Kayak the Chestatee - Sun, Jul 28 2019

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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 by the trip leader(s) and NOT the AOC. Please read the event description carefully for payment details and instructions.

Kayak the Chestatee

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

Dahlonega, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jul 28 2019 9:45 am >> Sun, Jul 28 2019 2:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Sat, Jul 20 2019 12:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jul 27 2019 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

4 Hours 15 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

6 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

allisoncarter

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Member Cost:

$30.24/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Arrive 9:45am, fill out waiver, pay for equipment

Get on river: 10:00amThis is a very scenic trip and the water does most of the work for you! The trip is suitable for beginners and averages 2 - 3 hours and it is 6 miles long. We will be using their sit on top kayaks (see below if you want to bring your own kayak). The Outfitter will provide shuttle, kayak, PFD (personal flotation device) and paddles. We leave from the Outfitter's "home base" and from there we will float/drift/paddle to the takeout spot. We'll take a shuttle back to the "home base". There are nice changing areas and maintained porta potties for us to use afterwards.

We'll stop about halfway through on Big Bend and get out and stretch our legs and have a snack.

While this trip is rated for beginners, please 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 else to retrieve your boat and/or paddle and/or help you back in your kayak.

PLEASE BRING CASH:
$30.24 (includes tax) FOR SINGLE KAYAK RENTAL TO BE PAID TO OUTFITTER UPON ARRIVAL
$2 FOR TIP

Payment (different than usual)
$30.24 to be paid upon arrival to the outfitter for the kayak, pfd, paddle, and shuttle.
I will collect a $2 for tip from you to give at the end. You will pay the outfitter and fill out the waiver when you arrive (rather than paying in advance).

Bring your own kayak - we will allow up to three personal kayaks for a fee of $10 plus tax and $2 to tip after. If you plan to bring your own kayak, the first three people who sign up and send an email to Allison indicating they will BYOK will be able to bring their own kayak.

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 will 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.

No carpool for this event.
If you need to carpool you may contact the other members on the list to arrange driving together.

After the paddle, we may stop for lunch somewhere for anyone who wants to enjoy a bite together.

Required Items to Bring:

See below for recommended items. Technically, nothing is required.

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

CASH FOR PAYMENT - $30.24 + $2 for itp

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!

Food or snacks in unbreakable containers. Bring plenty to drink on hot days.

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.

Sun protection, sunblock, hat and sunglasses.

Waterproof watch.

Leave all unneeded items like wallets, keys, pagers, etc. behind. We have a safe place to leave car keys at the outpost while you're on the river.

DO NOT BRING:

Alcoholic beverages.
Large coolers, styrofoam coolers, glass bottles.
Radios, non-waterproof cameras.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

It's best to use the coordinates below and customize directions from your departure point. Go to maps.google.com and paste the bold text in to the search bar. Chose Satellite view and it will show you the parking lot of the Outfitter:

34.50760, -83.97404

2084 South Chestatee, Dahlonega, GA

Hwy. 400 north

Turn left onto GA-60 N/US- 19 N/S Chestatee/Co Rd 19/Co Rd 249

Outfitter will be 3.5 miles on your left. There are yellow gates.

Notes:

The TL(s) for this event has (have) elected either to personally collect the funds that event participants are required to pay, or to require participants to pay funds directly to a third party. No funds will be paid to the Atlanta Outdoor Club for this event. By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree that: (1) the monies paid by registrants will not be monitored, managed, or otherwise accounted for by the Atlanta Outdoor Club; (2) that the Atlanta Outdoor Club bears no financial responsibility for this event; and (3) you waive any and all claims against the Atlanta Outdoor Club, and hold the Atlanta Outdoor Club harmless for the loss of any monies you paid for this event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any paid registrant may request directly from the TL(s), prior to the event, a breakdown of funds collected, estimated expenses, and deposits made in anticipation of the event. Within 30 days after the event, the TL(s) must complete a financial accounting of monies collected and spent, along with supporting documentation; any attendee may ask to see this accounting. If you are unable to obtain requested documentation, please contact the Director of Paid Event

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

Member Cost:

$30.24/Person

Cost Includes:

Pay $30.24 cash plus $2 tip upon arrival to the outfitter for: kayak rental, paddle, PFD and shuttle.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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

This event is rain or shine unless the event is canceled by Outfitter due to extreme weather in the forecast.