| Florida Spring Fling Paddle: April 21 - 25 |
Dottie Hartman is leading this wonderful trip over Easter weekend. Paddle Econfina Creek, Holmes Creek, and Chipola River and play in the icy springs located along these waterways!
| Camping: |
Falling Waters State Park,
1130 State Park Road Chipley, Florida 32428 Phone: (850) 638-6130 |
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Make your camping reservations NOW. Book through Falling Waters State park or through Dottie. There are other campgrounds and hotels in the area. Plan to meet each morning at Falling Waters Campground Site 17 at 8:00 am for daily trip update. |
| Cost: |
The trip isree for BHPC members, $ 5.00 fee for nonmembers.
Expect to pay parking fees, camping costs, and for evening meals at restaurants. |
| Bring: |
Your own boat, paddles, PFD, ACA number, camping gear, camera, breakfasts, river lunches, snacks, drinks, potluck treat, etc. Bring a wetsuit, masks, fins, and snorkel for swimming in those icy springs! Also, pack a flashlight to explore Chipola’s river accessible cave. |
| Paddle Schedule |
| Friday |
Econfina Creek (~7 miles) |
| Saturday |
Holmes Creek (~9 miles) |
| Sunday |
Chipola River (~10 miles) |
| Contact: |
Dottie Hartman
butterfliesrbeatutiful@cox.net
225-275-5106 (hm)
225-954-0767 (cell) |
Click here for a flier with more information about the trip.
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| CANOEING FOR BEGINNERS: May 7 |
Canoeing for Beginners is an ACA Quickstart program. This event will be held at the new Milford Wampold Memorial Park, located at 901 Standford Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70808. This is the same place where we have Demo Day and is also known as Baton Rouge Beach or LSU Lakes.
It will start a 8:30 AM and will end around 12 Noon. It maybe a good idea to bring a lunch because practice will be very important to improve your skills.
There will be an event fee of $10 per boat for BHPC members and a $50 fee of non-BHPC members. Fees will cover the cost of the event.
COURSE OUTLINE
PART I: Introduction & Logistics
PART II: Safety
PART III: Equipment
PART IV: Orientation/Safety/Rescue
PART V: Strokes Tandem/Solo
PART VI: Maneuvers
PART VII: Conclusion
WHAT TO BRING
You must have your own equipment; boats, paddles, PFDs, water, lunch, rain gear, etc.. If you forget your PFD I can rent you one for $50.
If you are going to attend or have any questions please contact Bill Hager @ 225-354-9678 or
E-Mail hagmyster@aol.com.
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