Lake Tugalo Day Paddle (Must Bring Your Own Boat)

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Lake Tugalo Day Paddle (Must Bring Your Own Boat)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

Lake Tugalo - Near Tallulah Falls, GA

Water: Lake Tugalo Day Paddle (Must Bring Your Own Boat)

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 7 2012 8:00 am >> Sat, Apr 7 2012 7:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Mar 7 2012 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 6 2012 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

11 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

12 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Scott Kozlowski

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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:

7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

If You are a flatwater paddler and have never been to Tugalo...You Gotta Check it Out!!!

You MUST bring your own boat (hardshell kayak or canoe, no inflatables), paddle, Coast Guard approved PFD to participate in this event.

Location: Lake Tugalo, GA (not to be confused with Lake Tugaloo/Hartwell) is a Georgia Power lake and was formed by the damming of the Tallulah and Chattooga Rivers. The 597 acre lake with 18 miles of shoreline is entirely undeveloped! Two remote access points exist, one on the South Carolina shoreline the other on the Georgia side. The lake has a 20 hp motor restriction making it a flatwater paddler's paradise.

Itinerary: Leaving the carpool by8:00 am we will arrive at the lake between 10-11 (we will decide at the carpool if we can use the closer GA ramp accessed by a gravel road or the more distant but paved SC ramp). Depending on which ramp we launch from we can decide to start by paddling up the Chattooga or Tallulah arms of the lake. Both hold delightful highlights from the rapids of the Chattooga to the red brick powerhouse on the Tallulah. If we're motivated and the winds are cooperative we may be able to cover the entire lake. Along the way we'll stop at one of the handful of campsites to enjoy lunch.

Regardless of how much of the lake we're able to cover, we'll plan to be back to the carpool by 7 pm.

If your vehicle will carry more than 1 boat please bring necessary equipment to do so.

If you are interested in participating in this event but do not own or have access to a boat they can be rented from Go With The Flow in Roswell.

Required Items to Bring:
Must have: Your own boat, paddle, Coast Guard approved PFD
Lunch
Water
Appropriate clothing

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Sunscreen
Hat
Camera
Fishing Gear (must have GA or SC fishing license)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions will be distributed at the carpool. We will use the Georgia side access (close to Tallulah Gorge SP) if all carpool vehicles can navigate the rugged gravel road. If we need to stay on mostly paved roads we will access via the South Carolina side (longer route).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

212Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $84.80 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.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.