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Intro to Whitewater Kayaking


The Basics:
Event Type:Whitewater
Event Location: The Outside World
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Aug 2 2009  9:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Fri, Jun 5 2009 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Jun 30 2009 11:55 pm
Event Duration:7 hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Ben Shienvold
Nick Gwinn
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Member Cost:$68.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:11
Minimum Group Size:8
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Want a nice, relaxing day under the sun and an easy float down a river? Neither do we! What we're looking for is a FUN ride in the sun. Relaxation is overrated, so we're going whitewater kayaking, and we're doing it close to home.

The Outside World (just up GA400, in Dawsonville) provides kayaking courses and an indoor "play pool" with a wave/river simulator. They'll provide the kayaks, helmets, PFDs and other gear.

Our day will start out at the store where we'll either carpool to Lake Lanier or jump in the play pool.

Once in the water (at either location) the ACA (Amercian Canoe Association) certified instructors at The Outside World will give us basic kayaking instruction for about 2-3 hours. This basic instruction will include (but is not limited to) wet exits, roll intro, different types of strokes, and basic manuvering.

After learning the basics, we'll pack up and head to the Cartecay or an equivalent river (dependent on water levels) for some real-world, whitewater fun. Here we'll put the skills we've just learned to the test in addition to learning how to surf, read the river, and play in the rapids. The river section is about 4 miles long and will take us between 3 and 4 hours to complete.

Between sessions we'll break for lunch. It will NOT be provided as part of the trip, so you'll have to brown bag it.

We've rated this event as a D4 because, while it is an introdutory trip, it does require a certain level of experience and physical conditioning. To participate in this event you MUST be a strong swimmer (able to tread water easily for 5 minutes), be able to tolerate being upside down while underwater, and have some kind of paddling experience (canoe, kayak, rafting, sit-on-top, etc).

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Water shoes
Lunch
Water
Snacks
Towel
Change of clothes (unless you want to ride home wet)

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Take GA400 North to Browns Bridge Rd. This is the first traffic light on GA 400.

Continue through the traffic light for 6.3 miles.

the Outdoor World will be on your right immediately before the outlet malls, and immediately after Whitmire Dr (another traffic light).

Notes:
Important information for paid events in which payment is managed through the AOC:

     - Payment must be received by the payment due date and prior to participation in the event.

     - Some paid events require a minimum number of registered participants. If that number is not met, the event will be canceled and refunds will be issued to those who have already paid.

     - Third-party vendors often require damage deposits. Each registrant agrees to be liable for and required to reimburse the Atlanta Outdoor Club for any withheld deposits due to the actions of or damages caused by that registrant.

     - No partial payments. All registrants must pay the posted Member Cost regardless of any agreement you may have with any party involved in the event.

     - Read the event description carefully for additional information, and contact the trip leader(s) with any questions.

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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$68.00/Person
Cost Includes:* Payment needs to be recieved within 48 hours of signing up or you will be moved to the waiting list. 

All day equipment rental and instruction.

Payment may be made via PayPal, PC Banking and check. It is your responsibility to get payment in to meet due date. Allow two days processing for PayPal and PC Banking and one week to mail a check. If you choose make payment by a check please send the trip leader a confirming e-mail after you mail it.
Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Tue, Jun 30 2009.
Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: Before the cut-off date of June 30th: Refund less a $20 handling fee which covers AOC processsing costs and non refundable outfitter deposit.  After the cut-off date: No refund unless someone pays and fills your spot, then $5 handling fee applies.