Thanks to our members who do a lot of paddling on the Edisto River, I learned this afternoon that there is a large tree down on the section of the Edisto for next Saturday that we will not be able to get over.
The Trip Planning Committee had selected an Edisto River paddle for this time period because the tides were just not optimal for tidal paddles. We have replaced it with a "really neat" Horseshoe Creek paddle. The Horseshoe Creek paddle will soon be on the webpage and you'll be able to sign up for it, just like any other club trip.
However, because of the change, you may also contact me directly and tell me you are coming.
My email is kayakcharleston@comcast.net and my text is 843-509-3037.
Weather is expected to be in the 80's! This is a nice, short, get yourself going kind of paddle.
March 21 (Saturday): Horseshoe Creek in the ACE Basin: Price Bridge Landing downstream to explore several rice field canals before the aquatic weeds start growing. About 7 miles.
Non club members and member guests must contact the trip leader before the trip.
Boat type, size , and paddling skills should be discussed with the trip leader.
Rating: L1, sheltered
Where: Be ready to launch from Price Bridge landing at 9:30. (Put Prices Bridge (Horseshoe Creek) in your mapping app...but do NOT take any dirt roads that your gps may put you on..if coming from Jacksonboro, keep driving past the dirt road and turn in the village of Neyles).
Logistics: We’ll paddle downstream and check out a canal on the right side of the creek, then continue on and go out the long canal on the left, across from Chessey Creek. We’ll not plan to get out of our boats on this trip.
Plan to be off the water by 12:30.
Trip Leader: Ralph Earhart
Note: We’ll be paddling against a small incoming tide on our way downstream, but we want a high tide in order to go the furthest in the canals. The tide should help us on the return trip. The tidal current should not be a concern on this paddle.
Thanks,
Ralph Earhart
843 509 3037