Just a few notes about next Sunday's paddle.
- We are meeting at the gas station at the intersection of HY 41 and HWY 45 in Jamestown. Goolge says it is a BP, it may have changed brands... but it is THAT gas station.
- Do NOT go over the speed limit within the town boundaries of Jamestown..at any time, coming or going.
- We are meeting at 9:15 and leaving by 9:30.
VERY IMPORTANT
Many of you know that Echaw Creek trips are known for bouncing over downed trees. Normally fiberglass boats should not go. BUT..I scouted this trip in May and had no tree problems and I will scout it again before the club trip since the river water level has dropped about 5 feet since May.
IF the Echaw Creek trip is unsuitable for fiberglass boats, I'll send a notification and we will change to doing an L1 paddle on the Santee River from Jamestown Landing do to a suitable place 3 or so miles downstream. We'll take a break, and then paddle back. The river is so low, we should have no problem paddling back, plus whatever tide there is will be helping us return.
So..you folks with fiberglass boats should feel free to come because I don't plan to bounce over trees.
The meeting place (Jamestown) and time (9:15) will remain the same if we divert from Echaw Creek to the Santee.
Please feel free to e mail any questions to me: kayakcharleston@comcast.net
If you plan on coming, please sign up on the club web page or contact me directly at kayakcharlesotn@comcast.net
Thanks...looking forward to a fun paddle!
Ralph Earhart
843 509 3037