Going with the Flow - Abbots Bridge 2 Azalea

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Going with the Flow - Abbots Bridge 2 Azalea

The Basics:

STATUS:

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Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

PI- Abbotts Br Park TO- Azalea Boat Ramp

Water: Going with the Flow - Abbots Bridge 2 Azalea

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Dec 23 2024 10:00 am >> Mon, Dec 23 2024 11:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:45 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Dec 18 2023 11:11 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 22 2023 11:11 am

Event Duration:

13 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

18 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Horhay

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

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Number Registered So Far:

1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

The flow rates are kinda CRAZY so we're GOING WITH THE FLOW today. This Double Dam training paddle will be from Abbotts Bridge Park boat ram down to the Azalea Park boat ramp.

As mentioned this is a Double Dam training paddle so it's not the usual chill, sight-seeing paddle I usually do - it's 18 solid miles at a steady clip in longer boats....it's a workout ;)

Shuttling is an option and we'll need at least 2 people to assist with this...it also depends on number of takers too. Drop the take out car at Azalea then hustle up to Abbotts Br Boat Ramp, CRNRA permit required for parking at Abbotts. We'll want to be on the water as close to 10:00 as possible, so if you're shuttling be there early. Added 30 minutes of wiggle room to consider the shuttling times.

FLOW RATES: River Flow Rate - Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Required Items to Bring:

Kayak or surfski (12' or longer)
PFD
Skirt
Dry top/suit
Whistle
Beverage
Cell Phone
Dry Go-Home clothing and shoes- shuttle

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hat
Sunglasses
ThermaRest Sit Pad
Towel
Dry bag/box
Throw bag - locking carabiners - tow tether

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take out is at Azalea Road Boat Ramp
near 500 Azalea Rd, Roswell, GA 30075

anyway....arrive there a bit before 10 a.m. to set shuttle and hurry over to Buford Dam to drop in as soon as possible...it's easily 30 minutes when there's not traffic!

Launch is at the Abbotts Bridge Rec Area Boat Ramp
near 4569 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Duluth, GA 30096
take the park access road all the way to the ramp where there is a turnaround and parking area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

30Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:45 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $12.00 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:

it may say 10am start - but arrive well b4 that to set shuttles.

Parking is fee required at both locations

splash/dry tops and spray deck or skirts are required to save you from hypothermia - rain or shine we train!

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