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Beginner kayaking on the Cartecay


The Basics:
Event Type:Water
Event Location: River Right
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Apr 20 2003  9:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 18 2003 11:59 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Udo Licht
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:7
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Moderate

The trip is for beginners, but everyone should be a solid swimmer, with no fear of being underwater or swimming in choppy conditions. Although a guide will be on the trip, everyone must be willing to take responsibility for getting themselves to safety in case of a swim. Previous whitewater experience (canoeing, rafting) is a definite plus, but not necessary.

Experienced kayakers with a solid roll are always welcome-just email me by Fri, but no need to sign up below and take up a beginner space on the list.

The trip leader will give an hour instruction on kayaking techniques, river reading, safety, river rescue etc before we set off, then we will take time on the river to practice basic whitewater techniques before setting off downstream (note that our leader is not an expert, but does know the basics-hopefully our guide will help as well). The purpose of the trip is to play and learn, so we will stop to play in as many rapids as possible on the way downriver. Depending on water level, participant experience and time, we may run the standard section twice, or put in 1.5 hours upriver of the normal start in an easier section and do a single run. We also have the option of going further down the river and running larger rapids. Rapids are Class I-III at current water levels.
The outfitter is River Right (riverright.com).
We will have a guide with us for safety.
We will be on the water for at least 4 hours, so with shuttle time, etc, we will probably be ready to drive back around 5 pm.

Required Items to Bring:
everything should be in waterproof bags (ziploc and garbage bags are good).
Bring lunch and snacks
sunscreen
at least 1 L of water.
Everything should fit in one compact bag, that can be tied into the boat (WW Kayaks are small).
Wear synthetic clothing (NO COTTON). Splashtops and wetsuits will be provided. 		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Neoprene booties and gloves
towel
kayaking noseplugs (enhances the underwater experience-can be bought at REI)

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Ellijay, GA Same as above. If you miss the carpool, meet at River Right at 9:00 am. To get to River Right near Ellijay: Take I-575 North until it turns into APD Highway 515. Follow until you come to Ellijay. Continue through 2 lights in town. Once heading out of town you will see the turn-off on the right for Hwy. 52 East, turn right and follow exit to Highway 52. Youll be looking at an antique shop. Turn Left. Go east on Highway 52 approximately 4.5 miles and look for an Apple Stand on your right at the top of a hill. Turn right onto Lower Cartecay Rd. Go 1 mile and the put-in and pavilion are on your right

Their address is:
River Right Outfitters, Inc.
122 Adventure Trail
Ellijay, GA 30540
phone #: (706) 273-7055
website: www.riverright.com

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? No

Will this event occur rain or shine? Yes. Heavy thunderstorms in the area will cancel.
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:$35 per person for gear rental and shuttle

Payment should be made directly to the outfitter on Sunday

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