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Proposed Guidelines for Trip Coordinators
 

Trip Schedule Whitewater Trip Chair Person:   MaryAnn Grell   865-207-6250
Contact MaryAnn if there is a trip you would like to coordinate

Trip Rules
These trips are scheduled for Chota members, but ETWC members are welcome too!
To join the club, please print the membership form from the website
and send it to the given address along with the annual fee. You may also give it to the trip leader on the day of the trip.

Please contact the trip leader by the THURSDAY before the scheduled trip.
Trips listed as a weekend do NOT necessarily mean there is a trip both days, the trip leader will choose which day.
The trip leader may cancel the trip if there are less than three participants.

Club Equipment
Club boats and gear is available to Chota members at no charge.
However, equipment that is not returned by the TUESDAY following the trip will be subjected to a $20 late fee.
This is to ensure that all club members have fair access to the gear.
If you are interested in using club equipment, please contact Mary Ann Grell at (865)207-6250 or magrell@yahoo.com.

Date River     (B) = Beginner Trip Coordinator Phone
Mar 12-14 Polar Bear Weekend & Tellico River Clean Up
Click for more details 		Mary Ann Grell
magrell@yahoo.com 		(865)207-6250 3/12/2010
Mar 20/21 Cheoah Class IV-IV+ Doug Klaras
footer40mph@msn.com 		(865)806-8264 3/21/2010
Mar 27/28 Little River in Smokies Class III/III+ Mary Ann Grell
magrell@yahoo.com 		(865)207-6250 3/28/2010
 
Apr 3/4 Nolichucky Class III-III+(IV) Larry & Leslie Stewart
love2kayak@gmail.com 		(865)206-6738 4/4/2010
Apr 3/4 Tallulah/Chatooga Weekend Class III-V Doug Klaras
footer40mph@msn.com 		(865)806-8264 4/4/2010
Apr 10/11 Cheoah Class IV-IV+ Mary Ann Grell
magrell@yahoo.com 		(865)207-6250 4/11/2010
Apr 17/18 Middle Tellico Class II-III Damon Wooten
damonwooten@yahoo.com 		(865)207-1724 4/18/2010
Apr 24/25 Cheoah Class IV-IV+ Doug Klaras
footer40mph@msn.com 		(865)806-8264 4/24/2010
 
May 1/2 French Broad III(IV-) or Cheat Fest III-IV (more details in Apr/May newsletter) Trey Coleman
roscoepwavetrain@yahoo.com 		(865)310-6243 5/2/2010
May 16 Nolichucky III-III+(IV)
Doug Johnstone
canoeone@tds.net 		865-804-5240 5/16/2010
May 22/23 Boater Chick Festival (more details in Apr/May newsletter) Christy Coleman
cstaffor@mc.utmck.edu 		(865)256-6849 5/23/2010
May 29-31 West Virginia Trip Class III-IV Randy & Julie Clemens
randyclemens@hotmail.com 		(865)604-6113 5/31/2010
 
June 18-20 Chota Canoe and Kayak School, see Chota Web Site for full details
http://www.discoveret.org/chota/canoe_school_main.htm 		Gary Kilpatrick
gwkilpatrick@misincinfo.com 		(423)914-4070 6/20/2010


Trip Schedule Touring Trip Chair Person:   Doug Johnstone - 865-966-3391


Touring Trips
To learn more about upcoming trips, contact the trip
coordinator listed below, or the touring chairperson for more details.
To organize other trips not scheduled, or to find out about other paddling
trips being organized, contact the Touring Trip Chairperson, email Doug
Johnstone at canoeone@tds.net or call 865-966-3391, or 865-804-5240 (cell).
Also, if you want to be on the email touring distribution list, just send
Doug an email request to be added.

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@tds.net

Paddler’s Choice Events
If you’ve always been interested to paddle a particular river or lake,
just give the Touring Chairperson a call for spur of the moment “Pick Up” trips,
contact Doug Johnstone at canoeone@tds.net or call 865-966-3391, or 865-804-5240 (cell)
and he will assist in coordinating the event!

As with all trips, please contact the trip coordinator prior to the trip, as meeting plans may change.


Date Location Coordinator Phone
Mar 7 Chilohwee Lake
Hello Touring Paddlers !!

The weather this weekend is going to be fabulous ! Come on out to paddle Chilohwee Lake on Sunday.

We will meet at Panera Bread in Maryville (Hwy 129) at 10am or at the Abrahams Creek launch site at 11am.

