May 18, 2012
Boater Chick festival
Boater Chick Festival, non-BCC event. Nantahala River. For more info, go to http://boaterchickfestival.blogspot.com/2011/12/boater-chick-festival-2012.html
May 25, 2012
Chattooga Trip, Memorial Day Weekend
Spend Memorial Day Weekend at the Chattooga. BCC trip,
May 26, 2012
Hiwassee River, Memorial Day weekend
Bert and Sheila George will lead a trip to the Hiwassee River over Memorial Day Weekend. Paddle Saturday and Sunday, but they will be heading home Sunday afternoon. Camping at River Rats. Hiking on Sunday is an option, too. Contact Sheila for more details.
Hiwassee River Memorial Day Weekend
Bert and Sheila George will lead a Memorial Day weekend trip to the Hiwassee. Paddling on Saturday and Sunday. Maybe a chance to hike thrown in there as well. Camping at River Rats. Contact Sheila for more information
June 1, 2012
27th Annual Coosa River Whitewater Festival
The 27th Annual Coosa River Whitewater Festival is non-BCC Event. This year the Coosa River Whitewater Festival is giving away multiple boats and will have more sponsors this year which means more prizes and more free stuff. Last year the festival raffled off or gave away two kayaks, hang gliding lessons, 1200.00 in chacos, life jackets, paddles, dry bags, shorts, shirts, hats, aluminum water bottles, plastic water bottles and a lot more. Remember to register early to get the best goodie bags. They are filled in the order of registration. The first 150 people to register last year had goodie bags valued at approximately $80.00. Register on line at www.coosariverwhitewaterfestival.com Just by registering and being present you are automatically in some of the drawings. Dreamland BBQ caters Saturday night and feeds everybody for free. Free camping too. $30.00 and you are in.
We have an event just for the sit on top kayaks, sup’s and canoes.
If you have kids, bring them because we have games for them off the river. The take out is the camping and festival grounds.
Bring your mountain bike because Swayback Bridge Mountain Bike trail in Wetumpka, Alabama is located at the put in.
Fast Track Your Way to Whitewater-Kayak
A beginner kayak class to introduce new paddlers to up to Class II whitewater. Class features one mid-week classroom session and 3 on-the-water days at the beautiful Hiwassee River in Eastern Tennessee. The class focuses on safety, paddling strokes and maneuvers, proper equipment and is a springboard to whitewater action. This class can be physically demanding. Cost is $125 plus boat rental if needed. Class is limited to 8 people
Fast Track Your Way to Whitewater-Canoe
A beginner canoe (solo or tandem) class to introduce new paddlers to up to Class II whitewater. Class features one mid-week classroom session and 3 on-the-water days at the beautiful Hiwassee River in Eastern Tennessee. The class focuses on safety, paddling strokes and maneuvers, proper equipment and is a springboard to whitewater action. This class can be physically demanding. Cost is $125 plus boat rental if needed.
June 5, 2012
BCC June Meeting
Join us at our June meeting for a rope tying demonstration led by Vander Hill. Come practice those knots that will keep you safe on the river and keep your boat on your car.
June 16, 2012
Day at the River
Friends of the Locust Fork hosts Day at the River, a fun and educational day on the Locust Fork River for area kids. The BCC staffs the paddling station, and put the kids on the river in canoes and kayaks to give them a taste of paddling. We need volunteers to help at this fun event.
June 22, 2012
Old Timer’s Trip
BCC members new and old will gather in Tennessee for the Old Timer’s Trip. Camping in a central location, with trips to the Hiwassee, Nantahala and Ocoee Rivers. Debbie Swann is trip leader.