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| Date | River (B) = Beginner Trip | Coordinator | Phone | |
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Scheduled Trips begin in the spring. See the Chotalist for pickup winter trips | ||||
| Jan 28 |
Little (Class III-IV)
Sinks to Elbow. Contact Beau Gragg if you are interested in attending. |
Beau Gragg poeelectric@gmail.com |
423-912-1955 | 1/28/2012 |
| Feb 4 |
Tellico Ledges (Class III-IV)
Contact Beau Gragg if you are interested in attending. |
Beau Gragg poeelectric@gmail.com |
423-912-1955 | 2/4/2012 |
| Feb 11 |
Clear Creek (Class III)
Barnett to Lilly. Contact Beau Gragg if you are interested in attending. |
Beau Gragg poeelectric@gmail.com |
423-912-1955 | 2/11/2012 |
| Feb 18 |
Tellico (Class III)
Section 3 (Below Jared's Knee to Ranger Station). Contact Beau Gragg if you are interested in attending. |
Beau Gragg poeelectric@gmail.com |
423-912-1955 | 2/18/2012 |
| Feb 25 |
Big South Fork (Class III-IV)
Confluence to Leatherwood Ford. Contact Beau Gragg if you are interested in attending. |
Beau Gragg poeelectric@gmail.com |
423-912-1955 | 2/25/2012 |
| March 3 |
French Broad (Class III-IV)
Barnard to Hot Springs. Contact Beau Gragg if you are interested in attending. |
Beau Gragg poeelectric@gmail.com |
423-912-1955 | 3/3/2012 |
| March 10 |
Chatooga (Class IV)
Section IV. Contact Beau Gragg if you are interested in attending. |
Beau Gragg poeelectric@gmail.com |
423-912-1955 | 3/10/2012 |
| Mar 17 |
Tellico Ledges (Class III-IV)
Contact Beau Gragg if you are interested in attending. |
Beau Gragg poeelectric@gmail.com |
423-912-1955 | 3/17/2012 |
| Mar 24 |
Clear Creek (Class III)
Jett to Lilly and/or Lilly to Nemo. Contact Beau Gragg if you are interested in attending. |
Beau Gragg poeelectric@gmail.com |
423-912-1955 | 3/24/2012 |
| Mar 31 |
Little (Class III-IV)
Sinks to the Y. Contact Beau Gragg if you are interested in attending. |
Beau Gragg poeelectric@gmail.com |
423-912-1955 | 3/31/2012 |
| Local Trips | ||||
| Date | Location | Coordinator | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 18th-24, 2012 |
Cumberland Island Sea Kayak Touring Trip March 18-24, 2012 Join us as we paddle to beautiful Cumberland Island National Park off the southern coast of Georgia! We will be camping for 4 nights in Sea Camp --paddling over on the 19th and back on the 23rd. It is situated under a huge canopy of live oaks and Spanish moss. Bathrooms and cold water showers are the creature comforts offered. Water is available but can have an off taste so would be advisable to bring your own. Reservations have been made for 3 sites/ 20 people although each site will only allow 3 tents per site. With that as a parameter, we may have to limit the group size. Once I have a list of everyone that is interested, we can sort it out. Since water conditions can be a bit dicey, it is advisable to be proficient in wet exits and re-entry. Weather can vary from cold and wet to sunny and warm. Be prepared for cold water conditions. The last time we made this trip, we had a group dinner the first night. We'll plan on doing that again. Other than that, you will be responsible for all other meals. We will use Sea Camp as our base and make day trips as weather and tides allow. If wind or tides restrict our paddling options, bicycles are available to rent to tour the island. There is a $4 entry fee per person plus an additional $4/day camping fee totaling $20. Plus wherever we decide to stay the night before we paddle over, either hotel or camping. We will paddle over from St. Mary’s, Georgia or Fernandina Beach, Florida. Please contact Sharon Cogburn to reserve your place on the trip at onehappidog@aol.com |
Sharon Cogburn
onehappidog@aol.com |
865-567-1072 | 3/19/2012 |
| Sept 17 |
Emory River – Cookout to follow paddle, meat furnished by Chota, bring side dish to share, and UT Football vs Florida !
