The CSRA Geocachers welcome one and all to come paddle the
Savannah
River on May 21st, 2011. Launch time will be 7 am. This paddle will
be 16 miles starting in
Augusta, Georgia below the locks near Phinizy Swamp and paddling
to
Jackson Boat Ramp. If for some reason someone would prefer to
make
it a 12 mile paddle instead of 16 coords will be posted for a
take
out point for just a 12 mile paddle also. It will be the
responsibility
of each paddler to set up their own transportation to and from
the
beginning and ending locations.
There will be a few places along the way to stop to stretch
and
have a quick picnic lunch before continuing our paddle and
picking
up caches along the way as well.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
PLEASE PUT THIS PAGE ON YOUR WATCH LIST FOR ANY UPDATES!!!
UPDATE: For those who are interesting in
participating in this event or know someone interested in
participating and do not have access to an kayak/canoe we are
providing the following information. Escape Outdoors does now have
kayak and canoe rentals. They do have shuttle service for the
vessels but for the vessels only. At this time they do not have a
van capable of shuttling individals. So if anyone is interested in
renting a kayak/canoe for the event please call Matt Patrick at
Escape Outdoors at 706-869-8080 or 706-564-1228. Make sure you
mention that you will be participating in the event hosted by CSRA
Geocachers because if they have more than 5 individuals rent from
them the rental of your vessel will be reduced. The reduced rate
would be $10.00 less than normal rates.
Normal Rates ~~~~~~~~~
Kayak Rental - Full Day $45.00 -- $55.00 including shuttle
service
Canoe Rental - Full Day $60.00 -- $70.00 including shuttle service
Each individual will be responsible for handling payment for their
vessel with Escape Outdoors.
ALSO PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BOAT RAMP AT THE POSTED
COORDINATES IS BEING REDONE AT THIS TIME. WE WILL BE POSTING
ALTERNATE COORDINATES IF SO NEEDED BEFORE THE EVENT IN CASE THE
RAMP IS NOT FINISHED BY THE PADDLE DATE. MAKE SURE YOU DOUBLE CHECK
THE DEPATURE COORDINATES THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT TO ENSURE YOU
HAVE THE PROPER COORDS. THIS INFORMATION WILL HAVE TO BE ADDED AS A
NOTE OR IN THE BODY OF THE EVENT PAGE AS IT IS TO FAR AWAY FOR US
TO CHANGE WITHOUT GOING THROUGH THE REVIEWERS. MAKE SURE YOU
CONTINUE TO BE ON THE WATCHLIST FOR THIS EVENT. SORRY FOR THE
INCONVENIENCE BUT WE DIDN'T KNOW THE RAMP WAS GOING TO BE REWORKED.
THE ALTERNATE LOCATION IS NOT FAR FROM THE ORIGINAL POSTED
COORDINATES.
Please Note ***
If you park in the LockNDam Park
be mindful of the park hours.
The Park is open at Dawn or around 5:00AM and closes at 8:00PM or
at Dusk.
When leaving your vehicle at the park, remember
to lock up all valuables or take them with you.
You and You Alone are responsible for your property.
Passing Through the
Locks
(permission and photo by Civilengtiger from
Wikimedia Commons)
We have an opportunity to launch through the Locks.
Passing through the locks is a 45 minute cycle.
The fee per cycle is $35.00 for 1 to 6 boats.
We will have a Raffle for a "Free Pass" for 6 Geocaching
Boats.
(Fee paid by Fellow Geocachers)
If you would like the chance to launch above and pass through the
Locks,
please log a "NOTE" on the event page entering:
"Enter me for the "Free Pass."
Drawing for the "Free Pass" will be held at 6:00AM at
the Upper Boat Ramp (see reference point below).
YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
Winners of the drawing must be in their boats ready to
enter the Locks by 6:45AM.
Entering the Locks will be no later than 7:00AM.
DEADLINE TO ENTER FOR THE "FREE PASS" IS MAY 19TH!!
Entries will be taken from the Event Page on the morning of the
20th;
this will be the only time names will be taken.
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED, EVEN IF BACKDATED!
Confirmation of your entry will be sent to you before noon on the
20th.
If you do not receive a email confirmation by noon on May
20th,
contact OddAngles3@aol.com no later than
6:00PM that evening.
Those whose names were not drawn during the "Free Pass"
drawing can still experience the Locks.
BUT NOTE: The next pass cycle would be at 7:45AM,
ending by 8:30AM.
The $35.00 Lock Fee will be the responsibility of those interested
in passing through.
Spliting the cost between boaters could be as follows:
6 boats = $6.00
5 boats = $7.00
4 boats = $9.00
3 boats = $12.00
2 boats = $18.00
1 boat = $35.00
NOTE *** Prices are rounded to an easy money exchange.
Lock Fees are collected by the "Lock Keeper" upon entrance into the
Locks.