Touch the Earth Ocoee River Advanced Kayak/Canoeing Advanced boaters will join Carson and Jim for a guided trip down the Ocoee middle section. Experienced paddling skills required. date: cost:
Saturday, August 24 $10/$14/$20
leaders: Jim Hudson, Carson Tortorige limit: 8
Whitewater Kayaking School No prior experience is necessary – this is for first time kayakers! Each participant will learn nearly every facet in whitewater kayaking through professional instruction at an unheard cost. The course begins with four sessions in still water and will be completed with a progressive two-day optional river trip. Please plan to attend all clinic dates and river trip to be a graduate of the course. Students, faculty and staff get first priority. See our website for more details.
MORE WATER TRIPS Kayak Touring on a Mountain Lake Paddle around a beautiful lake for a day and swim in the clear water. We’ll take you to the mountains and teach you all you need to know about paddling a sea kayak. This one day trip will be fun. date: cost:
Sunday, August 18 $12/$16/$22
includes transportation, leadership and sea kayaks leaders: Cory & Anna Inman limit: 8
Lake Calderwood for Beginners We will paddle up to 10 miles round-trip on Lake Calderwood in NC and camp out on a primitive site. Beginners should have some previous experience in a kayak or canoe. Experienced paddlers welcome. dates: Saturday-Sunday July 20-21 cost: $18/$21/$25
includes transportation, instruction, paddling equipment and leadership leader: Sarah Buckner limit: 8
dates: pool: Monday, July 15 Wednesday, July 17 Monday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 24 time: 6-9 p.m. place: Indian Creek Pool (one block from Marta) river: Saturday-Sunday July 27-28 place: North Carolina cost: $50/$55/$65
includes paddling gear, transportation during river sessions, camping and river lunches leaders: Carson Tortorige and assistants limit: 10
The ability to swim is recommended for all water activities.
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Recreation Rap•Up Summer 2013
For more information and details for our trips, please visit the Touch the Earth office or Student Recreation Center website.
www.gsu.edu/recreation