Kayak/Canoe the Hooch (Johnson Ferry to Paces Mill) - Sun, Jul 30 2023

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Kayak/Canoe the Hooch (Johnson Ferry to Paces Mill)


The Basics:
Event Type:Whitewater
Event Location: Chattahoochie River - Intown   Whitewater: Kayak/Canoe the Hooch (Johnson Ferry to Paces Mill)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jul 30 2023  8:00 am >> Sun, Jul 30 2023 1:00 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Jul 14 2023 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jul 29 2023 4:27 pm
Event Duration:5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:8 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Allston
Thomas W.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This is a BYOBoat Event (no tubes and no inflatable boats). Join me for a beautiful float on the Metro Chattahoochee.  We leave from Johnson Ferry (mile 311) and take out at Paces Mill (mile 304) with lots of birds, scenery, wildlife and a few (small) rapids along the way. Frequent sightings along this stretch include blue herons, kingfishers, otters, muskrats and such. The first half will be leisurely, and then the river starts to pick up the pace a bit as we pass under I-285.

We'll be on the river from about 8:45 to noon-ish so bring a snack, or lunch.  If the river is high, we may not take as long. Anything goes, but NO GLASS please. Though we won't be in a hurry, we'll keep a nice steady pace throughout. Please note that you must have a PFD and whistle with you on your boat.

Shuttle Plans: We'll meet at Johnson Ferry at 8:00 am to stage our gear. Someone will stay to watch over our boats and belongings.  All drivers will go to Paces Mill and one or two as needed will bring us back to Johnson Ferry.  A $5 (or season, etc.) parking pass is required at either end. You can purchase it that day online, if needed. We'll need at least one or two volunteer drivers who can carry multiple boats to bring back those people, and their boats, to their cars left at the put-in after we finish. I can be one of them since my car can carry two boats.

We may grab lunch somewhere nearby afterwards, for those who'd like to do so, but it is not an official part of the event. 


Required Items to Bring:

BYOBoat and paddles (non-inflatable)

CG Approved Personal Floatation Device (PFD) with whistle

$5 dollars for parking, or an annual park pass

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

Camera (waterproof)

Water shoes (not flip flops)

A good amount of water (or other beverage) for hydration

Snack/lunch

Dry bag or similar waterproof container for phone/keys, etc.

Sunscreen

Hat


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We are meeting at the put in at Johnson Ferry Rd. and Columns Drive,  Here is the address suggested by Google maps: 135-161 Johnson Ferry Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30068. Note: you should continue through the first parking area towards the back, where the boat ramp is located. You will see signs pointing to the area where you can unload your boat(s).

Please be on time! It takes awhile to unload and drive our cars down to the takeout, etc. so it's important that everyone arrive to the put-in on time and not add to the delay.


Notes:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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

This event will be rain or shine unless there is substantial rain beforehand that raises the water to an unsafe level, or if there are thunderstorms.  If either of these is the case, your Trip Leader will notify you accordingly.