The schedule for January-June is pretty much set. I'm looking for folks to lead some L1 trips. If you have been on a few trips and will read the trip leader guidelines, you are encouraged to sign up to lead these L1 trips.
If you will agree to lead one, please email me directly and I'll get things set.
Leading a trip is a great way to participate in the life of the club.
Note: I have included an L3 trip also. It does require an experienced open water paddle to lead it.
My email is: kayakcharleston@comcast.net
Thanks!
Ralph Earhart
843 509 3037
March 16 (Saturday): Bushy Park (Freshwater side) up Foster Creek loop trip. .About 6 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, easy paddle
Where: meet at bushy park Landing (Put Bushy park Boat Landing in your mapping app) at 9:30 and launch by 10.
Expect to be back at the landing by 2:00
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April 7 (Sunday) Herbert Jessen landing above Bacons bridge Road loop trip.
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, smooth pace.
Where: meet at Herbert Jessen Landing (put Herbert Jessen Landing in your mapping app) and be prepare to LAUNCH by 9:15.
Logistics: high tide at bacons bridge is about 10:15. Plan to go up to at least 1.5 miles above Bacons Bridge and then turn around and return. Stop at Ashely River park at bacons bridge for a break.. bathrooms are available…for free.
Expect to be back at the landing by 2:30
Trip leader:
June 15 (Saturday): Edisto River: Mars Oldfield to Messervy landing. About 8 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, smooth pace
Where: meet at ENTRANCE of Givhans Ferry State park9do not go into the park) (put Givhan’s Ferry State park in your mapping app) by 9 and arrange for return shuttle vehicles to be driven to Meservy Landing. Drop them off and proceed up HWY 61 to Mars Oldfield landing and launch.
Logistics: Ther are plenty of places to stop and get out.
Plan to be finished paddling no later than1:30PM.
Trip leader:
The trip below requires an experienced open water paddler to lead.
June 1(Saturday): Sullivans Island (front beach by Fort Moultrie) to beach near Fort Johnson loop trip. About 6 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: L3, open water, quick pace
Where: Station 12 beach launch (put Station 12, Sullivans Island in your mapping app) and be prepared to LAUNCH by 9AM.
Logistics: Low tide is about 10. Take a break on the beach and then return.
Plan to be back at the landing no later than noon.
Trip leader:
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