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24 Mar 2011 - 12:0519773
MWA Memorial Day trip 2011
Here is the itinerary (set in stone )

Thursday night - camp at Frozen Head State Park, group site (primitive camping) (GPS 36.135159,-84.49315)
Friday: Clear Creek - meet at Hardees in Wartburg (GPS 36.103582,-84.583397) at 9am so we can assign boaters to groups
Saturday: Nantahala - meet outside NOC at 9:30 to set shuttle (GPS 35.331213,-83.591562)
Sunday: Section III Chatooga / Little Tennesee
Monday: Ocoee / Hiawasee

For those of you that do not have an ACA number you will be required to purchase an ACA Event membership for $5 to cover insurance. Complete the adult or minor ACA waiver form as necessary (note a physical signature will be needed but feel free to submit an electronic copy to me). I will collect ACA event memberships and signatures at the event itself. If you wish to purchase a full ACA membership please do so through the MWA store.


Last edited by Jonathan (24 May 2011 - 01:46)
24 Mar 2011 - 12:0819774
Trip Attendees
Those individuals that are registered for the trip. 
Aaron Trask          FSSM   NOC   dinner
Ryan Barr            FSSM   NOC   dinner
Bob Henderson        FSSM   NOC   dinner
Jon Henderson        FSSM   NOC   dinner
Chuck Wagner         FSSM   NOC   dinner
Cindy Kretzer        FSSM   NOC   dinner
Travis Kayser        FSSM   NOC   dinner
Craig Heaton         S            dinner + 6
Rachel Heaton        S            dinner
Casara Drury         S            dinner
Corby Cartwright     FSSM
Ed Wade              FFSM
Garret Bently        FSSM   NOC   dinner
Garret Doak          FSSM   NOC   dinner
Kevin Doak           FSSM   NOC   dinner
Jeff Blanton         FSSM   camp
Brian Sauer          FSS    camp
Rich Childs          FSS    camp
Jonathan Markham     FSSM   NOC   dinner
Maro Bottani         FSSM   NOC   dinner
Josh Miller          FSSM   NOC   dinner
Lee Harmon           FSS    camp
Mike Mandl          (F)SSM  camp  dinner
Derek Mandl         (F)SSM  camp  dinner
Sally Haywood        FSSM   camp  dinner
Christopher Howard   FSSM   camp  dinner
Scott Covington      FSSM   camp  dinner
Paula Geno           FSSM   camp  dinner
Steve Adams          FSSM   NOC   dinner
Jessica Campbell     FSSM   NOC   dinner
Will Scherf          FSSM   camp  dinner
Andrew Scherf        FSSM   camp  dinner

This is the official trip roster. It shows who has registered for the trip and who has paid for NOC lodging and the group dinner. If you think you have registered and do not see yourself on this list, or paid for lodging or dinner but don't see NOC / dinner next to you name, please contact me.


Last edited by Jonathan (20 May 2011 - 12:31)
28 Mar 2011 - 17:5419826
Please put me and Jon down for NOC all nights and the dinner.
Thanks
31 Mar 2011 - 08:1019864
I'm in for FSSM;my computer didn't like the registration form.
31 Mar 2011 - 12:1619871
For those of you unable to complete the form online
You can either a) download the form and send me the complete adobe form or b) send me an email with the following information

Email:
Phone:
Vehicle & plate #:
Travelling companions:
ACA Number:
Boating days:
Skill level:

Thanks for your help,
Jonathan


31 Mar 2011 - 12:1819872
Quote bobh:
Please put me and Jon down for NOC all nights and the dinner.

Bob, the only way to reserve rooms or group dinner at the discount price is to buy them through the MWA store.

Thanks,
Jonathan
31 Mar 2011 - 18:2219884
Thanks Jonathan. It's taken care of.
06 Apr 2011 - 15:5119951
Ryan Barr and Aaron Trask are in FSSM NOC Dinner. My forms are sent and purchases made through MWA. Ready to go!
10 May 2011 - 11:2820567
Ocoee Rafting?
Amanda (Fouts-Miller) and I are planning on doing an Ocoee run on a raft (with a guide) on Monday while our husbands paddle in kayaks! If anyone else is interested in joining us maybe we can get a group together. We would have to be at the Ocoee NOC center by 10:30 am and we'd be off the river by 2pm, the cost is $47/person and you have to be 12 or older.
My email:

Thanks,

Kassie
16 May 2011 - 20:0820663
Ride or Rider
I am trying to work out going. Anyone still looking for a rider or a ride? If looking for a ride, I can take two people, boats and gear.
Prefer to leave Thursday and not arrive too late to wherever the first destination will be. And finish Monday afternoon on the Ocoee then back to STL.


