Broad River - Sun, Apr 4 2010

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Broad River

The Basics:

Event Type:

Whitewater

Event Location:

Broad River

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Apr 4 2010 10:30 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Fri, Mar 26 2010 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 2 2010 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

8 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Dirk

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Member Cost:

$5.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The Broad River

Located in northeast Georgia, 23 miles from Athens on Ga. Hwy 281, the scenic Broad River has 70 miles of continuous navigable water. One section has exciting but easy Class II rapids, suitable for beginners yet fun for the more advanced paddler. The Broad has "the Waterfall"; an avoidable 5 foot drop which is a definite "cheap thrill." The 6.5 mile section -"The Broad"- contains 7 shoals, each with individual ledges and sloughs.

If you've done the Broad in the summer on a easy float trip, this one may be a little different. As it will have higher water levels & colder water, so that said I'm going to require a wet suit. Unless it's forcast for a very warm weekend.

Broad River Outpost has all kinds of boats & gear to rent if needed.
706-795-3242

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

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

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.

Required Items to Bring:
Water
Wet suit
Wool sweater
Boat with floation
Paddle
Life Jacket
Lunch
Sun Screen
Helmet

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Warm cap, for if you swim!
Extra clothes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions from A to B:

		1.	SUGARLOAF PKWY BROWN RD NW.	0.3 mi	Map \| Avoid

		2.	Merge onto I-85 N/GA-403 N toward GREENVILLE.	38.5 mi	Map \| Avoid

		3.	Take the GA-98 exit, EXIT 147, toward COMMERCE/MAYSVILLE.	0.3 mi	Map \| Avoid

		4.	Turn RIGHT onto MAYSVILLE RD/GA-98. Continue to follow GA-98.	2.6 mi	Map \| Avoid

		5.	Stay STRAIGHT to go onto N ELM ST/GA-98 S.	1.6 mi	Map \| Avoid

		6.	Turn LEFT onto GA-98.	9.7 mi	Map \| Avoid

		7.	Turn LEFT onto FURNACE CREEK RD.	0.2 mi	Map \| Avoid

		8.	FURNACE CREEK RD becomes LLOYD RD.	0.3 mi	Map \| Avoid

		9.	LLOYD RD becomes FURNACE CREEK RD.	0.7 mi	Map \| Avoid

		10.	Turn SHARP LEFT onto CHANDLER RD.	0.3 mi	Map \| Avoid

		11.	Turn RIGHT to stay on CHANDLER RD.	0.3 mi	Map \| Avoid

		12.	Turn RIGHT onto FRIENDSHIP CHURCH RD.	0.2 mi	Map \| Avoid

		13.	Turn LEFT onto MACEDONIA CHURCH RD.	1.5 mi	Map \| Avoid

		14.	MACEDONIA CHURCH RD becomes MACEDONIA RD.	1.8 mi	Map \| Avoid

		15.	Turn RIGHT onto US-29/GA-8.	0.1 mi	Map \| Avoid

		16.	Turn LEFT onto GA-191.	2.4 mi	Map \| Avoid

		17.	Turn LEFT onto GA-281.	1.9 mi	Map \| Avoid

		18.	7911 WILDCAT BRIDGE RD.		Map \| Avoid

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

125Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $50.00 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:

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

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$5.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$5.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Bring the $5.00 for
Parking & Shuttle

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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.