Upper Hooch - Sun, Mar 14 2010

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Upper Hooch

The Basics:

Event Type:

Whitewater

Event Location:

Upper Chattahooche

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Mar 14 2010 11:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Feb 21 2010 7:30 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Mar 11 2010 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

7 hrs.

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Dirk

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This section is above Lake Lainer, between Hwy. 115 & Duncan bridge RD. It's a good
class 2 river, that is quite beautiful & has little development. We've had some nice rain this winter, so the rivers are staying at good runnable levels. It's a very nice 6 mile long section & should take us no more than 3 to 4 hours @ a moderate pace & lunch stop. Depending on the groups level of play, which usually is minimal with the weather still being cool.

Wildwood Outfitters 706-865-4451 will open on March 6th if you would like to rent a sit-on-top boat or funyak Carl has those for roughly $30 each. With that price you get a life jacket, paddle, helmet & shuttle ride. He also has regular kayaks for rent, but you must have a roll & be able to prove it before he'll rent you one. If you call before the 6th give him a few days to respond.

Personal Preparedness and Responsibility:
Be a competent swimmer
Wear a life jacket.
Wear a solid, correctly-fitted helmet
Whitewater rivers contain many hazards which are not always easily recognized:
High Water, Cold, Strainers, Dams, weirs, ledges, reversals, holes, and hydraulics are, but a few hazards that we come across.
Be practiced in self rescue, individual paddlers are ultimately responsible for their own safety, and must assume sole responsibility for there decisions.

Also he doesn't rent wet suits, so I called a few dive shops in Atl. Call ahead to rent one & go in to get fitted a little early.

Divers Supply (in Marietta) $19 for the weekend.
770-419-1976

Adventure In Diving (in Duluth) $14 for the weekend.
770-418-0444

Required Items to Bring:
A boat with floation
Paddle
Life jacket
Helmet
Wet or dry suit
Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Lunch
Dry bag
A wool sweater or thermal wear in case you get chilled or spilled
Throw bag

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

120Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $48.00 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:

If you have any questions about your skill level, please give me a call. I know a lot of you guys just started paddling & may not be sure if you can do this level just yet.

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: This event will cancel if the daytime high is below 45 degress.