Paddle the Hooch - Sat, May 18 2013

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Paddle the Hooch

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

Hwy 166 Boat Ramp 6498 Campbellton Road, SE Atlanta, GA 30331

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 18 2013 8:00 am >> Sat, May 18 2013 5:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Wed, May 1 2013 2:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, May 14 2013 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

9 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

13.1 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Patrick Barry
Paula Schubert
Bobby Marie

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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:

21 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Whether you are new to paddling or you are an experienced paddler, this trip is for you. Join your TLs (Paula, Patrick and Bobby Marie) as we enjoy a paddle on the ‘Hooch.

The link below contains all the information you'll need, so read the entire page and make yourself aware of the put in and take out time and location. Once we park our cars we’ll grab the shuttle back to the start. On the river we’ll paddle (and float) the 13.1 miles (lunch stop along the way) to the takeout and call it a day.

Got a boat, need a boat, bring a lunch or buy a lunch, CRK aka Upper Chattahoochee River Keeper, GRN – Georgia River Network, Keep it Wild and WAWA (West Atlanta Watershed Alliance) have you covered. All four organizations support various water related causes.

http:// chattahoochee-unveiling.eventbrite.com/#

The most expensive option is $50 but it gets you a rental, lunch and membership. El cheapo (bring your own boat and lunch) is $15 (which is a good deal for any shuttle). For $40 you may join all four organizations, which is a terrific deal compared to individual memberships for each.

Paddle Skills – the water we’ll paddle is Class I, slow moving and good for beginners.

No AOC fee but the event fee (payable from the above link) details many options. Once you register on the AOC site, make payment for the event and forward the confirmation to TL. If you have not sent TL email after one week you will be removed from the event.

Required Items to Bring:

Water shoes (not slip flip-flops like crocs) or crappy tennis shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy
wetswim suit
hat
sunscreen
snacks and water.
A rain jacket in the event we get rain or high winds.
Highly suggest: dry bag (whether you paddle or backpack, a dry bag is a near mandatory item). Also, double ziplock bag a phone (if you plan to bring one). Float device for automobile key or place to secure it.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Post trip - towel in your car and change of clothes is highly suggested.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take note, this address is where you park your car.

Take I20 to Fulton Industrial

Go South on Fulton Ind about 5 miles

Turn L on Campbellton Road (hwy 166 & 154). If you miss the location the next big intersection has Stonewall Tell to the right.

Hwy 166 Boat Ramp
6498 Campbellton Road, SE
Atlanta, GA 30331

We'll gather before the presentation by the volunteer groups. TL will send email stating specific location, clothes/paddle gear he'll wear and hat so you will find him.

Notes:

TL will email gathering location info. prior to event. Any questions contact the TL.

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

All monies will be paid directly to the Event Organizer. Pre-paid tickets cannot be refunded. AOC is not liable for your purchase of pre-paid tickets. This event will occur rain or shine.