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Steve Stilwell
21 May 2011 - 18:4920729
I'm In
Riding with Garrett & Kevin. Signed up for bunkhouse Fri-Sun.


Last edited by davej (23 May 2011 - 10:55)
23 May 2011 - 17:4120761
Itinerary
See first post.
23 May 2011 - 20:1620767
Wartburg Meeting Time?
Is there an established meeting time at Hardees in Wartburg? I'm not sure what time Jon and I will leave Thursday so we'll just plan to meet the group Friday morning.
My cell number is (314) Three 98-82O8 if there is a change in the itinerary.


Last edited by bobh (23 May 2011 - 20:45)
24 May 2011 - 01:4720771
Good point 9am


Last edited by Jonathan (24 May 2011 - 01:48)
24 May 2011 - 08:2420778
Jonathon,
I've found that when posting times to meet, across time zones, it is beneficial to stipulate Central time or Eastern time, as somebody will inevitably make the wrong interpretation of the actual meet time. Just a thought. Looks like ya'll have a BIG old honkin group, in the MWA Tradition ! Have fun, and enjoy beautiful Section III of the Chatooga. The aromas from the laurels and Pine Trees found in there, are unforgettable. May see some of you at the Ocoee on monday. Freddie
24 May 2011 - 09:1520779
Rain expected?
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/state-summary/state/TN/

Looks dry.

http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/state-summary/state/KY/
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/state-summary/state/WV/
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/state-summary/state/VA/
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/state-summary/state/NC/
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/state-summary/state/SC/
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/state-summary/state/GA/


Last edited by davej (25 May 2011 - 08:43) Reason: adding more links
25 May 2011 - 09:4020808
Quote kayakcono:
I've found that when posting times to meet, across time zones, it is beneficial to stipulate Central time or Eastern time

Were boating in the East, all times are in Eastern Time


25 May 2011 - 14:2220813
Any openings for a rider?
Garrett is having a crisis and may have to work. Are there any other openings for riders on Thursday? Thanks.

Update- Maro & Jonathan had room for one more...


Last edited by davej (26 May 2011 - 10:43)
25 May 2011 - 19:0520824
Clear Creek Too Low
Jonathon,

I know your schedule is set in stone, but at this point clear creek is definitely too low. It's supposed to rain tomorrow so it might come in, but I would give it low odds.

The only thing running in that neck of the woods is the BSF and its main trib the New. BSF is great even at the low level and the canyon run (pine creek confluence to O&W) is on par with the saint at these lower levels. The rapids between the clear fork/new confluence and pine creek definitely have teeth at low water (hard class III), but are all easy to portage/sneak. I don't know much about the New other than it doesn't get great reviews and is easier than the BSF.

Hope this helps,

Jim
25 May 2011 - 19:5020827
Fri
Jonathan - Likely I will not make camping Thurs night so I too am planning to meet you at the Wartburg Hardees. My cell is 618 541 8two65 if plans change. If I am not there when you are ready to go do NOT wait for me. If I miss you I will see you at NOC. My schedule may cause me to miss Fri paddling but this is not my intent tonight. NOC is for sure.
Chuck Wagner
31 May 2011 - 08:3420906
Thank you for an awesome SE trip!
I would like to everyone for making the Southeast trip a blast for all of us new boaters! I know it's not easy for the really good boaters to come out and help us newbies, so you deserve some massive credit for being so patient and kind to us! I had so much fun with the new boaters, as well. It is such a great bonding experience to go down the Falls for the first time with another new boater. I will never forget the days I spent with you all!
In particular, I would like to thank Jonathan and Maro for trip planning (and Maro for teaching me how to surf for the first time!), Chris Kelly for leading the Clear Creek trip, Will (good call on the French Broad for Sunday), Mike Mandl and Bob Henderson for getting me through the Nanty and French Broad!, and Garrett B. for saving my life on the Nanty I am sure I forgot some people, but you all made the trip a great success!
I can't even put into words how much fun I had and I how I can't wait for GAF!
SYOTR!
Kassie
31 May 2011 - 09:2220908
Awesome weekend!
What a great weekend of boating in the Southeast!

We had enough rain on Thursday to run Clear Creek on Friday...what a gem...a beautiful river! We had fantastic weather all weekend and a great group of paddlers! It was fun to boat with everyone & check out 3 new rivers (for me) in 4 days.

We had a great group of newbies that did an amazing job!! I am looking forward to seeing them on future trips and out on the Saint!

Thanks to Jonathan for leading the trip & guiding me down my first run on the Ocoee, Chris for leading us down Clear Creek, Will for leading us down the French Broad & all of the help from the advanced boaters with helping the newer boaters.

Pictures will be posted soon.

SYOTR!
Maro
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