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Paddle on the Chestatee BYOB




The Basics:
Event Type:Water
Event Location: Dahlonega   Water: Paddle on the Chestatee BYOB  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 7 2024  10:30 am >> Sat, Sep 7 2024 1:30 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Aug 29 2024 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Sep 7 2024 9:00 am
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Jerry K
Stacey Johnson
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

It's Hot! Get Wet!

!!PADDLE!!

Join us for a BYOB only (no Outfitters Rentals Organized) paddle down the Chestatee River.

This is NOT an Outfitter Paddle It IS A BYOB Paddle. You do have the Option of Securing Your Own Boat thru the Chestatee River Adventures Outfitters if you choose, but YOU will be responsible for arranging a rental and meeting us at the river at the outfitter put in. We will be putting in at the Chestatee River Adventures (CRA)(formerly the "fruit stand" just north of the bridge (this is not the Appalchian Outfitter). We will be taking out at the Chestatee River Public Take Out. New this year, the CRA offers shuttle service from the takeout to the put in (they are trying to reserve their parking area). The shuttle is free, you can tip the diver if you want. They offer a $5 parking fee at the Outfitters, but may ask you to park at the takeout if they are busy. Therefore we will drop our boats off at the CRA drive vehicles back to the take out, and ride the shuttle back to the CRA - Be careful to get on the right shuttle, do not use the Appalachian Outfitters Shuttle. We will meet at Chestaee River Adventures. 

We will launch at 10:30 am at the Outfitters 

The takeout is located on Hwy 60 shortly after you turn left off 400 toward Dahlonega. it will be on your right leaving the outfitter across from the Dollar General. 

 

PLEASE ALLOCATE ENOUGH TIME TO BE READY TO FLOAT BY 10:30am. I would recommend dropping your boat off by 9:45ish.

All Paddlers Must Have A PFD on their boats - no jacket - no paddle.

Sorry, no inflatable kayaks or SUPs.

This Paddle is All About Being Outdoors, On the Water, AND ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS.

If You Have Preconceived Notions of What a Paddle Trip Should Look Like...                            Please Leave Your Opinion at Home and Come Out and Enjoy the Day With Other Paddlers. 


Required Items to Bring:

Boat 

Gear

PFD

Great Attitude

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

Food/snacks

Water/beverages

Headlamp


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

CRA - 400 N 

At the end where you see the Welcome to Dahlonega sign, turn left onto 19

Follow 19 over the bridge to Chestatee River Adventures on the left. 2718 South Chestatee Street on State Route 60, Dahlonega, GA  30533

Shortly down the road look for the Chestatee River Takeout sign on the right, across from Dollar General.  


Notes:

PFD required

Must have your own boat - Apalachian Outfitters does not use same put in

River shoes you can walk in river with to get around obstacles

Snacks / Water / beverages


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

Cost Includes:

$5 Parking Fee MAY be available at the Outfitters, they may ask you to park at the take out and ride the shuttle. 


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