Allston
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Member Cost:$30.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Please join us for a fantastic day of paddling down the Hiwassee River in Tennessee!  The Hiwassee River is dammed by the Tennessee Valley Authority in four locations.  This five plus mile section of the river is beautiful, clear, and wide and offers 6 different Class II rapids.   The rapid names are in order as follows: Thread the Needle, Mary Nell Point, Stairstep Rapid, Little Rock Island, Funnel Rapid, and Devil's Shoals. You can find a description of each at: http: //www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1751< /a>

We will be using the Hiwassee Outfitters (see link below) to rent kayaks (NOT rafts and NOT tubes). One of your trip leaders will be renting a ducky (inflatable, whitewater kayak) for $30 each. You can also rent sit on top kayaks, if you prefer; the price is the same. Everything you need (PFD, paddle, boat) is included in the price. (Please see notes below.) Duckies are more stable, but tend to catch on rocks more easily, whereas sit on top kayaks, glide more easily over rocks, but are more tippy.  You can also rent tandem kayaks for $48.  The website below will give you all the information you need, and they also have a couple of great videos of the river.

For those who would like to go up on Saturday and spend the night, there is camping available at the outfitters, near the river. Cost is $8/person but a minimum of $32/site. Allston plans to camp on Saturday for those who would like to join her. Aaron will be coordinating the carpoool on Sunday morning from Atlanta. Please let us know ASAP if you are interested in camping.

 

NOTE:  You will need to call the outfitter when you sign up to reserve your kayak/duckie and a spot on the shuttle. Please DO NOT rent tubes or rafts. Tubes are too slow and rafts are for groups and go down separately.  You may bring your own boat, but space on the shuttle is not guaranteed.  If you think you will bring your own boat, please note that when you sign up.  

Please confirm your reservation with us and reserve your spot early. We will be taking the 11:30 shuttle.  You can give the Outfitter my name (Allston Kendall), and let them know you are with the Atlanta Outdoor Club.

www.hiwasseeoutfitters.com

 

 

 


Required Items to Bring:

Water

Lunch/Snacks

Swimming suit

Water Shoes with a back or old tennis shoes

(no flip flops allowed)

Dry Bag (you and your things will be getting wet)

 

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hat and hat clip 

Sunglasses and something to keep them from falling off

Sunscreen

Jacket (water is 54 degrees year round)

Waterproof camera

 


How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):200Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:30 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
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.

Notes:

PFDs are required to be worn on the Hiwassee River.  

This is a weather permitting event.  If the weather forecast is calling for thunderstorms, the event will be cancelled.  

There have been issues with generators in past years, and we had to cancel this event once due to water levels being too low.  We will keep an eye on the water levels up until the event.  

 

Price List


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Member Cost:$30.00/Person
Cost Includes:

see document above provided by outfitter for full details on cost- Solo Kayaks $30.00, Tandem Kayaks $48.00 (paddle, life jacket, shuttle included)

 

The Trip Leader(s) for this event has (have) elected either to personally collect the funds that event participants are required to pay, or to require participants to pay funds directly to a third party. No funds will be paid to the Atlanta Outdoor Club for this event. Therefore, by registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree to the following: (1) the monies paid by registrants will not be monitored, managed, or otherwise accounted for by the Atlanta Outdoor Club; (2) that the Atlanta Outdoor Club bears no financial responsibility for this event; and (3) you waive any and all claims against the Atlanta Outdoor Club, and hold the Atlanta Outdoor Club harmless for the loss of any monies you paid for this event.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, any paying registrant may request directly from the Trip Leader, prior to the event, a breakdown of funds collected, estimated expenses, and deposits made in anticipation of the event. Following the event, the Trip Leader must complete his or her financial accounting for the event, with supporting documentation, within 30 days of the completion of the event, and a paid registrant may request a breakdown of funds collected, money spent and supporting documentation after that time. If you are unable to obtain requested documentation, please contact the Director of Paid Events.

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:

All kayaks reservations must be made directly through www.hiwasseeoutfitters.com  - AOC nor the trip leaders will be making reservations or collecting funds - all cancelations/refunds must be discussed with the outfitters