Going with the Flow - Buford Lower Pool 2 Abbots Bridge - Sun, Jan 21 2024

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Going with the Flow - Buford Lower Pool 2 Abbots Bridge


The Basics:
Event Type:Water
Event Location: PI- Buford Dam - TO- Abbotts Br Park   Water: Going with the Flow - Buford Lower Pool 2 Abbots Bridge  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jan 21 2024  10:00 am >> Sun, Jan 21 2024 1:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 9:45 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Fri, Jan 12 2024 11:11 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jan 19 2024 11:11 am
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:14 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:6
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

The flow rates are kinda CRAZY so we're GOING WITH THE FLOW today. This Double Dam training paddle will be from Buford Dam Lower Pool Park boat ram down to the Abbotts Bridge Park boat ramp.

As mentioned this is a Double Dam training paddle so it's not the usual chill, sight-seeing paddle I usually do - it's 14+ solid miles at a steady clip in longer boats....it's a workout ;)

Shuttling is an option and we'll need at least 2 people to assist with this...it also depends on number of takers too. Drop the take out car at Abbotts then hustle up to Buford Boat Ramp. CRNRA permits required for all parking. We'll want to be on the water as close to 10:00 as possible, so if you're shuttling be there early. Added 30 minutes of wiggle room to consider the shuttling times. Be at the TO b4 09:30 to load up and head out!

FLOW RATES: River Flow Rate - Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) 

 


Required Items to Bring:

Kayak or surfski (12' or longer)
PFD 
Skirt
Dry top/suit
Whistle
Beverage
Cell Phone
Dry Go-Home clothing and shoes- shuttle

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hat
Sunglasses
ThermaRest Sit Pad
Towel
Dry bag/box
Throw bag - locking carabiners - tow tether

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Take out (TO) is at Abbotts Bridge Park - be prepared for a MUDDY landing or a creative egress from the boats!
Abbotts Bridge Rd, Duluth, GA 30096 

anyway....arrive there a bit before 10 a.m. to set shuttle and hurry over to Buford Dam to drop in as soon as possible...it's easily 30 minutes when there's not traffic!

Launch is at the Buford Dam Lower Pool Boat Ramp 
3600 Buford Dam Rd, Cumming, GA 30041
take Lower Pool Road alllll the way down the hill to the roundabout area and ramp.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):32Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:45 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $12.80 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:

it may say 10am start - but arrive well b4 that to set shuttles.

Parking fee is required at both locations 

Just north of the GA20 overpass there is a fast Left to Right rapid section...splash/dry tops and spray deck or skirts are required to save you from hypothermia - rain or shine we train!


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