This trip does it all !!
For Details call/email |
Paul Alexander
Paulalex1947@live.com |
865-679-0359 Or 865-882-1149 | 9/17/2011 |
| Sept 24 |
Norris Lake near Big Ridge State Park – Trip rating: easy
We will meet at the TWRA boat ramp on HWY 61, just west of Big Ridge at 9:00. This trip will be suitable for recreational kayaks, but you will need to be able to paddle 8 miles at a pace of about 3 miles per hour. |
Tom & Tere McDonough
ttmcdono@aol.com |
865-922-8075 or 865 406-4617 | 9/24/2011 |
| Oct 2 |
Watauga Lake, come out to enjoy another hidden treasure, one of the highest mountain lakes in East Tennessee
For Details call/email |
Doug Johnstone canoeone@tds.net |
865-804-5240 | 10/2/2011 |
| Oct. 9 |
Fall colors on Calderwood Lake - Trip rating: Easy
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Iris Leung irisleung@earthlink.net |
865-448-8907 | 10/9/2011 |
| Oct 23 |
Apalachia Lake
One of our most scenic vistas in East Tennessee. Location is commonly known as the “Secret Spot” and not a trip to miss, or you’ll never know. Contact trip coordinator for details. |
Doug Johnstone canoeone@tds.net |
865-804-5240 | 10/23/2011 |
| Oct. 29-30 |
Tellico Lake Blueway Overnighter
Beautiful 11 mile paddle of the upper stretches of Tellico Lake, of which Chota has partnered with TVA to establish this new paddling Blueway. Contact trip coordinator for more details, meeting times, and direction |
Clay Guerry
scguerry@tva.gov |
864-723-3963 | 10/29/2011 |
| Long Distance Trips | ||||
| Date | Location | Coordinator | Phone | |
| Aug 25 - Sep 5, 2011 |
Isle Royale National Park Lake Superior – 2011 – August 25 to September 5
In 2011, we will venture back for our 5th trip to Isle Royale for a 6 night, 7 day totally self contained touring/camping in this majestic water wonderland. Click for details. |
Doug Johnstone canoeone@tds.net |
865-804-5240 | 8/25/2011 |
| Nov 10-13 |
Pensacola (Fort Pickens)
We are planning another Pensacola (Fort Pickens) trip this year. The dates are November 10, 2011 thru November 13, 2011. We are reserving the group campsite. We will have our usual seafood dinner Saturday night and will split the cost among those attending. Just an estimate of $25.00 - $30.00 per person which would include food, drink and camping. Also, this same weekend the Blue Angels will be performing at the Navel Base just across the bay and they put the same show on for those who are paddling in the bay, from big Yachts to Kayaks. Just a note for everyone, you don’t have to be a Sea Kayaker to come and have fun. Please note to call me to if you plan to attend. |
Gary Kilpatrick GWKilpatrick@misincinfo.com |
423-914-4070 | 11/10/2011 |
| Other Events | ||||
| Date | Location | Coordinator | Phone | |
| April 15-17 |
NOC Freestyle Shootout and Demo Days (at the Nantahala)
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4/17/2011 | ||
| April 16 |
Knoxville Urban Wilderness Adventure Race
Chota volunteers needed to assist as safety boaters and help racers in paddling portion of the event. Two groups of 10 Volunteers each are needed. One group in the AM and the other group in PM. Contact Doug Johnstone at canoeone@tds.net or 865-804-5240 for information and to volunteer ! |
Doug Johnstone canoeone@tds.net | 865-804-5240 | 4/16/2011 |
| May 14-15 |
Rev3 Triathalon
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5/15/2011 | ||
| May 21-22 |
Boater Chick Festival
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5/21/2011 | ||
| April 15 -17 |
East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival
Charleston SC. See website for more information: |
http://www.ccprc.com/index.aspx?nid=472 | 4/15/2011 | |
| RELEASE SCHEDULES/NOTES | |
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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 |