We’re headed to the Nantahala River (II-III) the weekend of August 1st-3rd and staying at Turkey Creek. Please let Ashley know if you’re planning to come so she can get a headcount to the campground. We’ll have a group dinner at the campground Saturday.
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Needed: Veteran paddlers to help conduct a basic paddling class for teens who volunteered at Friends of the Locust Fork Day at the River. July 26, 2pm-8pm, at King’s Bend. Class, possible short float trip and a cookout included.
A group of teens (older girl scouts, mostly) helped FLFR at their annual Day of the River event. In return, FLFR is organizing a basic class, cookout and general fun day at the river. We’ve been asked to provide the instruction. We need open boaters and kayakers. No ACA certification required, just a desire to pass on your knowledge.
We’ll do the class in the pool at King’s Bend and a short float on the Locust if we have some water. Then dinner at King’s Bend in the evening. Let Shep know if you can help out.
Wanted to provide a quick update on club business:
This will be an ACA registered event, so please bring your ACA number or $5 to cover your insurance for the weekend. Contact trip leader Ashley Preston with questions. Looking forward to seeing some old and new faces!
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Day at the River is June 21. This is an annual event run by the Friends of the Locust Fork River for kids and families who live near the river. It’s a day of outdoor education, conservation instruction and fun. The BCC provides the fun. We teach kids how to paddle, put them in boats, and let them get on the river….in a gentle pool at King’s Bend. And we usually get most of them soaking wet.
We’ve been doing this since the very first Day at the River, about 15 years ago. It’s a great chance to remember just how much fun rivers can be.
We need volunteers, boats, PFD’s (especially kid sizes) and paddles. Event runs all day, from about 8am to 3pm. Its fun and a good chance to help our friends at FLFR. Let Shep know if you can come help, and if you can bring boats and gear. We need lots! Rec kayaks especially.
This is confirming the trip posted previously for Sunday 4/27. We are definitely doing the Cahaba from River Bend to Centreville. Meet at Jack’s at Exit 97 off of I-20/59 or at 10am at River Bend river access.
Join us at the Nantahala River on May 2-4. The Nanny is a Class III river in western North Carolina. Camping at Turkey Creek. Contact Shep if interested.
BCC float trip is coming up Sunday 4/27! Of course, the final destination will depend on water levels as of next week, but there is a high likelihood we will be doing the Cahaba from River Bend (below the lillies section) down to Centreville. Should be a nice scenic paddle with numerous small shoals and one 2 ft drop. Plan for meeting up at 9:30 at a to be determined location off the interstate. I will send confirmed details to those that email me and will also post on the BCC website when I’m sure exactly which stretch we’re doing. Please email tcpresto@uab.edu if interested.
Please note BCC does not provide boats for float trips. If you need a rental, I recommend Canoe the Cahaba in Helena or UAB Outdoor Pursuits. They both have boats for rent.
I have also been asked if you must be a member to go on a club trip. While we do not require this, we strongly recommend joining the club if you’re not already a member. After all, it is only $20 per year for the whole family!
Don’t miss our next meeting at 7 p.m. on May 6 at the Homewood Library. Our guest will be Randy Haddock, Field Director for the Cahaba River Society. He will be talking about the Cahaba Lilies and the river biology of the Cahaba that lend to the growth of this unique flower in our area. We also have a local float trip on April 27, check the events calendar for details.
Spring is here and the BCC is ready! Please note the following events coming up: