JUNE 2, SATURDAY,
9:00 a.m.
Details: A fun Southeastern Outings kayak
and canoe trip on Section 1 of the Locust Fork River in Blount County. This stretch, which several of us have
canoed previously, is fairly easy and without classified rapids. Along the river we’ll see lots of
wildflowers and stop to investigate islands and beaches.
Novice canoeists are welcome and may come on this
trip, but each one must be partnered
with an experienced canoeist in their canoe.
Please note that for this trip you may rent one person
sit-upon plastic kayaks and paddles for $30 each at the put-in from River Beach
Outfitters. Rental fees include shuttle
service. Also the outfitter will charge
a $15 fee for all private boats be they canoes or kayaks used on this
outing. If you wish to rent a kayak
from the outfitter, please notify Dan Frederick, seoutings@bellsouth.net or phone 205/631-4680 BEFORE June
2 to reserve your boat. Dan will then
inform the outfitter how many rental kayaks he will need to provide to SEO
people for this trip. Please note that the outfitter has only 70
one-person kayaks for rent, so be sure you call to reserve early. Once all their solo kayaks are reserved for
June 2, there will be no more kayaks available to rent!
For more essential information about this trip, please see
Note for Canoe Trips at the end of this announcement.
Depart 9:00 a.m. from the Cleveland Chevron Service
Station.
Reservations Required:
You are required
to contact Dan Frederick by email seoutings@bellsouth.net or call 205/631-4680
if you plan to come on this kayak and canoe trip. Please advise your name, telephone number, skill level, whether
you are bringing a canoe or kayak and whether you need a paddling partner. You may leave a message on Dan’s answering
machine if you wish.
Info: If you have further questions,
please contact Dan Frederick, seoutings@bellsouth.net or 205/631-4680.
Note for Kayak and
Canoe Trips
The kayak and canoe outing listed in the announcement
above is suitable for beginner/novice canoeists and kayakers, but each beginner
canoeist must paddle with an experienced canoeist. Life jackets or personal flotation devices
are required and must be worn. Bring
your own boat, borrow one, paddle with a friend, or rent a kayak (but not a
canoe) from River Beach Outfitters.
Please bring in the boat your picnic lunch, something to
drink, a towel and a complete change of clothes including underwear. If you get
wet during the day, just slip off back into the woods and change into your dry
clothes. You’ll be very grateful that
you brought them with you. Put your
belongings in a waterproof dry bag in the boat. Wear old shoes you don’t mind getting wet (old sneakers work well). Also bring at least 6 feet of sturdy cord to
tie up your canoe if you don’t already have it attached to your own canoe. If you have further questions, please call
the trip leader.
When you make your reservation with the trip leader,
please be absolutely certain to provide ALL
of the following information:
1. Whether you want to kayak or canoe
2. Whether you are renting a kayak
from the outfitter or bringing your own boat
3. Your name
4. Your telephone number or email
address
5. If you are also making a
reservation for someone else coming with you, please give the NAME of that
person. Don’t just say, “My daughter,
my friend, my wife”.
6. If you are canoeing, please give
your skill level.
7. If you have already selected a
canoe partner and you are making a reservation for your partner, too, please
give the name and skill level of your partner.
8.
Please do NOT just show up at the
meeting place without making an advance reservation!!
9.
And if you have made a reservation
to participate and then decide to cancel, please be absolutely sure to call and
notify the trip leader. Don’t
just tell your friend if you intend to cancel!!
