Beautiful Beginner’s Kayaking on the Chestatee River - Sun, Jun 21 2015

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page. This is a paid event with payment managed through the AOC. Please read the event description carefully for details; you will be given payment instructions after you sign up. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.



Beautiful Beginner’s Kayaking on the Chestatee River


The Basics:
Event Type:Water
Event Location: Chestatee River
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jun 21 2015  9:30 am >> Sun, Jun 21 2015 1:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:45 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Jun 11 2015 7:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jun 20 2015 7:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Allston
Hilke Neuerburg
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Member Cost:$28.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:25
Minimum Group Size:10
Number Registered So Far: 23 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This trip has traditionally been one of our most popular and is an excellent one for first time kayakers.

We will be kayaking about 6 miles which should take approximately 2 1/2 hours (I build in extra time for the shuttle and for us to stop midway for a break). Highlights include remote and beautiful scenery and wildlife such as wood duck, great blue heron, beaver, deer, otter, osprey, turtles and turtles! There is a nice spot called Big Bend Beach about halfway through where we will stop for a snack and have a chance to play in the water. We will be going over some moderate class one rapids but nothing too severe. At the end of the trip, the outfitter will pick us and our craft up and shuttle us back to where we started.

PLEASE READ THE PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS BELOW, AS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS EVENT ARE DIFFERENT FROM THE STANDARD, AUTOMATED PAYMENT DATES GENERATED BY THE AOC WEBSITE.


First time kayakers should be aware that we will not have time for extensive instruction prior to starting our trip down the Chestatee. After a few minutes of familiarizing themselves with their kayak we will start down the river. However, your trip leaders can show you some basic strokes and help you understand how best to navigate your boats. There is the possibility that your craft will tip over so the ability to swim is a must. If you are unsure about your suitability for this trip please e-mail the trip leaders before signing up.

Please note we will be using sit on top kayaks that are practically impossible to sink.  Also they are extremely stable on the water and very easy to steer.  So if this is your first time paddling, this river and this boat are for you!

After the trip we will probably grab an optional late lunch in nearby Dahlonega for those who want to join.  My personal choice would be to go to the Crimson Moon Cafe, but other suggestions are welcome. Please coordinate ahead of time with your carpool driver if you want to join us.

Bring your own kayak - we will allow seven personal kayaks for a fee of $8 each (to cover your shuttle cost, taxes, etc.). If you plan to bring your own kayak, the first seven people who sign up  and send an email to Allston indicating they will BYOK will be able to bring their own kayak. If you do bring your own kayak and plan to carpool, I would plan on being one of the drivers. Do not pay yet via paypal until you get a confirmation from me saying you can BYOK. 

Payment is due within 48 hours  of your signing up. If you don't pay within 48 hours of signing up, you will be automatically moved to the waiting list regardless of what your Paypal banner says. Don't expect a reminder email about payment being due. See Cancellation Policy below for more details. If you are paying using a method other than PayPal, email your Trip Leaders as soon as you sign up. 

No partial payment for partial attendance.

The dudes that run this place are great. They work hard schlepping these kayaks around and work mostly for tips. Please bring a few bucks to tip them. I'm happy to collect tips and give them to the guys at the end. These guys are my favorite Outfitter because they do everything for you - they don't ask you to carry your kayak. 

 

Please print, complete and sign the waiver and bring it to the event:

http://www.canoegeorgia.com/waiver.pdf

 

 


Required Items to Bring:

On the river wear clothing you don’t mind getting wet or dirty. Bring a change of clothes for after your trip. Wear something on your feet for protection - old running shoes, sandals or river shoes - NOT flip-flops!

Dress according to the weather. Shorts, bathing suit and t-shirts are great for hot days and wind breakers, wool or nylon shirts for cool days. Cotton is not recommended.

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

Food or snacks in unbreakable, preferably waterproof, containers (Not Glass!!)
Bring plenty to drink on hot days
Sunscreen
Sunglasses (with keeper cords)
Hat
Waterproof camera


Do not bring:
Alcoholic beverages
Large coolers, styrofoam coolers, glass bottles
Radios
Non- waterproof cameras
Glass


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Appalachian Outfitters: Take GA Hwy 400 North until it ends (approx. a one hour drive from I-285) Turn left onto GA Hwy 60 (towards Dahlonega). The Canoe Outpost is 3.5 miles on the left, turn in at the sign that reads River Trips. There are yellow gates and the driveway slopes down from the main road.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):82Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:45 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $32.80 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:


Are Dogs Permitted? No.

Will This Event Occur Rain or Shine? Yes however the outfitter will not run during obviously dangerous conditions. Heavy rainfall the week before may cause the outfitter to cancel the trip.

No partial payments.  All registrants must pay the posted Member cost regardless of any agreement you may have with any party involved in this event.  Payment must be recieved prior to participation in the event.


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     - No partial payments. All registrants must pay the posted Member Cost regardless of any agreement you may have with any party involved in the event.

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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$28.50/Person
Cost Includes:

Payments

Sit on top Kayaks -$28.00- shuttle, paddle, pfd, kayak. Does not include tip!

Shuttles: Use your own Kayak - $8.00 (a maximum of seven will be allowed on this trip)

It is your responsbility to get the payment in on time.

Payment is due within 48 hours of signing up for the event.

Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Sat, Jun 20 2015.
Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

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

Payment needs to be submitted within 48 hours of signing up for the trip, or else you will automatically be moved to the wait list.

If you cancel on or before June 17th you will get a full refund less $5.00 handling fee.  No refunds beginning June 18th unless someone replaces you and pays full, then you will recieve a full refund less $5.00 administrative fee.  The trip leader will make a reasonable effort to replace your spot after June 18th but can make no promises.  Paypal is the only acceptable payment

NO PARTIAL PAYMENTS ACCEPTED