Standup Paddle Lower Toccoa River

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Standup Paddle Lower Toccoa River

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

Blue Ridge

Water: Standup Paddle Lower Toccoa River

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 3 2011 9:00 am >> Sat, Sep 3 2011 1:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Aug 11 2011 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 2 2011 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

4 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Rob Garner

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Member Cost:

$50.00/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:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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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 paddle, float down the lower Taccoa River. We'll start at the Blue Ridge Lake dam and go down river 6 or 7 miles to the take out point. This is flowing flat water, i.e. no rapids. There are a couple of waves people can surfer if they want to. It is easy to navigate around the waves.

This section of the river is very pretty, lots of wild flowers and wooded areas. There are also some interesting houses on the river front.

This is a very relaxing and fun paddle.

PLAN B - There is no guarantee that the dam gates will be open that day. The TVA does not post an advanced schedule. However, they have been releasing on the weekends for recreational purposes.

If the gates are not open, we will paddle an upper section of Blue Ridge Lake. We'll paddle up river to some shoals, turn around and paddle back. There will be lots of opportunity to get wet and cool off. If you are a little adventurous, there is a rope swing on top of a rock out cropping. We can jump or swing off the rocks into the water.

Optionally after we paddle, we can eat together in Blue Ridge.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Water bottle, snacks, sun screen, water shoes, hat, dry clothes, towel.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Busbee Park and Ride to Blue Ridge Stand up Paddle Board

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-515 E/State Route 515 44.4 mi
6. Turn right onto Cook St 0.2 mi
7. Continue onto Mountain St 374 ft
8. Turn right onto W Main St, Destination will be on the right 0.2 mi

240 W Main St
Blue Ridge, GA 30513

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

220Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $88.00 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.

Member Cost:

$50.00/Person

Cost Includes:

The outfitter is Surf Blue Ridge located in Blue Ridge, Georgia.

http://surfblueridge-sup.com/

They provide everything you need for paddling, 3-4 hr rental: board, paddle, personal flotation device. I'll provide SUP instructions.

DO NOT pay through AOC. Contact Chris at (706) 889-8747 and pay for your rental or make arrangements to pay at the event before the end of the registration period. If you haven't paid by the end of the registration period, you will be dropped from the event to give people on the waiting list an opportunity to participate. I'll send several email reminders to people that haven't paid before the end of registration.

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: If you pay for the event and have to drop out 24 hours prior to the event, you will receive a full refund. If you drop out within 24 hours, Surf Blue will give you credit toward a future rental.