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Standup Paddle Board Carters Lake


The Basics:
Event Type:Water
Event Location: Carters Lake Ridgeway Recreation Area   Water: Standup Paddle Board Carters Lake  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, May 28 2011  2:00 pm >> Sat, May 28 2011 6:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 12:45 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, May 25 2011 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, May 27 2011 10:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Rob Garner
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Member Cost:$40.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:7
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is one of the fastest growing sports. It is easy to learn and a lot of fun.

I'll spend some time teaching the basics of SUP before we get in the water. I'll also provide pointers and suggestions while we are underway.

We will explorer a north west section of Carter lake, near Ellijay. There is lots of beautiful shore line we can investigate. We'll paddle for a while (determined by the group), and take a break. Then we'll paddle back to our launch point.

We can hangout at the launch point for swimming, sunning, eating and more paddling. Bring whatever you want to eat and drink. Bring a camp stove if you want to cook anything.

Don't send your payment to AOC. Each person will pay for their rental Saturday morning at the event.


Required Items to Bring:
Rental money $40 (cash or cards). Swim wear. Small water bottle or camelback. There is no place to tie the water bottle to the board so wear a waist belt or tie the bottle to your ankle.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Sun screen, water shoes, hat, camp chair, dry clothes, towel. Food and drinks to eating at the launch point.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Click for Google map from the Busbee car pool the the Ridgeway Recreation Area.

For Busbee carpool to Carters Lake, Ridgeway Recreation Area near Ellijay, GA.

1. Head east on Busbee Dr NW toward George Busbee Pkwy NW
2. Turn left onto George Busbee Pkwy NW (0.5 mi)
3. Turn right onto Chastain Rd NW (0.5 mi)
4. Turn left to merge onto GA-5 N/I-575 N (24.4 mi)
5. Continue onto GA-5 N/GA-515 E/State Route 515 923.1 mi )
6. Turn left onto GA-382 W/GA-5 N 463 ft
7. Turn right to stay on GA-382 W/GA-5 N Continue to follow GA-5 N (4.7 mi)
8. Turn left onto GA-282 W/US-76 W/Tails Creek Rd (7.4 mi)
9. Slight left onto Dotson Rd (0.9 mi)
10. Continue onto Ridgeway Rd (2.6 mi)
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):129Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 12:45 pm
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $51.60 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.

Member Cost:$40.00/Person
Cost Includes:Everything you need for paddling, 4 hr rental: board, paddle, personal flotation device. I'll provide SUP instructions.
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.