Kayaking on the Upper Chattahoochee - Sat, Aug 18 2012

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Kayaking on the Upper Chattahoochee


The Basics:
Event Type:Water
Event Location: Outside Cleveland, GA   Water: Kayaking on the Upper Chattahoochee  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 18 2012  9:00 am >> Sat, Aug 18 2012 2:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Fri, Aug 3 2012 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Aug 14 2012 5:00 pm
Event Duration:5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult (Exploratory)
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Allston
Lauren
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Member Cost:$38.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:17
Minimum Group Size:12
Number Registered So Far: 19 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:
The best way to beat the heat is to get on the water, so who wants to Shoot the Hooch? We are leading a kayak trip on Section 4 of the Chattahoochee, which starts at the Duncan Bridge Outpost. It is 5 miles long and is the most remote section of the river, so it should be very pretty.  The take-out is the new Mossy Creek state park and we will be shuttled back to the Duncan Bridge Outpost when we are done, at no extra charge. 
 
This is a wide section of the river, which usually has more water. That allows us to paddle it even when other rivers might be too low.  Section Four has several class 1 rapids and should be both scenic and fun, but not too challenging.
 
We will be renting sit-on-top kayaks, which are comfortable and easy to maneuver. We will stop and take a break about halfway down to relax and maybe do a little swimming, so it is a good idea to pack a snack or light lunch.  After our trip we can all go get a real meal (maybe in Helen) for those who’d like to join us. We will provide more details closer to the trip.
 
Bring your own kayak: we will allow up to three personal kayaks for a fee of $14.00.  If you plan to bring your own kayak, the first three people who send an email to Allston indicating they will BYOK will be allowed to do so.  If you do bring your own kayak, and plan to carpool, I would plan on being one of the drivers. Do not pay via PayPal until you get a confirmation from the Trip Leaders saying you can BYOK. 
 
As noted above, beginners are welcome - we can teach you the basics and this is an easy stretch of river to learn on.  Please do be comfortable enough around moving/swift water to take care of yourself and possibly swim.  If you fall out of your boat you need to be able to take care of yourself while waiting on assistance from someone to retrieve your boat and/or paddle and/or help you back in your kayak.
 
Please note that all of your equipment will be provided by the Outfitter, but you should definitely wear good water shoes (not flip-flops!) and bring a dry-sack or other water-proof container for keys, wallets, etc.
 
Note: Please bring a few extra dollars to tip the Outfitter's staff. They work very hard to get us and our equipment both in and out of the river, so we want to make sure we thank them.
 
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. 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.
 
IMPORTANT: Before you arrive, please click on the following link to download, print and sign a Waiver for the outfitter. This will speed things up considerably when we arrive that day.

Required Items to Bring:

Water shoes (not flip-flops)

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

Sunscreen Waterproof "dry sack" or other container for personal items like keys, wallets, etc. Something to drink and a snack for when we stop to take a break A hat Waterproof camera for photos


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From Atlanta: Take I-85 North and then bear left onto I-985 North towards Gainesville. Go approximately 23.7 miles and continue onto GA 365/US 23 N. Go approximately 18 miles and turn LEFT onto GA 384 N/Duncan Bridge Road SW Go approx. 4.3 miles and make a RIGHT onto Megan Drive Wildwood Outfitters is at 26 Megan Drive

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):117Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $46.80 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.

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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$38.00/Person
Cost Includes:

Kayak, paddle, life jacket and shuttle service to the river and back. It does NOT include: tips for the outfitter, any food or drink, etc.

Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Tue, Aug 14 2012.
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:

*Note:

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. Don't expect a reminder email about payment being due.  If you cancel on or before August 13th, full payment is refundable less a $5 administrative fee. No refund beginning August 14th unless someone replaces you and pays in full; then you will receive a full refund less a $5 administrative fee. The Trip Leader will make a reasonable effort to replace your spot after August 14th but there is no guarantee that you will be able to get a refund.



No partial payment for partial attendance.

If you are paying using a method other than PayPal, email your Trip Leaders as soon as you sign up.