Whitewater Trip Chair Person: MaryAnn Grell 865-207-6250
| Contact MaryAnn if there is a trip you would like to coordinate | |||
| A summer whitewater trip schedule that includes
beginner trips almost every weekend, as well as some Pigeon & Ocoee trips will be posted to the website late May or early June. It will also be included in the summer newsletter. | |||
| Date | River | Coordinator | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26/27 | Nantahala, Lower Tellico or similar (TBA) Class II-III |
Doug Klaras footer40mph@msn.com | (865)806-8264 |
| Apr 26/27 |
Ocoee Class III-III+ (please call by the Wednesday before if you plan on going) |
Trey & Christy Coleman
roscoepwavetrain@yahoo.com | (865)310-6243 |
| May 2-4 | French Broad River Festival in Hot Springs, NC. Paddling, live music, competitions. Check it out at www.frenchbroadriverfestival.com |
Renee Harwell rharwell@cj-pc.com | (865)765-2169 |
| May 3 | French Broad River Class III(w/one IV-) |
Renee Harwell rharwell@cj-pc.com | (865)765-2169 |
| May 3/4 | Nantahala, Lower Tellico or similar (TBA) Class II-III |
David & Tisha Benton tbenton@charter.net | (865)966-3934 |
| May 10/11 | Cheoah Class III-IV+ |
Randy Bigbee
rbigbee@bellsouth.net | (865)567-7294 |
| May 10/11 |
Ocoee Class III-III+ (please call by the Wednesday before if you plan on going) |
Trey & Christy Coleman
roscoepwavetrain@yahoo.com | (865)310-6243 |
| May 17-18 |
May 17/18 GO Festival 2008 at World's Fair Park to promote the area's outdoor activities. Chota has a booth and we need whitewater volunteers to talk about our club/sport and possibly do some paddling demonstrations. |
Please address questions to Jeff Archer - archerj@comcast.net at (865) 539-9123 or Dee Dooley - diedraadooley@gmail.com at (865) 558-6940 | 865-671-7448 |
| May 17-18 | 1st Annual Boater Chick Festival in Wesser, NC. Plenty to do for all skill levels. Check it out at www.boaterchickfestival.com |
Christy Coleman cstaffor@mc.utmck.edu | (865)256-6849 |
| May 24-26 | Memorial Day Weekend on the Chattooga (camping at Woodall Shoals & trip will depend on river level at the time) Section 3.5 Class III-III+ & Section 4 Class III-IV+ |
Doug Klaras footer40mph@msn.com | (865)806-8264 |
| June 20-22 | Chota Canoe and Kayak School, see Chota Web Site for full details |
David Mann
damann-1@msn.com | 865-671-7448 |
Touring Trip Chair Person: Doug Johnstone - 865-966-3391
| Day Trips | |||
| Date | Location | Coordinator | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26-27 | Nolichucky River (camping and paddlings, and sky diving) Camp out, Paddle & Skydive April 26 & 27, 2008, 10 mile paddle on the Nolichucky River near Morristown, TN. Camp-out Saturday night at Skydive Smoky Mountains Paddle on Sunday. Possible exposed rock ledges so plastic boats recommended. Tandem Skydives available on a reservation basis both Saturday and Sunday. Contact the drop zone directly to confirm a reservation, tel (865) 577-9798 For paddle and camping info contact Gary Speer |
Gary Speer garyspeer@gmail.com | 865-238-5925 |
|
PADDLE to the GRILL (PTTG) – Thursday Nights Start in May. Beginning in May - Paddle to the Grill (PTTG) each Thursday evenings will return. Paddle for dinner/beverage and return with paddling lights. Off the water by 10pm. Notices of PTTG will be send via email. If you’re not on the Touring Distribution email listing, Contact Jack Graham, 865-675-6545, bikrsall@chartertn.net | |||
| May Touring Cruisemaster : Karen Catlett - 865-919-7963 | |||
| May 2 | Melton Lake “Full Moon” Meet at boat ramp on Edgemoor Rd. at 8:30 pm. Call/email for further details. |
Karen Catlett Kcatlett@utk.edu | 865-919-7963 |
| May 3 | Clinch River, north Anderson County For details call/email. |
Scott Davis
Meatn3@yahoo.com | 865-356-1947 |
| May 5 | Watuaga :Lake Watershed” This is one of the highest elevation lakes in the TVA watershed. See at least four ridges of mountain scenery. North east Tennessee Call/email for details, meeting time info |
Doug Johnstone
canoeone@chartertn.net |
865-966-3391 865-804-5240 C |
| May 10 | Watts Bar Lake and Cook out For details call/email. |
Robert Armour
RobertArmour@comcast.net | 865-660-6126 |
| May 12 | Knoxville Legacy Parks Chota Booth Volunteer and pickup paddle afterwards Call/email for details |
Doug Johnstone
canoeone@chartertn.net |
865-966-3391 865-804-5240 C |
| May 18 | Appalachia Lake “Hiwassee RiverWatershed” This is a premiere trip located in the Cherokee National Forest. Very scenic and one of the best quiet touring paddles in the area i.e. few motor boats. Drive is about 1.5 hrs from Knoxville. Call/email for time and place to meet |
Doug Johnstone
canoeone@chartertn.net |
865-966-3391 865-804-5240 C |
| May 19 | Douglas Lake “Over the Hill” Grill out and paddle Meet at Douglas Dam boat ramp at 12 noon. Paddle over to Karen’s inlaws for burgers, dogs, and birthday cake. Pre-registration necessary to get head count for food. All food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. BYOB. Call/email for further details. |
Karen Catlett Kcatlett@utk.edu | 865-919-7963 |
| May 20 | Douglas Lake, Full Moon Paddle For details call/email. |
Karen Catlett Kcatlett@utk.edu | 865-919-7963 |
| May 24 | Emory River, Upper Watts Bar Lake For details call/email. |
Paul Alexander pwalex@tds.net |
865-671-3281 (H) 865-679-0359 (C) |
| May 27 | Calderwood Lake. “CookOut” Call/email for details, meeting time info |
Sharon Cogburn
onehappidog@aol.com | 865-966-9218 |
| May 31 | Rankin Bottoms For details call/email. |
Karen Catlett Kcatlett@utk.edu | 865-919-7963 |
| June 7 | Paddlers Choice Weekend Contact Doug to coordinate |
Doug Johnstone
canoeone@chartertn.net |
865-966-3391 865-804-5240 C |
| June 14 | Tellico Lake For details call/email. |
Steve McGaffin,
mtnotter@gmail.com | 865-687-8681 |
| June 20-22 | Chota Canoe and Kayak School, see Chota Web Site for full details |
David Mann
damann-1@msn.com | 865-671-7448 |
| June 28-29 | Overnight paddle/camping, TN Blueway, Chattanooga For details call/email. |
Karen Catlett Kcatlett@utk.edu | 865-919-7963 |
| Festivals | |||
| Date | Location | Coordinator | Phone |
| April 18-20 | East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival James Island Park just out side Charleston, SC | Wayne Forkum
forkum@bellsouth.net
More information | 865-406-9799 |
| It is best to call the tripmaster at least a day ahead. Trips have been known to get cancelled if it appears no one will show. | |||
| Send either of the Trip Cruisemasters ( MaryAnn Grell, Doug Johnstone) a note if there is something you would like to lead or to see lead. | |||
| RELEASE SCHEDULES/NOTES | |
|
Hiwassee Release Schedule
Information Line at 1-800-238-2264 after 6 p.m. 24 Hour Release Schedules are available at: lakeinfo.tva.gov |
Ocoee Release Schedule Middle Upper |
