GOING WITH THE FLOW - GL 2 MF - Thu, Jun 16 2022

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GOING WITH THE FLOW - GL 2 MF


The Basics:
Event Type:Water
Event Location: PI- Gerrards Landing :: TO- Morgan Falls   Water: GOING WITH THE FLOW - GL 2 MF  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Jun 16 2022  4:00 pm >> Thu, Jun 16 2022 7:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 4:00 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Fri, Jun 10 2022 11:11 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Jun 15 2022 11:11 am
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:13.5 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Horhay
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:4
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This Double Dam Training sesh is a point to point 13+ mile kayak event on the Chattahoochee River that is sure to be a great workout!

The paddling part of this event may START at Gerrards Landing (GL) Park, but the shuttle car(s) will have to be dropped off at the Morgan Falls (MF) Landing parking lot (where the event ENDS) before we get rolling. We'll drop off the cars at 4 p.m. at MF then scurry over to GL to get rev'ed up for a 13+ mile down the Hootch paddle. We'll go all the way to the dam just to get the extra view in, then reel things in with the gang at the MF & the HCO Paddle Shack. 

This will be a 13+ mile paddle on mostly flat water. We will be going downstream, but there are some fast moving sections along Island Ford. This paddle trip is a workout and you will be paddling the entire trip and we're aiming for < 2+ hours of paddle time. Use caution at the shoals near Island Ford - they have been known to ding, dent & puncture fragile materials.

If you sign up plan on being part of the shuttle team

::: The Paddle Map :::

Yak map

 

::: The driving route :::

shuttle map

 

 


Required Items to Bring:

Kayak or Surf ski

PFD - A MUST

Whistle

Drinking Water

Cell Phone

Emergency change of clothes and towel

 

 

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

Hat 

Towel

Gloves

Sunscreen & Sunglasses

Safety gear/Throw bag 

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Take - Out: Morgan Falls

200 Morgan Falls Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350

Launch Site: Gerrards Landing
8000 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022 (although it's on the Roswell side of the Hootch)

Restrooms and water fountains are at both locations and parking is free.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):18Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 4:00 pm
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Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $7.20 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:

Food might be needed post paddle....we'll play that by ear!
:::This is not an event that will proceed in inclement weather, if the threat of storms is in the area we'll reschedule :::

 

 


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