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:
Our Aquaholics trip this Saturday, June 19, will be on the Silver River. We will meet before
9 am at Ray Wayside Park on Hwy40. There is a $5 parking fee (cash envelopes) at Ray's.
We will paddle 5 miles upstream & back to the Springs, and eat lunch at the halfway dock
on the way back. Some members who wish to only paddle downstream can make
arrangements to meet upstreamers at the Silver Springs kayak launch at 11 am, and get
shuttled back after the trip takeout about 2 pm. Bring lunch or snacks; toilets available.
T/C is Terry Sechler, 503-510-8045, call or text.
Our trip on June 26 will be to Chassahowitzka.
June 26 trip will be Chassahowitzka
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.