See you all there !!
Contact Doug Johnstone 865-804-5240 or canoeone@tds.net
 Doug Johnstone
canoeone@tds.net 		865-804-5240 3/7/2010
Mar 14 Tellico Blueway (part of Polar Bear Weekend)
This will be a leisurely 12 mile trip. All boat types welcome (touring and canoes).
All paddlers need to have enough experience to paddle comfortably 12 miles.
Adequate cold weather gear required. Remember to bring a lunch and plenty of water.
This is a truly beautiful area, scenic spot, and a must see at lower water event.
It's a must do event. Check out the map (click here).
Contact Doug Johnstone 865-804-5240 or canoeone@tds.net
 Doug Johnstone
canoeone@tds.net 		865-804-5240 3/20/2010
Mar 20 Chota Paddlers Volunteers for quarry paddle at Fort Dickinson, part of the Knoxville Urban Wilderness Challenge, 10am to 1pm
The public is invited to canoe the turquoise-blue waters of the quarry lake at Fort Dickerson from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
River Sports will provide boats and equipment for paddlers 12 years and older. Chota will provide volunteers for event.
This is a one-time opportunity as the quarry lake is not currently open to the public
Need member volunteers. Touring paddle downtown after event.
Free Beer and food at Barleys for Volunteers starting at 5pm
Contact Doug Johnstone 865-804-5240 or canoeone@tds.net
 Doug Johnstone
canoeone@tds.net 		865-804-5240 3/20/2010
 
Apr 25 Hiwassee Refuge
For meeting times, location, and direction information contact trip coordinator 		Jack Webb
jcwebb41@yahoo.com 		865-680-9887 4/25/2010
 
June 18-20 Chota Canoe and Kayak School, see Chota Web Site for full details
http://www.discoveret.org/chota/canoe_school_main.htm 		Gary Kilpatrick
gwkilpatrick@misincinfo.com 		(423)914-4070 6/20/2010
 
 
Long Distance Trips
 
Mar 19-23 Florida Touring/Camping in Ocala National Forest
Day trip paddling and camping. Come paddle the crystal clear Juniper Creek located at the Juniper Springs Recreational Area. Canoe rentals available (ph 352-625-2808). Camp reservations for Juniper Springs Campground (recreation.gov). For more information contact Gary Christian at 865-293-6691. 		Gary Christian
865-293-6691 3/18/2010
 
March 26-28 Kentucky Lake Overnighter
A self contained back country sea kayaking trip. March 26-28. Three days two nights on Kentucky Lake. We will camp on the beaches on Land Between the Lakes. A back country permit is required, $5 per person.
We will depart Knoxville early on Friday March 26 and return on Sunday evening March 28.
Each boater will be responsible for their own camping gear, food and transportation.
This lake is very large and may have rough water conditions if the weather is bad.
Boaters need to have touring kayaks with proper self rescue gear including spray skirt and pump.
Paddling distances each day will depend on weather conditions and the group makeup.
Weather could vary from cold, snow and rain to warm and sunny.
The water temperature will probably be only in the 50's. Please have proper cold weather paddling clothing.
For more info or to confirm, e-mail or call Jim Martin, photogmartin8790@aol.com, 548-4200.
 Jim Martin
photogmartin8790@aol.com 		548-4200 3/26/2010
 
Festivals
 
Date Location Coordinator Phone
April 16-18 East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival James Island Park just out side Charleston, SC The 3 day event is organized by the Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission at the James Island County Park. This is a great opportunity for beginners and more experienced paddlers to improve sea kayaking or canoeing skills. For more information please visit the website: http://www.ccprc.com/index.aspx?NID=1224

Participant can sign up for the full weekend package or for a single day event and need to provide own boat. Some classes are included in the registration fee but most require additional fees ($15 for basics and $25 for masters). There is a cutoff limit for each class. To sign up for individual classes, participant will need to register for the event first. Meals are extras. A campground is located adjacent to the large lake where most of the classes will be held. Participant must registered for the event online first before making reservation for the campground (only RV and primitive camping sites are still available).

Some of the classes are filling up fast, so register as soon as you can if you are interested. Please note that there are some pre and post-festival classes as well. For more information, please contact Iris at 865-448-8907 or via email at irisleung@earthlink.net. 		Iris Leung irisleung@earthlink.net
865-448-8907
4/18/2010
 


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
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