All paddlers must have:
- PFD (Personal Floatation Device) - Whistle
- Drinking water - Light (for night paddles)
Recommended:
-Emergency kit (light, space blanket, etc.)
- First Aid Kit - Food - Spare paddle - Pump
- Paddle Float - Hat & Sunscreen - Bug Spray - Spare change of clothing
- Rain Gear (To keep dry in rain or warm in emergency)
Open water:
- Ocean or Gulf trips should be made in longer kayaks (approx. 14 ft. or more).
Closed cockpits with sprayskirts are also strongly recommended fors safety.
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Planning to Attend:
Anyone planning on going on an Aquaholics trip is asked to call the Trip
Coordinator (T.C.) to give the T.C. an idea of the number of people going
on that trip and to find out the trip difficulty rating or special instructions.
Thank you.
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All paddlers
Members and non-members alike, need to sign our new liability release
prior to each trip. Non-members are limited to two trips, we hope to see
you become members after that!
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Launch Time/Shuttle Time
Unless otherwise stated, the launch time (or shuttle time if a shuttle is required)
is promptly at 9 am. Please arrive early enough before then to allow yourself
time to get unloaded and organized to enjoy a fun day on the water !
Trip Liability Form for Trip coordinators
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March 20th. Santa Fe River
t.c.- Wayne Tyo 352.465.4263
See Launch Site Direction Page for:
Santa Fe River (at Hwy 27)
This paddle is downstream, about 8 miles, requiring a shuttle,
several springs are along this paddle.
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March 27/28 Ocklawaha River - Overnight
t.c.- Phyllis (352) 362-4256
See Launch Site Direction Page for:
Rays Wayside/ Ocklawaha Canoe Outpost
We will overnight, PRIMITIVE style camping, at Butterbutt Landing; This Greenways
site requires a permit which is currently limited to 20 people. You have to bring all of
your food; water; camping needs - tent, bedding, light, cooking gear; and since there is
NO bathroom - a garden spade and TP. In essence you must be Self-sufficient.
Meals to plan for: lunch, supper, breakfast, & lunch
We will meet at Rays Wayside, where we will unload all of our gear and then @ 9 am,
drivers will head to Ocklawaha Canoe Outpost (OCO), where we will leave our vehicles for
$5 per vehicle. We also hope to use their shuttle service that varies depending on the
number of drivers, a van has a minimum cost of $50 to cover insurance, fuel, etc. So the
more drivers the cheaper that becomes. Everyone pays OCO their costs.
When we start to Paddle we will go first up Silver River as far as group desires and
then downstream (~3.8 miles) to Butterbutt to set up camp. We will be blessed with
a full moon that night. Then on Sunday morning we will then travel the distance (~16.5)
from Butterbutt to the OCO.
Due to the trip permit requirements and to determine need for shuttle, Phyllis needs a head
count no later than Feb 28 to finalize - but if you wait till the last moment to contact her
the permit may already be filled. So contact her as soon as you know if you wish to go.
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March 30 (Tues) Silver River
t.c.- JP Tyson (352) 236-5658
See Launch Site Direction Page for:
Rays Wayside ????
Silver River State Park is having a clean-up of the river on this date.
They will assist in shuttling cars from their launch site to Rays Wayside.
Contact JP for more information.
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April 10th Withlacoochee Rv, CR 581 to SR 200
t.c.- Phyllis (352) 362-4256
See Launch Site Direction Page for:
Withlacoochee River (CR 581 (E Turner Camp Rd) Boat Ramp
Take out is at: Withlacoochee River (near Stumpknockers)
This paddle is downstream, about 9.3 miles, requiring a shuttle, which will
take some driving time!!
We will likely lunch at a spring near mile marker 29. Be sure and pack something
to sit on (stool/towel) as the boats will be parked on the river side of a berm to keep
the river out of the spring. Water is great too in case you decide to swim.
THERE ARE NO BATHROOMS WHERE WE START, suggest visit a convenience
store before turning on CR 581. None at the spring either.
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April 16-18 East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival
James Island County Park, Charleston, SC
for More Info http://www.ccprc.com/index.aspx?NID=472 , to register, etc.
Several members plan to attend of which many have attended in the past and had
a wonderful time. John G. and George F. are two great contacts on this.
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May 8th, Prep for Poker Run
t.c.- Wayne Tyo 352.465.4263
See Launch Site Direction Page for:
Rays Wayside/ Ocklawaha Canoe Outpost
This paddle from Gores Landing to Ocklawaha Canoe Outpost will be to prep
the 5 stops on the river for the upcoming poker run. And to mitigate hazards we
find along the river (downed trees making difficult passage, etc.).
We'll be collecting trash, wacking on weeds, pruning where necessary, and other
clean-up deemed necessary. - So bring your saws, bags, and grabbers that you
think might be helpful.
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May 15th, Poker Run
See Webpage for More details
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