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Kayak the Chestatee | |||||||
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Event Type: | Water | ||||||
Event Location: | Dahlonega, GA | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sun, Sep 9 2012 9:00 am >> Sun, Sep 9 2012 1:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Sun, Aug 26 2012 9:00 pm | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Wed, Sep 5 2012 10:00 pm | ||||||
Event Duration: | 4 Hours | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D3: Moderate | ||||||
Distance: | 6 Miles | ||||||
Pace: | Moderate | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | Lauren Joyce T. Email Trip Leader(s) You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | $30.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 16 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 12 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 21 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
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September kayaking on the Chestatee. This is most likely our last kayak trip of the summer. :( This 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. We will also stop for lunch afterwards on the way back to the carpool. Please make sure you work this out with the carpool driver before leaving the carpool location.
Bring your own kayak - we will allow up to three personal kayaks for a fee of $14. If you plan to bring your own kayak, the first three people who sign up and send an email to Lauren indicating they will BYOK will be able to bring their own kayak. If you do bring your own kayak and plan to carpool, I would plan on being one of the drivers. Do not pay yet via paypal until you get a confirmation from me saying you can BYOK. 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 regardless of what your Paypal banner says. 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. 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'm happy to 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.
Please print, complete and sign the waiver and bring it to the event: http://www.canoegeorgia.com/waiver.pdf
My best guess on a timeline: 8:00 carpool departure 9:00 carpool arrives, meet at events folks arrive, sign/collect waivers and tips 9:15 safety briefing, get ready to hit the water 9:30 in the water 12:30 (approximate) we're done and shuttling back to Outfitters 1:00 clean, changed and ready to either go eat or return to carpool | |||||||
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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 | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 82Mile(s) | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 8:00 am | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: | Log in for directions | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $32.80 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: | $30.00/Person | ||||||
Cost Includes: | kayak rental, paddle, PFD and shuttle | ||||||
Payment Cut Off: | Payment must be received by the AOC on Wed, Sep 5 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: 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. If you cancel on or before Sept 5th, full payment is refundable less a $5 administrative fee. No refund beginning Sept 6th unless someone replaces you and pays in full, then you will receive a full refund less a $5 administrative fee. The Trip Leaders will make a reasonable effort to replace your spot after Sept 6th but can make no promises. |