French Broad Section IX

When

02/21/2015    
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Event Type

As part of Get Outdoor’s continuing support for the CCC and the local boating community, we have taken it upon ourselves to volunteer our time and resources to help lead trips for the CCC. The first of which will take place on French Broad, Section IX from Barnard to Stackhouse (class II/III) on February 21st, 2015.
This trip is open to all current paid up members of the CCC, signup is required. To register, please fill out the form here: http://goo.gl/forms/2DA9cybHDe
This trip is suitable for intermediate paddlers, you should be comfortable maneuvering in class III rapids and have a reliable roll. Winter paddling gear is a necessity, dry suit would be preferable as temperatures are likely to be low. Remember; always dress for the swim! You never know when you might have to get out of your boat to aid in a rescue, also.
Get Outdoors will provide a trip leader(s) and also our store van and trailer to help with shuttle but this is not an instructional trip nor will we be providing boats or any other equipment. Bring everything you need and some snacks to eat on the river. There is a rumour that cookies and hot chocolate might make an appearance, we cannot confirm or deny this (probably because Rob will eat them all if he finds them before the trip).
Flow information can be found here: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1074/#tab-flow The trip will likely run regardless of the level but we will keep registered participants up to date closer to the date. If levels allow (1800cfs+) then there will be an option to continue down to Hot Springs which adds a few extra miles with a couple of rapids, including an optional class IV rapid). For more information on the river, please see: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1074/#main
We will meet at the put in (1021-1577 Barnard Road, Marshall, NC 28753, USA) at 10:30am. Folks leaving from the Triad/Triangle are welcome to car pool with us from the Get Outdoors store (1515 W Lee St, Greensboro, NC 27403). We will be bringing our van and trailer to help with logistics. If you want to ride with us, please meet no later than 6:45am at the store.
SYOTR!