Paddles
Our members have asked that when you send me your write-up for the paddle that you please when possible include as many of the following items as you know. :Is there a parking or launch fee if so how much or about how much. :Are there toilets at the launch or take-out or do they need to seek facilities before arriving at the launch area. :Please rate your paddle as Hard - Medium - or Easy :Is the paddle downstream - upstream - both. :Is there a shuttle. :Some members would like the option of going out to eat after a paddle. This is always optional and the tc is not obligated to choose the place and does not have to participate. Just mention the option so members may plan to bring money to pay for the meal. Members who wish to eat can decide where, on or after the paddle.
NEXT PADDLE:
The Aquaholics will have a trip on the Silver River this Thursday, Jan.27, as that appears to be the best day again this week. We will just need to bear another wintery week like the rest of the nation, and shift other planned trips to the following week. We will meet at Ray Wayside Park before 9 am, and paddle upstream & back to the Springs. $5 parking fee (cash envelope); no shuttle; toilet available; bring lunch or snacks; should takeout about 2 pm. T/C is Terry Sechler, 503-510-8045, call or text.
Future trips will be: Gum Slough on Feb.5; Juniper on Feb.12, weather dependent.
And we invite members who haven't already renewed, to rejoin for 2022. Old memberships expire on Jan.1, and 2021 email list will expire on March 31.
FUTURE PADDLES:
Weekday Paddles:
Thurs 1/13/22 at 10am meet at Trout Creek Park on the Hillsborough River near Tampa. This is an upstream and back paddle estimated time of 4+ hours of moderate difficulty. We will stop at Morris Bridge Park for lunch and use the facilities. Restrooms are at both parks but with no stops in-between. There is a $2 parking fee. Lots of wildlife including gators, roseate spoonbills, ibis, etc.
Directions: take I-75 south (DON'T get on 275) to exit 52, Fletcher Ave / Morris Bridge Rd (cr-582A) go east under the overpass and turn left into Wilderness Park. Follow road to end about a mile, then go past boat ramp parking lot to fee station parking lot (cash or credit), then come back to boat ramp parking lot. Best guess is a 1.5 to 2 hour drive depending on where you live.
TC is Gary Stocker, home phone 352-726-1590 (no txts), cell 352-586-2641. Email
If you wish to go on any of these paddles, please remember to call the trip coordinator to let them know you plan on going. Make sure you leave your name and phone number. If there is a need to call you, the TC will be able to reach you. The Aquaholics will once again plan to paddle Gum Slough this Saturday, Feb.20. Latest forecast is for a chilly start, but very sunny. Recent rains should make it easier paddling through the "lumber yard". We will meet before 9 am at Turner Camp boat ramp on the Withlacoochee, north of Inverness. Directions on our website. This is a difficult upstream & back jungle cruise, with possible log crossings. No shuttle; no fee; no toilet at ramp, but one at Potts Preserve along the river. Bring lunch or snacks; should takeout about 2 pm. T/C is Chris Spontak, 352-694-5986, always call, no texts.
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