2014 Chris Perry Memorial McMichael Creek Sojourn
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Sojourn … A guided paddling adventure, with time to pause
and consider the beauty and wildness of our native waters.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
This event is limited to 40 paddlers.
Pre-registration and full payment must be made prior to the date of the event.
No registrations or additions will be accepted at the door.
Donation: $40 per person
Event Agenda (except for registration, times are approximate):
- 8:30 am - Registration, welcome, continental breakfast and mandatory safety training at the Clubhouse Café,Glenbrook Golf Course, Hickory Valley Road, Stroud Township
- 9:30 am - Vehicle distribution and kayak set up
- 10:00 am - Take off from put-in point in Hamilton Township. Interpretative sites along the down stream water trail
- 11:30 am - Mid-way stop and optional take out at “Slaughterhouse” Bend. Lunch, Fly-fishing and other aquatic presentations, Stroud Township Greenway, above Glenbrook Golf Course on Hickory Valley Road, Stroud Township.
- 3:00 pm - Optional take out spot at Kovarick Park above LaBar Village.
- 4:00 pm - Take out on the lawn at ESSA in Stroudsburg, with refreshments
Donation to the BWA:
- $40 per person
Cautionary Notes:
- A trip down the McMichael is not like a float on the Delaware. This is a strenuous adventure.
- Creek conditions, rocks, downed trees and other obstacles, changeability of water speed and depthall suggest paddlers should be at an intermediate level of experience with kayaks.
- Paddlers should be in a physical condition that allows them to haul and/or lift their kayaks over shallow water sections and obstacles that are likely to lie along the path.
- Paddlers MUST have and MUST wear approved safety vests, sturdy shoes suitable for walking on the creek bed, and clothing that will not be unconfortable when wet.
- Attendance at the safety training is required. We will not take anyone along who misses it or is late.
- We advise using single short kayaks -- double kayaks and longer sea kayaksare hard to turn in the confines of the creek.
- We advise water, sun screen, hats/helmets, water proof containers for delicate equipment and tie-downs for loose equipment.
- Paddlers MUSTsign and return the attachedwaiver of liability. A form for EACHkayaker please.
- The trip is dependent on water levels in the creek. There is no alternate date for this summer. Refunds provided if the trip is cancelled.
Clip this form and mail with your payment to BWA, Box 339, Henryville, PA 18332 by Friday, September 12, 2014
NAME(s)______
ADDRESS______
EMAIL______PHONE______
Number of participants: ______X $40 = ______(signed BWA waiver for each enclosed)
Lunch choice: ______ham ______turkey ______tuna salad ______chicken salad ______veggie
TOTAL enclosed: ______.
My/our kayak experience is INTERMEDIATE (initial)______
For questions or clarification, please email the BWA at:
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