RESCHEDULED - Kayak the Chestatee new date

Join us for an early scenic paddle down the Chestatee. Beginners may come but there will not be any instruction so it's helpful if you have paddled before.

PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Arrive 10 AM SUNDAY AUG 7 at the take-out point. at 4898 S. Chestatee St, Dahlonega, Ga 30533. We have to be on time as there are groups right after us. If you are late you may miss the trip.

Fill out waiver before getting into Van.

MASKS are MANDATORY while in van as COVID is high now. 

Appalachian Outfitters van will take us to the put-in where you will get a sit-on-top kayak, paddle, personal floatation device.

Get on river: 10:30AM The trip averages 2 - 3 hours, id 6 miles long with some nice little rapids. 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. There are nice changing areas and maintained porta potties for us to use before and 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.

 PAYMENT

Payment: $32 per person includes everything + tip. - VENMO IS PREFERRED METHOD
Pay by Paypal to theorganizer@gmail.com
or send by venmo to: @allison-Carter-37.

Payment must be received 48 HOURS AFTER SIGNING UP or you will be deleted from the trip.

BRING OWN KAYAK

Bring your own kayak - we will allow up to two personal kayaks for a fee of $10 plus tax and $5   to tip after (Total $15). If you plan to bring your own kayak, the first two people who sign up and send an email to Allison indicating they will BYOK will be able to bring their own kayak.

BYOK people arrive at put-in point at outpost at 8:30am, unload, and drive to takeout for 8:45am meet up. 

The folks that run this place are great. They work hard schlepping these kayaks around and work mostly for tips. 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 due to COVID.
If you need to carpool you may contact the other members on the list to arrange driving together.

*Rain - be prepared for a sudden rain storm. A plastic poncho usually does the trick. If there is lightning we will get out and wait until it is safe to paddle.

KAYAK RENTERS - MEET AT 10AM - AT THE TAKE-OUT -
4898 S. CHESTATEE STREET, DAHLONEGA 30533 - It is Across the street from dollar general

(It doesn't show up on google maps but it is on apple maps)

Coordinates: 34.97589 degrees N  and 83.97589 degrees W

Take Hwy. 400 north from 285, go 31 miles

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

Outfitter will be .5 miles on your left. Smallish blue sign that says Chestatee River Access. see sign photo:

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BYOK people - 8:30am GO TO OUTPOST TO DROP OFF BOATS  -  Main Outpost / Put- in

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. 

After you drop off your boat, turn right out of the gate and go 3 miles, turn Right into the Chestatee River Access parking lot across the street from Dollar General.

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

Pay $32.00 plus $5 tip for: kayak rental, paddle, PFD and shuttle.

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